DARIEN – Three prime downtown locations at 873 Boston Post Road are available for lease, according to Houlihan Lawrence, a commercial real estate broker.
The property, which is owned by ELD Street Properties of Darien, was previously leased by the women’s clothing store Aquarius and Darien Station Variety. Eric Glasband, who owns ELD, purchased the property in 2025 for $1.5 million.
The locations have been renovated into three storefronts with a new front exterior, HVAC and bathrooms.
The owner is seeking $48 per square foot and triple net expenses for each unit, which are 1,420-1,422 square feet. The properties will be available April 1.
New anti-blight ordinances in effect in Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT – Mayor Joe Ganim recently announced new anti-blight ordinances to enhance the city’s ability to strengthen enforcement and improve the process for addressing blighted properties.
Key updates to the ordinances, which were adjusted by the City Council, will:
- Reduce the cleanup timeline: Property owners now have 10 days to address blight violations after receiving notice.
- New fee schedule: $150 per day for occupied properties and $250 per day for vacant properties
- Repeat offenses: A penalty of $1,000 per day will be issued starting with the third offense at the same property.
- Hearing process update: Hearings will no longer be automatic. Property owners are required to formally request a hearing if they wish to appeal a citation.
They went into effect on March 1. New blight violations that have been administered in March will be mitigated in April.
“This update to our anti-blight ordinances aligns with our goal of making our blight enforcement efforts as comprehensive and efficient as possible,” Ganim said. “Keeping our neighborhoods clean and well maintained is a shared responsibility, and we appreciate the continued cooperation of our residents and property owners.”
City Council President Jeanette Herron emphasized the need to keep Bridgeport neighborhoods beautiful.
“The update is especially important as the city continuously looks for methods of beautification while ensuring our neighborhoods provide hospitable places for our residents,” Herron said.
Pickleball America program helps those with Parkinson’s
STAMFORD – A new program using pickleball to support people living with Parkinson’s disease officially launched last week at Pickleball America in Stamford Town Center, drawing more than 50 attendees for an afternoon of education, demonstrations, and community connection.
Pickleball 4 Parkinson’s (PB4PD) was created to help individuals with Parkinson’s improve mobility, confidence, and social engagement through safe, adaptive play. The pilot program launched with support from Yale New Haven Health, Greenwich Hospital, the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s, Hartford Healthcare, USA Pickleball and Pickleball America.
The event featured such neurologists as Dr. Alice Rusk of Yale Medicine and neurosurgeon Dr. Zion Zibly of Greenwich Hospital and Yale School of Medicine, who highlighted growing research showing the benefits of regular movement for people living with Parkinson’s disease.
“As we continue advancing treatments to help manage symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, it’s just as important to support programs that empower patients in their day‑to‑day lives,” said Dr. Zibly. “Initiatives like Pickleball 4 Parkinson’s give people a chance to move, connect and regain a sense of control, complementing medical therapies with community and confidence.”
Founder Sean Harrigan, a Greenwich resident recently diagnosed and living with Parkinson’s, created the program after experiencing firsthand how pickleball improved his balance, strength, and mental health. “Pickleball 4 Parkinson’s is about more than the game,” Harrigan said. “It’s about confidence, connection, and giving people a supportive community where they can move and thrive.”
Dr. Rusk pointed to research that shows playing pickleball can help people with Parkinson’s.
“There is growing scientific evidence that regular movement can significantly improve balance, mobility, and overall quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s disease,” said Dr. Rusk. “Programs like Pickleball 4 Parkinson’s are important because they combine physical activity with social engagement — two powerful tools for maintaining brain and body health.”
