One of Stamford’s greatest landmarks, 545 Bedford Street has graced downtown with its welcoming portico for a century, serving generations of Stamford residents as Bedford Hall (a fashionable inn), Brockton Manor (a popular restaurant), Bouton & Reynolds Funeral Home, and until two years ago the real estate offices of William Pitt.  An application before the Zoning Board seeks approval for the developer, T.R. Eastview, a subsidiary of F.D Rich, to rezone the site and replace...