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The Works: February 10th, 2022

Post Date:02/10/2022 5:00 PM

 

The Works: February 10th, 2022

 

What's in this newsletter?

The content of this newsletter is compiled by the City of Stamford and relies on information provided by City staff, state elected officials, local organizations, health professionals, and members of the community. If you have information that should be included in this newsletter — or believe some information is incorrect — please contact the City's Communications Staff.

 

From the Mayor's Office

  • Monday, February 14th is the last day of the city-wide Diaper Drive! There are 8 locations across the City where you can drop off baby wipes, diapers, formula, and lightly used or new baby clothes.
    • The 8 locations are: The Government Center (888 Washington Blvd), Yerwood Center (90 Fairfield Ave), Ferguson Library (1 Public Library Plaza), Ferguson Library South End Branch (34 Woodland Ave), Stamford Police Station (725 Bedford St), Star Center (1170 Shippan Ave), The Bartlett Arboretum (151 Brookdale Road), Katrina Mygatt Recycling Center (130 Magee Avenue)
  • Progressive Diagnostics has opened a new testing site at St. Mary’s Church (566 Elm St). More information can be found here.
  • US Households can now order one set of four free at home COVID-19 test kits. Orders can be placed here, and have started shipping.
  • Thanks to Frank Petise, Gary Peterson, Orazio Cirelli, Cynthia Hernandez, and the Transportation, Traffic & Engineering Department, who completed over 35 Fix It Stamford tickets this week, including replacing 24 signs/signals, and completing 14 parking enforcement issues!

COVID-19 Updates

  • Case Numbers
    • Follow the City of Stamford’s Covid-19 Dashboard, which provides the latest up-to-date information on COVID-19 cases and vaccination rates in the City.
  • Vaccination
  • Friday, February 11th, 2022: The vaccination sites at Scalzi Park and Cummings Beach will be open from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, the Hunt Park site will be open from 10:00am -4:00 pm, and the Henry Street vaccination clinic is open from 8:30 am – 7:00 pm.
  • Saturday, February 12th, 2022: The vaccination site at Hunt Park will be open from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. The vaccination sites at Scalzi Park and Cummings Beach will be open from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. The Westover School vaccination site will be open from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
  • Sunday, February 13th, 2022: The vaccination sites at Scalzi Park and Cummings Beach will be open from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, the Hunt Park site will be open from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Next week, 2/14– 2/17 vaccines are available at the following locations free without an appointment:
  • All Ages
    • 137 Henry Street Clinic (2nd Floor): Monday-Thursday 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
    • Scalzi Park: Monday – Thursday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
    • Cummings Park: Monday – Thursday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Ages 12 and up only
    • Hunt Park: Monday-Thursday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    • Stamford Train Station: Tuesday & Thursday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
  • 1st and 2nd doses are available to all, as well as booster shots for ages 18+ at all walk up vaccination clinics. Visit our website for more information on free pop-up locations around town.

     

  • Covid-19 Testing Sites

     

    • St. Mary’s Church testing site will be open at the following times.
      • Monday – Friday 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
      • Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

         

    • Accu Reference testing site will be open at the following times.
      • Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
      • Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
  • More information on COVID-19 vaccines and testing in Stamford are available here.

     

  • Other Resources
    • If you are unable to leave your home or are uncomfortable traveling to a vaccine site, the Stamford Department of Health will bring the vaccine to you.
    • All information about Stamford's response to COVID-19 can be found on our website at www.stamfordct.gov/covid19.
  • Please visit the State of Connecticut's Vaccine Portal for information on how to request a new copy of your card.

City Services

  • Residential Garbage and Recycling collection will operate on regular schedule on Friday.
  • Take it Or Leave it Shop and the Book Swap Shop will remain closed for pickup and donations until further notice.

Community

  • Residents and visitors are able to view upcoming Stamford Downtown events here.
  • Residents and visitors are able to view upcoming Stamford concerts, in-person, and virtual events here.

State News

Legislative Digest

  • Upcoming Meetings
  • The next Board of Assessment Appeals meetings will be held in March 2022. Application deadline is February 18, 2022. Please click here for more information.
  • The next Steering Committee will meet on February 14th at 7:00 pm
  • The next HCD/SS Committee will meet on February 15th at 5:30 pm
  • Past Meetings
    • On February 7th, the full Board of Reps approved the nominations of: Loren Nadres for Director of Economic Development, Sandy Dennies for Director of Administration, and Connie Hubbard and Reverend Winton Hill for the Fire Commission.

 


 

 

 

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