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The Works: April 21st, 2022

Post Date:04/21/2022 5:01 PM

 

The Works: April 21st, 2022

What's in this newsletter?

This newsletter is compiled by Mayor Simmons’ Administration to provide the Stamford residents with information about critical updates on city services, state programs and community activities. 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

  • Residents can submit road paving suggestions for the Tier 2 list of the “Pave Stamford” initiative here.
  • The Mayor’s Office, in partnership with the city’s Community Development Office, announced that the 2022 Community Micro-Grant Program (formerly known as the Neighborhood Grant Program) is back this year. Click here to view the applications and more.
  • The Tax Assessor’s Office is now accepting application for the Elderly/Totally Disabled Homeowner Tax Abatement Program. Application deadline is May 13, 2022. Please click here for more information.
  • Members of the Simmons Administration continue to present their respective portions of the mayor’s budget to the Board of Representatives Fiscal Committee and the Board of Finance. Click here to view the budget presentation schedule. Mayor Simmons’ FY22-23 budget proposal can be found here.
  • Stamford households can order an additional set of four at home COVID-19 test kits, free of charge. Orders can be placed here.
  • To subscribe to the Mayor’s Newsletter, click here.

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: The Center for Disease Control (CDC) expanded eligibility of booster doses to those 12 to 15 years old.

  • Friday, April 22nd, 2022:

The vaccination sites at Scalzi Park and Cummings Beach will be open from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, the Hunt Park site (ages 12+) will be open from 10:00am -4:00 pm, and the Henry Street vaccination clinic is open from 8:30 am – 3:00 pm.

  • Saturday, April 23rd, 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 Henry Street vaccination site will be open from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. The Cove Island and West Beach Vaccine Tents will be open from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. The Westover vaccination site will be open from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.

  • Sunday, April 24th, 2022:

The vaccination sites at Cummings and Scalzi Parks will be open from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm. Hunt Park will be open from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. The Cove Island vaccine event will be open from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.

Next week, 4/25– 4/28 vaccines are available at the following locations free without an appointment:

All Ages

  • 137 Henry Street Clinic: Monday & Thursday 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
  • 137 Henry Street Clinic: Tuesday & Wednesday 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
  • Scalzi Park: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Scalzi Park: Tuesday 9:30 am – 6:30 pm
  • Cummings Park: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Cummings Park: Wednesday: 12:30 am – 6:30 pm

Ages 12 and up only

  • Hunt Park: Monday-Thursday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • 1st and 2nd doses are available to all, as well as booster shots for ages 12+ (Pfizer) and 18+ (Moderna/J&J) 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 (566 Elm St) testing site will be open at the following times
    • Monday – Friday 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
    • Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
  •  Accu Reference (689 Canal St) 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. (203)-977-4140

 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

  • The Take it Or Leave it Shop and the Book Swap Shop are now open.   The Take It or Leave It Shop is open, Tuesday & Friday from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, and Friday & Saturday from 11:00 am -1:00 pm.

 

Community

  • The Stamford Recycling Department has released its Spring Recycling and Sanitation Newsletter, click here to view.
  • Humanitarian Aid can be dropped off at Katrina Mygatt Recycling Center, click here for a list of items and more information.
  • The Stamford Arbor Earth Day Festival will take place on Sunday, April 24th, for more information click here.
  • The Building One Community has released its Skills Development Program, click here to view.
  • The 2022 Summer Stage in Scalzi Park is taking applications, click here for more information.
  • Residents and visitors are able to view upcoming Stamford Downtown events here. Additionally, view upcoming Stamford concerts, in-person, and virtual events here.

State News

 

Legislative Digest

 Upcoming Meetings

  • Fiscal Committee: Monday, April 25 @ 6:00pm
  • Fiscal Committee Budget Deliberations: Monday, April 25 @ 6:30
  • HCD/SS Committee: Tuesday, April 26 @ 6:00pm
  • L&R Committee: Tuesday, April 26 @ 6:30pm
  • Appointments Committee: Wednesday, April 27 @ 6:30pm
  • Operations Committee: Wednesday, April 27 @ 7:00pm
  • Education Committee: Thursday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm
  • Parks and Recreation Committee: Thursday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm
  • Redistricting Committee: Thursday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm
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