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The Works: May 19th, 2022

Post Date:05/19/2022 5:00 PM

The Works: May 19th, 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

Exciting News From the Mayor's Office

  • Stamford Firefighters Chad Titus, Michael Rosero, and John Colandro were among the fifteen public safety officers honored with the Medal of Valor at a ceremony at the White House this past week. Last year, the Stamford firefighters dove into freezing water during a blizzard to rescue two trapped occupants of a truck that was rapidly sinking below the waterline at Cummings Beach.
  • A new sidewalk and crosswalk have been installed by the City of Stamford’s Transportation, Traffic & Parking Department at Washington Boulevard and Second Street. This project improves safety and mobility for pedestrians along this busy walking corridor. Thank you to our Transportation, Traffic & Parking team for their commitment to making Stamford more pedestrian safe for residents.

Important Information for Stamford Residents

  • Stamford households can order an additional twelve at home COVID-19 test kits. Orders can be placed here.
  • Residents can submit road paving suggestions for the Tier 2 list of the “Pave Stamford” initiative 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, May 20th, 2022:

The vaccination sites at Scalzi Park and Cummings Beach will be open from 9:30 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, May 21st, 2022:

The vaccination site at Westover School will be open from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. The vaccination sites at Cummings Beach and Scalzi Park will be open from 9:30 am - 3:30 pm. The Hunt Park site will be open from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

  • Sunday, May 22nd, 2022:

The vaccination sites at Cummings Beach and Scalzi Park will be open from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm. The Hunt Park site will be open from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. The Stamford High Vaccine Tent will take place from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Next week, 5/23– 5/26 vaccines are available at the following locations free without an appointment:

  • All Ages
  • 137 Henry Street Clinic: Monday- Thursday 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
  • Scalzi Park: Monday & Wednesday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Scalzi Park: Tuesday & Thursday 12:30 pm – 6:30 pm
  • Cummings Park: Monday & Thursday 9:30 am - 3:30 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 – 2:00 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. Call 203.977.4378 or (203) 977-4369 to schedule your free in-home COVID-19 vaccine appointment
  •   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 The Book Swap is open on Tuesday & Saturday from 11:00 am -1:00 pm.
  • The Scofield Special Collection (55 Rock Rimmon Rd) will be held from 8:00 am-2:00 pm on June 4th, July 9th, August 6th, September 10th and October 1st
  • The Hazardous Waste Collection event will be held at Rippowam on July 16th, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.

 

Community

  • May is the Driveless CT Challenge: Join us to help fight climate change and get rewarded. Download the CTrides app or go to CTrides.com/DLC and Each trip recorded on any eligible* mode gives you an entry into the Challenge prize drawing below.

     

  • The Stamford Memorial Day Parade will take place on Sunday, May 29th at 12pm. The route will go from the Stamford Police Station to Veterans Memorial Park.

     

  • The Stamford Recycling Department has released its Spring Recycling and Sanitation Newsletter, click here to view.

     

  • 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, May 23 @ 7:00pm
  • HCD/SS Committee: Tuesday, May 24 @ 6:00pm
  • L&R Committee: Tuesday, May 24 @ 7:00pm
  • Appointments Committee: Wednesday, May 25 @ 6:30pm
  • Redistricting Committee: Thursday, May 26 @ 7:00 pm
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