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The Works: June 16th, 2022

Post Date:06/16/2022 5:00 PM

The Works: June 16, 2022

What's in this newsletter?

This newsletter is compiled by Mayor Simmons’ Administration to provide 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

  • The Connecticut Child Tax Rebate is now accepting applications. Click here to learn more and apply.
  • Join the City of Stamford and Full Court Peace on June 26th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm to repaint the basketball court at Scalzi Park. Click here to sign up or email Aaron Miller (amiller1@stamfordct.gov) to sign up for a shift.

Important Information for Stamford Residents

  • Stamford households can order an additional 12 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, June 17th, 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, June 18th, 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, June 19th, 2022:

The vaccination site at Hunt Park site will be open from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Cove and West Beach Vaccine Tents will be open from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Next week, 6/20– 6/23 vaccines are available at the following locations free without an appointment:

  • All Ages
  • 137 Henry Street Clinic: Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
  • 137 Henry Street Clinic: Monday & Wednesday: 8:30 – 3:00 pm
  • Scalzi Park: Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Cummings Park: Monday & Thursday 9:30 am - 3:30 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.

Please 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: Temporarily closed 6/16-6/19
  • 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: Closing at 12:00 pm on 6/19
  • 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. Please 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 on Tuesday & Friday from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • 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 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

  • 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.
  • 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

  • Operations Committee: Monday, June 20th @ 7:00 pm
  • Personnel Committee: Monday, June 20th @ 7:00 pm
  • Transportation Committee: Tuesday, June 21st @ 7:00 pm
  • Public Safety Committee: Wednesday, June 22nd @ 6:30 pm
  • Land Use Committee: Thursday, June 23rd @ 7:00 pm
  • State and Commerce: Thursday, June 23rd @ 7:00 pm
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