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The Works: July 21, 2022

Post Date:07/21/2022 5:34 PM

The Works: July 21, 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. Please click here to learn more and apply.
  • Mayor Simmons will host a Citizens Service Hub on the East Side, in collaboration with the East Side Partnership, on July 25th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Casa Villa (866 East Main Street).

     

    Important Information for Stamford Residents

  • Stamford Cooling Center are open this week due to extreme heat, click here to view cooling centers, and here for prevention tips and how to stay cool.
  • Tax bills have been released, view the notice here.
  • 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, please 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 Sites

  • Friday, July 22nd, 2022:

The vaccination site at Scalzi Park will be open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Jackie Robinson Park site will be open from 11:30am to 2:30 pm. The Henry Street vaccination clinic is open from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. The Cove Island Park vaccine tent will be open from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

  • Saturday, July 23rd, 2022:

The vaccination site at Westover School will be open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Scalzi Park site will be open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Jackie Robinson Park site will be open from 11:30am to 2:30 pm, and the Lione Park site will be open from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The Cove Island vaccine tent will be open from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. The West Beach site will be open from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.

  • Sunday, July 24th, 2022:

The vaccination site at Jackie Robinson Park will be open from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. The Cove Island Park vaccine tent will be open from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The West Beach Vaccine tent will be open from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. The Scalzi Park clinic will be open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Next week, 7/25– 7/28 vaccines are available at the following locations free without an appointment:

  • All Ages
  • 137 Henry Street Clinic: Monday - Thursday 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
  • Scalzi Park: Monday - Thursday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
  • West Beach: Monday - Wednesday 10:30 am to 4:30 pm
  • Cove Island: Monday -Thursday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Jackie Robinson Park: Monday - Thursday 11:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Rippowam and Apples (Rippowam School): Thursday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
  • 1st and 2nd doses are available to all, as well as booster shots for ages 5+ (Pfizer) and 18+ (Moderna/J&J) at all walk up vaccination clinics.

Please visit our website for more information on free pop-up locations throuhgout the city.

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. Please call 203-977-4378 or 203-977-4369 to schedule your free in-home COVID-19 vaccine appointment.

 

City Services

  • The Take it Or Leave it Shop & the Book Swap Shop at Katrina Mygatt are now open:
  • The Take It or Leave It Shop is open on Tuesday & Friday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
  • The Book Swap is open on Tuesday & Saturday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
  • The Scofield Special Collection (55 Rock Rimmon Rd) will be held from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm on August 6th, September 10th and October 1st

Community

  • The Stamford Recycling Department has released its Spring Recycling and Sanitation Newsletter, please click here to view.
  • Alive At Five returns today for the summer. Please click here to see this summer’s lineup of artists and for more information.
  • Stamford Dances Downtown in Mill River Park, July 23rd at 5:00 PM, featuring Connecticut Ballet, Thomas/Ortiz Dance, and Metropolitan Dance Center.
  • The Boys and Girls Club of Stamford is hosting a Community Swim Program, for more information click here.
  • 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 Meeting: Monday, July 25 @ 7:00 pm
  • HCD/SS Committee Meeting: Monday July 26 @ 6:00 pm
  • L&R Committee Meeting: Tuesday July 26 @ 7:00 pm
  • Appointments Committee Meeting: Wednesday July 27 @ 6:30 pm
  • Land Use Committee Meeting: Thursday July 28 @ 7:00 pm

 

Employment Opportunities in the City of Stamford

  • Join the City of Stamford, view open positions here.
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