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The Works: August 18th, 2022

Post Date:08/18/2022 5:00 PM

The Works: August 18th, 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

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Exciting News from the Mayor's Office

  • School Safety Training: The Mayor’s Office, Stamford Police Department, and Stamford Public Schools are hosting important active shooter awareness sessions for staff on August 24th from 9:30 am – 11:30 am and 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm and for families and community members on August 24th at 6:00 pm. Click here to join
  • Hey Stamford Food Festival returns today from August 18th - 21st. Click here for more information
  • Stamford Restaurant Week continues through August 28th. For more information click here.

     

    Important Information for Stamford Residents

  • The next Board of Assessment Appeals for motor vehicle will be held on September 12, 2022. Application deadline is September 7, 2022. Please click here for more information.
  • Tax bills have been released, view the notice here.
  • Stamford households can order a maximum of 16 at-home COVID-19 test kits. Orders can be placed here. For further details click here.

     

    Paving

  • This year, the City of Stamford has announced the “Pave Stamford,” initiative that seeks to double the amount of road paving and sidewalk restoration done during this budget cycle. Click here to view the Tier 1 paving list.
  • Residents can submit road paving suggestions for the Tier 2 list of the Pave Stamford initiative 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, August 19th, 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 11:30 am to 5:30 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 10:30 am to 5:00 pm.

  • Saturday, August 20th, 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 5:30 pm, and the Lione Park site will be open from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Cove Island vaccine tent will be open from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. The West Beach site will be open from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm.

  • Sunday, August 21st, 2022:

The vaccination site at Jackie Robinson Park will be open from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm. The Cove Island Park vaccine tent will be open from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. The West Beach Vaccine tent will be open from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. The Scalzi Park clinic will be open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Next week, 8/22– 8/25 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 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • Cove Island: Monday -Thursday 10:30 am to 5:00 pm
  • Jackie Robinson Park: Monday - Wednesday 11:30 am to 5:30 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 throughout 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 September 10th, and October 1st

Community

  • 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, August 22 @ 7:00 pm
  • HCD/SS Committee Meeting: Tuesday, August 23 @ 6:30 pm
  • L&R Committee Meeting: Wednesday, August 24 @ 7:00 pm
  • Education Committee Meeting: Thursday, August 25 @ 7:00 pm

Employment Opportunities in the City of Stamford

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