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The Works: September 15th, 2022

Post Date:09/15/2022 5:06 PM

The Works: September 15th, 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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News from the Mayor's Office

  • In case you missed it, you can read Mayor Simmons recent op-ed: “When it comes to housing, Stamford can’t afford to do nothinghere.
  • The City of Stamford has been awarded a $3.3 million Small Harbor Improvement Projects (SHIPP) grant. The SHIPP Grant will go towards the completion of the 2015 Cummings Park and West Beach Master Plan. This includes:
    • Dredging of the Cove marina and channel
    • Final design and permitting for the Cummings marina
    • Feasibility study for an additional City boat ramp in Stamford Harbor

       

      Important Information for Stamford Residents

  • The Stamford Public School’s Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) has been approved by the state. That allows Stamford Public Schools to provide free healthy breakfast and lunch at school to all students during the 2022-23 school year! Breakfast will be part of the school day. Parents do not have to fill any forms, pay for anything, nor send students to school early.
  • Paving

  • This year, the City of Stamford has announced “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, September 16th, 2022:

The vaccination site at Scalzi Park will be open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

  • Saturday, September 17th, 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 Cove Island site will be open from 10:30 am – 5:00 pm. The Jackie Robinson Park site will be open from 11:30 am – 5:30 pm

  • Sunday, September 18th, 2022:

The vaccination site at Cove Park will be open from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. The Jackie Robinson Park event will be open from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm. The Scalzi Park site will be open from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Next week, 9/19– 9/22 vaccines are available at the following locations free without an appointment:

  • All Ages
  • 137 Henry Street Clinic: Monday & Thursday 8:30 am to 2:45 pm
    • Tuesday: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm by Appointment Only
  • Scalzi Park: Monday - Thursday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
  • Newfield School: Tuesday 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm
  • Northeast School: Tuesday 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm
  • Davenport School: Wednesday 4:00 pm – 7:00 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 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 can be found 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 Shop 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 October 1st

Community

  • A Community Conversation with Robert Livingston (Harvard University Social Psychologist and Author of The Conversation) on Monday, October 3 at 6 p.m. You can register here.
  • The Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular will return this year, 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 and Local News

  • Local News

  • German Food Truck and Beer Hall plan approved. Read more here.
  • State News
  • Employers hired in nearly every Connecticut industry in August. Here’s where most jobs were filled! Read the article here

 

 

Legislative Digest

   Upcoming Meetings

  • Operations Committee Meeting: Monday, September 19th at 6:30 pm
  • Public Safety Committee Meeting: Tuesday, September 20th at 6:30 pm
  • Transportation Committee Meeting: Tuesday, September 20th at 7:00 pm
  • Fiscal Committee Meeting: Wednesday, September 21st at 7:00 pm
  • Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting: Thursday, September 22nd at 6:00 pm
  • Land Use Committee Meeting: Thursday, September 22nd at 7:00 pm
  • State & Commerce Committee Meeting: Thursday, September 22nd at 7:00 pm

 

Employment Opportunities in the City of Stamford

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