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The Works: October 20th, 2022

Post Date:10/20/2022 5:05 PM

The Works: October 20th, 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

  • The deadline to mail in your voter registration application for the November 8th election is November 1st, click here for more information. Reminder: You can register to vote in-person on Election Day. All polling locations are open on Election Day from 6:00 am - 8:00 pm.
  • The City of Stamford was awarded a $563,212 grant from the state for the Pacific Street Village Pedestrian Safety and Access Project. Read more here.
  • More information about leaf pickup can be found here.
  • The Stamford Arts and Culture Grant is now open, click here for more information or to apply.

     

    Important Information for Stamford Residents

  • The Registrar of Voters will hold a Voter Registration session on November 1st from 9:00 am - 8:00 pm at 888 Washington Blvd (Registrar of Voters Office, 6th floor), and again on November 7th from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Click here for more information.
  • The Stamford Veterans Day parade will occur on November 6 at 12:00 pm. For more information, click here.
  • The Stamford Department of Health Flu vaccine clinic is open from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm every Wednesday until April 30th, 2023. The clinic is located at 137 Henry Street, no appointment needed.

     

    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, October 21st, 2022:

The vaccination site at Scalzi Park will be open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The vaccination site at 137 Henry Street will be open from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm.

  • Saturday, October 22nd, 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.

  • Sunday, October 23rd, 2022:

The Scalzi Park site will be open from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Next week, 10/24– 10/27 vaccines are available at the following locations free without an appointment:

  • All Ages
  • 137 Henry Street Clinic: Monday-Wednesday 8:30 am to 2:45 pm
  • 137 Henry Street Clinic: Thursday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
  • Scalzi Park: Monday - Thursday 9:00 am to 3:00 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:
  • Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - Friday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
  • Saturday: 9:00 am – 12:00 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.
  •  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 & 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

     

    Community

  • The Stamford Police PAL Center’s (245 Selleck St.) Trunk or Treat will be held on Saturday, October 22nd from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
  • The Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular will return this year, click here for more information.

 

       Legislative Digest

       Upcoming Meetings

  • Fiscal Committee Meeting: Monday, October 24th, 7:00 pm
  • HCD/SS Committee Meeting: Tuesday, October 25th, 6:30 pm
  • L&R Committee Meeting: Tuesday, October 25th, 7:00 pm
  • Appointments Committee Meeting: October 26th, 6:30 pm
  • Education Committee Meeting: October 27th, 7:00 pm
  • Parks and Recreation Meeting: October 27th, 7:00 pm

 

Employment Opportunities in the City of Stamford

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

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