Your City at Work: From the Mayor's Desk

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Your City at Work: From the Mayor's Desk is a weekly newsletter released by the City of Stamford on Fridays. The content of this newsletter is compiled by the City of Stamford and relies on information provided by City staff, state elected officials, local organizations, health professionals, and members of the community. If you have information that should be included in this newsletter — or believe some information is incorrect — please contact the City’s Communications Assistant Aaron Miller at amiller1@stamfordct.gov.

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The Works: December 15th, 2022

Post Date:12/15/2022 5:27 PM

The Works: December 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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Mayor's Office Update

  • Mayor Caroline Simmons releases statement regarding the Recent Fatal Motor Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Collision, read more here.
  • Springdale Elementary School will soon be getting new sidewalks. Mayor Simmons announced the safety upgrade is part of a city-wide initiative first announced in March, read more here.
  • Mayor Simmons Welcomes Emma Wade-Smith, His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for North America and Consul General for New York to Stamford, read more here.
  • Mayor Simmons recently announced important investments in school safety and security, learn more here.
  • More information about the City of Stamford’s leaf pickup can be found here.

     

    Important Information for Stamford Residents

  • The Stamford Department of Health Flu vaccine clinic is open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm every Wednesday until April 30th, 2023. The clinic is located at 137 Henry Street, no appointment needed.
  • Learn more about the Retail Grant Program 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, December 16th, 2022:

The vaccination site at 137 Henry Street will be open by appointment only from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Call 203-977-5385

  • Saturday, December 17th, 2022:

The vaccination site at Westover School will be open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

  • Sunday, December 18th, 2022:

The Americares vaccination site at 401 Shippan Ave will be open from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

12/19-12/22 vaccines are available at the following locations free without an appointment:

  • All Ages
  • 137 Henry Street Clinic: Monday 9:00 am to 2:30 pm
  • 137 Henry Street Clinic: Tuesday – Appointment Only 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
    • Call (203)-977-5385
  • Americares (401 Shippan Ave): Tuesday – Thursday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
  • Ferguson Library (Main Branch): Tuesday – Thursday 1:00 pm – 5:00 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: 8:00 am – 3:00 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

Community

  • Residents and visitors are able to view upcoming Stamford Downtown events here. Additionally, view upcoming Stamford concerts, in-person, and virtual events here.
  • Register for the CT State Small Business Seminars here.

Legislative Digest

 Upcoming Meetings

  • Fiscal Committee Meeting: Monday, December 19th, 7:00 pm
  • Public Safety Committee Meeting: Tuesday, December 20th, 6:30 pm
  • Transportation Committee Meeting: Tuesday, December 20th, 7:00 pm
  • Personnel Committee Meeting: Wednesday, December 21st, 7:00 pm
  • Land Use Committee Meeting: Thursday, December 22nd, 7:00 pm

 

 

Employment Opportunities in the City of Stamford

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

 

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