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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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Your City at Work: From the Mayor’s Desk

Post Date:10/20/2023 1:08 PM

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Your City at Work: From the Mayor’s Desk

 

Read below to learn more about what my administration is working on each day to deliver for you, resources for Stamford residents, information about upcoming events, and important city and state information.

To the people of Israel and Jewish communities across Connecticut, and to the innocent families everywhere being impacted by this war, we continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with you during this difficult period. I was proud to join residents, faith, and other community leaders this week for the raising of the Israeli flag.

The Israeli Flag flyes next to the flag of the State of Connecticut and United States after the Israeli Flag Raising

 

MAYOR’S UPDATES

Weekly Local Business Spotlight: Ocha Thai & Japanese Cuisine

Each week I will highlight one of our incredible small businesses that received one of the 176 Stamford COVID-19 relief grants.

Ocha Thai & Japanese Cuisine is an authentic Japanese and Thai restaurant located in Stamford, focused on using the freshest ingredients to serve healthy and authentic Japanese and Thai food.

 

Community Non-Profit Spotlight: Friends of Belltown

Each week I will highlight an invaluable local initiative that received one of the 21 Mayor’s Micro-Grants.  

  • Project Funding Purpose: Funding awarded to support the planting of pollinator perennials along the Strawberry Hill & Upland Road triangle. 

 

  • Workforce Housing Announcement: I joined Governor Ned Lamont and community leaders to celebrate the completion of 206 affordable family rental units at Lawnhill Terrace which will help create economic opportunity in the city.

Mayor Simmons Speaks at Lawnhill Terrace

  • Nonprofit Organizations Forum: Our administration convened 30 Stamford nonprofit leaders to update them on our priorities and accomplishments thus far. These nonprofits continue to provide invaluable services to our community, and we are committed to collaborating on critical issues including food insecurity, housing, and childcare.

     Mayor Simmons Speaks to Nonprofit leaders

  • Parks Strategic Plan Retreat: We kicked off the City of Stamford’s first Parks Strategic Plan which is focused on critical investments that will sustain our parks system for generations to come. This plan is the result of several months of work assessing our parks, hearing from residents, and brainstorming best practices for increasing investment into our parks.

 

CITY NEWS

 

  •  2024 Stamford Arts and Culture Grant: The Stamford Arts and Culture Commission is now accepting applications for the 2024 Stamford Arts and Culture Grant. To apply and view requirements, click here. The deadline for applications is November 21st, 2023.

 

  • Paving Update: The City of Stamford recently announced 200 roads to be paved over the next several years as identified in the city-wide road assessment. The city-wide road assessment was commissioned in 2022 and conducted over the past year with the goal of determining an objective measure to establish a priority list for paving operations. The list of the 200 roads can be viewed here.

 

  • Shop Local Holiday Campaign: Are you a Stamford Resident with an online business? We want to highlight you during our Shop Local Holiday Campaign. Send your business details to calexander@stamfordct.gov

 

CITY EVENTS

  • The EyeRecycle Pop Up Event: The EyeRecycle Event will take place at Mill River Park on Friday, October 27th from 11 am-2 pm redeeming 5¢ deposit plastic bottles, cans, and glass bottles for cash.
  • Intersex Flag Raising: Join members of the City for Intersex Awareness Day and flag raising. See the flyer below for more information.

Intersex Flag Raising on Oct 26 at 9:30 am at the government center

 

  • Permitting Walk-in Office Hours Extended: Walk-in permitting has been expanded! Walk-in Permitting will occur every other Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. located in the fourth-floor cafeteria of the Stamford Government Center, 888 Washington Blvd. The next Walk-in Permitting session will be on October 25th. For more information, click here.

     

  • Resources for New Mothers and Expecting Parents: We know this transition isn't always easy and we're here to help! Join the City of Stamford Department of Health and Human Services 6 free classes to learn techniques for stress management and meet other moms. Register by clicking here.
  • FEMA Community Disaster Relief Zones Webinars: Join FEMA and register for an upcoming informational webinar to learn more about the vision for the Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act, the designation methodology, and future opportunities for partnership and investment. The content is the same for both sessions.

     

    Employment Opportunities in the City

     

  • Open positions with City of Stamford

     

    Traffic

  • Temporary Roadways at the Greenwich Ave and Pulaski Street Intersection: Temporary roadways are in place at the Greenwich Avenue & Pulaski Street intersection. Use caution, plan for extra travel time, and slowdown in work zones Access to businesses will remain open. To learn more about the project, visit here.

     

  • ConnDOT Stamford Station Construction: Construction continues at Stamford Station, please be mindful and plan ahead. Passengers can find the updated train schedule here.

 

COVID-19 Resources

For information on COVID-19, visit the Department of Health and Human Services website here.

 

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Have a wonderful weekend!

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Caroline Simmons

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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