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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:11/10/2023 4:50 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.

Happy Veterans Day! I want to thank all the men and women who have served our country, and to all of our veterans thank you for service to our country and defense of our democracy and freedom.

 

The Board of Representatives has a resolution on their steering committee agenda that seeks to reinitiate the charter revision process.

"Stamford voters voted overwhelmingly to reject the proposed changes to the city charter. Any attempt to reinitiate the Charter Revision process is disrespectful to the electorate, a waste of taxpayer money and resources, and a distraction from governing and making progress on the issues that matter most to Stamford residents."

 

 

MAYOR’S UPDATES 

  • Stamford Kindness Project: Last week, I announced The Stamford Kindness Project which aims to inspire and unite the community through kind and selfless acts. The campaign will begin on November 3 and run until December 25, 2023. Participants can use the #StamfordKindnessProject hashtag on social media to spread the word. Learn more here.

 

Weekly Local Business Spotlight: Kiovic Co

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

Kiovic Co. is a veteran owned digital marketing company that uses the power of the internet to help small businesses grow. Their digital marketing solutions serve businesses in a variety of sectors including restaurants, construction, salons, and barbershops, and are available to schedule photoshoots to create content to go along with their strategy.

 

Community Non-Profit Spotlight: Historic Cemetery Preservation Society

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 clean up local cemeteries.

 

CITY NEWS

  • Stamford Transportation Center Master Plan: Our administration has been actively meeting with the Connecticut Department of Transportation and city transportation officials to continue to make progress on our train station. To view the Stamford Transportation Center Master Plan, visit: stcmasterplan.com.

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

 

CITY EVENTS

  • 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 November 22nd. For more information, click here.

     

  • Boards and Commission: Interested in serving on a Board and Commission in Stamford? Visit here to learn more and see a list of Boards and Commissions with openings and the application.

     

     

    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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Caroline Simmons

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