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Your City at Work: From the Mayor’s Desk

Post Date:04/26/2024 5:24 PM

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

As the budget cycle continues, I will be sharing a series of highlights from my proposed budget priorities, with a focus on investments in roads, sidewalks, infrastructure projects, parks, public safety, and affordable housing. 

 

Public Safety

 My proposed budget includes $2M for upgrades to three of our city’s firehouses, as well as replacing public safety and law enforcement vehicles. 

 

Weekly Local Business Spotlight: AAK Auto Detailing

Each week, we highlight one of our incredible small businesses that received a 176 Stamford COVID-19 relief grant.

If you want to make your car look new again, AAK Auto Detailing located at 311 W Main St. provides all the services you need from full interior and exterior detailing, hand wax, carpet and upholstery shampoo. For those interested in keeping their car clean regularly, ask about their pass holder discounts.

 

MAYOR’S UPDATES

  • State of the City: Last night, I gave my State of the City address to the Stamford Chamber of Commerce. I highlighted the progress we’ve made over the past two and a half years on infrastructure projects such as the new parking garage at the Stamford Train Station, the $17 million Reconnecting Communities grant that will transform and enhance connectivity, pedestrian safety, and green space for residents on the West Side, Downtown, and South End, and our long-term school’s facility plan. While I am proud of the progress we’ve made over the past two and a half years, there is still work to do including building more affordable housing so that whether you’re a senior who has lived in Stamford all your life, a family, or a recent college graduate you can live in Stamford.  
  • Rosa Hartman Park Clean Up: Last Saturday, I was joined by Stamford residents for our Rosa Hartman Park clean-up. Thank you to all our volunteers who helped clean up, it was a beautiful day. 

 A collage of Mayor Simmons with volunteers at Rosa Hartman Park Cleanup

CITY NEWS

 

  • 2024 Community Micro Grant: The 2024 Community Microgrant application is now available. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm May 3rd, to view the application and for more information visit here.
  • Parking Garage Demolition: The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) initiated the demolition of the Stamford Transportation Center's 1985 Parking Garage and Pedestrian Bridge. For further details, click here
  • Beach Passes Available for Purchase: Beach passes are now available for purchase online or in person. Click here for more information and to purchase your pass. 
  • Learning In Retirement Registration: Learning Retirement, Inc., a nonprofit organization for continuing education of retired people and senior citizens has released its Spring 2024 catalog. Go to LIRStamford.org to view the course offerings and register for classes.
  • Shop Local Spring Campaign: Are you a Stamford resident with a small business? We want to highlight you during our Shop Local spring campaign. Send your business details to calexander@stamfordct.gov.
  • Stamford Transportation Center Master Plan: Our administration has been meeting with the Connecticut Department of Transportation and city transportation officials to continue to make progress on the Stamford Train Station Master Plan. To view the Stamford Transportation Center Master Plan, visit: stcmasterplan.com.
  • Paving Update: Click here for the priority list for paving operations established in response to a city-wide road assessment in 2022.
  • Safe Boating Class: The Stamford Regional Fire School is now offering State of Connecticut safe boating courses. The first class will be on Saturday, April 13th. Get your safe boating certificate before the boating season begins! Class size is limited to 24 students. Additional dates will be added based on demand. You can sign up here

 

CITY EVENTS

  • Calling all Vision Zero Heroes: The City of Stamford has initiated a Vision Zero Action Plan to work towards eliminating roadway fatalities by 2032. The Action Plan will put forth prioritized strategies for advancing roadway Quick Build and capital projects and other strategic initiatives to reach this goal. Public engagement for the plan will start next month, with a pop-up event on Tuesday, May 7 in Glenbrook.
  • Rx Takeback Event: The Stamford Police Department will be hosting an Rx takeback event, tomorrow, Saturday, April 27h from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Stamford Police Station. See the flyer below for more information.

The Stamford PD will be hosting a Rx Take Back event on April 27th from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

  • Northeast Sports Card Expo: Connecticut’s biggest card show is back! On Saturday, May 4th from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm and Sunday, May 5th from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Chelsea Piers Athletic Club. See the flyer below for more details.

 Northeast Sports Card Expo Stamford

Northeast Sports Card Expo Stamford 

RESOURCES FOR RESIDENTS

  • Boards and Commission: Are you a Stamford resident interested in serving on a City Board or Commission? Click here to learn more about serving.

 

Employment Opportunities in the City

Traffic

  • Lakeside Drive Bridge Replacement: Beginning on April 1st, the Lakeside Drive Bridge will be closed to traffic. For detour plans and more information click here
  • 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, click here.
  • Connecticut Department of Transportation Stamford Station Construction: Construction continues at the Stamford Train Station, so please make sure to 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.

CLICK HERE FOR THE LEGISLATIVE DIGEST

 

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If there is any information that should be included in this newsletter —  please contact the Mayor's OfficeTo subscribe to the Mayor’s Weekly Newsletter and other city notifications, please click here.

 

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Caroline Simmons

 

 

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