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Your City at Work: From the Mayor’s Desk

Post Date:05/17/2024 10:37 PM

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Your City at Work: From the Mayor’s Desk

 

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.

Weekly Local Business Spotlight: GGiraldo Salon

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

GGiraldo Salon located at 965 Hope Street in Stamford offers a variety of hairstyling services including color and balayage, cutting and styling, and “upwork” for bridal, prom, and special occasions. They also sell gift certificates.

 

MAYOR’S UPDATES

  • Police Memorial Ceremony: It was an honor to join the Stamford Police Department and police departments from across the state for the Stamford Police Memorial Ceremony. During National Police week, I want to thank all the men and women of the Stamford Police Department for your heroism, bravery, and steadfast commitment to keep our community safe.

     A collage of photos from Police Memorial Day A collage of photos from Police Memorial Day including Mayor Simmons speaking, Police officers saluting the flag, an american flag hanging from a firetruck

  • Small Business Fair: Thank you to everyone who attended the Stamford Small Business Fair at Government Center yesterday! It was a wonderful day to support our local small businesses in Stamford.

Mayor Simmons speaks with a small business owner at the small business fair

CITY NEWS

  • Shop Local Spring Guide: I am excited to announce the City of Stamford’s spring Shop Local Guide! I want to encourage residents to use the guide during the spring season to shop locally and support our small businesses. For more information, visit here.
  • Parking Garage Demolition: The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has 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. Parking permits are required at Cove Island, Cummings, West Beach, John J. Boccuzzi, Dorothy Heroy & Newman Mills Riverbank Walk Parks from May 1st through September 30th. Click here for more information and to purchase your pass.
  • 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.

 

CITY EVENTS

  • Stamford Day: The Mayor’s Multicultural Council and Mill River Park Collaborative are pleased to announce Stamford Day 2024, a free, fun, family-friendly event celebrating the rich history and cultural diversity of Stamford through presentations, activities, art, music and dance to be held on Sunday, June 2nd from 10:30am to 2:30pm in Mill River Park. To learn more, click here.
  • Memorial Day Parade: The 2024 Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony will take place this Sunday, May 19th, with the parade step off at 12:00 pm from the Stamford Police Department and ceremony at Veterans Park at 1:00 pm. See the flyer below for more information. A flyer/invite to the 2024 Memorial Day Parade on the American flag

 

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

  • Open positions with City of Stamford

    Traffic

  • Lakeside Drive Bridge Replacement: Lakeside Drive Bridge is currently closed to traffic due to the bridge being replacement. 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.

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Have a wonderful weekend!

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Caroline Simmons

 

 

 

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