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Your City at Work: From the Mayor’s Desk

Post Date:05/24/2024 5:00 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.

As we enjoy this Memorial Day Weekend, I want to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service of our nation. We must never forget their names, their stories, their families and the enduring legacy of their courage and dedication to the pursuit of our freedom. 

Memorial day

MAYOR’S UPDATES

  • Stamford Parks Community Partnership: Earlier this week, I was proud to announce the Stamford Parks Community Partnership, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit aimed to foster stronger collaboration between the city, local businesses, and residents in developing and maintain Stamford’s parks system and recreational areas. This Partnership will leverage private funding to ensure Stamford’s parks are accessible for future generations and it already has several corporate commitments, including from Wellbuilt Company, Henkel, Philip Morris International, and the Ashforth Company, as well as a dollar for dollar match up to $100,000 commitment from Dalio Education. Click here to learn more about the Stamford Parks Community Partnership and how to get involved. 

Parks Partnership

  • Haitian Flag Day: Last weekend, it was wonderful to celebrate Haitian Flag Day and recognize Stamford’s vibrant Haitian American community. The Haitian flag symbolizes pride, resilience, and the spirit of the Haitian people and their fight for freedom and independence. My thoughts remain with the Haitian people and those in our community impacted by the ongoing unrest in Haiti. 

Haiti Flag Raising

 

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 parks from May 1st through September 30th. Click here for more information and to purchase your pass.
  • Stamford Transportation Center Master Plan: My administration has been meeting with CTDOT 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 10:30 am to 2:30 pm in Mill River Park. To learn more, click here.
  •  Juneteenth Celebration: The City of Stamford will host its second annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 15th. See the flyer below for more information.

 The Juneteenth flyer with information on timing. It runs from 12-4 pm at Mill River Park

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 WITH THE CITY

TRAFFIC AND LANE CLOSURE INFORMATION

  • Tresser Boulevard and Washington Boulevard Milling and Paving: A milling and paving operation will require lane closures and alternating traffic at the intersection of Tresser Boulevard and Washington Boulevard. The milling operation will begin the night of Wednesday, May 29th through the morning of Friday May 31st, 2024. The paving operation is scheduled to begin the night of Tuesday, June 4th through the morning of Friday June 7th, 2024. Motorists can expect lane closures and alternating traffic at the intersection of Tresser Boulevard and Washington Boulevard. Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will guide motorists through the work zone. Drivers are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving in this area.
  • Lakeside Drive Bridge Replacement: As of April 1st, the Lakeside Drive Bridge is closed to all traffic, including cyclists and pedestrians. The traffic light at the intersection of High Ridge Road and Interlaken Road has been revised with the timing of the green light in order to avoid the back up of cars traveling both southbound and northbound. Please stay away from the construction site for your own safety. There is only access to the Aquarion Water treatment plant provided pass Quarry Road. For detour plans and more information click here.
  • West Glen Drive Bridge: This week, Frontier started working on the relocation of their utilities. It is anticipated that it will take 2-3 weeks to complete this task.  After all utilities are out of the way, a contractor will mobilize the site and start the demolition of the bridge. We anticipate that the bridge may be closing on Monday, June 10th.
  • Cedar Heights Bridge Replacement: The Cedar Heights Bridge is currently closed and is scheduled to reopen to vehicular traffic on November 2nd.
  • 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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Have a wonderful weekend!

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Caroline Simmons 

 

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