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Your City at Work: From the Mayor’s Desk

Post Date:06/14/2024 5:22 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.

 

Mayor Simmons’ statement regarding Fitch Ratings credit agency recent announcement that the City of Stamford has maintained a AAA scoring:

“Our AAA bond rating is a testament to Stamford’s fiscal health and strong fiscal management,” said Mayor Caroline Simmons. “This rating shows that Stamford can provide robust services to all residents while still maintaining the highest level of fiscal strength. We should be proud of this top-tier rating and leverage it to maintain our city’s momentum, remain fiscally disciplined, and continue to build a Stamford where all residents can live, work, and thrive.”  

Read more here.

Or read my op-ed on the fiscal health of our city here.

MAYOR’S UPDATES

  • 2024 State of the City: On Monday, July 8th at 8:00 PM, I will be giving the City of Stamford’s 2024 State of the City address. Please join us at Government Center or watch the live stream available on the Board of Representatives website.
  • New City Ordinance to Curb Gun Violence: This past weekend, in honor of gun violence awareness month, I joined community advocates to highlight a new ordinance banning firearms and explosives in municipal buildings.  Additionally, I was joined by Stamford Police Chief Timothy Shaw, who reiterated that reducing the threat of any gun violence in our community remains a top priority for the Stamford Police Department which has seized six illegal guns over this past month.

Mayor Simmons sits with community activists at Gun Violence Awarness Month

  • Barrett Park Playground: I recently launched the opening of the new playground at Barrett Park. Thank you to all the local and state partners who helped to make this play space possible!

 

CITY NEWS

  • Lathon Wider Design Contest: The City of Stamford is thrilled to announce the Reimagine Lathon Wider Competition! The City is seeking innovative minds to develop a Civic Campus plan that will transform the Lathon Wider Community Center into the new heart of the community and renew the spirit of Lathon Wider for Stamford’s South End neighborhood. To learn more and to how to join the competition, click here.
  • 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

  • Juneteenth Celebration: Join the second annual City of Stamford’s Juneteenth celebration tomorrow, June 15th, beginning with the flag raising at government center at 11:30 am and continuing at Mill River Park until 4:00 pm.

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 in the City

  • Open positions with City of Stamford

    Traffic

  • Mill Road Bridge: Please be aware due to unsafe bridge conditions, Mill Road is closed to traffic at the intersection of Old Long Ridge Road. Residents are urged to enter Mill Road from Rock Rimmon Road. Residents can click here for updates.
  • 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 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.
  • Cedar Heights Bridge Replacement: The Cedar Heights Bridge is currently closed and is scheduled to reopen to vehicular traffic on November 2nd.
  • West Glen Drive Bridge: A notice to proceed was given to Dayton Construction Company for 4/1/2024.  The bridge will be closed on June 17th and will remain closed until the completion of construction.  The anticipated completion date is 12/1/2024
  • 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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