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Your City at Work: From the Mayor’s Desk

Post Date:07/19/2024 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.

 

MAYOR’S UPDATES

  • Lower Summer Street Pedestrian Promenade: I was proud to welcome Connecticut Department of Transportation officials to Stamford to celebrate the official ribbon cutting for Lower Summer Street. This project transformed Lower Summer Street into a more pedestrian-friendly space with expanded outdoor dining, widened ADA-compliant sidewalks, and improved lighting, all while enhancing the vibrancy and walkability of our downtown. 

Mayor Simmons smiles with members of CTDOT during the Lower Summer St ribbon cutting

CITY NEWS

  • Arts & Culture Guide: The City of Stamford and the Stamford Arts and Culture Commission are excited to announce, “Stamford Spotlight: A Celebration of Arts and Culture.” This guide highlights upcoming arts and cultural events in Stamford. Be sure to stop by and support our local organizations! 
  • 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.
  • Paving Update: Click here for the priority list for paving operations established in response to a city-wide road assessment in 2022.
  • 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.

CITY EVENTS

  •  ADA 34: Please join us to celebrate the implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act that was put into effect on July 26, 1990. This important Civil Rights law prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including, but not limited to jobs, schools, transportation, and all places that are open to the general public

An invite for the ADA 34 event on Wednesday July 24th at 10:30 am

 

RESOURCES FOR RESIDENTS

  • Boards and Commissions: Are you a Stamford resident interested in serving on a City Board or Commission? Click here to learn more about serving.
  • Synchrony Technology Fellowship: Synchrony Skills Academy and the Knowledge House will host a Technology Fellowship.  For more information, please see the flyer below.  Synchrony is hosting a Tech Fellowship

 

 Employment Opportunities in the City

 

 Traffic  

  • Mill Road Bridge: The Mill Road bridge near Old Long Ridge Road is open to one lane vehicular traffic. 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: West Glen Bridge is currently closed for replacement, and 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.

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Have a wonderful weekend!

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Caroline Simmons

 

 

 

 

 

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