Your City at Work: From the Mayor's Desk

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Your City at Work: From the Mayor's Desk is a weekly newsletter released by the City of Stamford on Fridays. The content of this newsletter is compiled by the City of Stamford and relies on information provided by City staff, state elected officials, local organizations, health professionals, and members of the community. If you have information that should be included in this newsletter — or believe some information is incorrect — please contact the City’s Communications Assistant Aaron Miller at amiller1@stamfordct.gov.

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The Works: February 24th, 2022

Post Date:02/24/2022 5:45 PM

 

The Works: February 24th, 2022

  

What's in this newsletter?

The content of this newsletter is compiled by the City of Stamford and relies on information provided by City staff, state elected officials, local organizations, health professionals, and members of the community. If you have information that should be included in this newsletter — or believe some information is incorrect — please contact the City's Communications Staff.

  

From the Mayor's Office

  • In advance of the expected winter weather tonight into tomorrow, please remember to exercise caution on the roads. You can find more information on winter weather updates and resources here.
  • The Stamford Winter Restaurant Week has started, it runs from February 21st through March 6th. Twenty-nine restaurants are participating this year, more info and menus can be found here.
  • Mayor Simmons and Connecticut mayors call for 5-year $1 billion investment in Connecticut Youth. Read more here
  • US Households can now order one set of four free at home COVID-19 test kits. Orders can be placed here, and have started shipping.

 

COVID-19 Updates

  • Case Numbers
    • Follow the City of Stamford’s Covid-19 Dashboard, which provides the latest up-to-date information on COVID-19 cases and vaccination rates in the City.
  • Vaccination
  • Friday, February 25th, 2022: The vaccination sites at Scalzi Park and Cummings Beach will be open from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, the Hunt Park site (ages 12+) will be open from 10:00am -4:00 pm, and the Henry Street vaccination clinic is open from 8:30 am – 7:00 pm.
  • Saturday, February 26th, 2022: The vaccination site at Hunt Park will be open from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. The vaccination sites at Scalzi Park and Cummings Beach will be open from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. The Westover School vaccination site will be open from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
  • Sunday, February 27th, 2022: The vaccination sites at Scalzi Park and Cummings Beach will be open from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, the Hunt Park site will be open from 10:00 am -4:00 pm

Next week, 2/28– 3/3 vaccines are available at the following locations free without an appointment:

  • All Ages
    • 137 Henry Street Clinic (2nd Floor): Monday - Thursday 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
    • Scalzi Park: Monday – Thursday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
    • Cummings Park: Monday – Thursday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Ages 12 and up only
    • Hunt Park: Monday-Thursday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
    • Stamford Train Station: Tuesday & Thursday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
  • 1st and 2nd doses are available to all, as well as booster shots for ages 18+ at all walk up vaccination clinics. Visit our website for more information on free pop-up locations around town.

     

  • Covid-19 Testing Sites

     

    • St. Mary’s Church (566 Elm St) testing site will be open at the following times.
      • Monday – Friday 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
      • Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

         

    • Accu Reference (689 Canal St) testing site will be open at the following times.
      • Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
      • Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
  • More information on COVID-19 vaccines and testing in Stamford are available here.

     

     

  • Other Resources
    • If you are unable to leave your home or are uncomfortable traveling to a vaccine site, the Stamford Department of Health will bring the vaccine to you.
    • All information about Stamford's response to COVID-19 can be found on our website at www.stamfordct.gov/covid19.
    • Please visit the State of Connecticut's Vaccine Portal for information on how to request a new copy of your card.

 

City Services

  • Residential Garbage and Recycling collection will be postponed from tomorrow (February 25th) to Saturday (February 26th), we ask that residents not put out their toters tonight to avoid snow plow damage. The Katrina Mygatt Recycling Center will be closed tomorrow and reopen on Saturday (February 26th).
  • The Take it Or Leave it Shop will reopen on Tuesday, March 15, and the Book Swap Shop will reopen on March 18th.

 

Community

  • Residents and visitors are able to view upcoming Stamford Downtown events here.
  • Residents and visitors are able to view upcoming Stamford concerts, in-person, and virtual events here.

 

State News

 

Legislative Digest

  • Upcoming Meetings
    •  The next Fiscal Committee meeting will be held on Monday, February 28th at 7:00 pm
    • The next Public Safety Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 1st at 7:00 pm
    • The next Appointments Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 2nd at 6:30 pm
    • The next State & Commerce Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 2nd at 7:00 pm
    • The next Education Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, March 3rd at 7:00 pm
    • The next Operations Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, March 3rd at 7:00 pm
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