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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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Your City at Work: From the Mayor’s Desk

Post Date:01/24/2025 12:18 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

  • Severe Cold Weather Protocol Extended: Governor Ned Lamont has extended the state’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol until 12:00 PM on Saturday, January 25. If someone you know needs a warm place to stay, please visit the City of Stamford's warming centers. For more information, visit: Stamford Warming Centers. Stay safe and take precautions in these frigid temperatures!
  • MLK Celebration: I was honored to join community and faith leaders at Bethel AME Church in celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His unwavering vision of justice, equality, and unity continues to inspire us all. May his dream guide our efforts as we work together to build a more inclusive and united Stamford.

Mayor Simmons and other elected officials and guest smile for a photo during the annual MLK Celebration

 CITY NEWS

  • Stamford 2035 Comprehensive Plan Open House: Join us on February 20, 2025, from 4:00-6:30 PM at The First Presbyterian Church (1101 Bedford Street) for a Public Open House and Goal Validation Workshop. Connect with the planning team and your neighbors to help shape Stamford's future. Pre-registration is encouraged to ensure diverse community input. If you require additional services, please let us know in the registration form or email Stamford2035@stamfordct.gov.
  • Stamford 2035: The City of Stamford is excited to launch the Stamford 2035 Comprehensive Plan, a once-in-a-decade opportunity to assess the city's current state and explore key questions about our future! This plan will guide Stamford’s development through 2035, focusing on crucial topics like sustainability, resilience, diversity, equity, inclusion, housing, economic growth, mobility, and infrastructure. Throughout the 10-month process, you’ll have the chance to share your vision for Stamford by participating in public meetings, workshops, surveys, and discussions with our planning team. Check out this project one-sheet and visit our website to get involved, sign up for updates, and learn more about the plan.
  • Lathon Wider Community Center: On the morning of Thursday, January 2, the City Facilities Department was notified of a flooding incident in the basement of the Lathon Wider Community Center (137 Henry Street) caused by a failure in a piece of mechanical equipment. Due to the impact on critical building services, the facility will be closed indefinitely. The target date for reopening is July 1, 2025. At this time, the City is working with the impacted tenants to try and accommodate their needs during this transition. For any questions or urgent needs regarding the Health Department’s walk-in health services, please call (203)-977-5652.
  • Stamford 2035 Visions of the City Survey: In case you missed Stamford 2035's first open house, please take five minutes to share your thoughts on the Visions of the City here! Your insights will help the planning team formulate visions, goals, strategies, and actions for the future of Stamford.
  • 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.

 

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.
  • Tax Prep Service: From February 1 through April 15, Tax-Aide volunteers certified by the IRS, and under the sponsorship of the AARP
    Foundation will once again be providing free tax return preparation for the greater Stamford community. See the flyer below for more information.

On an orange and cream color flyer, information for the free tax prep session

City Events 

  • Black History Month Stamford Community Fair: Back by popular demand, the UCONN Stamford Campus located at 1 University Place, Stamford, CT will host its annual Black History Month 2025 Stamford Community Event Vendor Fair on Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. All are welcome to support the artisans and Black-owned businesses, Community organizations, artist, jewelry makers and distributors, authors, and more

Employment Opportunities in the City

  • 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.
  • Cedar Heights Bridge Replacement: The Cedar Heights Bridge is currently closed and is scheduled to be reopened in April 2025. Residents are encouraged to check here for more information.
  • Hunting Ridge Road Bridge Replacement: The Hunting Ridge Road Bridge is currently closed for replacement. A detour route is in effect, with the project scheduled to be completed in June 2025. More information can be found here.
  • Connecticut Department of Transportation Stamford Station Construction: Construction continues at the Stamford Train Station, so please make sure to plan ahead.

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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