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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:05/09/2025 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 

  • New Police Recruits: Congratulations to the newest class of Stamford Police Academy recruits! We’re proud to welcome 18 new recruits who make up the second class to train right here in Stamford, thanks to our dedicated training officers and instructors. We look forward to seeing their dedication in action as they begin their journey in service to our community.

     Police Recruits

  • The Stamford Tech Hub: We recently launched an initiative created through a public-private partnership to deliver free, hands-on tech training for Stamford residents of all backgrounds and experience levels. Whether you're just starting out or looking to upskill, the Tech Hub connects you to in-demand careers in software development, cybersecurity, data analytics, and more. Learn more or apply at stamford.mydae.org, email admin-support@mydae.org, or text 844-872-1080.

CITY NEWS

  • May 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! Click here to view the May Guide.
  • Branching Out: Branching Out Tree Initiative” is the City of Stamford’s new street tree planting program. The goal of the program is to plant hundreds of trees in the neighborhoods that lack them the most, including the West Side, Waterside, Downtown, South End, Cove, and East Side neighborhoods. The city has already identified potential tree planting spots (see our map), and invite residents or businesses who live or own a business near these spots to request a tree. https://www.stamfordrecreation.com/branching-out-tree-initiative
  • 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. The target date for reopening the building is July 1, 2025. For any questions or urgent needs regarding the Health Department’s walk-in health services, please call (203)-977-5652.
    • The Stamford Health Department Community Public Health Clinic, which was located in the Lathon Wider Center, has temporarily moved to 138 Stillwater Avenue - a former Optimus location. Convenient street parking is available.
  • Paving Update: Click here for the priority list for paving operations established in response to a city-wide road assessment in 2022.
  • Curb Repair: Request for curb repairs can be submitted under the category "Roads" on Fixit at stamfordct.gov/fixit
  • Apply for a Special Events Permit: To reserve a pavilion or host events at city parks click here.

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.

City Events

  • Memorial Day Parade: The City of Stamford Memorial Day Parade will be on Sunday, May 18! The parade will begin at 12:00 pm starting at the Stamford Police Department and travel straight down Bedford Street, across Broad Street and continuing on Atlantic Street, followed by the ceremony at Veterans Park at 1:00 pm.

A graphic for the Memorial Day Parade

  • Citizen of the Year: Join us for one of Stamford’s most cherished traditions! Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Citizen of the Year Dinner, honoring Harry Day as well as scholarship recipients and veterans. The dinner will be on Wednesday, June 4 from 5:30 – 8:30 pm at the Italian Center in Stamford. Click here to purchase your tickets today!

Employment Opportunities in the City

  • Old Long Ridge Road Bridge: After a visual inspection of the Old Long Ridge Road Bridge, just south of Hunting Ridge Road, city engineers have implemented a temporary one-way traffic pattern, effective immediately. The City will share further updates as they become available.

     

  • 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 reopen by May 15th, 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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Caroline Simmons

 

 

 

 

 

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