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2018
- Stamford Celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (04/13/2018)
- Mayor Martin Statement re: Governor Malloy's Decision to Nominate Justice Richard Robinson as Chief Justice (04/05/2018)
- Update on Storm Debris Pickup; Leaf Bags Will Be Picked Up (04/04/2018)
- Mayor Celebrates Opening of Stamford's New Recreation Center (03/26/2018)
- Snow Emergency to be Lifted at Noon (03/22/2018)
- Mayor Martin Declares Snow Emergency Ahead of Snow Storm (03/20/2018)
- City-Wide Storm Debris Pickup Postponed; Will Now Start March 26th (03/16/2018)
- UPDATED: City-Wide Storm Debris Pickup to Now Start March 19th (03/12/2018)
- Nor'easter Recovery in Progress, Extended Power Outages Expected (03/08/2018)
- Update on Snowy Nor'easter (03/07/2018)
- Mayor Martin Declares Snow Emergency Ahead of Snow & Wind Storm (03/06/2018)
- City-Wide Storm Debris Pickup to Start March 14th; General Storm Update (03/05/2018)
- NBC Sports' Stamford Headquarters is a Key Hub for its Winter Olympics Coverage (02/22/2018)
- Stamford Health Department Seeking Nominations for Public Health Champion Award (02/202/2018)
- Winter Storm Watch in Effect with Snow Expected Saturday Night (02/16/2018)
- Statement from Mayor Martin & Superintendent Kim re: Settlement in 1970s-80s Sexual Abuse Cases(02/15/2018)
- City to Hold Second Free Flu Vaccination Clinic Saturday (02/07/2018)
- Mayor Martin Statement re: Board of Representative's Vote on the Reappointment of the Director of Operations (02/06/2018)
- Mayor Martin Swears In Two Deputy Fire Chiefs (02/02/2018)
- Residents Encouraged to "Go Red" on Friday for National Heart Month (01/29/2018)
- Stamford's Annual Early Childhood Fair to be Held on February 3rd (01/29/2018)
- City to Hold Free Flu Vaccination Clinic Saturday (01/22/2018)
- Mayor & Economic Development Director Statements re: Amazon Announcement of 20 Top Cities for HQ2 (01/18/2018)
- Influenza Activity Update (01/17/2018)
- Snow Expected Tonight (01/16/2018)
- Mayor Reminds Residents to Clear Sidewalks of Snow (01/05/2018)
- Mayor Martin Update on Winter Storm (01/04/2017)
- Mayor Warns of Impending Snow & Cold (01/03/2018)
- Residents Encouraged to Test for Radon During Radon Action Month (01/02/2018)
2017
- Mayor Martin Op-Ed "A New Year's Aspiration" (12/31/2017)
- City Policy Allows Residents to Prepay Real Estate Property Taxes (12/21/2017)
- City Installs Pilot Program of New Parking Meters That Accept Credit Cards in the Downtown (12/20/2017)
- City of Stamford Announces Anti Drinking and Driving Campaign (12/15/2017)
- In Continuing Efforts to Improve Pedestrian Safety, City Completes Installation of New Technology(12/14/2017)
- Snow Expected Saturday (12/08/2017)
- City Completes Annual Leaf Pick Up (12/05/2017)
- Mayor, Fire Chief Announce New Breathing Apparatus for Fire Department (11/14/2017)
- Stamford Veterans Day Parade Committee Announces Paul Lee as 2017 Grand Marshal (11/08/2017)
- Stamford to Participate in Regional Economic Development Event in NYC Thursday (10/31/2017)
- Mayor, Street Smart Initiative Emphasize Safe Trick-or-Treating for Halloween (10/30/2017)
- "Kiwanis Smiles Day" To Be Held on Thursday (10/30/2017)
- Mayor Martin, City of Stamford Participate in National Drug Take-Back Day (10/29/2017)
- Mayor Martin Statement re: State Budget Passage and Effects on Stamford (10/27/2017)
- Mayor and Public Safety Officials Announce New Tactical Equipment for Fire & EMS (10/27/2017)
- National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is October 22-28 (10/23/2017)
- Stamford Receives Perfect Score from the Human Rights Campaign (10/19/2017)
- Mayor, Economic Development Director Unveil & Present New Economic Development Website(10/18/2017)
- Mayor Martin, Public Safety, Operations & Engineering Officials Meeting with Aquarion to Address Water Pressure Concerns on West Side (10/06/2017)
- Mayor Martin Statement re: Pape Incident Investigation Report (10/06/2017)
- Statement from Mayor Martin re: Stamford's Proposal to Amazon Selected by State (10/06/2017)
- Mayor Martin Op-Ed: Stamford Strong & Thriving (10/01/2017)
- Stamford Launches City-Wide Digital Community Calendar (09/19/2017)
- Tropical Storm Watch for Stamford, Strong Wind Expected (09/18/2017)
- As Hurricane Season Continues, Mayor & City Officials Remain Prepared; Tracking Hurricane Irma(09/06/2017)
- Nominations Being Accepted for the 2017 City of Stamford Citizen of the Year (09/06/2017)
- Mayor, Senator Blumenthal Highlight Ways to Help Houston & Raise Houston Flag in Solidarity(09/01/2017)
- Mayor Martin Statement re: Hate-fueled Vandalism at AITE (08/28/2017)
- City-wide Clean Up Project to Begin (08/23/2017)
- City, Stamford Partnership To Celebrate Harborfest With Fireworks Show Saturday (08/22/2017)
- City of Stamford Statement re: Unsafe Application of Styrofoam in South End Buildings (08/02/2017)
- Residents Warned About Increase in Tick Population (08/02/2017)
- State Reports Mosquitoes Positive for West Nile Virus in Stamford (08/01/2017)
- August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week (07/31/2017)
- Mayor Martin Awards CAPP Grants to Local Arts Organizations (07/31/2017)
- Mayor Martin Recognizes Two Good Samaritans (07/28/2017)
- Mayor Martin Statement re: Sentencing in Brutal 2014 Cab Murder Case (07/26/2017)
- Mayor Martin, Board of Representatives President Sign Ordinance Establishing New Residential Parking Permit Program (07/20/2017)
- Extreme Heat Alert/Designated Cooling Centers in Stamford (07/20/2017)
- Stamford Police Officers to Start Carrying NARCAN (07/19/2017)
- Governor Malloy Announces Indeed to Significantly Expand Presence in Connecticut, Increase Stamford Workforce (07/12/2017)
- Mayor Swears-In Nine New Police Officers; Police Force Now at 284, Highest in Nearly a Decade(07/07/2017)
- Mayor Martin Statement re: Proposed Long Ridge Development (06/27/2017)
- Stamford's Financial Strength & Sound Management Recognized by Rating Agencies with AAA Ratings(06/27/2017)
- City Participates in Hurricane Preparedness Review (06/15/2017)
- Mayor and City Officials Cut Ribbon for Hoyt-Barnum House at the Stamford History Center (06/14/2017)
- Stamford Designated an Innovation Place (06/12/2017)
- Mayor, EID Partners Announce 15 Schools, Government Center to Have New LED Lighting (06/12/2017)
- City Announces Change in HIV Service Delivery (06/12/2017)
- Mayor Martin Joins Climate Mayors (06/08/2017)
- Mayor Martin Statement re: U.S. Withdrawal from Paris Climate Deal (06/02/2017)
- Community Arts Partnership Program Applications Available (05/30/2017)
- Mayor Announces Details of 2017 Fireworks Show (05/19/2017)
- Joint Press Statement Concerning Settlement Agreement in Johnson Case; Madonna Badger Case(05/05/2017)
- Joint Press Statement Concerning Settlement Agreement in Badger Case (05/03/2017)
- City of Stamford Beach and Pool Hours/2017 Lifeguard Hours (05/02/2017)
- Mayor Martin Statement re: New Canaan Withdrawing Application for Radio Antenna in North Stamford(04/20/2017)
- Stamford Ranks in Top 10 in Financial Times' "American Cities of the Future" (04/10/2017)
- City Announces Immediate Closure of Riverbank Road Bridge over the East Branch of the Mianus River(04/07/2017)
- City to Close Washington Blvd. Southbound Between Main St. & Tresser Blvd. This Weekend(04/07/2017)
- Mayor Awards Neighborhood Grants (04/03/2017)
- Mayor, Americares Highlight Ways to Help Victims of Severe Peru Floods (03/27/2017)
- Stamford Residents Encouraged to Nominate City for "Meet Me At The Park" Campaign (03/27/2017)
- Mayor Martin Testifies on Education Cost Sharing Formula in State Hearing (03/20/2017)
- Mayor Martin Provides Update on Winter Storm (03/14/2017)
- Mayor Martin Declares Snow Emergency in Advance of Impending Blizzard (03/13/2017)
- Mayor, City Officials, Police Break Ground on New Police Station (02/28/2017)
- City of Stamford Statement re: Racial Incident on High Clear Drive (02/21/2017)
- Mayor Martin, Public Safety Officials Hold Interfaith Forum on Security in Stamford (02/16/2017)
- City, Urban Engineers to Hold Public Input Meeting for Traffic Signal Synchronization Project Tuesday(02/16/2017)
- Mayor Martin Provides Update on Winter Storm, Snow Emergency to be Cancelled (02/09/2017)
- Mayor Martin Declares Snow Emergency in Advance of Tonight's Winter Storm (02/08/2017)
- Mayor Martin Joins National "Mayors Against LGBT Discrimination" Coalition (02/03/2017)
- Mayor Martin Statement re: Presidential Executive Order on Refugees (01/30/2017)
- Mayor Attends U.S.. Conference of Mayors, Meets with Federal Agencies (01/25/2017)
- Time to Test for Radon (01/05/2017)
2016
- Mayor Martin Statement re: State Announcement of Mid-Year Cuts to Municipalities (12/30/2016)
- Snow and Wintry Mix Expected (12/16/2016)
- City of Stamford Announces Anti Drinking and Driving Campaign (12/16/2016)
- Mayor Announces Completion of Phase 1 on Strawberry Hill Ave., Calls for Electronic Traffic Enforcement(12/16/2016)
- Update to Atlantic Street & Henry Street Intersection Improvements Project (#135-320) (12/15/2016)
- City of Stamford Announces Warming Centers Open (12/14/2016)
- City Selects Urban Engineers for Traffic Synchronization Project (12/09/2016)
- Mayor Martin Statement re: Stamford Resident Archie Elam Induction to Connecticut Veteran Hall of Fame (12/07/2016)
- Mayor Martin Statement re: State Champions Lady Knights Being Honored Tonight (12/06/2016)
- City Updates Atlantic Street & Henry Street Improvements (12/06/2016)
- American Red Cross, Stamford Fire Department Team Up for Important Fire Safety Campaign(12/01/2016)
- Mayor Martin Declares November 26 Small Business Saturday to Support Local Small Businesses(11/23/2016)
- Atlantic Street & Henry Street Intersection Improvements Project #135-320 Change Announcement(11/17/2016)
- Hurricane Barrier to be Closed for Routine Maintenance (11/04/2016)
- City to Move 300 Year-Old Hoyt-Barnum House Sunday Morning (11/02/2016)
- Mayor Martin Statement re: Marriott Laying Off Some Stamford Employees in Merger with Starwood (10/31/2016)
- Mayor Commends Police Officers in Safe Arrest of Individual with Gun Earlier This Week (10/28/2016)
- Stamford Receives Perfect Score from the Human Rights Campaign (10/18/2016)
- City Offers Street Crossing Safety Training, Unveils New Video for HAWK Intersections (10/14/2016)
- Mayor Announces Two New Traffic Safety Measures for Increased Pedestrian Safety (10/06/2016)
- Mayor Martin Statement re: Henkel Corporation Relocation to Stamford (10/06/2016)
- Mayor Martin Statement re: Passing of Dr. Bert Ballin (09/26/2016)
- Mayor Martin Addresses Gun Violence Concerns, Announces New Programs (09/23/2016)
- Nominations Being Accepted for the 2016 City of Stamford Citizen of the Year (09/19/2016)
- Mayor Martin Statement re: CCJEF Decision By State Superior Court (09/08/2016)
- Tropical Storm Hermine Moving Out to Sea, Stamford to Still Feel Effects Mon-Tues (09/04/2016)
- Tropical Storm Warning Issued As Hermine Move Up East Coast (09/03/2016)
- Mayor Presents at Smart Growth America's Local Leaders Council Policy Forum in Washington(07/22/2016)
- Extreme Heat Alert/Designated Cooling Centers in Stamford (UPDATED LIST) (07/21/2016)
- Upcoming Metro North Rail Work to Cause Road Closures in Stamford (07/21/2016)
- Mayor Martin, Public Safety Officials Honor 911 Communication Dispatcher for Life Saving Actions(07/20/2016)
- Mayor, City Officials Cut Ribbon on Kosciuszko Park Walking Path (07/18/2016)
- Mayor's Youth Employment Program Kicks Off Another Successful Summer (07/14/2016)
- City of Stamford Selects New Health Director (07/08/2016)
- Mayor Martin Statement in Wake of Recent Shooting Incidents in Dallas, Minnesota and Louisiana(07/08/2016)
- Extreme Heat Alert/Designated Cooling Center in Stamford (07/07/2016)
- Mayor Swears-In Six New Police Officers (06/30/2016)
- Mayor Martin Statement re: State Brownfield Funding for Mill River Park (06/30/2016)
- Mayor Martin Applauds House Democrats for Sit-In Demanding Votes on Gun Violence Prevention Measures (06/22/2016)
- Mayor to Attend West Side Association Meeting Tuesday (06/16/2016)
- Mayor Announces Details of 2016 Fireworks Show (06/16/2016)
- Mayor, Health Department Urge Residents to Be "Sun Safe" This Summer (05/26/2016)
- Mayor Martin Statement re: Assault Committed Against LGBT Woman (05/24/2016)
- Parkmobile and City of Stamford Introduce Mobile Payments for Parking to Entire City (05/23/2016)
- Mayor, Public Safety Officials Introduce New e-911 Communications System (05/04/2016)
- Mayor Martin Statement re: Stamford Teacher of the Year Gloria Sinaguglia (04/22/2016)
- Mayor, Local Organizations Highlight Ways to Help Victims of Ecuadorian Earthquake (04/20/2016)
- Mayor Martin, City Officials Showcase Blue Light Emergency Phone and Security Camera in Lione Park(04/19/2016)
- City Hosts Mass Dispensing Drill (04/14/2016)
- Mayor Martin Statement on Superintendent Announcement (03/22/2016)
- Mayor Martin Statement re: Officer Involved Shooting (03/22/2016)
- City of Stamford and Stamford YMCA Want Everyone to be Safe Around Water (03/21/2016)
- City of Stamford Saves $3 Million on Bond Refunding (03/16/2016)
- Mayor Announces $3 Million Federal Award for Traffic Synchronization Upgrades (03/15/2016)
- Community Arts Partnership Program Applications Available (03/10/2016)
- Mayor Martin Statement re: Stamford and Westhill High Basketball Championships (03/04/2016)
- Mayor's Office Statement re: Mayor's Health and Recovery (03/03/2016)
- City of Stamford Kicks Off National Nutrition Month (03/01/2016)
- After Threat to Two Stamford Schools, Mayor Martin Calls for Stiffer Penalties on Threatening Calls(02/10/2016)
- City to Collect Christmas Trees Through February 14 (02/02/2016)
- Winter Storm Update, Snow Emergency to be Canceled (01/24/2016)
- Mayor Martin Update on Winter Storm Conditions (01/23/2016)
- Winter Storm Watch, Coastal Flood Advisory Issued, City to Declare Snow Emergency (01/22/2016)
- Winter Storm Warnings Expected, Mayor Martin Encourages Residents to be Prepared (01/21/2016)
- Mayor Martin Statement re: General Electric Announcement (01/13/2016)
- Stamford Launches Business Portal to Help Small Businesses Get Started and Grow (01/11/2016)
- City of Stamford Announces Warming Centers Open (01/04/2016)
2015
- Stamford Receives "A" Grade from the Human Rights Campaign (12/18/2015)
- City Completes Annual Leaf Pick Up (12/17/2015)
- City of Stamford Announces Anti Drinking and Driving Campaign (11/24/2015)
- Mayor Martin Statement re: Tonight's Election Results (11/03/2015)
- City Employees Take 23 Million Steps During Three-Week Steps Challenge (10/30/2015)
- Hurricane Joaquin Expected to Avoid Stamford (10/02/2015)
- Mill River Park and Greenway to Receive Design Honor Award (10/02/2015)
- Stamford Prepares for Potential Hurricane (10/01/2015)
- Stamford Receives Significant Funding for Body-Worn Cameras (9/22/2015)
- Appellate Court Upholds Charter Revision Combining City Fire Department with Volunteer Fire Companies (9/15/2015)
- Video - Mayor Martin addressing Board of Education candidates (9/10/2015)
- Mayor Joins Harry Bennett Branch to Celebrate Extended Hours (9/10/2015)
- Mayor Tours Stamford High with New Principal Ray Manka (9/08/2015)
- Stamford Hackathon Highlights Growing Local Tech Community (9/03/2015)
- Mayor Announces Two New Appointments (7/16/2015)
- Mayor Announces Pro-LGBT Measures, Proposes Stronger Non-Discrimination Ordinances (7/14/2015)
- Mayor Announces Details of Sister City Visit to Lima, Peru (6/16/2015)
- Mayor Announces Details of 2015 Fireworks Show (6/12/2015)
- Statement on Announced Retirement of Superintendent Hamilton (5/27/2015)
- Animal Control Center Task Force Final Report (5/22/2015)
- City Advances New Police Headquarters Project (5/21/2015)
- City to Apply for Body-Worn Camera Pilot Program (5/1/2015)
- Mayor Martin Statement on Pullman & Comley Report (4/30/2015)
- State of the City Address 2015 (Video)
- State of the City Presentation (4/23/2015)
- Mayor's Proposed Budget - Board of Finance Presentation (3/9/2015)
- Mayor Unveils Proposal for New Police Headquarters (2/12/2015)
- New Police Department Headquarters - Briefing Packet (2/12/2015)
- City Updates Snow Emergency Routes (1/12/2015)
- Stamford Residents Urged to Take Precautions During Extreme Cold, City Opens Warming Centers (1/6/2015)
2014
- City Identifies Issue with Delinquent Motor Vehicle Billings (12/23/2014)
- City of Stamford Announces Anti Drinking and Driving Campaign (12/11/2014)
- Martin Administration: First Year Highlights Report (12/1/2014)
- City Unveils Street Safety Improvements (11/20/2014)
- Stamford Animal Control Center Volunteer Policies and Procedures Adopted by City following Task Force Recommendation (9/12/2014)
- Mayor Applauds State Plan to Re-Open DMV Office (9/5/2014)
- City Finalizes Purchase of 200 Strawberry Hill Avenue (9/4/2014)
- Mayor and City Leaders Launch Stamford Street Smart Initiative (9/3/2014)
- Mayor Designates Veterans’ Service Coordinator, Announces Plan to Open Veterans’ Resource Center (8/20/2014)
- State Reports Mosquitoes Positive for West Nile Virus in Stamford (8/20/2014)
- Stamford Issues $50.0 Million in General Obligation Bonds at Low Borrowing Cost of 2.67% (8/15/2014)
- Government Center Parking Garage to Undergo Repairs (7/30/2014)
- Mayor Meets with Downtown Property Owners to Discuss Shooting Incident and City Response (7/14/2014)
- Mayor’s Statement on Passing of Ernest DiMattia, JR. (6/27/2014)
- Mayor Appoints Animal Control Center Task Force (6/23/2014)
- City Releases Information Regarding Animal Control Facility Investigation, Announces Task Force (6/18/2014)
- Mayor's Statement on City's First Homicide of 2014 (6/6/2014)
- Mayor Announces Details of July 4th Fireworks (6/6/2014)
- Martin Appoints Seasoned Professional to Lead City’s Economic Development Office (6/5/2014)
- City Participates in National Hurricane Preparedness Week (5/30/2014)
- Martin Announces Agreement for City to Purchase Historic Downtown Property at 200 Strawberry Hill Avenue (5/29/2014)
- Martin Announces Clemon Williams as Director of Human Resources (5/22/2014)
- Mayor Issues Statement on FY 2014-2015 State Budget (5/7/2014)
- City of Stamford Participates in Statewide Exercise on Managing Medications (4/24/2014)
- Mayor Martin Statement on BLT Purchase of Petro Site (4/17/2014)
- Martin Appoints Ernie Orgera to Director of Operations (4/15/2014)
- State of the City Address 2014 (VIDEO)
- State of the City Presentation (4/8/2014)
- City Audits Fire Department and Corrects Vacation Time Records, Recovers $288,000 in Vacation Time (4/2/2014)
- Martin to Hold Next “Mayor’s Night In” (3/27/2014)
- Scofieldtown Road Recycling Center to Suspend Services (3/26/2014)
- Martin Signs On to Mayors for the Freedom to Marry (3/20/2014)
- Health Department Reports Uranium Contamination in Stamford Wells (3/14/2014)
- Mayor Announces Community Arts Grants (3/14/2014)
- Martin to Host First “Mayor’s Hangout” to Discuss Winter Storms (3/11/2014)
- Stamford Crime Rate Drops 3.5% in First Half of 2013 (3/3/2014)
- Martin Joins Mayors Against Illegal Guns (2/26/2014)
- City Releases 2013 Employee Earnings Report (2/18/2014) (Report)
- Mayor Declares Snow Emergency (2/12/2014)
- City Debuts Facebook Page (1/31/2014)
- Martin Appoints Robert Stein as Interim Economic Development Director (1/28/2014)
- Martin Returns from Productive Visit to Washington, D.C... (1/27/2014)
- Mayor Declares Snow Emergency (1/21/2014)
- Standard & Poor's Affirms Triple-A Bond Rating (1/17/2014)
- Seasonal Flu Update (1/10/2014)
- Mayor Releases Statement on Withdrawal of Ralph Serafino from Consideration for Police Commission (1/6/2014)
2013
- Martin Seeks Applicants for City Boards and Commissions (12/23/2013)
- City Releases Statements on Fire Service Court Decision (12/20/2013)
- City to Enter Discussions for Purchase of Historic Downtown Property (12/17/2013)
- City Announces Anti Drinking and Driving Campaign (12/13/2013)
- Martin Announces Government Center Parking Plan (12/6/2013)
- Martin Announces New Fire Chief (12/5/2013)
- Martin Names Michael Pollard as Chief of Staff (12/3/2013)
- Martin Names Kathryn Emmett as New Director of Legal Affairs (11/21/2013)