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2018

Stamford Receives a Perfect 100 on the Human Rights Campaign's Municipal Equality Index (10/9/2018)
Community Arts Partnership Program (CAPP) Grant Winners Announced (10/9/2018)
City of Stamford Announces Continuation of Loose Leaf Pickup Program (10/5/2018)
Stamford Honored with Sustainable CT Certification (10/3/2018)
Mayor, City Officials Kick Off Flu Campaign (09/27/2018)
Nominations Being Accepted for the City of Stamford Citizen of the Year (09/20/2018)
Mayor Martin, Bureau Chief Travers, BLT Celebrate Culmination of Public-Private Partnership to Improve Waterside Intersection (09/19/2018)
Mayor Martin, Fleet Manager Announce Over $250,000 in Savings from Refurbished Front Loader (09/17/2018)
City Announces Start of West Main Street Traffic Improvement Project (09/13/2018)
City Announces Third-Annual Public Safety Citizen's Academy (09/11/2018)
City Prepares for Effects of Gordon, Florence; Officials Remind Residents to Stay Prepared During Hurricane Season (09/10/2018)
Mayor Martin Statement on the Passing of Zoning Board Chairman Thomas Mills (09/06/2018)
Residents Encouraged to Stay Safe and Cool During Extreme Heat Today and Tomorrow (08/28/2018)
City Announces Transfer Station to be Temporarily Closed to Repair Floor (08/21/2018)
Changes Announced in Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Service Delivery (08/17/2018)
City of Stamford's Financial Strength and Sound Management Recognized by Rating Agencies with AAA Ratings (07/23/2018)
Mayor Martin's Statement on Today's Announcement That KPMG is Expanding in Stamford (07/16/2018)
Mayor Martin Statement on Additional Reductions in City Services Resulting from Board of Representatives Budget Cut (07/03/2018)
Community Arts Partnership Program Grant Applications Available (07/03/2018)
Mayor Martin Appoints New Chief Building Official (06/29/2018)
Mayor Martin's Statement re: Second Round of Service Reductions Following Board of Representatives Budget Reduction (06/27/2018)
Stamford Announces Citywide Audit to Review City Credit and Purchasing Procedures (06/14/2018)
Citizen's Public Safety Academy Holds Graduation (06/14/2018)
Mayor Martin Statement re: Horrific and Untimely Death Being Investigated by Police (06/13/2018)
Mayor Martin Statement re: General Cut by Board of Representatives and Service Reductions in Parks & Recreation (06/08/2018)
Mayor Martin Statement re: UConn Board of Trustees Voting to Expand Housing Opportunities for Students in Stamford (06/06/2018)
Mayor Martin Statement re: City's First Homicide in 18 Months (06/01/2018)
City Releases Annual Public List of Employee Earnings (05/30/2018)
Mayor Martin Statement re: Passing of City Representative Gabe DeLuca (04/23/2018)
Stamford Health Department & Senior Center to Host Senior Expo for "Older Americans Month" (05/09/2018)
As Distracted Driving Month Ends, Residents Are Reminded That Safe Driving Should Always Be a Priority (05/01/2018)
Mayor Martin's 2018 State of the City Presentation to the Chamber of Commerce (04/28/2018)
Stamford Police Department Now Carrying Body-Worn Cameras (04/27/2018)
Mayor Martin Statement re: Hoyt-Barnum House to Retain Status as National Historic Place (04/25/2018)
Beach Stickers Now Available; Required for Park & Beach Parking After May 1st (04/24/2018)
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)

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