Your City at Work: From the Mayor's Desk

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

• Coffee with the Mayor (TOMORROW): Join me for a coffee hour on Saturday, October 25, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the Bartlett Arboretum (151 Brookdale Road). Stop by for a cup of coffee, meet your neighbors, and share your thoughts on how we can keep Stamford moving forward!

• Ongoing Federal Government Shutdown: As our Congressional delegation advocates for a swift resolution to this government shutdown and the preservation of critical healthcare benefits for working people across our city and state, my administration continues to closely monitoring the potential effects of the federal government shutdown on city grants, operations, and local partners. Key updates include:
  • Social Security & Medicare: Payments will continue, but new enrollments may face delays.
  • Travel: Expect longer airport wait times and passport processing delays.
  • Mail: USPS will continue normal service.
  • IRS: Many services are paused, so assistance and refunds may be delayed.
  • SNAP & WIC: SNAP benefits will continue, but WIC funding is limited and may soon pause.
  • Military & Veterans: VA hospitals and TRICARE remain open, though new scheduling may be delayed.
  • Small Businesses: The SBA cannot process new business loans during the shutdown.
• Investing in Infrastructure: We are continuing to build new sidewalks, pedestrian bump-outs, ADA-accessible ramps, and upgrade crosswalks across the city. These projects will help slow down traffic, improve visibility, and make our streets safer for all. If you have a sidewalk or speeding concern, please file an unsafe sidewalk request or traffic investigation request on FixIt at https://veoci.com/v/p/form/wbvcc7v4ycns.

• Animal Shelter Groundbreaking: It was great to join the groundbreaking for Stamford's new Animal Control & Care Center! The new 8,000-square-foot facility will provide compassionate, high-quality care for animals and a safe, modern workspace for our dedicated staff and volunteers. The center will feature 20 dog kennels with interior runs, quarantine and isolation areas, dedicated cat housing with an outdoor "catio", modern office space, multipurpose training rooms, and adoption areas. The project also features new landscaping with a dedicated dog walking park.

CITY NEWS

• 2026 Stamford Arts and Culture Grant: The Stamford Arts and Culture Grant application is now open and accepting submissions. Visit stamfordct.gov/sacgrant to learn more and apply! The deadline to apply is November 15th, 2025, at 11:59 pm.

• 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. Tenants will begin moving into Lathon Wider in the next few weeks, with an official opening date to be announce soon. For any questions or urgent needs regarding the Health Department's walk-in health services, please call (203)-977-5652.

• Walk In Permitting: Walk-in Permitting occurs weekly every Wednesday from 8:30 - 10:30 am. Walk-in permitting sessions take place on the 7th floor of the Stamford Government Center. For more information, visit here

• 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

• Veterans Day Parade: The Stamford Patriotic & Special Events Commission in conjunction with Stamford Veterans Council, Stamford Veterans Park Partnership, and Stamford Veterans Resource Center invite all to the Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony on Sunday, November 9, 2025! The Parade will kick off at 12 pm from the Stamford Police Department and continue down Bedford Street, culminating in a ceremony at Veterans Park. If you are interested in participating the parade, please fill out the registration form.

Employment Opportunities in the City

• Open positions with City of Stamford

Traffic

• 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.
• Wire Mill Bridge: The Wire Mill Bridge is currently closed to vehicular traffic due to replacement. Residents can click here for updates.

Public Health

• For information Health services, visit the Department of Health and Human Services website.

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Have a wonderful weekend!

Caroline Simmons