From the Mayor's Desk: Your City at Work

Your City at Work: From the Mayor's Desk

"I proposed a robust budgetary blueprint for the City of Stamford, designed to deliver progress on the issues residents care about most: investing in our schools, expanding affordable housing, and maintaining the critical infrastructure that keeps our neighborhoods vibrant and safe."

Read my op-ed from this past week in the Stamford Advocate that laid out our priorities for this year's budget.

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

• FY2026-27 Budget Update: Thank you to everyone who made their voices heard at this week's joint public hearing of the City's Board of Finance and Board of Representatives Fiscal Committee. Residents provided thoughtful input on the 2026-27 operating and capital budgets, which will be taken into consideration as both bodies continue deliberations over the next month.

• 2026 Mayor's Community Microgrant Program: I'm thrilled to announce the launch of our 2025 Community Microgrant Program! Each year, I'm inspired by the creativity and dedication shown by residents and neighborhood organizations who bring forward incredible ideas to strengthen our community. To learn more and apply, click here.

• Affordable Housing Roundtable: Last week, I participated in a roundtable discussion on affordable housing with Senator Murphy, State Senator Pat Billie Miller, and local and statewide housing partners. We discussed the challenges and barriers that exist, including rising costs and gaps in funding, as well as the opportunities for more federal support to help communities meet our growing housing needs.

• School Construction Corner: Don't forget to sign up for The City of Stamford's Operations Department newsletter titled "Building Excellence." This is our community's source for updates on the construction and enhancement projects across Stamford Public Schools. Sign up for the newsletter here and to remain up-to-date on the City of Stamford's school construction projects, visit: spsbuilds.com.

CITY NEW S

• Beach Permits: Beach permits are now available for purchase online, by mail, or in person at the Cashiering and Permitting Department. Residents are encouraged to buy their permits early rather than wait until beach season! Permits are required beginning on May 1st through September 30th. Click here to purchase.

• 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.

• 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

• AARP Tax Aide: AARP Tax Aide will be available at the Government Center in the 4^th floor cafeteria Monday from 10:00 am - 5:30 pm (walk in). For more information click here.

• Learning in Retirement: Registration has begun for Learning in Retirement. Morning classes are offered in music, art, history, current events etc. For more information, the catalog and to register go to lirstamford.org

Employment Opportunities in the City

City Events

• Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony: The Stamford Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 17^th at 12:00 pm. Kickoff will start at the Stamford Police Department Headquarters and finish at Veterans Memorial Park. See the flyer below for more information.

Traffic

• Long Ridge Road Milling and Paving: The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will be milling and resurfacing a portion of Long Ridge Road starting next week. Milling for this project is scheduled to begin on Sunday, April 12 to Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The resurfacing segment of this project is anticipated to begin on Wednesday, April 15 to Thursday, April 23, 2026, weather permitting. Motorists can expect lane closures of Route 104 from South of Riverbank Road to the New York/Connecticut State line. Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will guide motorists through the work zone. The work schedule for this project is from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., Sunday night to Friday morning.

• 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.

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