From the Mayor's Desk: Your City at Work - May 8th, 2026

Your City at Work: From the Mayor's Desk

Monthly Message: Click here to check out my monthly message and learn more about what my administration has been working on over the past month.

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

• Connecticut Legislative Session: I am grateful to the Stamford legislative delegation and Governor Lamont for their partnership during this most recent legislative session. Over the past several months, my administration worked closely with our state leaders to keep Stamford's priorities front and center in Hartford. With that, we were able to secure an additional $2,992,517 in supplemental state aid, helping us sustain core services such as public safety, infrastructure, and neighborhood programs while limiting the burden on local taxpayers. We also secured $8.6 million in state funding to support enhancements at Julia Stark Elementary School, an important step forward in modernizing our school facilities and advancing our long-term capital plan. I look forward to continuing our work with state partners to deliver results for our residents.

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.

• 2026 Hazardous Waste Schedule: The 2026 Hazardous Material Recycling event schedule is available online, click here to view.

  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

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.

• Stamp Out Hunger: Stamford residents are encouraged to participate in the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 9th. Simply leave a bag of nonperishable food by your mailbox in the morning and your letter carrier will take care of the rest. Your contribution will directly support The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County & Person to Person. To learn more, please click here.

• Rosa Hartman Park Clean Up: Join residents from Stamford and Greenwich for a clean-up event at Rosa Hartman Park on Saturday, May 9th at 11:00 am

Traffic

• Eversource Cable Modernization Project: Eversource has started construction to replace two of its underground cables from 1968. To learn more and sign up for construction updates visit here.

• 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