From the Mayor's Desk: Your City at Work

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

• Unity Breakfast: The City of Stamford hosted its third annual Unity Breakfast, bringing together community and faith leaders in celebration and reflection. As we commemorate our nation's 250th Independence anniversary, this year's theme, "We the People," was a timely reminder of our responsibility to ensure that all people are embodied in that statement regardless of their background, faith, culture and experiences. We understand that celebrating that diversity means not shying away from difficult conversations. Instead, we embrace opportunities to listen, learn, and engage with each other.
• Hot Weather Protocol: Governor Lamont has activated Connecticut's extreme hot weather protocol effective 10:00 am today and it will remain in effect through 6:00 pm on Sunday, June 14. The current forecast indicates that temperatures over this period will rise into the high 90s. Given the high temperatures expected in our area throughout this week, we are advising residents to take caution when going outdoors. Visit our website for a list of cooling centers.
• School Construction Updates: We recently celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Westhill High School alongside state and local partners. With this exciting milestone in mind and more to come in the near future, I wanted to remind Stamford residents that you can stay up-to-date with all the school enhancement projects across Stamford Public Schools, visit: spsbuilds.com.

  CITY NEWS

• July 4^th Fireworks: Stamford's July 4^th Fireworks will take place on July 2^nd at Cummings Parks. Sunset is scheduled for 8:31 pm, and the fireworks will begin between 8:31pm and 8:45 pm. The rain date is July 3^rd. More details will follow.

• 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.

Employment Opportunities in the City

City Events

• Juneteenth Parade: The Stamford Juneteenth Parade will take place on June 20^th from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Jackie Robinson Park. To sign up or volunteer click here.

Traffic

• Arts and Crafts Fair: Bedford Street between Broad Street and Walton Place will be closed on Saturday, June 13th from 6am to 8pm for the Arts and Crafts Fair. Spring Street will also be closed during this time. Forest Street will be closed westbound at Greyrock Place with access to the Bedford Street Garage only.

• 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.

CLICK HERE FOR THE LEGISLATIVE DIGEST

WANT TO HEAR MORE?

Follow me on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram

Follow the City of Stamford on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram

Email me at [email protected] and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

If there is any information that should be included in this newsletter -
please contact the Mayor's Office .

To subscribe to the Mayor's Weekly Newsletter and other city notifications, please click here .

Have a wonderful weekend!

Caroline Simmons