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

• Mayor Simons Applauds State Funding for Stamford: Last week, the City of Stamford secured state funding for major investments for Stamford's public schools and community organizations. As part of the State Bond Act, a total of $576 million in state funding has been authorized for the Westhill High School and Roxbury Elementary School projects. This includes a maximum state grant commitment of $434.8 million-$356.8 million for Westhill and $78 million for Roxbury-representing a $189 million increase in grant support. These critical construction projects reflect the city's long-term vision for educational infrastructure.

  "One of my top priorities has been rebuilding Westhill and Roxbury, and I'm thrilled that this funding allows that work to move forward," said Mayor Simmons. "This is a significant step in ensuring every child in Stamford has access to modern, safe, and inspiring schools."
  
  

• Mural Unveiling: We are excited to announce that the new mural at the Stamford Transportation Center parking garage is complete! City officials, officials from the Connecticut Department of Transportation, and members of the Arts and Culture Commission joined mural artist Rafael Blanco today for the unveiling. This stunning artwork highlights Stamford's rich arts and culture landscape, while celebrating the creativity, diversity, and pride that define our city.

CITY NEWS

• Juneteenth Celebration: Join the City of Stamford for our annual Juneteenth Celebration this weekend on Saturday, June 14. This special event will feature live music, performances, food, and family-friendly activities bringing residents together in recognition of this important day in American history. The Juneteenth flag raising at the Government Center will begin at 1:00 pm, followed by a parade to Mill River Park at 1:30 pm. The celebration at the park will kick off at 3:00 pm.

• Hunting Ridge Road Bridge: The Hunting Ridge Road Bridge is now open to vehicular traffic!

• Cedar Heights Bridge Replacement: The Cedar Heights Bridge is now open!

• Walk-In Permitting Schedule: Don't miss our upcoming walk-in permitting hours intended for residential and small commercial businesses such as food businesses, cosmetology, barber, and retail food establishments. City officials will be present to help those in attendance. The next session will be on Wednesday, June 25 between 9:30 am - 12:00 pm on the 7^th Floor of Government Center.

• CFHA First Time Homebuyer Session: The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) will host an in-person Homebuyer Seminar on Saturday, June 14 at the Ferguson Library Main Branch from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Attendance is free, but registration is encouraged. To register, visit here.

• June Arts & Culture Guide: The City of Stamford and the Stamford Arts and Culture Commission are excited to announce, "Stamford Spotlight: A Celebration of Arts and Culture." This guide highlights upcoming arts and cultural events in Stamford. Be sure to stop by and support our local organizations! Click here to view the June Guide.

• 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.
  • The Stamford Health Department Community Public Health Clinic has temporarily moved to 138 Stillwater Avenue - a former Optimus location. Convenient street parking is available.

• Curb Repair: Request for curb repairs can be submitted under the category "Roads" on Fixit at stamfordct.gov/fixit

• 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

• July 4^th Fireworks: In celebration of July 4, the City of Stamford will hold fireworks at Cummings Beach on Wednesday, July 2. The rain date will be Thursday, July 3. Entertainment will begin at 6:00 pm and residents will be able to bring blankets and chairs to the beach. There will be food trucks onsite, and the fireworks will begin shortly after 9:00 pm.

• CT Green Bank's C-Pace Program: The City of Stamford is pleased to invite residents, building owners, property managers, developers, construction companies, non-profits, and businesses to a workshop about the CT Green Bank's C-PACE program. The program provides financing for energy-efficiency upgrades and renewable energy projects. The event will be held at the Ferguson Library Main Branch on Thursday June 26 from 10:00 - 11:30 am. Click here to sign up.

• Access to Capital Event: Join the City of Stamford's Office of Economic Development for an information and networking session with local, state, and regional organizations providing access to capital and resources for small business at the Ferguson Library on Thursday, June 26 at 12:00 pm. See the flyer below for more information and to RSVP.

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.

• Connecticut Department of Transportation Stamford Station Construction: Construction continues at the Stamford Train Station, so please make sure to plan ahead.

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Have a wonderful weekend!

Caroline Simmons