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

• Warming Shelters: As our region continues to experience an arctic air outbreak, the city has a variety of locations that serve as warming shelters during the day.

• Cold Weather Safety: With near-sub-zero temperatures expected overnight through the next few days, please take precautions to prevent fires, carbon monoxide incidents, frozen pipes, and other cold-related emergencies. Simple steps like checking smoke and CO alarms, keeping space heaters clear, and letting faucets drip can help protect your home and your family during this extreme cold.
• Powering the Olympics from Stamford: As the Milan Cortina Winter Games kick off today, I am incredibly proud that the heart of the Olympic broadcast is right here in Stamford. A dedicated team of 1,600 professionals is working around the clock at NBC Sports' Stamford headquarters to bring more than 3,200 hours of coverage. When you tune in this month to cheer on Team USA, you are also seeing the talent and hard work of our very own workforce. Read more here.

CITY NEWS

• Home Contractor Call: The City of Stamford is looking for partners to support our Owner-Occupied Home Rehabilitation Program. This program funds needed home repairs up to $10,000 for low-income homeowners. Prequalify today and help eligible homeowners make critical repairs that strengthen housing stability across our community. Click here for the prequalification form.
• Citizens Police Academy: Stamford Police Department is now accepting applications for its Citizen Police Academy, beginning on March 4. Applications are due by Monday, February 16. The program will be held weekly on Wednesdays at 6pm. Selected applicants must be Stamford residents, attend 80% of sessions, and complete a successful background check. See the flyer below for more information.
• Stamford Youth Mental Health Alliance: On Thursday, February 12, The Stamford Youth Mental Health Alliance is hosting a Youth Mental Health First Aid training to equip adults with the tools to support youth mental health. This evidence-based program will cover common challenges, adolescent development, and a five-step action plan to support young people in crisis and non-crisis situations.

• 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.

• Beach Permits: Beach permits are now available for purchase in person, by mail, or online. Beach Permits are required from May 1 - September 30. See the flyer below for more information.

• 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 and Thursday from 10:00 am - 5:30 pm (walk in). For more information click here.

• Board of Assessment Appeals: The next Board of Assessment Appeals meetings will be held in March 2026. Application deadline is February 20, 2026. Please click here for more information

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.

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