From the Mayor's Desk: Your City at Work - May 15th, 2026

Your City at Work: From the Mayor's Desk

(ICYMI) 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

• Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony: Join us for the Stamford Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony this 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.
• Voices of Motherhood Survey: Our Health Department is partnering with The Alliance Center of Connecticut to launch "Voices of Motherhood: The First-Ever Stamford Survey". If you live in Stamford and are currently pregnant or a mom with a child under three, this is your chance to use your voice, share your experiences, and help shape what comes next for moms in Stamford. The survey is completely anonymous and takes 5 minutes to complete. Take the survey today in English or Español!

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

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