Your City at Work: From the Mayor's Desk

Your City at Work: From the Mayor's Desk

ICYMI: Check out my monthly message to learn more about the work and various initiatives we're undertaking here in Stamford.

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

• Affordable Housing: This week, I visited Stamford Manor, a Charter Oak Communities building that has provided deeply affordable housing for seniors and residents with disabilities for 60 years. As part of my FY26-27 budget, I proposed $2 million in this year's city budget to support the next phase of renovations at Stamford Manor. This funding will advance essential upgrades to extend the building's lifespan and enhance residents' quality of life. As our city continues to grow, it's critical not only to expand our housing supply, but also to invest in the housing stock we already have.
• School Construction Corner - Westhill Construction Set to Begin: The future of the new Westhill High School is taking shape! With historic funding secured and construction beginning in April 2026, we are officially moving from design to build. And last night, all required local Board approvals have been reached for the inclusion of a new state-of-the-art indoor pool facility as part of the Westhill construction project. This marks a major milestone for the largest school project in Connecticut history. Learn more about this project, here.
• New York Mets Ferry Service: The New York Mets announced this week that fans traveling from Connecticut to Citi Field will be able to take a ferry. Operating for 24 games across select weekends this season, this new connection will give fans an alternative to driving while enjoying a scenic ride across the Long Island Sound. Read more here.

CITY NEWS

• Potholes: This winter was difficult on City roads, and over the past week as the weather has warmed, our road maintenance teams have begun working on filling potholes. Currently, City crews are going to the Bronx to collect asphalt and over the next couple of weeks, the City hopes to be at full capacity with its machines. The City is aware of the road conditions and is working to address them, beginning with prioritizing high traffic areas. Repair requests can be submitted at stamfordct.gov/fixit.

• 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. See the flyer below for more information.

• 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

• 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.

Employment Opportunities in the City

• Open positions with City of Stamford

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.

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.

• Eversource Underground Transmission Project: Eversource has started construction on the installation of two new underground cables to replace the cables installed in 1968. The following streets will be affected. To sign up for updates and learn more visit here.
  • Strawberry Hill and Crane
    • There will be two, one day closures of Strawberry Hill Avenue at Crane currently scheduled for 3/21 and 3/28.
    • Strawberry Hill Ave will have signalized one-way alternating traffic at Crane from 3/9 to 3/30
  • Cedar Heights Road between Alpine St and Duke Dr
    • Cedar Heights Road will be closed for approximately 1.5 months between Alpine Street and Duke Drive for the installation of the vault there. This work is slated to start towards the end of March
  • High Ridge Road at Cedar Heights
    • Tentatively starting April 1, there will be only one northbound lane on High Ridge Road at Cedar Heights/TOR. During the day, there will be two southbound lanes, but at night during work, there will be one sound bound lane. This will last for 3-4 weeks.

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