New Courtland Ave Playground

Wednesday was a beautiful afternoon for the ribbon cutting of the new Courtland Avenue playground! Parks and green spaces are vital to our quality of life and the health and development of our children.

As part of our goal to enhance quality of life and invest in our parks and playgrounds, I was proud to direct funding from our capital budget to create this beautiful new playground and grateful for the work of City’s Operations Department, specifically Engineering and Parks and Recreation, who made this possible.

 Welcome Back Saks OFF 5th

Congratulations to Saks Off 5th on their grand opening! Make sure to check them out at their new location at 110 High Ridge Road (the former Lord & Taylor building).

One of my top priorities as mayor is to attract businesses and jobs to our City. We are grateful for the jobs, vibrancy, and economic development Saks Off Fifth will bring to Stamford

YES to Early Voting

I was proud to stand alongside fellow mayors and first selectman from cities and towns across the state to advocate for early voting in Connecticut. Connecticut is just one of four states in the country that does not have some form of early voting. On Election Day, there will be a question on the ballot that reads: “Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to permit the General Assembly to provide for early voting?” I encourage all voters to vote YES on this question. By voting yes on this simple but powerful constitutional amendment, you can help to ensure every eligible voter who takes the time and responsibility to vote will have their voice heard. Check out this News 12 Connecticut clip to learn more: https://connecticut.news12.com/vote-2022-election-leaders-urge-approval-of-early-voting-amendment.

The City of Stamford’s fall leaf pick up season begins on Monday, November 14 and leaves must be out no later than the following pick up dates:

- North (Above the Merritt Parkway): November 14, 2022

- Middle (Merritt Parkway to 1-95): November 21, 2022

- South (South of I-95): December 5, 2022

For more information about leaf pickup, visit the City of Stamford’s website at www.stamfordct.gov/leaves or call (203)-977-4140.

Filipino-American and Polish-American Heritage Month Proclamation Ceremony 

Israeli Insurtech Accelerator Roadshow Visits Stamford

Join Mayor Simmons and the City of Stamford on November 15^th as we are joined by the Israeli Insurtech Accelerator Roadshow at 10:30am at Half Full Brewery. Meet with industry experts, officials and investors as we learn about 12 startups in the insurtech industry.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-israeli-insurtech-accelerator-stamford-partnership-roadshow-tickets-440458401937

This is just one platform where I will be sharing updates on a weekly basis, but you can also connect with me and my administration on the platforms below:

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- Send me an email at [email protected] and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

And of course, I will be out and about across the city every week visiting with local businesses, meeting with constituents, and hearing from stakeholders in our city – so I hope I’ll be able to talk to you in person very soon.

Have a wonderful weekend!