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This newsletter is compiled by Mayor Simmons’ Administration to provide Stamford residents with information about critical updates on city services, state programs and community activities. If you have information that should be included in this newsletter — or believe some information is incorrect — please contact the City's Communications Staff. 

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Mayor's Office Update

-Mayor Simmons celebrated two state announcements that the city has secured major capital investments:

State Bonding for $5 million to allow the Stamford Downtown Special Services District to reconstruct the Main Street Garage which includes new walkable and landscaped areas around Main Street.

$2 million from the Connecticut Communities Challenge Grant to enhance pedestrian safety at Latham Park

-Mayor Simmons announced that Springdale Elementary School will benefit from a safety upgrade to construct new sidewalks. Read more here.

Important Information for Stamford Residents

-More information about the revaluation process can be found here.

-The Stamford Recycling and Sanitation Holiday schedule can be found here

-The Stamford Department of Health Flu vaccine clinic is open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm every Wednesday until April 30^th, 2023. The clinic is located at 137 Henry Street, no appointment needed.

-Learn more about the Retail Grant Program here.

Paving

-This year, the City of Stamford has announced the “Pave Stamford,” initiative that seeks to double the amount of road paving and sidewalk restoration done during this budget cycle. Click here to view the Tier 1 paving list.

-Residents can submit road paving suggestions for the Tier 2 list of the Pave Stamford initiative here.

COVID-19 Updates

Case Numbers

Follow the City of Stamford’s Covid-19 Dashboard, which provides the latest up-to-date
information on COVID-19 cases and vaccination rates in the City.

Vaccination Sites

-Friday, December 23^rd, 2022:

The vaccination site at Americares (401 Shippan Ave) will be open from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

-Saturday, December 24^th, 2022:

The vaccination site at Americares (401 Shippan Ave) will be open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

All sites will be closed Christmas Day (December 25^th) and December 26^th

12/27-12/29 vaccines are available at the following locations free without an appointment:

-All Ages

-137 Henry Street Clinic: Tuesday – Appointment Only 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Call (203)-977-5385

-137 Henry Street Clinic: Thursday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

-Americares (401 Shippan Ave): Tuesday – Thursday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

-Ferguson Library (Main Branch): Tuesday – Thursday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

-1st and 2nd doses are available to all, as well as booster shots for ages 5+ (Pfizer) and 18+ (Moderna/J&J) at all walk up vaccination clinics.

Please visit our website for more information on free pop-up locations throughout the city.

Covid-19 Testing Sites

-St. Mary’s Church (566 Elm St) testing site will be open at the following times:

-Monday - Friday 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

-Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

-Beginning January 1, 2023, the state will no longer be covering the cost for uninsured patients. If you are uninsured, you can still receive a test, but you will be charged for the cost of the test. 

-Accu Reference (689 Canal St) testing site will be open at the following times:

-Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

-This site will be closed as of 12/31/22

More information on COVID-19 vaccines and testing in Stamford can be found here

Other Resources

-If you are unable to leave your home or are uncomfortable traveling to a vaccine site, the Stamford Department of Health will bring the vaccine to you. Please call 203-977-4378 or 203-977-4369 to schedule your free in-home COVID-19 vaccine appointment.

-All information about Stamford's response to COVID-19 can be found on our website at www.stamfordct.gov/covid19.

-Please visit the State of Connecticut's Vaccine Portal for information on how to request a new copy of your card. 

City Services

-The Take it Or Leave it Shop & the Book Swap Shop at Katrina Mygatt are now open:

-The Take It or Leave It Shop is open on Tuesday & Friday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

-The Book Swap Shop is open on Tuesday & Saturday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Community

-Residents and visitors are able to view upcoming Stamford Downtown events here. Additionally, view upcoming Stamford concerts, in-person, and virtual events here.

-Register for the CT State Small Business Seminars here.

Legislative Digest

  Upcoming Meetings

-HCD/SS Committee Meeting: Monday, December 26^th, 6:30 pm

-L&R Committee Meeting: Monday, December 26^th, 7:00 pm

-Operations Committee Meeting: Tuesday, December 29^th, 6:30 pm

Employment Opportunities in the City of Stamford

-Join the City of Stamford, view open positions here.