What's in this newsletter?

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

- The Special Election for the 148^th House District will be held on February 28^th, 2023. For more information click.

- Mayor Simmons and the City of Stamford have committed to the Vision Zero Initiative. To follow updates on the Vision Zero Initiative, click here.

- The state of Connecticut’s mandatory revaluation process has been completed. More information about the revaluation process can be found here.

Important Information for Stamford Residents

- The Recycling and Sanitation Department has released its 2023 Holiday Schedule, click here to view.

- Notes from the Stamford Health Department:

- Fairfield County is currently in the high level for COVID-19 community transmission due to increased hospitalizations, especially among older adults. All residents are encouraged to get their COVID-19 booster and consider wearing masks when in indoor public spaces. For more information, please check out the CDC website or contact the Stamford Department of Health ([email protected]).

- The FDA has extended the expiration date for all iHealth at-home test kits. The true expiration date is now 9 months past the original date on the box. To check the expiration date for your test kit, you can use this website: https://ihealthlabs.com/pages/news Questions? Please contact the Stamford Department of Health: [email protected]

- All vendors working with the City, please see the notice posted here.

- The Stamford School Board Committee has voted to add new holidays to the school calendar, read more 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

- 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

- Saturday January 21^st, 2022:

The vaccination site at Westover School will be open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Child Guidance Center Vaccine Clinic (401 Shippan Ave) will be open from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.

- Sunday January 22^nd, 2022:

The vaccination site at Americares (401 Shippan Ave) will be open from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

1/23-1/27 vaccines are available at the following locations free without an appointment:

- All Ages

- 137 Henry Street Clinic: Tuesday – Appointment Only 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

- Call (203)-977-5385

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

- 137 Henry Street Clinic: Monday & Thursday 10:00 am to 4:00 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

- As of January 1, 2023, the state is no longer 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. 

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

- Closed on all inclement weather days (rain and snow)

- 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

- Operations Committee Meeting: Monday, January 23^rd, 6:30 pm

- L&R Committee Meeting: Tuesday, January 24^th, 7:00 pm

Employment Opportunities in the City of Stamford

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