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Stamford Connecticut - Your City at Work From the Mayor s Desk 01 March 2024 ( news )
Stamford , state Connecticut ( By Press Release office)
Mar 01,2024
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Your City at Work:
From the Mayor’s Desk
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 .
Thank you to everyone who came to meet with me last Friday at “Coffee with the Mayor” . It was great to meet and hear about the issues affecting Stamford residents .
Hearing from so many of you in recent months has shaped our budget this year and our renewed focus on expanding housing opportunities , pedestrian and public safety , parks , road paving and sidewalks , fiscal responsibility , and supporting our non - profit community . You can learn more about these and many other priorities by tuning in
here
on Wednesday , March 6
thto learn more!
Weekly Local Business Spotlight:Breakthru Fitness
Each week I will highlight one of our incredible small businesses that received one of the 176 Stamford COVID - 19 relief grants .
Breakthru Fitnesslocated at 48 Union Street in Stamford offers group fitness classes including several forms of self - defense , yoga , and personal training for men , women , children . They also rent their space to independent trainers or instructors who want to host classes .
MAYOR’S UPDATES
Stamford Transportation Center New Parking Garage:
This week , I joined Governor Lamont and our state delegation to celebrate the opening of the Stamford Transportation Center’s new parking garage . This marks a significant step forward in our commitment to improving commuter services and elevating the Transportation Center into a premier transit hub . Check out this News12 clip
hereto learn more .
Small Business Vendor Fair:
Thank you to everyone who attended our Small Business Vendor Fair at the Government Center this week! Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy . As we plan more fairs , please let us know if you are interested in participating by reaching out to Aaron Miller at amiller1@stamfordct . gov
CITY NEWS
Shop Local Winter Guide:
The City of Stamford recently launched its first
Shop Local Guide
! We encourage residents to use the guide during the holiday season to shop locally and support our small business . To view the list , click
here
.
Shop Local Spring Campaign:
Are you a Stamford resident with a small business? We want to highlight you during our Shop Local Spring Campaign . Send your business details to
calexander@stamfordct . gov .
Stamford Transportation Center Master Plan:
Our administration has been meeting with the Connecticut Department of Transportation and city transportation officials to continue to make progress on the Stamford Train Station Master Plan . To view the Stamford Transportation Center Master Plan , visit:
stcmasterplan . com
.
Paving Update:
Visit
here
for the priority list for paving operations in response to a city - wide road assessment in 2022 .
Safe Boating Class:
The Stamford Regional Fire School is now offering State of Connecticut safe boating courses . The first class will be on Saturday , April 13th . Get your safe boating certificate before the boating season begins! Class size is limited to 24 students . Additional dates will be added based on demand .
You can sign up here
.
CITY EVENTS
This Weekend – St . Patrick ' s Day Parade:
The St . Patrick’s Day Parade will take place
this Saturday , March 2 at 2:00 pm! Bring your loved ones to the perfect family friendly spot - on Summer Street between North Street and Broad Street . Enjoy the festive atmosphere with colorful floats , lively music , and the spirit of St . Patrick ' s Day! Mark your calendars and get ready for an afternoon filled with laughter , cheer , and Irish charm!
RESOURCES FOR RESIDENTS
Boards and Commission
: Are you a Stamford resident interested in serving on a City Board or Commission? Click
here
to learn more about serving .
Employment Opportunities in the City
Open positions with City of Stamford
Traffic
Summer Street Road Work:Please be advised that starting Monday , March 4 , Summer Street between North Street and 707 Summer Street will be reduced to one 14 ' wide travel lane that will be composed of the western parking lane and travel lane . Work will conclude on Saturday , March 9 . This is to facilitate the removal of the tower crane at 777 Summer Street . Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes .
Temporary Roadways at the Greenwich Ave and Pulaski Street Intersection:
Temporary roadways are in place at the Greenwich Avenue & Pulaski Street intersection . Use caution , plan for extra travel time , and slowdown in work zones . Access to businesses will remain open . To learn more about the project , click
here
.
Connecticut Department of Transportation Stamford Station Construction:
Construction continues at the Stamford Train Station , so please make sure to plan ahead . Passengers can find the updated train schedule
here
.
COVID - 19 Resources
For information on COVID - 19 , visit the Department of Health and Human Services
website
.
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Have a wonderful weekend!
Caroline Simmons
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