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Stamford Connecticut - Your City at Work From the Mayor s Desk 26 January 2024 ( news )
Stamford , state Connecticut ( By Press Release office)
Jan 26,2024
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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 .
Weekly Local Business Spotlight:
CrossFit Stamford
Each week I will highlight one of our incredible small businesses that received one of the 176 Stamford COVID - 19 relief grants .
CrossFit Stamford is led by Nick and Jessica DellaCamera , and they and their team specialize in optimizing the health and performance of driven professionals . This Sunday , Jessica is offering for the first time an Intro to CrossFit class in Spanish . Intended to help those who have unable to try CrossFit because of the language barrier .
CLASE DE INTRODUCCIÓN A CROSSFIT
Estas clases son para personas que tienen interés en aprender crossfit , hacer ejercicios , perder peso y lo más importante comenzar a vivir una vida saludable .
Cuando: Domingos 11:30am ( hora puede cambiar )
Donde: Crossfit Stamford 75 Selleck St Stamford , CT 06902
Llamar a Jessica al ( 203 ) 832 - 8877 para inscribirse .
MAYOR’S UPDATES
Arts and Culture Grants Ceremony:
I was thrilled to honor the 26 recipients of the 2024 Stamford Arts and Culture Grant . Grantees were selected for funding based on their commitment to providing quality programs that are accessible , diverse , and innovative for Stamford residents . I look forward to visiting many of these programs , and seeing firsthand how they enrich the lives and experiences of our residents!
2023 Teacher of the Year:I was pleased with the opportunity to present Elba Sims with a proclamation in recognition of being named 2023 Stamford Teacher of the Year . Elba is a remarkable teacher who runs the New Arrivals class , teaching students who have just arrived in the US from various countries around the world . Elba’s dedication , compassion , and love for her students shines through in all that she does , and we are grateful to have her as a teacher with Stamford Public Schools .
Equinor Visit:It was great to meet with the team at Equinor , a leading multinational energy company which employs 150 people in Stamford . It was great to learn more about the work they do and discuss potential partnership opportunities related to workforce development and sustainability .
Climate Action Summit:This week we hosted our first Climate Action Summit , where key stakeholders from both the private and public sector discussed how we can work together on shared sustainability goals , and on addressing the climate crisis .
Youth Mental Health Alliance:This week , I joined community and nonprofit leaders at the Winter Convening of the Stamford Youth Mental Health Alliance ( YMHA ) to launch its first public awareness campaign – “Don’t carry it alone . We’ve got you . ” The campaign is designed to reach families , children , and the public with important information about youth mental health and resources available in the Stamford community .
Visit the Stamford Youth Mental Health Alliance website to
learn more
.
Stamford Police Promotion Ceremony:I was honored to join Stamford Police Chief Shaw for the promotion of officers Captain Eugene Dohmann , Lieutenant Kristen Engstrand , Sergeant Connor Pennoyer , and Sergeant Charlie Williams . Congratulations to all!
CITY NEWS
Christmas Tree Pick Up:
The City of Stamford’s Highways Division team has started Christmas Tree Pick Up . For more information visit
here
.
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:See
herefor the priority list for paving operations in response to a city - wide road assessment in 2022 .
CITY EVENTS
THIS Saturday – The Fire and Ice Festival:
Stamford Downtown will host the Fire & Ice Festival this Saturday , January 27
th
. This event will feature fire pits and ice sculpting demonstrations featuring ice sculptors and outdoor and indoor dining at restaurants surrounding Columbus Park including:
Acuario Restaurant , The Americano , Columbus Park Trattoria , Fiesta on Main , FIN II Japanese Restaurant , Kouzina Greek Taverna , Noches de Colombia , Riviera Maya Mexican Restaurant , and more . For more information click
here
.
Prelude:Visit Mill River Park until January 28
thfrom 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm as world - renowned Finnish light artist , Kari Kola launches a thrilling light display in Mill River Park . In collaboration with Community Curator Fernando Luis Alvarez and the Mill River Park Collaborative , this free - to - the - public walk - through experience will mark Kola ' s debut in the United States .
Small Business Resource Forum:
Current and future business owners are invited to the Small Business Resource Forum on February 14 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Ferguson Library . All are encouraged to bring business cards , a computer , questions , and requests . The event is free , but registration is required . Click
here
to register , see the flyer below for more details .
Stamford Wellness Health Fair:On Saturday February 3
rdfrom 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm at Bethel AME Church , discover a world of wellness under one roof as Stamford Health hosts the Wellness Health Fair .
Upcoming City Concerts and Events ( In - Person and Virtual )
Upcoming Stamford Downtown Events
State Small Business Seminars
RESOURCES FOR RESIDENTS
Walk - In Permitting Office Hours Extended:Walk - in permitting has been expanded! Walk - in permitting will occur every other Wednesday from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm in the 4
thfloor cafeteria of the Stamford Government Center ( 888 Washington Boulevard ) . The next walk - in permitting session will be on Wednesday , January 31
st
. For more information , click
here
.
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
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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