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Stamford Connecticut - Your City at Work From the Mayor s Desk 02 February 2024 ( news )
Stamford , state Connecticut ( By Press Release office)
Feb 02,2024
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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:Empowered Learning Transformation Center
Each week I will highlight one of our incredible small businesses that received one of the 176 Stamford COVID - 19 relief grants .
Empowered Learning Transformation Centeruses a holistic approach and the latest research and development in neurology and neuroplasticity , rewiring the brain , to help students have better learning outcomes . With the aim of empowering children to improve their learning skills without heavy medication use , their variety of programs including in - center , hybrid , online , and memory and learning strategy courses are tailored to ultimately help learners gain the essential skills that will help them engage with and learn content .
MAYOR’S UPDATES
Northeast Corridor Rail Discussion:It was great to join Gov . Lamont , CTDOT Commissioner Eucalitto , Federal Railroad Administration Administrator Amit Bose , Amtrak CEO Stephen Cardner , and MTA Metro - North Railroad President Catherine Rinaldi for a discussion about the future of rail service on the Northeast Corridor . Stamford is a key transit hub on the Northeast Corridor , the nation’s most densely populated region , and supports $3 trillion in economic output . I look forward to continuing to work with our state and federal partners to ensuring these long - term investments , and making sure Stamford has fast and efficient rail service .
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 .
Climate Action Summit:Last week we hosted our first Climate Action Summit , where key stakeholders from both the private and public sectors discussed how we can work together on shared sustainability goals , and on addressing the climate . Check out
this News12 clipto learn more .
Youth Mental Health Alliance:Last 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:
Last week 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 . Thank you for all you do , and congratulations!
CITY NEWS
Board of Assessment Appeals Meeting:The next Board of Assessment Appeals meetings will be held in March 2024 . The Application deadline is February 20 , 2024 . Please click
here
for more information .
I - 95 PEL Study Virtual Public Meetings:
The Connecticut Department of Transportation ( CTDOT ) is hosting two virtual public meetings for the I - 95 Stamford Planning and Environment Linkages ( PEL ) Study . The meetings will be hosted on Zoom and by telephone on February 21st at 6:00 pm and February 22nd at 12:00 pm . The Zoom login and telephone call in information for each meeting will be posted at
i95stamford . com/get - involved
. The meetings will both present the same content and follow the same format .
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
Black History Month Flag Raising:Celebrate Black History Month through a powerful morning celebration and learning at the Government Center on Saturday , February 3
rdat 10:00 am . Click
here
to view more community Black History Month events .
Stamford Wellness Health Fair:Tomorrow , 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 .
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 . ( FLYER )
Kids Helping Kids:On Saturday , February 24
thfrom 12 pm – 3 pm at UCONN , Kids Helping Kids ( KHK ) is proud to present the 2nd annual Hope Day . The event is a free community event initiated by KHK volunteers who wanted to create a space for residents to learn about all the mental health resources available to them . More than 30 vendors to be there and share information about the services their organization provides , as well as opportunities for the public to learn more about the calming effects of YOGA , building confidence and a positive self - image .
Stamford Veterans Resource Center 1 Year Anniversary:
Celebrate the Stamford Veterans Resource Center turning one . On February 15th from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Old Town Hall , use the QR code below to register!
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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