City of Stamford The Works: Repainting Scalzi Park Basketball Court, COVID Resources and Test Kits, Miles Make Smiles Walk, and MORE!

Exciting News from the Mayor's Office

• The Connecticut Child Tax Rebate is now accepting applications. Please click here to learn more and apply.
• Join the City of Stamford and Full Court Peace on July 2^nd from 10:00 am – 2:00pm to repaint the basketball court at Scalzi Park. Please click here to sign up or email Aaron Miller (amiller1@stamfordct.gov) to sign up for a shift.

Important Information for Stamford Residents

• Taxes bills have been released, view the notice here.
• Stamford households can order an additional 12 at-home COVID-19 test kits. Orders can be placed here.
• Residents can submit road paving suggestions for the Tier 2 list of the “Pave Stamford” initiative here.
• To subscribe to the Mayor’s Newsletter, click 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: The Center for Disease Control (CDC) expanded eligibility of booster doses to those 12 to 15 years old.

• Friday, June 24^th, 2022:

The vaccination site at Scalzi Park will be open from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. The vaccination site will be open at Cummings Beach from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm. The Henry Street vaccination clinic is open from 8:30 am – 3:00 pm.

• Saturday, June 25^th, 2022:

The vaccination site at Westover School will be open from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. The vaccination site at Cummings Beach will be open from 9:30 am - 3:30 pm. The Scalzi Park site will be open from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. The Faith Tabernacle site will be open from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, and the Lione Park site will be open from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.

• Sunday, June 26^th, 2022:

The vaccination site at Scalzi Park site will be open from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Cove and West Beach Vaccine Tents will be open from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. The Cummings Park vaccination site will be open from 9:30am – 3:30 pm.

Next week, 6/27– 6/30 vaccines are available at the following locations free without an appointment:

• All Ages
• 137 Henry Street Clinic: Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
• 137 Henry Street Clinic: Monday & Wednesday: 8:30 – 3:00 pm
• Scalzi Park: Monday & Thursday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
• Cummings Park: Monday & Thursday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
• 1st and 2nd doses are available to all, as well as booster shots for ages 12+ (Pfizer) and 18+ (Moderna/J&J) at all walk up vaccination clinics.

Please visit our website for more information on free pop-up locations around town.

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
• Accu Reference (689 Canal St) testing site will be open at the following times:
• Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
• Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

More information on COVID-19 vaccines and testing in Stamford are available 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 and the Book Swap Shop are now open:
• The Take It or Leave It Shop is open on Tuesday & Friday from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
• The Book Swap is open on Tuesday & Saturday from 11:00 am -1:00 pm
• The Scofield Special Collection (55 Rock Rimmon Rd) will be held from 8:00 am-2:00 pm on July 9^th, August 6^th, September 10^th and October 1^st
• The Hazardous Waste Collection event will be held at Rippowam on July 16^th, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Community

• The Stamford Recycling Department has released its Spring Recycling and Sanitation Newsletter, click here to view.
• The Building One Community has released its Skills Development Program, click here to view.
• Meet Mill River Weekend will occur this weekend. For a schedule of events click here.
• The Miles Make Smiles Community Walk Events for Mental Well-Being kickoff will be held Wednesday, July 6^th at 5:00 pm in Cove Island Park.
• Residents and visitors are able to view upcoming Stamford Downtown events here. Additionally, view upcoming Stamford concerts, in-person, and virtual events here.

State News

• Governor Lamont Signs Legislation Enacting a Comprehensive Consumer Data Privacy Law
• Offshore wind boosted as Biden and Connecticut, other East Coast governors team up
• Governor Lamont Statement on the Appointment of Marilynn Malerba as United States Treasurer

Legislative Digest

Upcoming Meetings

• Fiscal Committee: Monday, June 27^th @ 7:00 pm
• HCD/SS Committee: Tuesday, June 28^th @ 6:30 pm
• L&R Committee: Tuesday, June 28^th @ 7:00 pm
• Appointments Committee: Wednesday, June 29^th @ 6:30 pm
• Parks and Recreation Committee: Thursday, June 30^th @ 7:00 pm