MAYOR’S UPDATES
- Walk-in Permitting Center: I joined my team for the opening of the city’s walk-in permitting center, a dedicated space located on the 7th floor of the Government Center which allows residents to get assistance with permits for residential and minor commercial projects. Since launching, it has significantly reduced wait times, reinforcing our commitment to efficient, accessible, and responsive city services. Learn more here.
- West Glen Drive and Lakeside Drive Bridges Are Now Open! A huge thank you to all the city and state officials, stakeholders, and teams who dedicated their time and expertise to make these projects a reality. Your hard work ensures these bridges will benefit our residents for years to come!
- Welcome, Whole Foods Market: I was thrilled to attend the opening of Whole Foods Market at 110 High Ridge Road. This 44,648-square-foot store has created 180 jobs, and they are already giving back by partnering with New Covenant House and the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County. Congratulations to the team on a fantastic opening day!
- Stamford Health Adult Outpatient Center: I was honored to join the Stamford Health team to celebrate the opening of their first adult outpatient behavioral health clinic at the Tully Center. This center provides critical mental health services for our community. We’re grateful for Stamford Health’s continued investment in top-quality care in Fairfield County and beyond.
CITY NEWS
- Stamford Mural Project Opportunity: The Stamford Arts & Culture Commission has received a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grant to create a mural on the new Stamford Transportation Center parking garage! Artists or teams are invited to design and paint a mural reflecting Stamford’s landmarks, culture, abstract art, or rail transportation. The deadline to apply is Sunday, December 15 at 11:59 PM. Learn more and apply here.
- December Arts & Culture Guide: The City of Stamford and the Stamford Arts and Culture Commission are excited to announce, “Stamford Spotlight: A Celebration of Arts and Culture.” This guide highlights upcoming arts and cultural events in Stamford. Be sure to stop by and support our local organizations! Click here to view the December Guide.
- Shop Local Fall Guide: We are excited to launch the City of Stamford's Fall Shop Local Guide! We encourage residents to use the guide during the fall season to shop locally and support small businesses. To see the list click here.
- Parking Garage Demolition: The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has initiated the demolition of the Stamford Transportation Center's 1985 Parking Garage and Pedestrian Bridge. For further details, click here.
- Stamford 2035: The City of Stamford is excited to launch the Stamford 2035 Comprehensive Plan, a once-in-a-decade opportunity to assess the city's current state and explore key questions about our future! This plan will guide Stamford’s development through 2035, focusing on crucial topics like sustainability, resilience, diversity, equity, inclusion, housing, economic growth, mobility, and infrastructure. Throughout the 10-month process, you’ll have the chance to share your vision for Stamford by participating in public meetings, workshops, surveys, and discussions with our planning team. assessment in 2022.
- 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.
CITY EVENTS
Seniors are often the targets for cyber criminals looking to steal money, information, and more. As time goes on, the threat become more complex and lifelike. Learn what you can do to stay safe and what threats to avoid. Sign up by calling the Senior Center at 203-977-5151 to attend in person or join via zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2039775151. The English session will take place at 2:00 pm and the Spanish session will take place at 10:00 am.
Las personas mayores suelen ser el objetivo de los ciberdelincuentes que buscan robar dinero, información y mucho más. A medida que pasa el tiempo, las amenazas se vuelven más complejas y realistas, lo que las hace aún más difíciles de tratar. Aprenda qué puede hacer para mantenerse a salvo y qué amenazas debe evitar. Conozca a los expertos del centro para la seguridad en internet (CIS): Martes, 17 de Diciembre – 10 de la mañana. Llame al 203-977-5151 para registrarse.
RESOURCES FOR RESIDENTS
- Boards and Commissions: Are you a Stamford resident interested in serving on a City Board or Commission? Click here to learn more about serving.
Stamford Kindness Project 2024
- "Earlier this month, I went to drop off some Thanksgiving dry cleaning at Sea Breeze. I got into some chit-chat with the woman who always helps me there and we started discussing how wonderful the bread smelled from Cobs bread nearby. I asked her which bread was her favorite. Cobs was my next stop for my weekly Friday challah. I asked for my challah and also for the dry cleaner's favorite bread. The employee was surprised I was getting an additional bread other than my weekly challah, so I shared that I was getting the bread to drop it off at the dry cleaner as a surprise treat. I pulled out my credit card to pay for my challah and the other bread. The employee said it was all her treat for the day. She was touched by the gesture I was making. I left thanking her, smiling and said, "I'll get you back soon." After I dropped off the bread to the cleaner and got a huge appreciation hug from her, I headed to Starbucks. I got a gift card for the employee who helped me at Cobs bread and wrote #stamfordkindnessproject on the envelope. I swung by to drop it off and she was so excited. It was a kindness domino effect! So grateful for our community!" - Shana Yakubovich
Employment Opportunities in the City
- Open positions with City of Stamford
- Traffic
- Mill Road Bridge: The Mill Road bridge near Old Long Ridge Road is open to one lane vehicular traffic. Residents can click here for updates.
- Cedar Heights Bridge Replacement: The Cedar Heights Bridge is currently closed and is scheduled to be reopened in April 2025. Residents are encouraged to check here for more information.
- Hunting Ridge Road Bridge Replacement: The Hunting Ridge Road Bridge is currently closed for replacement. A detour route is in effect, with the project scheduled to be completed in June 2025. More information can be found here.
- Connecticut Department of Transportation Stamford Station Construction: Construction continues at the Stamford Train Station, so please make sure to plan ahead.
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