MAYOR’S UPDATES
- Bar Vera Grand Opening: I had the pleasure of joining Chef Charbel Hayek, winner of Top Chef Middle East & North Africa, along with owner Myrna Lahood and her family, to celebrate the grand opening of Bar Vera! This new Mediterranean restaurant brings fresh and vibrant flavors to Stamford. Be sure to visit them at 148 Bedford Street and experience it for yourself!
CITY NEWS
- Stamford 2035 Comprehensive Plan Open House: Join us on February 20, 2025, from 4:00-6:30 PM at The First Presbyterian Church (1101 Bedford Street) for a Public Open House and Goal Validation Workshop. Connect with the planning team and your neighbors to help shape Stamford's future. Pre-registration is requested to ensure we’re reaching a representative sample of Stamford residents, so save your spot and be part of creating Stamford's future! Please let us know if you require any additional services or auxiliary aid to make your open house experience more effective within the registration form or by emailing Stamford2035@stamfordct.
- February 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 February Guide
- 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. Check out this project one-sheet and visit our website to get involved, sign up for updates, and learn more about the plan.
- Small Business Survey: Are you a small business owner in Stamford? We want to hear from you! Take a moment to complete our quick survey to help us better understand your challenges and explore ways to support your success. Click here to participate.
- Lathon Wider Community Center: On the morning of Thursday, January 2, the City Facilities Department was notified of a flooding incident in the basement of the Lathon Wider Community Center (137 Henry Street) caused by a failure in a piece of mechanical equipment. Due to the impact on critical building services, the facility will be closed indefinitely. The target date for reopening is July 1, 2025.
At this time, the City is working with the impacted tenants to try and accommodate their needs during this transition. For any questions or urgent needs regarding the Health Department’s walk-in health services, please call (203)-977-5652.
- Stamford 2035 Visions of the City Survey: In case you missed Stamford 2035's first open house, please take five minutes to share your thoughts on the Visions of the City here! Your insights will help the planning team formulate visions, goals, strategies, and actions for the future of Stamford.
- 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: Click here for the priority list for paving operations established in response to a city-wide road assessment in 2022.
- Curb Repair: Request for curb repairs can be submitted under the category "Roads" on Fixit.
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