Stamford Hosts Pop-up Testing, Two More Mask Giveaways

Stamford's The Works - Monday, August 17

• The City of Stamford is asking all residents with photos of the damage from Tropical Storm Isaias to send the photos to the City by uploading them to this Google Form or by visiting www.stamfordct.gov/stormdamage, which will redirect you to the Google Form.
• These photos will be used to assist Stamford and the State of Connecticut in its application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for disaster relief funds.
• Photos will be accepted until Tuesday, August 18 at 9 a.m.

From Thursday’s Newsletter:

• Mayor David Martin announced Stamford’s Zoning Board has approved the “Sustainability Scorecard” — a grading given to new developments to measure their sustainability. This scorecard has now been codified into Stamford’s zoning laws. Stamford’s Sustainability Scorecard assigns new larger residential or commercial developments a letter grade for nine categories of sustainability.
• These categories include energy use, water management, building health, land use, open space, mobility, resiliency, urban design, and waste management.
• The Office of Public Safety, Health, and Welfare announced the successful implementation and first use of Carbyne — a new communications management system used to assist Public Safety officials respond to emergencies.
• Carbyne produced a video showing how the technology was first used in Stamford.

COVID-19 Updates

• Today — August 17 — Stamford has 3,407 confirmed cases and 75 probable cases. Last week — August 13 — Stamford had 3,388 confirmed cases and 76 probable cases.
• Residents can read daily updates on new cases in Stamford by visiting the State of Connecticut’s dedicated website for COVID-19 updates located here: https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/COVID-19-Data-Tracker..

·      Stamford testing sites:

• Stamford Hospital on Bennett Medical Center Campus. Operated by Stamford Health. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Schedule an appointment by calling 203.276.4111.
• Murphy Medical Associates. 30 Buxton Farms Road. Open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 203.658.6051 or go online to schedule an appointment.
• DOCS Urgent Care. 2001 West Main Street. Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Open Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Schedule an appointment online or call 203.298.4600.
• AFC Urgent Care. 3000 Summer Street. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Open Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Schedule an appointment online or call 203.969.2000.
• Optimus Health Care. 805 Atlantic Street. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Schedule an appointment, call 203.327.5111.
• Community Health Center. 22 Fifth Street. Open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Schedule an appointment, call 203.323.8160.
• CVS Health. 1928 W Main Street and 229 Hope Street. Drive-thru testing. Schedule an appointment online.
• More information on testing in Stamford available here.

Community

• Beginning Thursday, August 20, this newsletter’s release schedule will switch from twice-weekly to weekly. The Works will continue to be released every Thursday.
•  Residents can continue to access the State of Connecticut’s daily COVID-19 stats by visiting the webpage here. This data will continue to be included in the weekly newsletter.
• The City will host a pop-up tasting event on Wednesday, August 26 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Building One Community, 75 Selleck Street.
• The City will host two more mask giveaways this month. All giveaways will be at Rippowam Middle School, 381 High Ridge Road from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.:
• Thursday, August 20
• Thursday, August 27

State

• Governor Ned Lamont announced the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has been awarded a $6.7 million federal grant to modernize the CTtransit bus facility in Stamford by providing accommodations for battery electric buses, which will soon be used on the system.
• More details here.

From Thursday’s Newsletter:

• Connecticut issued its first fines Monday for violations of the state’s requirements for travelers from COVID-19 hotspot states.
• So far seven people have been fined, including four Stamford residents.

Services & Schools

• Stamford Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Tamu Lucero, announced in a message a webinar to discuss reopening plans (Parent Pop-up Webinar, Let’s Talk: 2020-2021 SPS Reopening Plan) on Monday, August 17, 2020.
• Secondary Grades 6-12: 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
• Please click this URL to join the webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4672906135256475407
• Elementary Grades K-5: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
• Please click this URL to join the webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2636797517607364880

Events & Meetings

• Stamford Recreation is hosting a drive-in movie night on August 22^nd at the Star Recreation Center, 1170 Shippan Avenue. This event will show “Onward” at 8:30 p.m. Residents can attend for $35 per vehicle. Register here.
• Municipal meetings:
• Stamford’s Board of Representatives next regularly scheduled meeting will be on Tuesday, September 8 at 8 p.m.
• Stamford’s Board of Finance next regularly scheduled meeting will be on Thursday, August 13 at 7 p.m.
• Link to Zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/j/91792611483 
• Link to agenda: https://www.stamfordct.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif1256/f/agendas/meeting_agenda08132020.2.pdf
• Stamford’s Board of Education next regularly scheduled meeting will be on Tuesday, August 25 at 7 p.m.         
• Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7458142810934626062
• Webinar ID: 264-864-051
• Link to agenda: https://www.stamfordpublicschools.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif3841/f/agendas/08.04.20_special_agenda_wdocuments_0.pdf