From the Mayor's Office
- Mayor David Martin Stamford’s new Residential Food Scrap Recycling Program — providing residents an environmentally safe way to dispose of food scrap waste. Starting June 5, residents can bring their food scraps to the Katrina Mygatt Recycling Center for composting. As the program expands in the coming months, residents will be able to take a free compost made in the City’s onsite composter.
- Click for more information.
- Mayor David Martin this statement following today’s guilty verdict against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for his involvement in George Floyd’s death:
- “Many have wondered if there can be true justice in America for African American men. The conviction of Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd shows that it is possible. While we still have a long way to go, this case should reassure us that our country is moving in the right direction. We must continue to strive for that day when everyone is treated with respect and there is equal opportunity and justice for all.”
- This week is Pothole Week!
- Residents are encouraged to report potholes to Fix It Stamford in preparation for extensive pothole repairs following the reopening of local asphalt plants for the Spring season.
- Residents can report potholes (or other concerns that require action from City staff) by visiting www.stamfordct.gov/fixit.
- Mayor Martin hosted a COVID-19 Update Livestream on Tuesday.
- A recording of this livestream is available on Facebook.
- Mayor Martin will host another COVID-19 Update Livestream on Tuesday, April 27.
COVID-19 Updates
Case Numbers
Today — April 22— Stamford has 15,384 confirmed cases. Last week — April 15 — Stamford had 15,108 confirmed cases. These numbers suggest Stamford has had 276 new cases in the past week, roughly 39 new cases per day on average. The City of Stamford has compiled a visualization of data up to April 20.
Vaccine Rollout
- The State of Connecticut is using an age-based vaccination rollout.
- The full schedule is available here,
- Did you schedule at Stamford Health? Stamford Health has a policy of calling every resident who has their appointment canceled by weather. If you have not been called, please call their phone assist line at 203.276.7300.
- Did you schedule at a site other than Stamford Health? Please call 877.918.2224 (or "211" if you are a Connecticut resident) to reschedule.
Other resources
- Questions about COVID-19 or the vaccine? Send them to AskMayorMartin@stamfordct.gov and they will be answered on the Mayor's weekly Tuesday night COVID-19 Livestream.
- All information about Stamford's response to COVID-19 can be found on our website at www.stamfordct.gov/covid19.
- Residents interested in volunteer efforts to assist with the COVID-19 public health emergency can visit Stamford Together for more information at https://www.stamfordct.gov/stamfordtogether.
- Governor Lamont and Attorney General William Tong warned Connecticut residents to be on alert for potential scams related to COVID-19 vaccines.
- On April 13th, the City of Stamford launched a special vaccination clinic for Stamford's small business community. The clinic will go on for the next several weeks as it continues to serve Stamford's small business workforce.
- The vaccines are being offered to any individual 18 years or older with an ID. Out of state, non-resident and undocumented employees are allowed to registered for clinics. Insurance is not required.
- If your small business would like to participate in this program, please email City of Stamford's Economic Development Director, Thomas Madden at tmadden@stamfordct.gov.
Stamford COVID-19 testing sites
- Free testing sites, no insurance necessary:
- CIC Health. 845 Canal Street. Open Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 6:45 pm. Open Fridays from 8 am to 7:45 pm. Open Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm. Appointments are recommended, but some walk-ins are accepted. Schedule an appointment online. Results within 24-36 hours.
- Sema4. Located in Stamford High School's Hillandale Avenue Parking lot every Wednesday from 3 pm to 7 pm. Saturday to Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm.
- Community Health Center. Cove Island Park and Scalzi Park. Open every day, 8:30 am to 4 pm. Testing is first come, first serve.
- Family Centers. 60 Palmer's Hill Road. Open Monday through Friday from 10 am to 3pm. Pre-register online or walk-in with no appointment.
- Other testing sites, generally covered by insurance (check with your provider):
- DOCS Urgent Care. 2001 West Main Street. Open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 8 pm. Open Saturday and Sunday, 8 am to 4 pm. Schedule an appointment online or call 203.658.8291.
- Stamford Hospital. Operated by Stamford Health. Open Monday through Saturday, 8 am to 4 pm. Schedule an appointment by calling 203.276.3300. Must have a doctor's order faxed.
- Tully Health Center. Operated by Stamford Health. Open Monday through Friday, 7 am to 5 pm. Schedule an appointment by calling 203.276.3300. Must have a doctor's order faxed.
- AFC Urgent Care. 3000 Summer Street. Open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 9 pm. Open Saturday and Sunday, 8 am to 5 pm. Testing is first come, first serve.
- Yale New Haven Health. 260 Long Ridge Road. Schedule an appointment online.
- CVS Health. 1938 W Main Street, 229 Hope Street and 969 High Ridge Road. Drive-through testing. Schedule an appointment online.
- Additional testing availability:
- Accessible Pharmacy offers in-home testing for blind, low vision, elderly, veteran, and disabled residents. Schedule an appointment online or call 215.799.9900.
- More information on testing in Stamford available here.
Community
- SoundWaters today announced that it has received a $3 million leadership gift from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation to support a new SoundWaters Harbor Center in Stamford’s Boccuzzi Park. Construction on the 12,100 square-foot building, which also includes beach restoration and public access to the water, is currently under way and is slated to be completed in mid-2022.
- Governor Lamont announced he has scheduled Tuesday, April 27 as the date to hold a special election to fill a vacancy for state representative in the 145th Assembly District of the Connecticut House of Representatives — which represents portions of Stamford.
- The seat became vacant on March 8 following the resignation of Patricia Billie Miller after she was elected to serve in the 27th State Senate District.
- More information on elections in Stamford.
- Visit this online Food Guide to view all of the food resources that are currently available to Stamford residents, including pantries, SNAP, school meals, home deliveries and other services.
- Acting through the Department of Housing (DOH), the State of Connecticut is developing the UniteCT Program. This program will provide rental and utility payment assistance to qualified Connecticut households financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The intention of UniteCT is to help stabilize Connecticut’s Rental Housing Market.
- Click here to apply.
State & Federal
- Governor Ned Lamont announced he is proposing to invest $103 million in funding that Connecticut is receiving from the American Rescue Plan Act to ensure that workers whose employment has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic have access to industry-aligned training programs that address the immediate hiring demands of employers and provide job seekers with employment opportunities.
- Click here to read the full release.
- Governor Ned Lamont, State Representative Sean Scanlon (D-Branford, Guilford), State Representative Holly Cheeseman (R-East Lyme, Salem), legislative leaders, the Connecticut AFL-CIO, and the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) announced details of a bipartisan proposal to restore the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund and reduce taxes on the majority of Connecticut businesses.
Federal
- The U.S. Federal Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Services (IRS) announced the federal income tax filing due date for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021 to May 17, 2021. The IRS will be providing formal guidance in the coming days.
Services & Schools
- Washington Boulevard between Main Street and Tresser Boulevard will be closed 6:00 pm on Friday, April 23 and continue through the next days until terminating on Monday, April 26 at 6:00 am. There will be a signed detour route and travelers should seek alternative routes and expect delays in the area.
- This closure is to allow for the removal of a building crane at 100 Tresser Boulevard used on construction for "The Smyth."
- Construction is ongoing in Boccuzzi Park. The basketball court will be permanently closed for public use. The court will be used for construction lay down space, and then eventually removed during road construction. A temporary basketball court will be constructed on the west tennis court within 30 days of the beginning of the building work. During that time, the entire court area may be closed off until complete. The park will be open during construction.
- Updated information is available for the paving schedules:
- Summer Street has been milled and paving should begin this week.
- Drainage on 3rd Street is in progress.
- Drainage on Ursula Place is in progress.
- Milling in the Brook Run area is in progress.
- Paving on Turn of River sidewalk is in progress.
Click here to see this year's paving list.
Schools
- Superintendent Dr. Tamu Lucero released her weekly message to the district on Friday, April 16.
Events
- Today is Earth Day!
- 2021 Scofieldtown Yard Recycling Center Monthly Events will begin on May 1 at 55 Rockrimmon Road from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.
- The City of Stamford and Stamford Health will host a virtual town hall on Thursday, May 13 from 7 pm to 7:30 pm.
- Learn about the science of COVID-19 and vaccine safety from national, state and local experts.
- Speakers include Dr. Calder (Director of Health, City of Stamford, Dr. Fuller (Virologist on the FDA advisory committee, Associate Professor at the University of Michigan), Dr. Ko (Connecticut Governor's Advisory Group and Department Chair & Professor of Epidemiology (Microbial Diseases) and Infectious Diseases, Yale Medical), and Dr. Parry (Chair of Infectious Diseases, Stamford Health).
- The Ferguson Library and Darien Library Present an evening with Bestselling Author Chris Bohjalian in conversation with Cristina Alger. This is a virtual event on Thursday, May 20 at 6 p.m. Click here to register.
- The City of Stamford will host a COVID-19 Update Livestream on Tuesday, April 27 at 6 pm.
- Send questions to AskMayorMartin@stamfordct.gov.
- Stamford's COVID-19 Update Livestream is hosted every Tuesday at 6 pm. Residents can visit this link to see the livestream or archives of previous livestreams. The livestream is also accessible on the City of Stamford's Facebook page.
Municipal Meetings
- Stamford's Board of Representatives' next regularly scheduled meeting will be on Monday, May 3 at 8 pm
- Stamford's Board of Finance's next regularly scheduled meeting will be on Thursday, May 13 at 7 pm.
- Stamford's Board of Education's next regularly scheduled meeting will be on Tuesday, April 27 at 7 pm.
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