From the Mayor's Desk: Your City at Work - September 18th, 2026

Your City at Work: From the Mayor's Desk

Read below to learn more about initiatives my administration is working on, resources for Stamford residents, information about upcoming events, and important city and state information.

MAYOR'S UPDATES

• Roxbury Elementary School Visit: In recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, I joined Suzanne Stone, CEO of LIVESTRONG and author of My Brave Friend, to speak with students at Roxbury Elementary School. Ms. Stone's book provides valuable guidance for children on how to support classmates facing cancer. Through a generous donation from KPMG, 425 copies of My Brave Friend were gifted to Stamford Public Schools, ensuring every elementary school classroom and library receives a copy. We extend our sincere gratitude to Ms. Stone for visiting our district and to KPMG for their ongoing partnership and support of Stamford students.
• Severe Weather: Following heavy rainfall and localized flooding, the City of Stamford activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) this week to monitor conditions and coordinate Public Safety and Operations response. City teams continue to work with the Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) and FEMA to support residents and businesses with recovery resources. Residents and business owners who experienced flood-related damage are encouraged to report it through the State's CrisisTrack Damage Survey, even if cleanup or repairs are already underway.

• ICYMI - Stamford Business Growth: We continue to strengthen our position as one of New England's leading corporate and economic hubs. My administration remains focused on supporting economic growth, creating jobs, and ensuring Stamford continues to be a place where companies of all sizes and their employees can thrive. Read more here.

CITY NEW S

• Making Stamford Streets Safer: Making Stamford's streets safer for everyone is at the heart of our Vision Zero Program. From safer intersections and crosswalks to automated speed enforcement in school zones, we're continuing to invest in proven strategies that reduce crashes and save lives. Read more here and to learn more about Stamford's Vision Zero Program, visit here.

• Stay HUSKY Covered: The City of Stamford is partnering with Stamford Health to identify at-risk HUSKY D recipients and assist them in maintaining their health care eligibility before the new rules take effect early next year. This work is being done alongside local health care providers, nonprofit social services agencies, and housing authorities to ensure that we reach individuals and families that need support. Read more about this effort here.

• School Construction Updates: For the latest updates from Westhill and other construction sites, check out the August issue of Building Excellence. You can read it here - along with previous issues. Want updates delivered directly each month? Sign up here for our Building Excellence newsletter.

  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.

• Walk In Permitting: Walk-in Permitting occurs weekly every Wednesday from 8:30 - 10:30 am. Walk-in permitting sessions take place on the 7th floor of the Stamford Government Center. For more information, visit here.

• Apply for a Special Events Permit: To reserve a pavilion or host events at city parks click here.

• LIR Registration: Registration has begun for Learning in Retirement. Morning classes are offered in music, art, history, current events etc. For more information, the catalog, and to register go to lirstamford.org.

• Senior Center Blood Drive: The Stamford Senior Center in partnership with the Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Tuesday, September 22, from 1 pm - 6 pm at the Senior Center (2nd floor) at the Government Center. See the flyer below for more information.

Employment Opportunities in the City

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• Eversource Cable Modernization Project: Eversource has started construction to replace two of its underground cables from 1968. To learn more and sign up for construction updates visit here.
  • Vine Road Night Work Notice: As part of the Underground Cable Modernization Project, crews will be performing night work on Vine Road to install new underground duct banks beginning Tuesday, September 8 through Tuesday, September 22. Work hours will be from Monday through Friday, 8:00 PM - 6:00 AM

• Old Long Ridge Road Bridge: After a visual inspection of the Old Long Ridge Road Bridge, just south of Hunting Ridge Road, city engineers have implemented a temporary one-way traffic pattern, effective immediately. The City will share further updates as they become available.

• Mill Road Bridge: The Mill Road bridge near Old Long Ridge Road is open to one lane vehicular traffic. On August 4th, 2026, the Engineering Department together with Bridge Design Consultant reviewed the proposed bridge design. To watch the video and learn more about this project, visit here.

Public Health

• For information Health services, visit the Department of Health and Human Services website.

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Have a wonderful weekend!

Caroline Simmons