From the Mayor's Desk: Your City at Work - November 13th, 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

• Leaf Pickup: It's that time of year and the City of Stamford is ready. Leaf pickup has started. Pick up in the North Zone (North of the Merritt) started on November 12th and will be followed by the Middle Zone (between the Merritt and I-95) on November 23, and the South Zone (South of I95) on December 7. Residents are reminded that loose piles of leaves or bagged leaves must be placed behind the curb of their property and not on the road or sidewalks. Piles of leaves and bags not in compliance will not be picked up, and residents could face fines.

• School Construction Updates: On October 29, about 30 Westhill High School juniors and seniors from Environmental Science classes got an inside look at sustainable school design. The session was organized by the City's School Construction Program with Science Department Head Carley Grant. Engineers from Consulting Engineering Services (CES) explained the basics of geothermal energy, and architects, engineers, and construction professionals, including two Westhill graduates, talked about sustainable design, solving problems on construction sites, teamwork, and careers in the field. Students also asked questions and connected their classroom learning to projects underway in their own community.

For the latest updates from Westhill and other construction sites, check out the latest issue of Building Excellence, now available, highlighting major progress at Westhill High School, as well as a Q&A with one of our construction managers, Danile DeBoo. Read the latest issue here. You can also sign up here to receive future Building Excellence issues directly in your inbox.

CITY NEW S

• 2027 Arts and Culture Grant: We are proud to offer grants of up to $15,000, through the Arts & Culture Commission, to support local arts and cultural programming. The SAC Grant supports Stamford-based organizations, artists, and community groups working to expand access to the arts and bring engaging cultural experiences to our community. Applications are open now and the deadline to apply is today, November 13^th, 2026 at 11:59 pm. For more information visit here.
• Free Vaccine Clinic: Flu shots and COVID-19 vaccine are now both available for free at our Henry Street Clinic for Connecticut residents 18 and younger. Call (203) 977-5385 to make an appointment.
• 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.
• 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. As part of this effort, Stamford's Automated Speed Enforcement Program will become operational this month at 14 locations across seven school zones. To learn more visit here, and for more on the Stamford's Vision Zero Program, visit here.
• Stamford High School Holiday Market: The Stamford High School Black Knight Student Council invites the community to kick off the holiday shopping season at its annual Holiday Market on Saturday, November 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Stamford High School. The popular community event will feature more than 50 local artisans, makers, and vendors offering a wide variety of unique gifts and holiday finds, including handmade jewelry, pottery, quilts, soaps, children's books, crystals, accessories, and collectibles.

  In addition to shopping, visitors can enjoy a bake sale, raffles, face painting, and free arts and crafts for children (while supplies last). The Stamford High School Jazz Band will also present a special performance at 11:30 a.m. Admission and parking are free, and the event is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Proceeds from the Holiday Market support Stamford High School Student Council activities and programming.

  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.

Employment Opportunities in the City

Traffic

• 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.

• 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.

• Bridge Street Bridge: TheConnecticut Department of Transportation notified the City that the Bridge Street bridge had concerns related to the two beam ends located under the curblines on the west most abutment. Following this notification, the City's Engineering Department field reviewed the concern on September 2nd and following a meeting with CTDOT Bridge Safety on September 4th, asked the City's Transportation Department to reduce the lane width of the bridge from four lanes to three using waterfilled barriers to remove vehicular loads off the two beams that day. The City will share further updates as they become available.

Public Health

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

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Caroline Simmons