From the Mayor's Desk: Your City at Work - August 14th, 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

• BEGINNING THIS WEEKEND - Sales Tax Free Week: Sales Tax Free Week begins this Sunday, August 16 and runs through Saturday, August 22. The sales tax exemption applies to most clothing and footwear purchases under $300 from retailers located in Connecticut, as well as from online retailers. Additionally, effective July 1, the sales tax no longer applies to non-electronic school supplies (i.e. Pens, crayons, notebooks, folders, pencils, binders, and lunch boxes). To learn more, visit here.

• Improving Pedestrian Safety - Vision Zero Upgrades: As part of our ongoing efforts to improve roadway safety and advance the goals of the Vision Zero Program, we are launching the Automated Speed Enforcement Program in September at 14 locations in seven school zones across the city. Speeding is one of the most significant factors contributing to serious crashes, and this program is an important tool to encourage safer driving behavior, especially around our schools. To learn more, 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. There will be more updates in the near future, but in the meantime if you have questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact my office.

• School Construction Updates: Did you know the City recently installed a solar power system covering most of the rooftop at Strawberry Hill School? It's one of several sustainability upgrades happening across our school buildings.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.

CITY NEW S

• 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.

• Beach Permits: Beach permits are now available for purchase online, by mail, or in person at the Cashiering and Permitting Department. Residents are encouraged to buy their permits early rather than wait until beach season! Permits are required beginning on May 1st through September 30th. Click here to purchase.

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

  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.

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.

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