MAYOR’S UPDATES
- 2024 State of the City: On Monday, July 8th at 8:00 PM, I will be giving the City of Stamford’s 2024 State of the City address. Please join us at Government Center or watch the live stream available on the Board of Representatives website.
- New City Ordinance to Curb Gun Violence: This past weekend, in honor of gun violence awareness month, I joined community advocates to highlight a new ordinance banning firearms and explosives in municipal buildings. Additionally, I was joined by Stamford Police Chief Timothy Shaw, who reiterated that reducing the threat of any gun violence in our community remains a top priority for the Stamford Police Department which has seized six illegal guns over this past month.
- Barrett Park Playground: I recently launched the opening of the new playground at Barrett Park. Thank you to all the local and state partners who helped to make this play space possible!
CITY NEWS
- Lathon Wider Design Contest: The City of Stamford is thrilled to announce the Reimagine Lathon Wider Competition! The City is seeking innovative minds to develop a Civic Campus plan that will transform the Lathon Wider Community Center into the new heart of the community and renew the spirit of Lathon Wider for Stamford’s South End neighborhood. To learn more and to how to join the competition, click here.
- Shop Local Spring Guide: I am excited to announce the City of Stamford’s Spring Shop Local Guide! I want to encourage residents to use the guide during the spring season to shop locally and support our small businesses. For more information, visit here.
- Parking Garage Demolition: The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has initiated the demolition of the Stamford Transportation Center's 1985 Parking Garage and Pedestrian Bridge. For further details, click here.
- Beach Passes Available for Purchase: Beach passes are now available for purchase online or in person. Parking permits are required at Cove Island, Cummings, West Beach, John J. Boccuzzi, Dorothy Heroy & Newman Mills Riverbank Walk Parks from May 1st through September 30th. Click here for more information and to purchase your pass.
- Stamford Transportation Center Master Plan: Our administration has been meeting with the Connecticut Department of Transportation and city transportation officials to continue to make progress on the Stamford Train Station Master Plan. To view the Stamford Transportation Center Master Plan, visit: stcmasterplan.com.
- Paving Update: Click here for the priority list for paving operations established in response to a city-wide road assessment in 2022.
CITY EVENTS
- Juneteenth Celebration: Join the second annual City of Stamford’s Juneteenth celebration tomorrow, June 15th, beginning with the flag raising at government center at 11:30 am and continuing at Mill River Park until 4:00 pm.
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