MAYOR’S UPDATES
- Stamford Police Academy: This week, I announced the opening of the City of Stamford’s New Police Academy. This regional academy is located at the Stamford Police Department Headquarters and will offer Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) classes for groups of 30 recruits. Thank you to Police Chief Shaw, Public Safey Director DeRubeis, Congressman Jim Himes and Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy who worked to secure the resources necessary.
- Diversity Breakfast: I joined the American Jewish Committee of Westchester and Fairfield County, along with other faith and nonprofit leaders for a wide-ranging conversation on how to create unity, acceptance and courageous space at the City of Stamford’s First Annual Diversity breakfast.
- West Beach Boat Ramp: I celebrated the unveiling of the newly renovated West Beach boat ramp with City officials, members of the Stamford Harbor Commission, and the Connecticut Port Authority. Thank you to all city engineering officials who worked on this project and the grant we secured from the Port Authority.
CITY NEWS
- 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
- Stamford Day: The Mayor’s Multicultural Council and Mill River Park Collaborative are pleased to announce Stamford Day 2024, a free, fun, family-friendly event celebrating the rich history and cultural diversity of Stamford through presentations, activities, art, music and dance to be held on Sunday, June 2nd from 10:30am to 2:30pm in Mill River Park. To learn more, click here.
- Memorial Day Parade: The 2024 Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony will take place on May 19th, with Parade Step Off at 12:00 pm and Ceremony at Veterans Park at 1:00 pm. See the flyer below for more information.
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