The Works: May 12th, 2022
What's in this newsletter?
This newsletter is compiled by Mayor Simmons’ Administration to provide the Stamford residents with information about critical updates on city services, state programs and community activities. If you have information that should be included in this newsletter — or believe some information is incorrect — please contact the City's Communications Staff.
Exciting News From the Mayor's Office
- Mayor Simmons, Superintendent Dr. Lucero joined State Senator Miller, members of the Stamford delegation, Senate Majority Leader Duff (D-Norwalk), and Senate President Pro Tempore Looney (D-New Haven) to announce the increased state funding for Stamford and Norwalk high schools included in the recently passed state budget. Read more here
- The City of Stamford was awarded a $1.81 million federal Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership grant for Boccuzzi Park. Read more here
Important Information for Stamford Residents
- The Tax Assessor’s Office is now accepting application for the Elderly/Totally Disabled Homeowner Tax Abatement Program. Application deadline is May 13, 2022. Please click here for more information
- Stamford households can order an additional set of four free at home COVID-19 test kits. Orders can be placed here.
- Residents can submit road paving suggestions for the Tier 2 list of the “Pave Stamford” initiative here.
- To subscribe to the Mayor’s Newsletter, click here.
COVID-19 Updates
Case Numbers: Follow the City of Stamford’s Covid-19 Dashboard, which provides the latest up-to-date information on COVID-19 cases and vaccination rates in the City.
Vaccination: The Center for Disease Control (CDC) expanded eligibility of booster doses to those 12 to 15 years old.
- Friday, May 13th, 2022:
The vaccination sites at Scalzi Park and Cummings Beach will be open from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm, the Hunt Park site (ages 12+) will be open from 10:00am - 4:00 pm, and the Henry Street vaccination clinic is open from 8:30 am – 3:00 pm.
- Saturday, May 14th, 2022:
The vaccination site at Westover School will be open from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. The vaccination sites at Cummings Beach and Scalzi Park will be open from 9:30 am - 3:30 pm. The Cove Island Vaccine Tents will be open from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.
- Sunday, May 15th, 2022:
The vaccination sites at Cummings Beach and Scalzi Park will be open from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm. The Hunt Park site will be open from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Next week, 5/16– 5/19 vaccines are available at the following locations free without an appointment:
All Ages
- 137 Henry Street Clinic: Monday- Thursday 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
- Scalzi Park: Monday & Wednesday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Scalzi Park: Tuesday & Thursday 12:30 pm – 6:30 pm
- Cummings Park: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Ages 12 and up only
- Hunt Park: Monday-Thursday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- 1st and 2nd doses are available to all, as well as booster shots for ages 12+ (Pfizer) and 18+ (Moderna/J&J) at all walk up vaccination clinics.
Visit our website for more information on free pop-up locations around town.
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