STAMFORD, CT — The Board of Finance is set to take up $3.5 million more for the Perna Lane area sewer project Thursday, and the city's leaf pickup starts north of the Merritt Parkway.
Here are five things to know about Stamford this week:
1. Board Of Finance Takes Up $3.5M For Perna Lane Sewers, $2.3M For Microtransit
When: Thursday, Nov. 12 (Board of Finance); Monday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m. (Steering Committee, online)
Where: Board of Finance; Board of Representatives Steering Committee online
What to know: Items set to go to the Board of Finance Thursday include a $3.5 million additional appropriation for the Perna Lane area sewers project, for costs from rock excavation found during construction; $2,314,195.34 in additional state funding to continue the city's microtransit service; $1.2 million for Alvord Lane and Commerce pump station upgrades; and a $90,307 port security grant for a robotic response system, according to the Board of Finance agenda.
More information here.
2. Registration Now Open For Stamford Citizens Police Academy
When: Applications due Dec. 1
Where: Stamford Police Department
What to know: Registration is open for the Stamford Police Department's Citizens Police Academy, which offers Stamford residents an inside look at the work officers do, the challenges they face, and the many divisions and programs that help keep the community safe.
More information here.
3. Leaf Pickup Starts North Of The Merritt
When: North Zone starts Thursday, Nov. 12; Middle Zone Nov. 23; South Zone Dec. 7
Where: North Zone (north of the Merritt Parkway)
What to know: The city's leaf pickup begins in the North Zone, followed by the Middle Zone between the Merritt and I-95 and the South Zone south of I-95, according to Mayor Caroline Simmons' weekly update. Loose or bagged leaves must be behind the curb, not on the road or sidewalk; piles that don't comply won't be picked up, and residents could be fined.
More information here.
4. Free Vaccine Clinics
When: This month
Where: Henry Street Clinic, 137 Henry St.
What to know: Flu shots and COVID-19 vaccine are now both available for free at the city's Henry Street Clinic for Connecticut residents 18 and younger. Call 203-977-5385 to make an appointment.
5. Arts And Culture Grant Deadline
When: Thursday, Nov. 12
Where: Apply online through the Arts & Culture Commission
What to know: Applications are due for 2027 Arts and Culture grants of up to $15,000 for Stamford-based organizations, artists and community groups, according to the mayor's update.
More information here.
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