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The Springdale Neighborhood Association is dedicated to making our community even better.
Save Our Libraries!
As you may know, the Ferguson Library (the main library and the branch locations) is facing the prospect of imminent funding cuts, or even closures, due to severe budget shortfalls.
However, the Board of Trustees of the Ferguson Library has just sent out a letter to all members of the City Board of Representatives outlining a plan to levy a "gap" tax on the January tax bill that would save the library system. With the new proposal, the Library would be able to retain current hours as well as keep 15 librarians in their jobs. Without the "gap" tax, the Library would have to cut hours, services, and librarians.
The website will be updated with further information on this issue shortly, and there are also several articles in the Stamford Advocate which explain the need for the funding in great detail.
As this initiative may be voted on in the very near future, we urge you to contact your District Representative and encourage them to support our Libraries!
You can find their email addresses at the Board of Representatives Website. The representatives for Springdale are (by Voting District):
15th District: Joseph Coppola, Jr.; Frank D. Cerasoli
17th District: Mary Lisa Fedeli; Arthur Layton
18th District: James F. Caterbone; Michael G. Raduazzo
Crosswalk Improvement
Thanks to the efforts of a concerned resident and the Springdale Neighborhood Association, the crosswalk at the intersection of Clearview Avenue and Hope Street (leading to the train station) has been repaired. The lines have been repainted and the crossing sign put back in place. Given the increased use of the crosswalk during the train station construction, we are glad that the City of Stamford stepped in to make these needed improvements.
We also want to remind residents that they can bring similar concerns to the attention of the City by calling (203) 977-4140 or by visiting the City's Citizens Service website.
News from the Annual Meeting
Thank you to all those who attended the Annual Meeting on June 17th. The biggest news from this year's meeting was surely Marilyn Trefry stepping down as Association President, a position she had held since since 1996. Marilyn was a founding member of the Springdale Neighborhood Association, and her unparalleled commitment to Springdale was recognized when she was presented with a framed resolution signed by the State General Assembly, honoring her for her work for the community. Fortunately, Marilyn will continue to guide the Association as a member of the Board. Thank you for your many years of service, Marilyn!
We are also happy to announce the new slate of officers and directors for the upcoming year, led by Jennifer McKeon, our new President. The Vice Presidents are Mary Fedeli and Sandy Fox, the Treasurer is Phyllis Pugliesi, and the Secretary is Kathy Kligler. For a full listing of the Board of Directors, see the Leadership page.
Thanks to everyone who came out for the Spring Cleanup!
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday, May 22 for another successful event - it was a great time that really makes a difference in our community! We encourage anyone who participated to post pictures on the Facebook page too!
 
Train Station Construction
March 24, 2010 was the official start day for State DOT Project 300-0146 - the Stratford and Springdale Station Canopy Project. The project is scheduled to last until December 19, 2010, and thanks to the work of our Association, ConnDOT has agreed to construct a commuter staircase at the west end of the platform.
This Press Release from ConnDot provides more details, and can be found on the City of Stamford website (and the same notice is posted at the station):
Please be aware that as construction begins, permit parking areas between the staircases will be impacted along with the daily pay parking area adjacent to the tracks. There are replacement permit parking spaces available on Largo Drive, and the daily pay parking area has been expanded to the left of the pay station.
This article appeared in the Stamford Advocate on April 26: Springdale Train Canopy Work.
The Association will provide further updates on the project as we receive them.
 
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