Hearing set on East Side rail station

STAMFORD — Corporations, developers in the South End, along with East Side businesses and residents, all want to clear hurdles and make a long-sought East Main Street train station a reality, said James Grunberger, chairman of the nonprofit East Side Partnership.

New commuters at NBC Sports at Chelsea Piers, as well as long-standing residents and business owners, want to access Metro-North Railroad‘s New Haven Line without going to Stamford’s downtown station, he said.

“What we need is train relief in the city, and it is clear the main station is overwhelmed,” Grunberger said. “We want a train station and not a bus station or depot.”

Residents will get the chance next week to hear about possible options for the East Main Street rail station, expanded bus service, and other information from a study on improving transit links to the East Side.

A South Western Regional Planning Agency public presentation on the city’s ongoing $180,000 East Main Street Transit Station Study will be held at 7 p.m., Wednesday in the fifth-floor auditorium of the Stamford Government Center, 888 Washington Blvd.

Craig Lader, SWRPA’s senior transportation planner, said the study begun in 2012 is evaluating the feasibility of three general areas for train station that could be linked to the New Haven Line or the New Canaan branch between Stamford and Glenbrook.

A concept for a rail station on Culloden Road, in a residential neighborhood, might have less area economic influence but could accommodate a station on either the main or branch line without reconfiguring tracks, he said.

A branch line station on East Main Street at the railroad trestle would put a rail connection in the center of the neighborhood and, presumably, result in a larger economic benefit, while a New Haven Line station there would face resistance from the Federal Railroad Administration because it would require a disruptive track realignment, Lader said.

Choosing that location would also almost certainly include the extra expense and process of acquiring residential and commercial properties, he said.

“In theory, it would be more of a catalyst, but we’re very sensitive to residents whose homes would be threatened by this,” Lader said. “We don’t believe the community supports residential takings.”

A third location, south of East Main Street under the Interstate 95 overpass, would not require any property acquisition or realigning tracks, but would require relocating overpass support pillars and crash walls to accommodate a main line station, he said.

“Following the meeting, we’ll be taking into account the input we hear and determine how we want to move forward in terms of creating more detailed plans for our station and for the neighboring community,” Lader said. “There will be more planning on considering economic opportunities and transit oriented development in the context of the options that we’ll move forward analyzing.”

The study will also consider how to add bus service to improve area mobility while building a train station.

“We want to take an incremental approach to show how we can address transit needs in the short-term while building towards a rail station,” Lader said. “Buses could be part of that interim solution.”

Steven Wise, a partner in development of the 300,000 square-foot Chelsea Piers, said the rail station would make the East Side more appealing for residential development and also benefit existing businesses.

Wise, who also developed Glenview House, a 146-unit luxury apartment development at Glenbrook Road and East Main Street, said real estate firms would also be more likely to create similar projects with a new station’s improved transit access.

“We’re one of several stakeholders in that area that saw the opportunity to really make great improvements in that area and it continues to get better and better,” Wise said. “Any kind of transportation initiative can only help that.”

Jonathan Hoch, chief community officer for the nonprofit Domus organization, said area families see a train station as an important economic spur and critical amenity for an up-and-coming area.

“On the East Side, if you are travelling to the train, you often need to take the bus which is an additional cost,” Hoch said. “To have pedestrian access to the station, I think, is very important to many in the community.”

Read more: http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Hearing-set-on-East-Side-rail-station-4257715.php#ixzz2KhoB8wvK

The Neighborhood Conversation Continues – Thur Oct 11th, 6:30pm

Following the highly successful Neighborhood Conversation that was held in June, we invite you to continue the conversation by discussing accomplishments over the summer and future goals.

This is our neighborhood.  If we want it to be a community where everyone wants to live, work and visit – it takes your voice, your input and your active participation.   

The follow up meeting is Thursday October 11th 6:30pm – 8:30pm at Domus/Trailblazers Academy, 83 Lockwood Ave, in the first floor Cafeteria. 

 
Light dinner served
Child care provided
Translation services available

International Food Festival – Sunday Sept 23, 12 noon to 3 pm at Domus on Lockwood Ave

Please join us for what we hope will be the first annual International Food Festival highlighting the restaurants in Stamford’s East Side. The Food Festival on Sunday Sept 23rd from 12 noon to 3 pm is part of the StamfordLights Festival Weekend.
The East Side Food Festival is held on the field behind Domus/Trailblazers Academy, 83 Lockwood Ave. The entrance to the field is off Frank Street.

Please click on the Flyer below for additional information.

East Side Farmers Market – Saturday Sept 1st.

Happy Labor Day Weekend!! While Summer officially continues for another 3 weeks, many people mark the unofficial end of summer this weekend with BBQ’s and neighborhood gatherings. We’re stocking up on fresh picked Corn and Heirloom Tomatoes in addition to Peaches, Plums, Squash, Cucumbers, Peppers and other in-season fruits and vegetables. As always, everything is Organic and Locally Grown in CT. 

We’ll have Honey for those who asked us to stock up on jars filled right out of the hive!! And our free range eggs have been a hit with those who have tried them.

While we had apples last week, we’re going to wait another week or 2 to bring them back to the market. So get your pie, crisp and cobbler recipes ready for mid-September.

See you Saturday 10 am to 2 pm at our usual spot on East Main Street. It’s going to be a beautiful, long weekend – so stock up on the freshest, local produce around!

ESP’s Jobs section is now accepting Job Postings. Please email your job opening to mail@eastsidepartnership.org

Posted June 12, 2012

Chelsea Piers CT

Job Fair – Tuesday, June 19 (Go to www.chelseapiersct.com/company/employment to register)
6:00pm – 9:00pm

Sports Specific Coaches
Maintenance/Housekeeping

Chelsea Piers will offer a variety of full-time and part-time career opportunities. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our medical, dental, 401k plan and enjoy employee discounts throughout the complex. Chelsea Piers Connecticut is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Below are some of the positions we are currently hiring:

  • Sport specific coaches in tennis, squash, volleyball, basketball, hockey, figure skating, soccer, lacrosse, swimming.
  • Front Desk / Greeter / Registration positions
  • Maintenance positions
  • Housekeeping positions
  • Part-time referees and scorekeepers (available nights & weekends)
  • Account Payable / Payroll Coordinator (Immediate Opening)
  • Experienced Rock Climbing instructors – needed for summer employment with possibility of full-time employment starting in the fall.
  • Birthday Party Activity Staff
  • Opening Shift Supervisor (5:00am – 1:00pm)
  • Water Polo Coach
  • Club Administrator

If you are interested in applying for any position, please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@chelseapiersct.com. You must indicate in the subject of the email the position for which you are applying.

 

Posted June 4, 2012

Neighbors Link Stamford is conducting a search for a Part Time Office Assistant.  The position description can be found on the website www.neighborslinkstamford.org.

Interested candidates should send their resume before Monday June 18 with a cover letter including salary requirements to jobs@neighborslinkstamford.org

Position Description: Office Assistant

Position Type/Hours: Non-­‐exempt part time 20 hours per week.

Hours: M-­‐F 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Position Reports To: Executive Director 

Objective: Provide administrative support to Executive Director and other staff to insure smooth day-­‐to-­‐day operations of Neighbors Link Stamford’s community center.

About the Organization: Neighbors Link Stamford is a non-­‐profit organization established in 2010 to provide a comprehensive resource center

for recent immigrants in the Stamford, Connecticut area. The mission of Neighbors Link Stamford is to strengthen the whole community by actively

enhancing the healthy integration of recent immigrants. Visit our website at www.neighborslinkstamford.org for more information about the  organization and its activities.

Position Summary: The office assistant’s principal responsibilities are to provide a welcoming and efficient front office operation, interacting

with visitors, volunteers and other staff in person and by phone. The office assistant works collaboratively with other staff under the supervision

of the Executive Director to establish and maintain a well-­‐organized environment in which the needs of all its users are met effectively. The ideal

candidate is a pleasant and extremely organized hard worker who believes in Neighbors Link Stamford’s mission and is committed to helping our

immigrant community.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Bilingual Spanish /English oral and written communication skills 

High School diploma

Proficient computer skills, including MS Word, MS Excel, data entry

Strong interpersonal communication skills, including ability to project a warm, welcoming attitude towards clients and volunteers

Demonstrated customer service skills; customer service experience preferred

Excellent organizational and administrative skills, including attention to detail

Capacity to take direction effectively as well as to work independently

Flexibility to adapt to emerging needs and changing priorities

Emotional maturity, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and “roll-­‐up-­‐my-­‐sleeves” attitude.

Belief in the Neighbors Link Stamford mission and goals.

 

Posted April 30, 2012

From the Daily Stamford, Monday April 30th – Here are some jobs posted by employers in Stamford and Darien who are hiring:

• Kings Highway Tennis Club in Darien is looking full time tennis instructors.

• Quest Diagnostics is seeking a field operations supervisor.

• Bank of America in Darien is hiring part-time sales and service specialists.

• UBS Financial Services in Stamford is looking for a OTC confirmations analyst, a regulatory analyst, a product controller, a risk and control analyst, an IT service manager, a financial analyst and a data specialist.

• Citizens Bank in Stamford is looking for a sourcing group manager.

• RBS Securities is hiring an IT project manager.

• Staples in Stamford is looking for an account manager.

• McGladrey is seeking a marketing manager.

• General Electric is hiring a senior analyst.

• The Creative Group in Stamford is hiring a graphic designer.

• Robert Half Technology is looking for a Unix/Linux systems administrator.

• First Niagara Financial Group in Stamford is seeking a teller.

• Starwood Hotels and Resorts in Stamford is hiring a manager of sales analysis.

• P.F. Chang’s is looking for bartenders, servers, hosts and cooks.

 

Posted April 24, 2012

Le Palin Quotidien

Wednesday April 25, 2012  9:00am to 5:00pm

Holding interviews for all hourly positions  – –  Servers, Baristas, Prep Cooks And Porters

121 Towne Street, Stamford, CT –  (inside the Lockworks Building at Yale and Towne Harbor Point)

 

Posted April 20, 2012

Seasonal Employment opportunities around the State of CT.

 http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2699&q=323356&depNav_GID=1511

 

Posted April 13, 2012

Family Advocate – – Domus

Domus, seeks a Bi-lingual Family Advocate to work in the Stamford Public Schools to work with youth and their families to achieve academic and social/emotional success. In this elementary school-based position, you will conduct home visits, implement family development plans, meet with young people regularly to help them resolve their struggles, develop action plans with young people, and connect youth and their families with resources in the community.

Required: BA/BS, fluent in Spanish, excellent communication skills, ability to build strong relationships with young people and their families, ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, ability to work independently and represent Domus in the community, comfort working with families directly in their homes as well as working with young people who may have challenging behaviors.

The successful Applicant will become a full-time employee of Domus and work all school vacations and holidays. Some night and weekend hours required. 

Email resume and cover letter to Godfrey Azima (gazima@domuskids.org); no phone calls please. EOE

Posted April 11, 2012

Part-Time Cleaning Position Available in Greenwich

Details

  • The salary range starts at $9.50 per hour based on knowledge and experience.
  • The hours are Monday through Friday & Saturday, 4:30 pm to 10:00 pm

 Position Summary

  •  Assists in performing a variety of custodial and general maintenance duties of routine nature. This includes cleaning responsibilities, trash removal, basic maintenance tasks, answering calls, vacuuming, mopping and dusting.
  •   Superior Customer Service skills a must.

Qualified candidates can apply for this position by sending a resume to: training@ctecap.org

 

Posted April 9, 2012

A Waterside business owner is looking to fill two part -time positions:

Pet Care Associate

Seeking a part-time person to work 3:30pm to 7:00pm Tuesday through Thursday and 11:00am to 7:00pm on Friday at our Stamford location.  Candidate must be a reliable, honest and upbeat person that loves to work with dogs.

The pay is $9 per hour.  Responsibilities include watching and managing the group of 10 to 20 dogs, cleaning the facility (spot cleaning immediate messes and weekly thorough cleaning).  The cleaning of the facility is shared between all employees.  And customer service as the dogs are dropped off and picked up by their owners, all employees will be in client contact each day.  No experience necessary, owner will completely train any new person to be able to manage the dogs and proper cleaning needs.

Pet Transporter Associate

Seeking a part-time person to work 9:00am to 11:00am on Tuesday and Thursday mornings in Stamford.  This person will need to transport dogs to our boarding facility in upstate Connecticut as needed, so a reliable car and a good driving record is needed.  Candidate must be a reliable, honest and upbeat person that loves to work with dogs.

The pay is $9 per hour.  The transportation person does need their own vehicle, they of course need the insurance required for the car to be registered, but the business carries “non-owned vehicle” insurance which would cover someone using their personal vehicle for business use.

If interested in any of the above position, please forward your resume to the Coalition office at waterside@watersidecoalition.org or fax to (203) 274-7598.

POSTED APRIL 2, 2012

FROM CTE

Cornell University Veterinary Specialists in Stamford seeks a capable, energetic, and experienced cleaner. This position is responsible for keeping the entire hospital in the impeccably clean condition befitting a state-of-the-art medical center.  

This is a full – time, permanent, overtime-eligible position with benefits

Monday and Thursday 12:00pm to 8:00pm

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • High school degree, or equivalent;
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant custodial, facilities, and/or maintenance experience in a commercial setting (medical preferred, but not required);
  • Sufficient command of verbal and written English to read and understand cleaning protocols and  communicate with fellow staff members;
  • Great eye for, and attention to, detail;
  • A proactive, solutions-oriented attitude and sense of “ownership”;
  • Ability to precisely follow detailed instructions;
  • Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, demanding, and ever-changing emergency medical environment;
  • Ability to keep client areas clean without disturbing clients or patients;
  • Comfort working in close proximity with animals, including large dogs;

Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Reports to work on time, and works extra hours when needed.
  • Complies with proper safety policies and procedures as required
  • Continuously checks client areas, including 12 exam rooms, to ensure that tables and floors are clean and presentable for clients;
  • Clinical & Client Areas: Vacuums, cleans, and disinfects floor, sprays down tables, counters, cages, overhead lights, desks, phones, computers, monitors, keyboards, phones, chairs, door handles, etc.
  • Restrooms:  Cleans and disinfects sinks, countertops, toilets, mirrors, floors, etc. Replenishes bathroom supplies. Polishes metalwork, such as fixtures and fittings.
  • Floors: Follows detailed protocols for cleaning and disinfecting; uses vacuum, auto-scrubber, and correctly diluted chemicals, dust mop, hand scrubbers, and mops as appropriate.
  • Kitchenettes: Cleans and disinfects sinks, countertops, tables, chairs, refrigerators, etc. Replenishes break room supplies.
  • Trash: Empties wastebaskets and recyclables and transports to disposal area, separating trash from recycling. Checks garbage cans in clinical and client areas, as well as restrooms and office areas.
  • Washes walls and windows, door panels, partitions, sills, etc as necessary

 Interested and qualified candidates please email your cover letter and resume to hr@cuvs.org

Attention: D. Gurvich

POSTED MARCH 19, 2012

From CTE

Part-Time Cleaning Position Available in Greenwich

Details

  • The salary range starts at $9.50 per hour based on knowledge and experience.
  • The hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM, and 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM on Sunday’s through March.

Position Summary

  • Assists in performing a variety of custodial and general maintenance duties of routine nature. This includes cleaning responsibilities, trash removal, basic maintenance tasks, answering calls, vacuuming, mopping and dusting.
  • Superior Customer Service skills a must.

Qualified candidates can apply for this position by sending a resume to:  training@ctecap.org

 

Posted March 12, 2012

From CTE

INTERESTED IN WORKING FOR A WELL ESTABLISHED LAND MANAGEMENT COMPANY IN STAMFORD?

SEASONAL positions NOW AVAILABLE for 

Enhancements Crew Leaders –$13.85 – $20.04 hourly

Management Crew Leaders – $13.85 – $20.04 hourly

Small Engine Mechanics – $15.00 – $25.00 hourly

Landscape Gardeners –$10.50 – $14.20 hourly

Enhancements Crew Leaders                                                                

Minimum Education Level:   High School Diploma/GED

Experience Required:              3+ years

License Required:                     Valid Drivers License

Duration:                                    Full Time Regular 40 Hours per week

Shift:                                            First Shift (Day)

Management Crew Leaders                                                                    

Minimum Education Level:  High School Diploma/GED

Experience Required:             3+ years

License Required:                    Valid Drivers License

Duration:                                   Full Time Regular 40 Hours per week

Shift:                                           First Shift (Day)

Small Engine Mechanic

Minimum Education Level:  High School Diploma/GED

Experience Required:             5+ years

License Required:                    Valid Drivers License

Duration:                                   Full Time Regular 40 Hours per week

Shift:                                           First Shift (Day)

Landscape Gardeners

Minimum Education Level: Unspecified

Experience Required:            None

Duration:                                  Full Time Regular 40 Hours per week

Shift:                                          First Shift (Day)

To be considered: email cover letter and resume to training@ctecap.org or, drop off your resume and at CTE – Family Services.  Only qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.  No phone calls please.

CTE, Inc., Workforce Development 34 Woodland Avenue, Stamford, CT is now accepting resumes and applications!

 

Posted March 6, 2012

Bamboo Asian Restaurant, 804 East Main Street

Part Time Driver.  Requires clean driving record.

Stop by the Restaurant and talk to the owner.

 

Posted February 16, 2012

Chelsea Piers CT Employment

Chelsea Piers will offer a variety of full-time and part-time career opportunities. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our medical, dental, 401k plan and enjoy employee discounts throughout the complex. Chelsea Piers Connecticut is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Below are some of the positions we will be interviewing for in the upcoming months. Additional positions and more specific information will be posted throughout the next four months:

February – March

  • Facility/Operations Director
  • Event/Party Director
  • Childcare/preschool lead teachers
  • Childcare/preschool assistant teachers
  • Summer camp counselors

March – April

  • 4 Housekeepers/Cleaners needed to start April 1st.  Full Time, Temp to hire, Experience preferred but not necessary.  Primary job duties include but not limited to; cleaning floors and small offices, removing debris.  Salary based on experience. Must have strong customer service skills.
  • Sport specific coaches in tennis, squash, volleyball, basketball, hockey, figure skating, soccer, lacrosse, swimming.

April – June

  • Customer Service/Registration positions
  • Entry level management positions
  • Party/tournament coordinators
  • Maintenance positions
  • Housekeeping positions

 

If you are interested in applying for any position, please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@chelseapiersct.com.  You must indicate in the subject of the email the position for which you are applying.

Posted February 15, 2012

Title:                 On call/Part time Laborer 

Basic Duties:    General clean up, moving and storage of equipment and materials              

Start date:         2/13/12

End date:          9/28/12

Salary range:     $18 per hr

Qualified candidates should send resumes to: training@ctecap.org

Posted February 10, 2012

Chelsea Piers CT, LLC Stamford, CT

Assistant Teachers and Lead Teachers

These would be mostly full time positions with varying work schedules as follows:

7:30am-4:00 pm

8:30am-5:00 pm

9:30am-6:00 pm

The children’s ages will range anywhere from 3 months to 5 years

Salaries are commensurate with experience and generous benefit packages are available for full time employees.

Qualified candidates should respond with a cover letter, resume and the job for which they’re applying to jobs@chelseapiersct.com.

Driver – Luca’s Pizzeria

Posted: January 13, 2012
789 East Main Street
Stamford
203-324-1800
Contact: Paula Laria (Owner)

Must have your own car and valid CT Drivers License
Fluent English
Know the Stamford area – all Streets and how to best get around town

Duties include:
Primary: Delivering orders to customers in a timely and professional manner
Additional: Help stock the restaurant, run errands, some cleaning

Hours of Work:
11am to 5pm Mon, Wed, Thur & Sat
or
11am to 10pmTue & Friday

 

POSTED: January 27, 2012

Reliable candidate with good carpentry skills needed for full time work.

Employer also looking for a Painter

Must have a valid driver’s license and legally eligible to work in the US

Only benefits include vacation and paid holidays
Salary commensurate with experience

Please contact: C Landsiedel Construction Company at 203-329-3634

EAST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING – Wednesday Nov. 16

Sponsored by The East Side Partnership and
Sheraton Stamford

Wednesday Nov. 16, 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Sheraton Stamford (former Holiday Inn)
700 East Main St.

Highlights of the Meeting
Feasibility Study – East Side Train Station
Guest Speaker: Craig Lader, Senior Planner
South Western Regional Planning Agency (SWRPA)

Status of the Urban Transitway – Phase II
Guest Speaker: Ann Brown, Project Manager
Stamford Urban Transitway

Recent developments on the East Side
General Discussion/Q & A
Light Refreshments Provided