Public services are one of those things that you don't really think about until you need them. Well, luckily for those in Stamford it's easy to find them when the time comes and you will find them in high quality and easily accessible to you. This guide to the available services provided by the city and those that help it run should open your eyes to what a great community Stamford is.

When moving into your new home it's likely that you're going to need to set up all of your utilities. Here's a list of who you need to call to do that in Stamford, from who will send water through your Aurora water pumps to the local telephone service:

Telephone - Southern New England Telephone
Electricity - Northeast Utilities
Cable - Cablevision
Natural Gas - Yankeegas
Water - Aquarion Water Company
Sewage/Wastewater - Water Pollution Control Authority

While you may not think that you will ever need to call someone who's proficient in industrial water treatment chemicals, you may want to know where they can be found just in case. All of these companies have contact information on the city's official website. This site will also give you information about the city's garbage and recycling collection, including those special disposal days where your're allowed to place unusual items like industrial insulation on the curb. This could be useful to you early in your relocation if you're doing any improvements on your home.

If you're moving with your family, some services that you're likely going to use are education and health care. The Stamford Public Schools website will give you information on your local school and any education news, like bus cancellations and the Board of Education calendar. There are also a variety of private schools in the area, like Trinity Catholic High School and King Low Heywood Thomas. Stamford Hospital serves the area and has everything from xray protection to senior's care services. There is also a public health hotline within the city.

For those planning to open a business in the city, there are a number of services offered to them as well. The Office of Economic Development should be your first stop, whether that business is a catering company or a landscaping firm that deals with manure management for greenhouses. This office can help you with licenses and permits that you might need and with economic information about the city and its demographics.

Stamford does all that it can to help its residents be comfortable and well taken care of within the city. If you have any questions about living here, it's likely they can help you at one of the local government buildings.