The Program Planning and Economic Development offices are joined on the third floor of the Town Hall building in room 311. Donald Roe oversees both departments as the state and federal grant administrator and the only full-time employee.
Doreen DeSarro has worked to attract businesses to town as the Economic Development Commission's business recruiter since 1993. Doreen Zaback, also works part-time in the office in a completely different role as the Resource Recovery Project Coordinator, heading up recycling efforts.
Roe, who is responsible for updating the town's website takes the most pride in the department's Adopt-A-Road program, which calls for businesses and individuals to volunteer to rid the streets of litter twice a year.
The Community Development Office administers federal assistance, such as U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds, to Stamford's qualifying neighborhoods. The office makes loans and grants to community groups and housing owners, as well as organizations that provide day care, employment training and programs for special needs populations.