I-95 Rollover
2023-10-28@11:44am--#Stratford CT-- Frank Recchia sent in this photo of a rollover accident on I-95 southbound.
STRATFORD HOSTS INAUGURAL VETERANS DAY PARADE
Saturday, November 11, 2023 STRATFORD- The Town of Stratford and the Marine Corps League Housatonic Detachment #1129 are pleased to announce the inaugural Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 11th. The parade steps off at 10am from Stratford Town Hall, traveling south on Main Street. The parade will conclude at the annual Veterans Day ceremony at Academy Hill, which is hosted by Stratford’s VFW Post 9460. “On Veterans Day we take time to honor and celebrate the sacrifices and contributions of all who served our country in the military and their families,” said Mayor Laura R. Hoydick, who will serve as Parade Marshal. “The Town is privileged to host this inaugural parade. Please join us as we salute our local…
Stratford Library Workshop on November 6″Surprise Photos with Your Cell Phone”
The Stratford Library will present a special photo workshop on Monday, November 6 at 7 pm. Stratford's Dee Hiatt, whose current exhibit "The Cell Photo Photo Project" is currently on display at the Library, will host the workshop entitled "Surprise Photos with Your Cell Phone". It is free and open to the public. Participants are invited to bring their cell phone and learn how to: look at surroundings slowly and calmly, wait to take a photo until you are intrigued by something, editing the photo, if necessary, while keeping the honesty of what you photographed and sharing your photos with others. The "Surprise Photos with Your Cell Phone" workshop will be held in the Stratford Library Board Room (lower…
STRATFORD LIBRARY OFFERS “DREAMING WITH DEPARTED”
The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford, CT will present an unusual holiday program “Dreaming with the Departed” on Tuesday, October 17 from 6:30-8 pm. Dream teacher Adelita Chirino will host the special program which is free and open to the public. October is a magical month; a time of year leading up to Halloween and Dia de los Muertos, the holiday where traditionally indigenous ancestors honored those they love who are no longer in this physical waking life. It is also a great time to contemplate dreams and how they might help one to understand death better. Dreaming with our departed allows us to stay connected to those we still love. Chirino will share how dreams can be a bridge to connecting with the departed and many more…
Stratford News: Bicyclist Struck
2023-10-13@2:30pm--#Stratford CT-- Report of a bicyclist struck by a vehicle in the 80 block of Ferry Boulevard.
Stratford Library Offers “Reptile Nook” October 15
Stratford Library Offers “Reptile Nook” October 15e Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford, Connecticut will welcome representatives and their “friends” from The Reptile Nook of Springfield, Massachusetts on Sunday, October 15 at 2 pm. It is free and open to the public. Fascinating animal talk from guest speakers Jess and Zack Decoteau, animal keepers and educators from The Reptile Nook, will showcase a variety of reptiles for the program including Venom the Asian Forest Scorpion, Bubbles the Ball Python, Pepper the Corn Snake and Red the Uromastyx (spiny-tailed lizard.) The Reptile Nook is dedicated to teaching people of all ages about reptiles and amphibians hoping to help people both face their fears of these misunderstood creatures and to love…
AQUARION SCHEDULES OUTAGES AFFECTING MAIN STREET, WOODEND ROAD AREA ON OCTOBER 3RD, 11PM – 7AM
Aquarion will conduct a valve replacement in the area of Main Street and Woodend Road on October 3, 2023, from approximately 11 PM to 7 AM. Residents and businesses within the 900 through 1300 blocks of Main Street and where Main Street and Woodend Road intersect are expected to be affected directly. Per Aquarion’s alert, the Town of Stratford advises that, during and after the outage event, some residents may experience discolored water. Aquarion recommends to delay laundry washing and use stored water for drinking and cooking during this time. Prior to resuming use for these purposes, run your cold-water faucet until the water runs clear. Visit www.aquarionwater.com/alerts for outage updates. If you have any questions, please reach out to…
Stratford News: McCrash!
2023-09-16@2:07pm--#Stratford CT-- McCrash--A crash in front of McDonald's on Barnum Avenue. One driver fled the scene, and the other driver had back and neck injuries according to radio reports.
Stratford New: Structure Fire
2023-09-05@6:05pm Stratford New: Structure Fire Firefighter's quick response kept a fire on the outside of the home from spreading to the rest of the home on Andrew Street. It had already started to extend to the attic when they arrived and quickly extinguished it. They also ventilated the home of smoke.
GOVERNOR LAMONT ACTIVATES CONNECTICUT’S EXTREME HOT WEATHER PROTOCOL FROM TUESDAY TO THURSDAY
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that temperatures over the next couple of days are expected to be very hot and humid, he is directing Connecticut’s extreme hot weather protocol to be activated effective at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, and remaining in effect through 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 7, 2023. The current forecast indicates that temperatures over this period will rise close to or into the low 90s, and the heat index is expected to reach into the mid-90s in certain inland areas of the state. The purpose of this protocol is to ensure that the most vulnerable populations receive protection from the hot conditions. While enacted, a system is…