Stratford

Stratford News: Police Investigate Shots Fired Incident

2023-08-27@11:40am--#Stratford CT-- Police are investigating a shooting on Clover Street. Witnesses confirmed what I did NOT hear on the radio was EMS was not dispatched to the scene. One person said according to a neighbor's Ring doorbell that they shot up in the air. Of course, none of this has been confirmed at this early hour of this breaking news story. Each pylon in the photo is more than likely shell casings. There was a large state police presence there as well as Stratford Police.

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STRATFORD LIBRARY TO CLOSE FOR TRANSFORMER INSTALLATION

The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford will be closed on Friday, September 8 in order for United Illuminating to install a new transformer outside the building.  The Library will remain closed to the public the entire day and its website, phones, email and online services will be unavailable while the work is being done.  Library materials may still be returned via outside receptacles.  The library will reopen on Saturday, September 9 at 10 am.  Current library hours are: Monday-Thursday: 10-8 and Friday-Saturday: 10-5.  For further Library information, call 203.385.4161 or visit its website at: www.stratfordlibrary.org.

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Prime Suspect Apprehended In Amazon Shooting

#Stratford CT--Earlier this morning at approximately 10:25am Stratford Police Officers responded to a shooting in the 400 block of Long Beach Boulevard. One victim was shot several times and transported to an area hospital for medical evaluation, the extent of their injuries is not known at this time. A single suspect was identified and taken into custody without incident shortly thereafter. This is believed to be an isolated incident and there is no further threat to public safety. Anthony Vann age 26 of Bridgeport was arrested shortly after the incident when he surrendered to investigators. Vann was found to be in possession of three (3) loaded firearms. He was charged with Attempted Murder and is being held on a one-million-dollar…

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Stratford Public Schools Awarded Grant Money to Improve Student Mental Health Services

HARTFORD, CT - Connecticut Senate Republican Leader Kevin Kelly (R-Stratford), State Representative Ben McGorty (R-122), and State Representative Laura Dancho (R-120) commend the State of Connecticut and the Connecticut Department of Education for awarding School Mental Health Specialist Grants to 72 districts across Connecticut. Stratford Public Schools is one of the recipients of the grant, which provides funding to increase the number of mental health workers in schools. Stratford Public Schools is slated to receive a total of $124,920.90 over the course of three years, with the funding allocated as follows: 2024 - $46,267 2025 - $46,267 2026 - $32,386.90 Sen. Kelly said, "All of Connecticut's children deserve quality mental health care. By having more mental health specialists and a support system…

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Stratford News: Free Concert

The Stratford Library Children's Department will be hosting a free library concert featuring Chris from the LeafJumpers Band on Monday, July 31 at 6 pm. It is free and open to the public. Chris will be performing songs from the 80s, 90s and 00s and his concert is recommended for anyone over the age of 12. Parents with small children (ages 5-11) are invited to drop them off at the Children's Department before attending the concert. Infants are welcomed at the concert but walking toddlers and preschoolers should stay home. The concert will be held in the Library's air-conditioned Lovell Room from 6-7:30 pm. Nonalcoholic beer tasting will be offered at intermission. Register online at: https://stratfordlibrary.libcal.com/event/10436248

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TOWN OF STRATFORD INITIATES COOLING CENTER PROTOCOL 

STRATFORD, CT – Due to receiving an Extreme Warm Weather Advisory notice from the State of Connecticut, the Town of Stratford has initiated its Cooling Center protocol. This protocol is enacted from 8AM Wednesday, July 26th, to 8AM Sunday, July 30th. Mayor Hoydick is advising residents, particularly those who are most vulnerable, to take precautions ahead of the extreme temperatures that are forecast to impact over the next several days.  For Overnight and long-term sheltering residents need to contact the 221 System by dialing 211. All cooling centers will be posted and updated under the State of Connecticut WEBEOC website.  Stratford Center Availability:Birdseye Municipal Complex468 Birdseye StreetM-F 8:30 am to 5:00 pmStratford Library2203 Main StreetM-Thurs 10:00 am to 8:00 pmF-Sat…

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