Another Garage Fire
https://youtu.be/7pcxbieGTQ0 Report of another garage fire. This one's at Margaret Circle in Stratford. Firefighters arrived on scene to find a fire in the corner of the garage that was quickly put out.
“Sunday Afternoon Talks” at Stratford Library: James Joyce’s Finnegans Wake Examined on March 16
The Stratford Library will continue “Sunday Afternoon Talks,” its series of informative and entertaining talks featuring prominent local guest speakers, on Sunday, March 16 at 2 pm. Guest speaker John O’Connor will discuss “Exploring Finnegans Wake.” The talk is free and open to the public. Finnegans Wake by James Joyce is a complex novel that blends dream and reality. It's known for its difficult plot, made-up words, and puns. John O’Connor attended Bucknell University, where he majored in English literature. He spent a junior semester abroad in London, England, where he first read A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce and was hooked. While there, he first looked at Finnegans Wake and was puzzled but…
“Fashions of the Gilded Age” at Stratford Library Lifestyles of the Wealthy Is Topic on March 9
The Stratford Library will present “Fashions of the Gilded Age,” an entertaining talk focusing on the 1870s thru 90s “bustle periods” and the lifestyles of the wealthy in their Newport mansions and beyond, on Sunday, March 9 at 2 pm. Historian Karen Antonowicz will be the guest speaker. The talk is free and open to the public. Taking her audience for a dynamic walk through the culture, history, and style of the late 1800s, Antonowicz utilizes a professional slideshow with a variety of references to the hit HBO television series, The Gilded Age. In addition, a large array of period clothing, footwear, and accessories will be on display for audience members to see and touch up close and personal. Karen…
Stratford News: Boat In Distress Requires Rescue
Report of a boat in distress at Beacon Point in Stratford. One fireboat has taken on water and has to return to port. They are still in the process of rescuing the initial boat and returning it to shore at this time.
Today’s Vehicle Fire
Stratford is hosting today's vehicle fire in the 400 block of River Road. Initial unofficial reports indicated it was close to the structure but firefighters quickly took care of it
DRAWINGS BY LAUTIER AT STRATFORD LIBRARY
Original drawings by artist Charles Lautier will be the March/April 2025 art exhibit at the Stratford Library. It is the first appearance for the Stratford resident at the library. The exhibit, entitled Scenes from Nature and Beyond, is free and open to the public. Charles Lautier is an immigrant from the Republic of Malta. Currently retired, he started his career as a mechanical draftsman who began the old-fashioned way, with pencil and paper. This skill was, in part, transferable to drawing with colored pencils, a medium he has been working with for several years. He has recently exhibited at the Sterling Community Center at two events organized by the Arts Alliance of Stratford. Lautier is drawn to subjects from nature,…
Fire On Da Roof
Stratford Firefighters were called to the strip mall at 2248 Barnum Avenue for a fire on the roof at the electrical mast. United Illuminated was called to secure the power and firefighters quickly took care of the rest. 2025-02-22@7:11pm--#Stratford CT-- #ctfire
Stratford News: Pedestrian Struck!
Report of a pedestrian struck around the 200 block of Ferry Blvd. in Stratford. First responders are on their way at this time.
Rollover Crash
There were no reported injuries in this one-vehicle rollover accident on Stratford Avenue near Seaview Avenue. 2025-02-20@11:50am--#Stratford CT
Chemical Burn
Stratford EMS on the way to Sikorsky at 6900 Main Street for someone with chemical burns according to unconfirmed radio reports. 2025-02-14@1:25pm--#Stratford CT