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Stratford Fire Department Awards Ceremony

Dec 12, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-12-11--#Stratford CT-- Tonight, the Stratford Firefighters presented awards to firefighters who went above the line of duty as well as police and dispatchers as well as unit citations. Firefighters Steven Ash and Jacob Hall were sworn in to the department. DC/FM Brian Lampart was awarded the 30 year pin, Lieutenants Kevin Lantowsky, John Roberts and Firefighter Gregory Anderson were award a 20 year pin and Firefighter Richard Barry received a 10 year pin. Samuel Khalil of Vazzy’s Italian Restaurant was awarded the Citizen’s Award for consistent support to the Stratford Firefighters.

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Today’s Vehicle Fire

Dec 11, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-12-11 @ 1:34pm--Today's vehicle fire is being hosted by Stratford on the Merritt Parkway near exit 52 southbound.   EMS just dispatched for someone injured in the fire.  No word if it was a firefighter or civilian.  I'll be recording Stratford FD's awards ceremony tonight so I'll find out then!   This news report is made possible by:  

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Stratford News: Tax Revaluation

Dec 6, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#STRATFORD – Following the state-mandated (C.G.S. 12-55) 2019 Revaluation process in the Town of Stratford, residents can expect to receive their Notices of Assessment Change in the mail next week.  The notices will demonstrate what the previous assessed value based on the October 1, 2014 Revaluation of their real property was, and what the new proposed assessment will be for the October 1, 2019 Revaluation. Residents who receive their new proposed assessment and have evidence demonstrating that the market value for their property differs from the proposed assessment can schedule an informal hearing with the revaluation company, Municipal Valuation Services, LLC, by visiting www.munival.com/stratford.   Instructions will be included in the mailed notice. Residents who wish to do so should book their…

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Stratford News: BJ’s Gas Leak

Nov 29, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

1:18pm--UPDATE:  Two more employees complaining of dizziness.  According to radio reports one of the heaters at the entrance was malfunctioning. 2019-11-29@1:03pm--#Stratford CT-- There is a reported gas leak at BJ's on Ferry Boulevard. A customer called it in and said there are people out in the front feeling dizzy including one employee.  It was not called in by an employee but a customer.   Firefighters on scene investigating.   This news report is made possible by our SAFE heating sponsor:  

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Senator Has Plan Other Than Tolls

Nov 17, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Connecticut needs to improve our transportation system. A reliable and modern transportation system is a key to a healthy economy and job growth.  But we do not need tolls or tax increases to make that happen.   CT Senate Republicans presented a plan that shows another way to invest in transportation and grow jobs in a way that’s sustainable and accountable to taxpayers – all without tolls.   The Fiscal Accountability & Sustainable Transportation Reform CT (FASTR CT) Plan recognizes that trust in government is a major issue for residents. This plan would restore what has been stolen from transportation over the last decade and not take any more from taxpayers.   FASTR CT Solves our transportation problems (funding and…

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Stratford News: Pedestrian Hit

Nov 9, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-11-09@2:00pm--#Stratford CT-- First responders on the way to Burlington Coat Factory at 800 Barnum Avenue Cutoff parking lot for a pedestrian struck.  Radio reports say the person had their foot ran over by a car.   This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_71997" align="aligncenter" width="12166"] Visit: https://www.bridgeportpersonalinjury.com/[/caption]

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Stratford News: White Oak Tree Donated

Nov 8, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

STRATFORD – As part of a statewide effort from the Connecticut Tree Protective Association (CTPA), a white oak has been donated to the Town of Stratford, and planted on the green in front of Town Hall this week.  The planting is in honor of the 100th Anniversary of the passage of the state’s Arborist Law.  The law requires licensure for practicing arborists in the state, putting Connecticut ahead of other states when it comes to tree care.   “I thank the CTPA for their gift to the Town of Stratford in commemoration of our state’s critical Arborist Law, and I am hopeful that this tree will grow strong and proud here out in front of our Town Hall building for residents…

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Stratford News: Body Recovered In Water Rescue Of Capsized Boat

Nov 3, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

This morning at approximately 10:30am, Coast Guard Long Island Sound announced over marine frequency a capsized boat located in the area of Middle Ground, Long Island Sound,  Stratford Shoal Buoy #2 ( 4 subjects originally on board a 17’ center counsel boat). The USCG responded from Eaton’s Neck New York, located 3 male victims, and took them safely onto their vessel.  Those 3 victims were transported to the Bridgeport Water Street Dock where medics began treatment and transported them to Bridgeport Hospital. The Bridgeport Police Marine Unit responded to “Middle Ground” with Ofcs. Del Valle and Peslak.  They were met by the Fairfield Police Marine Unit.  The fourth male victim was located in the water southwest of the Middle Ground light house.  Ofc.…

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Stratford Author Book Signing

Oct 30, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

The Stratford Library continues the fall season of “Sunday Afternoon Talks”, its monthly series of informative and entertaining talks featuring prominent local guest speakers, on Sunday, November 3 at 2 pm with “Stories from Stratford: “Shag Carpet Toilet” & “St. Stan’s: Tales from the Penguin Academy”.  Guest speaker is author Kenneth Lynch.  “Sunday Afternoon Talks” is free and open to the public.             Humorist Kenneth Lynch wrote two novels about his experiences growing up in Stratford in the early 1970s: “Shag Carpet Toilet” and “St. Stan’s: Tales from the Penguin Academy”.  Lynch was born in Bridgeport but soon moved to Stratford where he attended Franklin Elementary School, Holy Name of Jesus School, Wooster Junior High School and Stratford High School.  In his senior year, his family moved to Wallingford and lived there until…

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