Stratford

“Sunday Afternoon Talks” at Stratford Library

Milford Author Hal Johnson Is Guest November 17 The Stratford Library will continue “Sunday Afternoon Talks”, itsseries of informative and entertaining talks featuring prominent local guest speakers, on Sunday, November 17 at 2 pm.  Guest speaker Hal Johnson will discuss his new book, Impossible Histories.  The talk is free and open to the public. A thousand years ago, Vikings landed in Canada, set up camp for a little while, and then left forever. But what if they’d stayed a little longer?  Milford author Hal Johnson looks at these events both from the side of history-as-it-happened (in which Vikings are a footnote in the 16,000-year history of Canada) and history-as-it didn’t. Could one small change a thousand years ago have led to mounted, armored Indigenous knights driving Pilgrims back onto…

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Stratford Celebrates the 4-Year Anniversary of the Stratford Food Center

https://youtu.be/ntiOQt8Ogt0 Stratford, CT – On October 29th, Mayor Laura R. Hoydick and Stratford residents joined Osiris Espinal, owner of the Stratford Food Center, to celebrate the four-year anniversary of this beloved neighborhood market. Located at 11 Woodend Road, the Stratford Food Center has become a premier destination for fresh, in-house dishes and quality produce, building a reputation as a true community staple. Since Osiris took ownership in October 2020, amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the market has thrived as a hub for the community, offering a unique range of grocery items alongside signature, freshly prepared dishes that distinguish it from other stores. Highlights include: Chicken Cranberry and Apple Salad: A deli-style chicken salad made fresh in-house, with a…

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Fall into Fun at Stratford’s 2024 Annual Great Pumpkin Festival

Saturday, October 19th from 12-4pmRain date October 20thBoothe Memorial Park STRATFORD – The Town of Stratford and the Boothe Park Commission are happy to announce the 2024Great Pumpkin Festival. Sponsored by Comcast, the event is scheduled for Saturday, October 19th from12pm to 4pm. In the event of inclement weather, the event will take place on Sunday, October 20th from12pm to 4pm. The popular festival will take place on Stratford’s historic Boothe Memorial Park at 5800Main Street.Attendees can look forward to circus acts, face painting, a costume parade and contest, a pumpkincarving contest, an inflatable corn maze and more. The many historic and unique buildings on theBoothe Park property will be open to the public. A variety of civic organizations, together…

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Stratford Police Arrest Bridgeport Man After Narcotics Pursuit on I-95

https://youtu.be/cqA4uHKhjLs On October 7, 2024, the Stratford Police Department’s Narcotic, Vice, and Intelligence Unit attempted to stop a motor vehicle after observing a possible narcotics transaction in the area of Stratford Avenue. The operator refused to stop and instead engaged the detectives in a pursuit. During the chase, the operator was seen tossing a black plastic bag from the vehicle while entering the southbound ramp to I-95 at exit 31. After a short distance on I-95, the operator eventually pulled over and stopped the vehicle. Detectives identified the driver as Andre McBride of Bridgeport. With the assistance of K9 Vader, the black plastic bag discarded by McBride was recovered nearby and found to contain narcotics and marijuana materials. McBride was…

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STRATFORD LIBRARY KIDS EVENTS IN OCTOBER

UPDATED INFORMATION! October StorytimesThe Stratford Library Children’s Department offers weekly storytimes for children. Storytimes meet at 10:30 a.m. On Mondays, Toddler Time meets for ages 0-2. On Tuesdays, Preschool Storytime is for ages 3-5. Baby Lapsit takes place on Thursdays for babies 0-18 months, and Friday Fun offers stories and songs for ages 1-5. Enjoy early literacy activities and meet other families at Library storytimes! Registration is required. To register, visit the website at stratfordlibrary.org, then choose Events. For more information about Library programs and services for children, call 203.385.4165 or visit stratfordlibrary.org/kids. Appropriate Use of Technology With Young ChildrenThe Stratford Library Children’s Department will offer a program on how to help young children use technology safely. Join us on…

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LIBRARY TO OPEN SUNDAYS BEGINNING OCTOBER 6

Special Programming Announced The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford will reopen on Sundays beginning October 6, 2024.  Hours on Sunday will be from 1-5 pm and will continue until May 18, 2025. On opening day (October 6) the Library will return with its popular “Sunday Afternoon Talks” series featuring returning guest speaker/author Hamis Lutris.  The author will discuss his new novel, Earth Ascendant: Awakening.This is the first of four volumes of a fast-paced, character-driven fantasy/science-fiction series. Upcoming Sundays will offer a variety of diverse programming including musician Marc Berger on October 13, Psychic Patty Griffin (October 20) and live performance readings, “An Afternoon with Nutmeg Writers” (October 27). Current Library hours are: Monday-Thursday: 10-8, Friday-Saturday: 10-5 and Sunday: 1-5 pm. For…

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Troopers Arrest Two for Participating in Street Takeover on I-95 in Stratford

https://youtu.be/hq9ZgAn_Zmg Two men were arrested for their involvement in a street takeover on I-95 after blocking lanes and performing stunts with a large group of motorcyclists. On September 21, 2024, at approximately 11:10 AM, Connecticut State Police began receiving 911 calls about the erratic group on I-95 Southbound near New Haven. DOT traffic cameras tracked over 100 motorcycles blocking lanes from New Haven through Stratford, led by a white GMC Denali with an unsecured passenger filming the event from the truck bed. When a Trooper attempted to stop the truck near exit 33, the motorcyclists surrounded the cruiser, preventing the stop. The GMC and motorcycles eventually crossed into New York, where the New York State Police stopped the truck. Shaun…

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