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Stratford Library Offers “Red Sox-Yankees Rivalry” April 16

Apr 9, 2024 Alex

The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford will offer a special sports history presentation, “Red Sox-Yankees: The Greatest Rivalry in Sports”, on Tuesday, April 16 at 7 pm. The program is free and open to the public. Welcome to the most intense rivalry in American sports - maybe the world. Hosted by award-winning sportswriter, baseball beat writer and book author Marty Gitlin, “Red Sox- Yankees: The Greatest Rivalry in Sports” features videos of the biggest moments of the rivalry from well over a century, as well as trivia questions for the patrons to ponder. From the sale of Babe Ruth in 1919 that launched the Yankees dynasty and Curse of the Bambino to Joe DiMaggio vs. Ted Williams to…

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Stratford Library Holds Annual Gala April 27

Apr 7, 2024 Alex

The Stratford Library Board of Trustees will present its annual fundraiser for the library on Saturday, April 27 beginning at 6:30 pm. The nineteenth annual gala event entitled “Hooray for Hollywood” will offer “Avenue Groove”, a six piece R&B/Funk band as this year’s entertainment. “Hooray for Hollywood” is an evening of music, dancing, appetizers, dinner and fine beverages. Guests are encouraged to “dress Hollywood” for an entry to win a prize. A silent online and in-person auction and a 50/50 raffle will also be included in the festivities. Those unable to attend the benefit may support the Library by going online to make their auction bids. This year’s event will be held at Blackhawk County Club, 385 Oronoque Lane in…

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Water Infrastructure Work to Begin in Stratford

Apr 5, 2024 Alex

Water Main Replacement Project Scheduled to Start April 15 STRATFORD, CONN. –April 4, 2024– Aquarion Water Company continues to perform essential work on the infrastructure necessary to ensure continued system reliability. Water main replacement projects are scheduled to begin April 15 on South Avenue and Hamilton Avenue. The projects are expected to be completed by July 2024.   Final paving will then be coordinated with the Town of Stratford and the State of Connecticut. The project, which will replace approximately 2,860 feet of water main, is part of an ongoing program to improve Aquarion’s water distribution system and to ensure the highest quality water. Infrastructure upgrades will also help reduce leaks and water main breaks that can cause service interruptions. “We…

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CONVEYANCE COMPLETE FOR THE STRATFORD ARMY ENGINE PLANT, 77-ACRE PROPERTY ALONG MAIN STREET ACROSS FROM AIRPORT

Apr 4, 2024 Alex

STRATFORD – On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, Stratford Mayor Laura R. Hoydick, Economic Development Director Mary Dean, Michael Reheuser, Director of Installation Services Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-9 for the US Army along with several other Army officials, Greg Hencir from USACE (US Army Corps of Engineers), Ray Frigon from CT DEEP, and Jim Cabrera and Ted Lane from Point Stratford Renewal (PSR), held a ceremony to commemorate the recent conveyance of the Stratford Army Engine Plant from the Army and USACE to Point Stratford Renewal, the developers. The Army Engine site was closed in 1998 as part of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC). Point Stratford Renewal (PSR) was chosen as the Preferred Developer by the Army in…

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Two Roads Brewery Donates to Stratford Library in April

Apr 2, 2024 Alex

The Two Roads Brewing Company of Stratford will be celebrating “National Poetry Month” in April by honoring poet Robert Frost and the Stratford Library. The poet is the author of “The Road Not Taken” and the inspiration behind the brewing company’s name. The company is currently donating $1 to the Stratford Library for every pint poured on Tuesdays during April. Since 2012, the Brewery has donated over $8,000 to the Library from the fundraiser (there were no fundraisers held during pandemic years). The money was used for books as well as music, film and lecture programs. The Two Roads Brewing Company is located on 1700 Stratford Avenue in Stratford, Connecticut.

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“Sunday Afternoon Talks” at Stratford LibraryMohegan Culture & Tradition Topic for April 14 Program

Mar 31, 2024 Alex

The Stratford Library will continue “Sunday Afternoon Talks”, its series of informative and entertainingtalks featuring prominent local guest speakers, on Sunday, April 14 at 2 pm. Guest speaker David Eichelberg will discuss, “Mohegan Tradition: Culture and History”. The talk is free and open to the public.“Mohegan Tradition: Culture and History” will cover the history, culture, and traditions of the Moheganpeople that originate in the 1630s. The Mohegan Story starts when a man named Uncas rebelled against the Pequot Nation. Following his rebellion, he is banished from the tribe and asks his loyal followers to go with him in search of their own lands. Uncas takes his loyal warriors and families and move westward across the Thames river and ends up…

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