#Stratford CT – As the spread of COVID-19 continues to surge across the region and the state, Mayor Laura Hoydick is directing the Stratford Police Department to issue infractions to those who are warned to observe social distancing directives at Town recreational areas per Governor Ned Lamont’s Executive Orders that are aimed at reducing the spread of the Coronavirus.  

The guideline in the Governor’s orders require residents to maintain a distance from one another of at least six feet apart, and to gather in groups no larger than 5 people at a time.  Recreational areas include Town parks, beaches, ponds, forests and other areas used for recreational purposes, including playgrounds, ballfields and docks, as well as the parking facilities adjacent to those areas.  

“Most residents who are using our recreational facilities are observing thee guidelines that are meant to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but there are some who are failing to do so,” said Mayor Laura R. Hoydick.  “We need to make it understood that we are very serious about enforcing the Governor’s Executive Orders at our public facilities, and those who disobey will be cited.”

Police will warn individuals who are failing to obey social distancing protocols.  Those who fail to adhere to the protocols after the warning will receive a $100 infraction.

New direction was issued to all police personnel today requiring them to be diligent in observing groups on their patrols and in response to complaints they may receive from citizens.

Those who observe groups violating the social distancing directive should call the Stratford Police Department at 203-385-4100, or use the 411 app available at the Stratford Police Department website: Stratfordctpd.com.