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Stratford Library Hosts StoryWalks Throughout Town

Jun 8, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

The Stratford Library Reference Department has announced the creation of a “Forest to Shore StoryWalk Tour”. A StoryWalk is a book, with pages separated and laminated on wood stakes that are placed along a path or trail for people to walk and enjoy a story. The program is funded by a grant from the Connecticut State Library & Library Services and Technology Act. Sarah Mellinger and Lisa Wargo of the SLA Reference Department applied for and implemented the grant into action. The Tour features five StoryWalks each lasting about a week at various locations around Stratford. During the week of each StoryWalk there will be a "Main Event" program at the site. Topics will be relevant to the site. People…

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STRATFORD LIBRARY HOLDS ANNUAL BOOK SALE JUNE 1-4

May 22, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Board Fund-Raiser Begins June 1st with “Preview" The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford, Connecticut will return with its annual book sale Thursday, June 1 through Sunday. June 4, 2023. The sale, which is a major fund-raiser for the library, is being organized this year by the Board of Trustees under Chairman Shelley Hall of Stratford. Browsers at this year’s sale will find thousands of books, CDs, LPs, DVDs, autographed books and much more in over 50 categories at bargain prices covering every conceivable subject from religion, business, music and art to philosophy, science fiction, biography, non-fiction and best-sellers. The sale will commence with a “Preview” on Thursday, June 1 from 5:30-8:30 pm. The evening is open to everyone…

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STRATFORD LIBRARY TO CLOSE FOR MEMORIAL DAY

May 18, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Sunday Hours Also Cease Until October The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford will be closed on Sunday, May 28 and Monday, May 29, 2023 in observation of the Memorial Day holiday. The library will reopen on Tuesday, May 30th at 10 am. After Memorial Day, the Library will now be closed on Sundays until October. Current library hours are: Monday-Thursday: 10-8 and Friday-Saturday: 10-5. For further library information, call 203.385.4161 or visit its website at: www.stratfordlibrary.org. This press release was made possible by:

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Town of Stratford To Host Annual Veterans Breakfast 

May 9, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

  STRATFORD -- Mayor Laura R. Hoydick announced today that the Town of Stratford will host this year’s Veterans Breakfast on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. The annual event, which has provided breakfast for more than 1,000 veterans since 2012, is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. with doors opening at 8:30 a.m. and will be held at Vazzano’s Four Seasons in Stratford. There is no charge for veterans or their guest, who will receive a full traditional breakfast.   “This is a wonderful, annual event to honor our Stratford veterans,” said Mayor Laura R. Hoydick. "I look forward to seeing familiar faces and new ones, and to be able to honor the service and the sacrifice of all our local veterans who selflessly…

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Here’s That Man With A Gun Incident in Stratford I Reported As It Happened>’

Apr 30, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Stratford CT--On April 29, 2023, at approximately 1:30 PM, officers from the Stratford Police Department responded to Esporta Fitness at 411 Barnum Avenue Cutoff for a disturbance. During the incident, Emmanuel Rivera, age 21, of Bridgeport, threatened others in the gym with a firearm. Rivera was immediately taken into custody as he tried to leave the area. A second individual, Khyree Brown, age 21, also from Bridgeport, took the firearm and fled the scene as officers arrived. Brown was later apprehended at the Reybestos Property adjacent to Frog Pond Lane. The firearm was found on the property where Brown was arrested. It was a Glock pistol with the serial numbers removed. Rivera was charged with Carrying a Pistol without a…

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Stratford News: Man With A Gun

Apr 29, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

2023-04-29@1:49pm--#Stratford CT-- #mta-- MTA police are looking for a man with a gun on the train track behind Home Depot on 350 Barnum Avenue. He has been spotted a number of times this afternoon but they haven't been able to apprehend him according to radio reports. Last seen at East Main and Frog Pond and now reported to be in custody. This news report is made possible by:

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Stratford News: Walk and Talk with Moms is Back in May

Apr 24, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Stratford, Connecticut (April 24th, 2023)–The Stratford Health Department, Stratford Parents Place, Stratford YMCA and The Baldwin Center invite moms and caregivers of infants to join us for a 5-week walking series every Tuesday for the month of May.  Dates and locations:  Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023    10:00 AM – 11:00 AM(Stratford Seawall)  Tuesday, May 9th, 2023     10:00 AM – 11:00 AM(Short Beach)  Tuesday, May 16th, 2023    10:00 AM – 11:00 AM(Sikorsky Estuary)  Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023   10:00 AM – 11:00 AM(Silver sands)  Tuesday, May 30th, 2023    10:00 AM – 11:00 AM(Shakespeare Trail)  Each week we will be at a different location to give local residents an opportunity to explore the Town of Stratford. Come with your child in a stroller…

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