Category: Stratford

Report of a motor vehicle accident on I-95 by exit 32 Southbound. Please be careful on the roads, there’s a lot of reports of slippery roads and single car crashes from spinouts since the snow started.

Stratford Author Aug Stone Is Guest January 12

The Stratford Library will continue “Sunday Afternoon Talks”, its series of informative and entertaining talks featuring prominent local guest speakers, on Sunday, January 12 at 2 pm.  Guest speaker Aug Stone will discuss his new book, Sporting Moustaches.  The talk is free and open to the public.

Thirteen tall tales about the role facial hair has played in athletics and competition over the years, Sporting Moustaches puts the “ache” in “moustache.” Whiskers are wrapped around sticks, bats, clubs, paddles, chess pieces, and shot glasses, woven into ropes, nets, arrow strings, and even other whiskers. The stories touch on the idea of the playoff beard, superstitions, The Cleveland Curse, mid-20th century American values eschewing all but the clean shaven, and how, in the 1978 Chess World Championship, the opponents accused each other of using psychic powers. There are, of course, also more than a few allusions to Burt Reynolds. Packed with puns and pop culture references galore, Sporting Moustaches is a tribute to those who kept their head in the game. 

Aug Stone is a writer, musician and comedian.  His 2023 novel, The Ballad of Buttery Cake Ass, was one of Vulture’s Best Comedy Books of the Year.  Stone is also author of the memoir Nick Cave’s Bar and the comedy novel, Off-License To Kill, and his journalism has appeared in The Quietus, The Comics Journal, Under The Radar, and many more sites and magazines. He was a founding member of H Bird and The Soft Close-Ups, and has played in countless other bands. He performs comedy as absurdist stream-of-consciousness raconteur, Young Southpaw. 

The “Sunday Afternoon Talks” series, hosted by Charles Lautier of Stratford, is held from 2-3:30 pm in the Stratford Library Lovell Room, 2203 Main Street in Stratford.

For further information visit: www.stratfordlibrary.org or call the Library at: 203.385-4162.

At approximately 2:35 PM on Thursday, December 12, 2024, the Stratford Communication Center received a 911 call reporting a fire at a residence on Canaan Road. A full structure fire assignment, including all on-duty fire apparatus under Assistant Chief Timothy Brennan’s command, responded to the scene. A total of 22 firefighters, supported by additional staff officers, worked to manage the incident.

Upon arrival, the first responding crews entered the residence and located the fire’s source. Firefighters acted swiftly to contain the flames to the area of origin, minimizing damage to other parts of the home. Rescue teams conducted a thorough search of all floors and confirmed that all occupants had self-evacuated before firefighters arrived.

Mutual aid station coverage was provided by the Bridgeport and Milford Fire Departments, while Stratford EMS supported on-site due to cold weather conditions. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Stratford Fire Marshal’s Office. The Red Cross was called to assist the displaced residents with housing needs.

The Stratford Fire Department reminds residents to ensure their homes are equipped with working smoke detectors, regularly practice escape plans, and call 911 immediately upon noticing smoke or fire.

Today’s vehicle fire is a trailer at Sikorsky at 5900 Main Street according to unconfirmed radio reports.

2024-12-06@12:41pm–#Stratford CT–

STRATFORD, CT December 2, 2024—The Stratford Health Department is offering special flu clinics for preschool-aged children to assist families in meeting the Connecticut Department of Public Health’s influenza immunization requirement. The clinics will be held at the Stratford Health Department on the following dates:

•     Thursday, December 12, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

•     Monday, December 30, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

•     Thursday, January 2, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

According to state guidelines, all preschool children (PK3 and PK4) are required to receive at least one dose of influenza vaccine each year between August 1st and December 31st. Children receiving the influenza vaccine for the first time must receive two doses separated by at least 28 days.

To ensure compliance with this requirement, children cannot return to school after winter break, on January 2, 2025, unless they have received their flu shot.

“These clinics are designed to provide a convenient opportunity for parents to ensure their children are vaccinated and ready to return to school after the holidays,” said Kristina Agapito, RN, Public Health Nurse Supervisor. “Flu vaccination not only meets state requirements but also protects children, their classmates, and families from the spread of influenza.”

Appointments are required for these clinics. Families are reminded to bring their child’s insurance card.

The Stratford Library Teen Department has a variety of exciting events planned for December:

12/1-12/31: December-Pop-Up Challenge
Guess how many holiday candy kisses in the jar & win the jar. It will make a great gift for anyone who loves chocolate.
Location: Teen Department. Grades 6-12.

12/1-12/31: Holiday Celebration Tree
Do you celebrate Diwali, Kwanza, Hanukkah, or Christmas? Maybe you celebrate the cold weather, warm flannel, or school vacation. Share whatever you feel like celebrating this season by designing your own mini-ornament to hang on the Teen Department tree.
Location: Teen Department. Grades 6-12. No registration; while supplies last.

Peer Tutoring/Homework Helpers
Are you struggling with class or homework assignments? Need help with math or writing that essay? We have high school volunteers here ready to help you do your very best. Registration required so we can schedule homework helpers. Call 203-385-4167 or email slateen@stratfordlibrary.org to schedule an appointment.
Grades 5-8. Dates: 12/3, 12/10, 12/17.

12/5: 4-6:00pm: Throwback Thursday Teen Movie Night: Home Alone
Come lay back and watch a throwback movie at the library with friends. Snacks and refreshments provided.
Location: Lovell Room. Grades 6-12. No registration required.

12/12: 3:30-5:00pm: Teens Holiday Cookie Decorating & Movie Event
Let’s kick off the winter holidays together. Come hang out with friends, watch holiday movies, share some hot chocolate & decorate holiday cookies.
Location: Lovell Room. Grades 6-13. No registration required.

12/17: 3-4:30pm: Hot Cocoa Café
Step inside our cozy cafe and relax. We’ll have our fireplace roaring, books to read (and keep!), games to play, and a variety of hot cocoa and sweet treats.
Location: Lovell Room. Grades 6-12. No registration required.

12/18: 5-7:00pm: Holiday Wrap-Up
Wouldn’t you love to have some elves around to do your holiday wrapping for you? Our Teen & uCreate volunteers are filling in for the elves & will be happy to help you wrap things up. Bring your items & meet us in the Library Lobby. Bring your own wrapping paper or use ours. While you wait for your packages, stop by our craft table and create your own unique holiday card.
Location: Library lobby. All Ages. No registration; while supplies last.

Stratford — November 26, 2024 — Ab Twentythree Customz, Stratford’s newest print shop specializing in personalized products, celebrated its grand opening today with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1341 West Broad Street. The event, held at 3:30 p.m., drew a supportive crowd eager to welcome co-owners Robert Alvarez and Julio Baez to the local business community.

“We offer any type of custom item you need, whether it’s for the holidays, your business, or a special gift,” said Julio Baez at the ceremony. “This ribbon cutting means so much to us because we’ve worked so hard to get here. Thanks to the incredible support from our family, friends, and the community, we finally took the leap to make this dream a reality.”

AB23 Customz specializes in creating custom items such as coffee mugs, t-shirts, keychains, and more, catering to both personal and business needs. The shop is conveniently located in the street-facing left corner of Hudson Paper’s iconic brick building.

“This is just the beginning for us,” added Robert Alvarez. “We invite everyone to stop by, even if it’s just to check out what we do. Whether it’s a gift or a product for your business, we’ve got you covered!”