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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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STRATFORD LIBRARY OFFERS “PASSPORT TO CT LIBRARIES”

Mar 26, 2024 Alex

            The Stratford Library has announced that it will offer its patrons the opportunity to enter and win one of two state-wide gift card prizes.  To celebrate "National Library Week" during April, participants can let their library card open the doors of over 100 Connecticut libraries by participating in the month-long Passport to Connecticut Libraries Program.  Sponsored by the Connecticut Library Association, the program invites residents of all ages to explore the amazing diversity of public libraries. Every participating library will offer a passport to their patrons (one for adults and one for children under 18) as well as a small gift upon sign-up. The patron will then visit at least five participating libraries during the month of April, having the passport stamped once at…

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Community Book Discussion a Zoom SeriesStratford Library, First Congregational Church & CARE Are Sponsors

Mar 16, 2024 Alex

A special Community Book Discussion of When We Walk By led by co-author Donald W.Burnes is currently underway in Stratford. The Zoom series, co-sponsored by the StratfordLibrary, the First Congregational Church of Stratford and CARE (Citizens Addressing Racial Equity),begins on Monday, March 18 and will continue on weekly Monday evenings through April 29.When We Walk By provides a deeply humanizing look that radically changes onesunderstanding of neighbors, poverty, and homelessness. Believing we can make inroads inresolving homelessness and poverty in our community, the multipart discussion series welcomesall to attend, even if they have not yet read the book. Free copies of When We Walk By arecurrently available at the Stratford Library while supplies last.After the March 18 talk, the next…

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Two Roads Brewing Company Introduces Tee Box: A Premier Golf Simulator Experience in Stratford

Mar 13, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Stratford, CT - March 13, 2024 - New to the town of Stratford is Two Road's Brewing Company's Tee Box. Tee Box offers an immersive golfing experience featuring a state-of-the-art simulator sponsored by Unicore, access to over 300 global courses, and a vibrant atmosphere complete with food, drinks, and live sports. Located conveniently on the Two Roads Campus, Tee Box is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon until 9:00 PM. Book your reservation today for an unforgettable time at Tee Box. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXJmuw64uFk

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MAYOR HOYDICK PROPOSES 2025 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET:NO INCREASE TO TAX OR MILL RATE; STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF FUNDING FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mar 12, 2024 Alex

Mayor Laura R. Hoydick proposed the 2025 Fiscal Year operating budget for the Town of Stratford to the Town Council on Monday, March 11th. The proposed operating budget is $260,014,370, a 2.21% increase over the 2024FY adopted budget. However, through the use of other revenue sources, the administration highlighted that the budget would not increase taxes nor the 40.20 mill rate and the vehicle mill rate of 32.46 (which is capped by State Statute at this rate). The Mayor noted, “When I took office in late 2017, there was an incredible need for tax relief for our residents. This obligation to our taxpayers continues, year after year, and my administration was able to reduce taxes for the first five years, and keep the…

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