Tree Falls On Car On The Merritt
2024-06-07@8:33pm--#Stratford CT--#cttraffic-- A tree fell into a passing car on the Merritt Parkway southbound near exit 53 near the Sikorsky Bridge. Everyone made it out of the car on their own.
Stratford News: Crash on the Highway
Report of a motor vehicle accident southbound on I-95 around exit 30.
Motorcycle Accident
2024-06-01@2:44pm--#Stratford CT--Report of a motorcyclist down at Hawley Lane near Hawley GlennPossible hip fracture.
Stratford News: Micalizzi Italian Ice Fire
2024-06-01@2:52am--#Stratford CT--There was a fire overnight at Micalizzi Italian Ice, 3600 Main Street overnight. Firefighters said the fire spread from the front of the store to the roof. There were no reported injuries.
Stratford News: Garage Fire
Report of a garage fire at the 100 block of Spring Street in Stratford. Fire is out at this time and does not seem to have stretched to the connected house.
STRATFORD LIBRARY KIDS EVENTS IN JUNE
Summer Reading Sign UpsSign-ups for Stratford Library’s 2024 Summer Reading Program begin on Saturday, June 1 for all ages. This year’s theme is Read, Renew, Repeat! Pre-readers up to age 8 can sign up for the Read to Me Program. Complete activities each month for a prize. Participants will also receive an invitation to a party on Thursday, September 12. Readers through age 12 can sign up for the Summer Reading program. Children who read receive monthly prizes. Read 8 books to be eligible for a summer reading party with Mayor Hoydick and the Stratford Library on Wednesday, August 7. Sign-ups begin on the Library website and in person beginning June 1. For more information about Library programs and services,…
Stratford News: Roof Fire
Report of a fire at 550 Main Street in Stratford potentially due to a transformer malfunction. Firefighters on scene have extinguished the fire on the roof, and are currently looking for extensions.
“Monday Matinees”
Free Monthly Screenings of Popular Films The Stratford Library returns with its popular film series through 2024. The series offers freeshowings of recent, popular films shown uncut and on widescreen each month. LOVELL ROOM 12 PMINFORMATION: 203.385.4162 MAESTROJune 10Bradley Cooper directs, co-writes and stars as Leonard Bernstein in this powerful biopic about the legendaryconductor’s complicated relationship with his wife, Felicia (Carey Mulligan). R, 129 minutesDUNE, PART 2June 24Visually thrilling and narratively epic, Dune: Part Two continues Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of the beloved sci-fiseries in spectacular form. PG-13, 166 minutes THE COLOR PURPLEJuly 15A story of love and resilience based on the novel and the Broadway musical, THE COLOR PURPLE is a decades-spanning tale of one woman's journey to independence. Celie faces…
Stratford News: Arrest Made in Shooting Incident
The Stratford Police Department’s Detective Bureau is investigating a shooting incident which occurred on Bates Street, Stratford on May 22, 2024 at approximately 8:00pm. Michael James has been charged with Assault 1 st degree with a Firearm and Reckless Endangerment 1 st Degree. These charges stem from Michael James firing a round from his registered firearm while arguing with his 36-year-old step-son Rakeem Mack. The round also struck Michael James’ wife whose name is Lolita Mack-James. Both Rakeem Mack and Lolita Mack-James were transported to the hospital after sustaining non-life-threatening wounds. The investigation has thus far determined that Michael James was in the process of protecting Lolita Mack-James while she was engaged in an argument with her son Rakeem Mack.
Senator Gaston Celebrates Nearly $1 Million in State Grants for Stratford School HVAC Upgrades
Senator Herron Keyon Gaston, D-Bridgeport, welcomed Monday the release of nearly $1 million in state grants dedicated to HVAC upgrades at Chapel Street Elementary and Wilcoxson Elementary School in Stratford. "For our students to thrive academically and stay healthy, they need clean air and comfortable classrooms,” Senator Gaston said. “These grants will improve learning environments for students at Chapel Street Elementary and Wilcoxson Elementary and by covering more than 60% of these projects, the state has significantly eased the burden on our local taxpayers." The grants announced by the Department of Administrative Services include: $366,587 for the replacement of boilers at Chapel Street Elementary in Stratford. This grant will cover 61% of the project. $632,957 for the replacement of boilers…