Stratford firefighters are on the scene of a two-alarm fire on Harvest Ridge Road. Everyone made it out safely, 3 hose lines are in operation. The fire marshal is en route to investigate the cause of the fire. 2026-03-27@4:34pm-- #Stratford CT #ctfire
STRATFORD, CT — Cornerstone Medical Training Center (CMTC) officially celebrated the opening of its new Stratford location with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, March 20, marking a major expansion for the growing healthcare training school. Founded in 2023 by Registered Nurse Peggy Colas and her husband Shanoy Dixon, CMTC has quickly established itself as a hands-on, career-focused training center preparing students for immediate entry into the medical workforce. The new facility, located at 999 Oronoque Lane, significantly expands their ability to meet the increasing demand for healthcare professionals across the region. The Stratford location is approximately six times larger than their original Fairfield site and features multiple classrooms and dedicated training space. With the added capacity, CMTC plans to…
Report of a crash with entrapment at Putney and Main Street in Stratford. No word on any injuries. 2026-03-20@4:17pm
First responders are on scene of a crash on I-95 southbound near Exit 31 in Stratford. Injuries have been reported. Motorists should expect delays in the area as crews handle the incident.
Bridgeport & Stratford, CT – Today, Bridgeport Mayor Joseph Ganim and Stratford Mayor David Chess issued a unified call for state legislative action to provide financial relief to the more than 920 families residing at the Success Village housing cooperative. In joint written testimony submitted to the Connecticut General Assembly’s Planning and Development Committee, the two Mayors voiced their strong support for House Bill 5500: An Act Concerning a Waiver of Interest on Certain Delinquent Municipal Property Taxes. The bill seeks to refund tax interest and penalties accrued since July 1, 2022—costs incurred not by the residents themselves, but by documented financial mismanagement that left the cooperative in a state of crisis. "The residents of Success Village are the victims of this mismanagement, not…
Irish Flag will be raised, Soda Bread Contest and Irish Mayor for the Day Named STRATFORD, Conn. – March 11, 2026 – This year’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities at Town Hall will begin at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, March 17, with the raising of the Irish flag ceremony on the green in front of Town Hall. The ceremony will include performances from the Brennan Lucey Irish Dance Academy. Mayor David Chesswill present this year’s Irish Mayor for the Day, Ron Nelson, who is a Stratford resident and the President of Stratford Old Timers Athletic Association. The Stratford Old Timers Athletic Association has been a community partner for over 55 years and consistently gives back to the community. The day’s events will also feature the customary Irish Soda Bread…
Warning Period Begins this Week In a joint effort to enhance student safety and address the growing issue of illegal school bus passings, the Town of Stratford and Stratford Public Schools are launching a new school bus stop-arm safety program. “Ensuring the safety of our students is our number one priority - nothing is more important,” said Stratford Mayor David Chess. “This initiative aims to change drivers’ behavior to protect children as they travel to and from school each day.” Starting this week, the Town’s warning period will begin, when 63 buses in the Stratford bus fleet will be equipped with advanced stop-arm safety technology to detect vehicles that illegally pass a stopped school bus. The warning period will run…
First responders were called to Stop & Shop at 200 East Main Street in Stratford for a report of two unresponsive people. Upon arrival, responders located one allegedly intoxicated male inside the store and another male outside who was reported to be suicidal. Both individuals were attended to by emergency personnel. No further details have been released.
Police are investigating a serious crash involving two bicyclists at Birdseye Street and Everett Street in Stratford. According to unconfirmed radio reports, one of the bicyclists is in traumatic arrest; it is unclear at this time whether the two individuals were riding the same bike. The investigation remains active and no additional details have been released.
Stratford, CT. (February 24, 2026)— GoNetspeed, the Northeast’s largest independent fiber builder, has officially connected more than 12,400 Stratford residents and businesses to ultrafast 100% fiber-optic internet— marking a major milestone as the company completes its $7 million privately funded investment in the community. Stratford now joins a growing network of connected communities as GoNetspeed continues expanding across Connecticut. Residents and businesses can visit gonetspeed.com/ct/stratford/ to check availability and schedule installation, bringing more homes and businesses the speed, reliability, and performance they deserve. “Fiber-optic internet is the foundation of a strong digital infrastructure, fueling business growth and enhancing the online experience for every resident,” said Tom Perrone, GoNetspeed Chief Operations Officer. “With a direct connection to GoNetspeed’s network at home or work,…
