Stratford News: Carpool On Surf Avenue
2024-04-03@6:32pm--#Stratford CT-- A report of four vehicles stuck in the water on Surf Avenue. State police shutting down the exit.
Two Roads Brewery Donates to Stratford Library in April
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.
Stratford News: Today’s Special
2024-04-01@1:01pm--#Stratford CT-- The ole' mistake the gas pedal for the brake at Duchess Diner on Stratford Avenue.
“Sunday Afternoon Talks” at Stratford LibraryMohegan Culture & Tradition Topic for April 14 Program
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…
STRATFORD LIBRARY OFFERS “PASSPORT TO CT LIBRARIES”
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…
Stratford News: Brush Fire
2023-03-16@1:45pm#Stratford CT--Report of a brush fire near Fright Haven 411 Barnum Avenue.
Community Book Discussion a Zoom SeriesStratford Library, First Congregational Church & CARE Are Sponsors
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…
Two Roads Brewing Company Introduces Tee Box: A Premier Golf Simulator Experience in Stratford
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
MAYOR HOYDICK PROPOSES 2025 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET:NO INCREASE TO TAX OR MILL RATE; STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF FUNDING FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT
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…
Stratford Library Hosts Registrars on March 24
“Early Voting in CT” Is Topic The Stratford Library will host Stratford Registrars James Simon and Lou DeCilio and their presentation, “Early Voting in CT” on Sunday, March 24 at 2 pm. The talk will be presented live in the Library’s Lovell Room. It is free and open to the public. Stratford Town of Registrars Lou DeCilio and Jim Simon will host a talkback forum on the new early voting laws in Connecticut. About 60 percent of Connecticut voters approved a ballot question last November to allow Early Voting. Simon and DeCilio will offer a behind-the-scenes look at how Early Voting is expected to operate. Will Early Voting last two days -- or two weeks? Will you go to your normal polling place -- or to one centralized…