Report of a pedestrian struck by a car in the 1500 block of Barnum Avenue. No word on injuries.

2025-09-16 @ 7:40pm–#Stratford CT

The Stratford Health Department today announced its upcoming Flu Clinic Schedule for October, November, December, and January as part of ongoing efforts to keep the community healthy throughout flu season. Clinics will be offered at multiple locations — Baldwin Center, Birdseye Municipal Complex, and Holy Name of Jesus — with both appointment-based and walk-in options. Pre-school clinics are also included in December and January to support families with young children.

Clinic Schedule
October 2025: October 10, 15, 22, 28, 30
November 2025: November 4, 6, 10, 18, 20
December 2025: December 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 22, 29
January 2026: January 2

Times, specific locations, and pre-school clinic details are provided on the attached Flu Clinic Flyer. Community partners and media outlets are encouraged to help share this information so that Stratford residents can easily access seasonal flu protection.

The Stratford Library announced that its 50-plus-year “Books Over Coffee” program will continue in person through December 2025, with monthly Wednesday-at-noon discussions in the Lovell Room hosted by Linda LiDestri. The season opens September 17 with Mikki Brammer’s debut, The Collected Regrets of Clover, a life-affirming novel about a death doula who learns to reclaim her own life.

The series continues with Daphne DuMaurier’s gothic classic Rebecca on October 29, Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s Before the Coffee Gets Cold on November 19, and Elyssa Friedland’s The Floating Feldmans on December 17. Admission is free; copies are available at the Circulation Desk and on Kindle/Nook eReaders. For details, call 203.385.4162 or visit the Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street, or stratfordlibrary.org.

Books Over Coffee — Fall–Winter 2025
Wednesdays at Noon • Lovell Room · Free & Open to the Public

9/17 — The Collected Regrets of Clover — Mikki Brammer
10/29 — Rebecca — Daphne du Maurier
11/19 — Before the Coffee Gets Cold — Toshikazu Kawaguchi
12/17 — The Floating Feldmans — Elyssa Friedland

Discussion Leader: Linda Lidestri
Info: 203.385.4162

The Stratford Library will keep the big screen rolling with its “Monday Matinees” series, offering free, monthly noon showings of recent blockbusters in the Lovell Room through 2025. This fall/winter slate includes Jurassic World Rebirth (PG-13, 134 min) on September 15 and Sinners (R, 137 min) on October 13, followed by Superman (PG-13, 129 min) on November 17 and The Naked Gun (PG-13, 85 min) on December 8.

All screenings are free and open to the public, with start time at 12:00 PM. For further information, contact the Library at 203.385.4162.

Monday Matinees — Fall/Winter 2025

12 Noon • Lovell Room · Free & Open to the Public · Info: 203.385.4162

9/15 — Jurassic World Rebirth (PG-13, 134 min)

10/13 — Sinners (R, 137 min)

11/17 — Superman (PG-13, 129 min)

12/08 — The Naked Gun (PG-13, 85 min)

Report of a car that struck the Citgo gas station on Barnum Ave in Stratford. First responders reported no injuries, but heavy damage to the building.

First responders were called to another crash on I-95 near Exit 30, northbound. The two-vehicle accident left one car on fire. At this time, injuries remain unknown.

2025-09-06@10:59pm — #Stratford CT

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Police are investigating a shooting on Orange Street. A man was shot in the leg, according to Chief McNeil, he will pass on any other information when it becomes available.

2025-08-30@9:22pm– #Stratford CT

Report of a car that struck the Wendy’s on Main Street in Stratford.

Stratford, CT – September 6, 2025 – The Sterling Community Center is proud to present its annual Down & Dirty 5K Obstacle Race at Stratford’s scenic Short Beach. This family-friendly event has become a beloved community tradition, drawing hundreds of participants from across the region to tackle an obstacle-filled course while raising critical funds to support Sterling’s youth programs and services.

Participants ages 8 and up will face 18 obstacles including mud pits, sand, climbing walls, and water challenges, with waves launching every 10 minutes from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Proceeds from the event benefit Sterling’s Youth Athletics, Financial Aid initiatives, and Resource Connection Food Pantry, including senior food delivery and the Food-4-Kids program.

“Each year, the Down & Dirty 5K brings our community together in an incredible display of teamwork, fun, and generosity,” said Annya White-Brown of Sterling Community Center. “This race is about more than getting muddy—it’s about ensuring every child has access to opportunities, while also supporting families in need through our community programs.”

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
• Time: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM (waves every 10 minutes)
• Location: Short Beach, 1 Dorne Drive, Stratford, CT
• Who: Hundreds of runners and families, ages 8 and up, along with community leaders, volunteers, and local businesses.

Generous sponsors of this year’s event include Coastal Bridge Advisors, Ahlberg & Glad, LLC, Whiting-Turner, Walter & Merle Baum Foundation, Ashcroft, SCG-UI Avangrid, The Milford Bank, M&T Bank, Aquarion Water Company, Level Up Gym, Hubbell Water Heaters, Cibus Latin Fusion, Three Wing Aviation, Servpro Team Geaski, and numerous local businesses.

Report of a fire in an industrial facility on Garfield Ave in Stratford. Firefighters are on scene and confirmed a fire inside the facility and are in the process of putting it out at this time. Firefighters are on scene reporting it was a fire in a rubbish pile.