Category: Stratford

STRATFORD – May 19, 2020: During times of tribulation, heroes emerge.  Stratford Full Time Paramedic Alex Lenches has been recognized today by Bridgeport Hospital as the “EMS Provider of the Year“.  In a ceremony at the Bridgeport Hospital Emergency Department, EMS Coordinator Wesley Young, presented the award along with Hospital Emergency Department Representatives.

The EMS Provider of the Year award was established to recognize a provider that consistently demonstrates the highest levels of professionalism and patient care to his/her patients throughout the previous year.

 

Alex is a full time paramedic with both Stratford EMS (SEMS). He also works as a paramedic for Valley EMS (VEMS) and AMR-Bridgeport. Alex executes his duties with distinction and always maintains the highest standards in clinical excellence, with the highest degree of professionalism that these EMS services demand.

 

2020-05-24@3:12pm–#Stratford CT– Police were called to the Sikorsky Airport near Lordship Boulevard for a person flying a kite, possible to interfere with air traffic.

 

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2020-05-22@6:12pm–#Stratford CT– A report of a boat stranded in the Housatonic River near the Sikorsky Bridge.  It does not appear they are in distress.  The low tide was at 6:06pm  which is more than likely the issue.  FYI there are dozens of tide apps available for your cell phone.

 

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2020-05-07@11:05pm–#Stratford CT– First responders on the way to Norwalk Powdered Metals at 30 Moffitt Street for a man with his arm stuck in a press.

 

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#Stratford, CT  – The Stratford Health Department, in conjunction with the CT Food Bank and Holy Name of Jesus Church, is hosting a drive-thru food pantry in May as a way to address growing food insecurity rates while promoting social distancing and limiting the chance of spreading coronavirus. The drive-thru food pantry will be held on May 12^th at Holy Name of Jesus Church, located at 1950 Barnum Avenue in Stratford, from 3:00 – 4:00 PM.

In place of the walk-up mobile food truck that is usually stationed at the Stratford Church once a month, the pantry will operate as a drive-thru pantry to ensure the safety of those in attendance. “In the midst of this coronavirus crisis, individuals and families need access to resources, such as food, now more than ever,” says Stratford Director of Health Andrea Boissevain, “We are so grateful that we can continue to offer this service to our residents.”

Pantry visitors are being asked to remain in their cars and follow the onsite instructions on how to receive a bag of pre-packaged items. Each car will receive one bag worth of items. For further questions on the drive-thru pantry, please call Kelley Meier at 203-385-4090.

 

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UPDATE: The highway is being shutdown.

2020-04-26 @ 1:44pm–#Stratford CT– #cttraffic– A multi-car crash I-95 southbound causing quite a backup.  Detour if you can.

 

2020-04-09@2:25pm–#Stratford CT– #cttraffic– A crash on I-95 northbound near exit 32 in the left lane breakdown lane.  Radio reports say there are two injuries.  Expect delays.

 

#Stratford CT – As the spread of COVID-19 continues to surge across the region and the state, Mayor Laura Hoydick is directing the Stratford Police Department to issue infractions to those who are warned to observe social distancing directives at Town recreational areas per Governor Ned Lamont’s Executive Orders that are aimed at reducing the spread of the Coronavirus.  

 

The guideline in the Governor’s orders require residents to maintain a distance from one another of at least six feet apart, and to gather in groups no larger than 5 people at a time.  Recreational areas include Town parks, beaches, ponds, forests and other areas used for recreational purposes, including playgrounds, ballfields and docks, as well as the parking facilities adjacent to those areas.  

 

“Most residents who are using our recreational facilities are observing thee guidelines that are meant to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but there are some who are failing to do so,” said Mayor Laura R. Hoydick.  “We need to make it understood that we are very serious about enforcing the Governor’s Executive Orders at our public facilities, and those who disobey will be cited.”

 

Police will warn individuals who are failing to obey social distancing protocols.  Those who fail to adhere to the protocols after the warning will receive a $100 infraction.

 

New direction was issued to all police personnel today requiring them to be diligent in observing groups on their patrols and in response to complaints they may receive from citizens.

 

Those who observe groups violating the social distancing directive should call the Stratford Police Department at 203-385-4100, or use the 411 app available at the Stratford Police Department website: Stratfordctpd.com.