Crash!
Report of a crash with entrapment at Putney and Main Street in Stratford. No word on any injuries. 2026-03-20@4:17pm
Crash on I-95 Southbound in Stratford
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.
Mayor Ganim and Mayor Chess Issue Joint Testimony in Support of H.B. 5500; Seek to Refund Tax Interest Payments to Success Village
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…
STRATFORD’S ST. PATRICK’S DAY FESTIVITIES SET FOR MARCH 17
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…
STRATFORD LAUNCHES SCHOOL BUS SAFETY PROGRAM TO PROTECT STUDENTS AT BUS STOPS
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…
2 Unresponsive People Reported at Stratford Stop & Shop
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.
🚨 2 Bicyclists Struck By Car in Stratford
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 Powered by 100% Fiber Internet with GoNetspeed’s $7M Investment
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,…
Another Merritt Crash
A crash with multiple injuries on the Merritt Parkway in Stratford, northbound near exit 37. Major delays reported, detour if you can. 2026-02-20@11:41pm--
Water Main Break Causes Sink Hole
A water main break reported at Abrams Street in Stratford. The caller said it was creating a sink hole so she put lawn chairs around it so no one drives through. 2026-02-20@8:33pm--