Category: Stratford

A rollover accident reported near exit 54 southbound left lane on the Sikorsky Bridge. No word on injuries.

2025-08-23@10:47am #Milford CT #cttraffic

Stratford, CT –August 20, 2025– Sterling Community Center is thrilled to announce the return of
its 12th annual Down & Dirty 5K Obstacle Run, happening September 6, 2025 at Short
Beach in Stratford.
This unique, family-friendly fundraiser invites participants ages 8 and up of all fitness levels to
run, walk, skip, or dance their way through an unforgettable 5K getting dirty and sandy, all in
support of Sterling Community Center programs and services.
The event kicks off with the first wave at 8:30 AM, continuing through midday.
With over 18 obstacles, like Muddy Puddles, the Wall, Super Swing, and Soccer Darts, the
Sterling Down & Dirty 5K is more than just a race, it’s a celebration of community and giving
back. Whether you’re in it to challenge yourself or just have fun with friends, every participant
helps raise funds for Sterling Community Center’s programs and services including Youth
Athletics, Financial Aid, and our Resource Connection Food Pantry.
Participants can register as individuals or rally friends, family, or colleagues to form a team and
bring the energy on race day to raise funds for SCC.
Team Categories Includes:
● General Teams: Family, friends, clubs, and community members
● Sterling Spirit Teams: Represent your corner of SCC: athletics, day camp, after-school,
volunteers and supporters
● School Teams: Students, staff, and families can represent their schools
● Corporate Teams: Companies can boost team spirit, and workplace pride while giving
back
Themed outfits and big spirit are encouraged, prizes are on the line for Best Team Spirit and
Most Funds Raised in each category!

Ready to sign up? Visit www.sterlingdownanddirty5k.com to register.
Our Impact So Far
● $250,000+ raised for SCC programs and services
● 300+ people, families, & children participate each year

Get involved without Running:
We’re also looking for enthusiastic Obstacle Facilitators and Course Guides to help make the
day unforgettable. For more information, ticket purchases, sponsorship inquiries, and volunteer
opportunities please email chuda@sterlingcc.org

About Sterling Community Center: Sterling Community Center is a multi-service
organization focused on creating impactful and inclusive programs and services that engage
and cultivate a thriving community. With over 90 years of history, we are guided by values of
welcoming all, leading with compassion and dignity, and embracing the diversity of the
community we serve. Our constellation of offerings include athletics, youth development,
volunteer opportunities, and programs for all ages. Through the Resource Connection
programs, we provide food assistance and support to neighbors facing times of need. We
strive to bring people together and nurture a community we can all be proud of.

Report of a fire on the second floor of a house on the 100 block of Adams Street in Stratford. Firefighters arrived on scene to report that the home owner put out the majority of the fire with a garden hose.

As students prepare to return to school this fall, the Stratford Health Department is once again offering Back-to-School Physicals & Immunizations Clinics to ensure children are up to date with their required health screenings and vaccinations.

The clinics will run on select dates in August and early September at the Stratford Health Department, located at 468 Birdseye Street, 3rd Floor, Stratford, CT 06615. Services are available by appointment only for students under the age of 19. Available immunizations include Tdap, Hepatitis A and B, Varicella (chickenpox), MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Polio, and Meningococcal.

Appointments are available during the following times:

• Tuesdays: August 12, 19, 26 & September 2 (2:00 PM – 6:30 PM)
• Thursdays: August 14, 21, 28 (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM)
• Wednesdays: August 27 & September 3 (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM)

“We want to make it easy and accessible for families to get their children ready for a healthy school year,” said Kris Agapito, RN, Public Health Supervisor. “These clinics help remove barriers for working parents and ensure that students are compliant with school entry requirements. If not up-to-date on vaccines, students may not be allowed start on the first day of school.”

The clinics accept Husky insurance and offer a sliding fee scale for families with private insurance or no insurance. Administrative fees apply, with physicals costing $80 and immunizations ranging from $5 to $20 per dose. A TB skin test is also available for $20 and requires two appointments.

Kim Feroleto, RN, Public Health Nurse, emphasized, “Keeping our children vaccinated and up to date on physicals is a critical step in protecting their health and the health of the entire school community. We’re here to support Stratford families with compassionate and affordable care.”

Families are encouraged to call the Stratford Health Department at 203-385-4090 to schedule an appointment as soon as possible, as slots fill up quickly.

For more information, please visit the Stratford Health Department or follow updates on the Town of Stratford website.

Thru 8/15: Teen Summer Reading: Let’s Level Up on Reading This Summer! 

1)      Create an online reading account at: https://stratfordlibrary.org/summer-reading-2025/

2)      Log your reading time. From 6/2 to 8/15 earn 1 virtual ticket for every 30 minutes of time spent reading (or listening!) to a book, comic, magazine, news article, etc.

8/12: 7:45-9:15 pm: Teen Tuesday: Black Light Bookpin Bowling-Glow Party/Bowling Mashup

Yes, we are bowling in the library again with a new twist.  After hours, black lights, music, & dress to ‘glow’. Great snacks & of course, top bowler prizes.  No latecomers admitted; registration required as well as a parental permission slip, which must be handed in to stay & play. NOTE: This event ends after hours. Make arrangements ahead of time to be picked up–on time–in the back parking lot. Grades 7-13. Registration required. Location: Lovell Room.

8/14: 2:00-4:30 pm: Giant Jenga

Enjoy a fun afternoon playing giant board games and making friends. Ages 10-14. Registration required. Location: Lovell Room.

8/19: 3:30-4:30 pm: Tie-Dye Mania

OH NO! Summer is coming to an end so let’s have a Tie Dye Mania. You will get to choose from either a t-shirt, hair tie, or handkerchief.  Grades 7-13. Registration Required. Location: Library Courtyard. *In case of inclement weather program will take place in the Lovell Room.

Stratford First responder on the scene of a boat in distress with 3 on board in the Housatonic River.

2025-08-08@4:00pm– #Stratford CT

Report of a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Barnum Ave and California Street in Stratford.

On July 25, 2025, Stratford Police responded to 143 Oakland Place after Joseph Gray allegedly fired 10 gunshots at his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend during a domestic dispute. No one was injured. Gray was arrested on August 1 in Bridgeport and charged with Reckless Endangerment, Criminal Attempt Assault, and Illegal Discharge of a Firearm. He remains held on a $225,000 bond and is set for arraignment on August 4.

In March 2025, Stratford Police received two separate complaints from residents who unknowingly purchased stolen vehicles online—one on Craigslist and another on Facebook—each costing about $12,000. Detective Jay Delauri executed five search warrants, leading to the arrest of 30-year-old Tyrone Purcell of Seymour, a convicted felon with prior firearms charges. Purcell surrendered to police on August 1, 2025, and was charged with multiple counts including Forgery, Identity Theft, and Larceny. He was released on a $75,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on August 8, 2025.

The Stratford Library has announced that the State Library Division of Library Development awarded the Library a Growing Equitable Library Services (GELS) Grant 2025 for $3,500 for Leveling Up Programming and Engagement for People with Autism. The grant is funded by the State of Connecticut and the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Connecticut State Library.

The GELS Grant is a six-month grant initiative to support a library on their journey to providing equitable services in their community. Created by the CT State Library, Division of Library Development, Growing Equitable Library Services (GELS) is a workshop series that strives to provide the training that helps libraries become strength-based, trauma-informed, antiracist, social and emotionally conscious community institutions.

Stratford Library staff in the Adult Services and Circulation Departments attended customized training sessions conducted by Autism Level Up consultants. Staff learned skills to better serve autistic adults in the library, changes to implement that can make communication easier, and program accommodations to help autistic adults feel welcome. They also are planning new programs with autistic adults in mind.

The Library invites community input on ways it can improve library services for neurodiverse patrons via email at slaask@stratfordlibrary.org or in person at the Reference Desk.