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Tri-Shop Sweep on Barnum Ave: 5 Charged, 17 Pounds Seized in Stratford–Bridgeport Raid

Oct 4, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

In August 2025, Stratford Police Department’s Narcotics, Vice & Intelligence (NVI) Unit developed information about ongoing illegal cannabis sales tied to three nearby smoke shops: Star Smoke & Variety (2339 Barnum Ave, Stratford), On Your Way Convenience & Smoke Shop (2248 Barnum Ave, Stratford), and Loco Smoke Shop (1742–1746 Barnum Ave, Bridgeport)—all within 0.35 miles of each other. Search warrants for all three locations were approved by the Bridgeport State’s Attorney’s Office on September 23, 2025, and executed simultaneously at about 1:00 p.m. on September 26, 2025 by NVI Detectives with support from Stratford Detectives Bureau, Stratford SRT, Bridgeport Police Task Force Officers, and Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) agents. During the operation, detectives seized approximately 17 pounds of…

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Stratford Manhunt

Sep 29, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

There is a heavy police presence on Barnum Avenue Cutoff and I-95 due to a man being pursued on foot by the Stratford Police, according to unconfirmed radio reports. No word on what he was wanted for. Sounds like the have him in custody at Walmart. 2025-09-29@9:19pm-- #Stratford CT

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Town of Stratford Awarded Over $632,000 in Federal Grant Funding for Fire Department Safety Upgrades

Sep 29, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Stratford, CT – The Town of Stratford is pleased to announce it has been awarded $632,521.81 in federal grant funding through FEMA’s FY24 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. This critical funding will allow the Town to fully upgrade and replace the Stratford Fire Department’s inventory of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) -- equipment essential to the safety and effectiveness of Stratford’s firefighters. The grant also funds up to eight (8) instructor-led trainings at the regional Fire School, ensuring Stratford’s firefighters are fully prepared to use the new equipment in live fire situations. Each firefighter on staff will receive a new face mask, and the Department will acquire multiple Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) packs, emergency air supply systems that are available when…

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Stratford Library Sets Fall Concert Series: Four Free Events Oct. 5–Nov. 30

Sep 28, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

The Stratford Library will host a free fall concert series in the Lovell Room from October 5 through November 30, made possible by the Richard Pheneger Memorial Fund. All events are open to the public. On Saturday, October 5 at 2 p.m., The Survivors Swing Band will celebrate the Library’s return to Sunday hours with classic tunes from the Great American Songbook—dancing in the aisles encouraged. On Tuesday, October 8 at 6:30 p.m., Craig Norton leads “Hands on Drumming,” a 90-minute, wellness-oriented participatory session with drums provided; seating is limited and free registration is available at https://stratfordlibrary.libcal.com/event/15101043. On Sunday, October 12 at 2 p.m., The Kenn Morr Band returns in support of its new album “Still Shining,” recorded at Sandy…

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STRATFORD LIBRARY TEEN EVENTS IN OCTOBER

Sep 28, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

10/1, 10/15: 4:30-5:30 pm: Teen Lingo LoungeHave you been looking for a fun way to learn or practice a new language? Come connect with others and help each other perfect this skill. We will also use the library’s database Transparent Language as a guide. Grades 6-12. No registration required. Location: Teen Department. ¿Has estado buscando una forma divertida de aprender o practicar un nuevo idioma? Ven a conectar con otros y ayúdense mutuamente a perfeccionar esta habilidad. También utilizaremos la base de datos de la biblioteca, Transparent Language, como guía. 10/4: 1:00-2:30 pm: Taylor Swift Listening PartyTaylor’s new album is dropping — and we’re celebrating in style! Come hang out with fellow Swifties as we listen to the new album,…

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I-95 Car Fire

Sep 22, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Report of a car fire on I-95 North by exit 30. At this time there is one lane open.

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Stratford Secures Ella Grasso Property for Affordable Housing Development

Sep 20, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Stratford, CT – Wednesday, September 17th, marked a milestone moment for Stratford as the long-awaited conveyance of the Ella T. Grasso Regional Center property was finalized. After years of negotiations with the State of Connecticut and many discussions with the State’s Department of Administrative Services, the Town of Stratford now officially holds title to the property, paving the way for more than 100 units of affordable senior housing under the direction of the Stratford Housing Authority, LLC. The Ella T. Grasso Regional Center, located in Stratford, closed in 2016. The Connecticut General Assembly approved its transfer to the Town in 2018 for the purpose of affordable housing development. Since then, Stratford has worked closely with the state Office of Policy…

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Pedestrian Struck

Sep 16, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

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

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Stratford Health Department Announces Fall–Winter Flu Clinic Schedule

Sep 14, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

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

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Books Over Coffee — Fall–Winter 2025

Sep 14, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

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…

Tri-Shop Sweep on Barnum Ave: 5 Charged, 17 Pounds Seized in Stratford–Bridgeport Raid

Stratford Manhunt

Town of Stratford Awarded Over $632,000 in Federal Grant Funding for Fire Department Safety Upgrades

Stratford Library Sets Fall Concert Series: Four Free Events Oct. 5–Nov. 30

STRATFORD LIBRARY TEEN EVENTS IN OCTOBER

I-95 Car Fire

Stratford Secures Ella Grasso Property for Affordable Housing Development

Pedestrian Struck

Stratford Health Department Announces Fall–Winter Flu Clinic Schedule

Books Over Coffee — Fall–Winter 2025

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