2019-12-11–#Stratford CT– Tonight, the Stratford Firefighters presented awards to firefighters who went above the line of duty as well as police and dispatchers as well as unit citations. Firefighters Steven Ash and Jacob Hall were sworn in to the department. DC/FM Brian Lampart was awarded the 30 year pin, Lieutenants Kevin Lantowsky, John Roberts and Firefighter Gregory Anderson were award a 20 year pin and Firefighter Richard Barry received a 10 year pin. Samuel Khalil of Vazzy’s Italian Restaurant was awarded the Citizen’s Award for consistent support to the Stratford Firefighters.
2019-12-11 @ 1:34pm–Today’s vehicle fire is being hosted by Stratford on the Merritt Parkway near exit 52 southbound. EMS just dispatched for someone injured in the fire. No word if it was a firefighter or civilian. I’ll be recording Stratford FD’s awards ceremony tonight so I’ll find out then!
#STRATFORD – Following the state-mandated (C.G.S. 12-55) 2019 Revaluation process in the Town of Stratford, residents can expect to receive their Notices of Assessment Change in the mail next week. The notices will demonstrate what the previous assessed value based on the October 1, 2014 Revaluation of their real property was, and what the new proposed assessment will be for the October 1, 2019 Revaluation.
Residents who receive their new proposed assessment and have evidence demonstrating that the market value for their property differs from the proposed assessment can schedule an informal hearing with the revaluation company, Municipal Valuation Services, LLC, by visiting www.munival.com/stratford. Instructions will be included in the mailed notice. Residents who wish to do so should book their appointment within seven days of receipt of their notice.
Hearings will be scheduled in December and January during the following dates in the Town Hall Council Chambers:
Tuesday, December 17th 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Thursday, December 19th 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Friday, December 20th 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Thursday, January 2nd 8:30 am to 7:00 pm
Friday, January 3rd 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday, January 4th 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Monday, January 6th 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Tuesday, January 7th 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Wednesday, January 8th 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Thursday, January 9th 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Friday, January 10th 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Residents who wish to appeal their proposed assessment following the informal hearing process may file an appeal with the Board of Assessment Appeals. The deadline for appeals will be February 20th, 2020. The Board of Assessment Appeals will convene in March of 2020 to hear all appeals.
1:18pm–UPDATE: Two more employees complaining of dizziness. According to radio reports one of the heaters at the entrance was malfunctioning.
2019-11-29@1:03pm–#Stratford CT– There is a reported gas leak at BJ’s on Ferry Boulevard. A customer called it in and said there are people out in the front feeling dizzy including one employee. It was not called in by an employee but a customer. Firefighters on scene investigating.
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2019-11-09@2:00pm–#Stratford CT– First responders on the way to Burlington Coat Factory at 800 Barnum Avenue Cutoff parking lot for a pedestrian struck. Radio reports say the person had their foot ran over by a car.
STRATFORD – As part of a statewide effort from the Connecticut Tree Protective Association (CTPA), a white oak has been donated to the Town of Stratford, and planted on the green in front of Town Hall this week. The planting is in honor of the 100th Anniversary of the passage of the state’s Arborist Law. The law requires licensure for practicing arborists in the state, putting Connecticut ahead of other states when it comes to tree care.
“I thank the CTPA for their gift to the Town of Stratford in commemoration of our state’s critical Arborist Law, and I am hopeful that this tree will grow strong and proud here out in front of our Town Hall building for residents to enjoy for many years to come,” said Mayor Laura R. Hoydick.
The Quercus Alba, known commonly as the American white oak, was adopted as the official Connecticut State Tree in 1947, owing to the historical significance of the Charter Oak, which was a white oak. Tradition states that in 1687 the Connecticut Royal Charter of 1662 was hidden in a hollow of the Charter Oak to prevent its seizure by the English governor-general – making it an early symbol of American independence.
The CTPA is an educational association dedicated to the care of Connecticut’s trees based in Wallingford, and organized in 1922. More information about them is available on their website, ctpa.org.
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This morning at approximately 10:30am, Coast Guard Long Island Sound announced over marine frequency a capsized boat located in the area of Middle Ground, Long Island Sound, Stratford Shoal Buoy #2 ( 4 subjects originally on board a 17’ center counsel boat).
The USCG responded from Eaton’s Neck New York, located 3 male victims, and took them safely onto their vessel. Those 3 victims were transported to the Bridgeport Water Street Dock where medics began treatment and transported them to Bridgeport Hospital.
The Bridgeport Police Marine Unit responded to “Middle Ground” with Ofcs. Del Valle and Peslak. They were met by the Fairfield Police Marine Unit. The fourth male victim was located in the water southwest of the Middle Ground light house. Ofc. Del Valle, along with two USCG personnel (US Coast Guardsmen Michael Raccio and Samuel Dean), pulled this party onto the 44’ Bridgeport Police Boat “Jack Flynn”.
The Bridgeport Fire Boat, which had also responded to the area, was contacted over marine frequency. Two Bridgeport Firemen came on board the Bridgeport Police Boat and quickly began treating the victim.
The “Jack Flynn” then sailed back to Bridgeport Harbor with Ofc Peslak at the helm. Upon arrival at the Bridgeport Water Street Dock Lieutenant Azzarito, along with medical personnel, took the victim off the police boat and into an awaiting ambulance. The victim was transported to Bridgeport Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Identification is being held pending the notification of Next of Kin.
Anyone with additional information, regarding this incident, is requested to contact USCG Eaton’s Neck at 1-631-261-6959.
The Bridgeport Police Department offers is sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the victim.
2019-11-03–#Stratford CT– A boat capsized in the “Middle Ground” area of Stratford with four in the water. Bridgeport Police boat recovered the fourth person and CPR is in progress. They went to the ferry dock terminal where EMS radio reports say he was in “cardiac arrest”. This is still breaking news and I’ll update as the information comes in. Thanks Sheryl “Petmom” for the heads up!
The Stratford Library continues the fall season of “Sunday Afternoon Talks”, its monthly series of informative and entertaining talks featuring prominent local guest speakers, on Sunday, November 3 at 2 pm with “Stories from Stratford: “Shag Carpet Toilet” & “St. Stan’s: Tales from the Penguin Academy”. Guest speaker is author Kenneth Lynch. “Sunday Afternoon Talks” is free and open to the public.
Humorist Kenneth Lynch wrote two novels about his experiences growing up in Stratford in the early 1970s: “Shag Carpet Toilet” and “St. Stan’s: Tales from the Penguin Academy”. Lynch was born in Bridgeport but soon moved to Stratford where he attended Franklin Elementary School, Holy Name of Jesus School, Wooster Junior High School and Stratford High School. In his senior year, his family moved to Wallingford and lived there until he enlisted in the Navy in 1976. Following a 27 year career, he settled down in Dublin, Pennsylvania, where he now lives. He never forgot the people and events of life along Connecticut’s “Gold Coast”, however, and claims tongue-in-cheek: “You can blame Stratford for the way he is!”
“Sunday Afternoon Talks”will be held in the Stratford Library’s Lovell Room beginning at 2 pm on Sunday, November 3. A complete schedule of future talks through May 2020 is now available at the Library or online at: www.stratfordlibrary.org.
