STRATFORD – The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the Town of Stratford by Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of government accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents significant accomplishment by a government and its management. “I am very pleased to see the work our administration has put forward in financial reporting receive recognition from the GFOA,” said Mayor Laura Hoydick. “Accuracy and transparency in town finances is an essential element to good government. I especially want to congratulate Jay Wahlberg, our town’s Finance Director, and his…

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Fatal Merritt Crash With Car Fire

UPDATE: State Police accident report says a car operated by Hongying Tian of Avon, CT was traveling at a high rate of speed when she struck a vehicle operated by Ambroos Pilla of New York, New York.  Tian's car traveled into the median, breached the metal guide rail and struck a large tree, then traveled across both lanes of Route 15 into the grassy shoulder and came to a rest against several trees and brush.  The police report said Pilla's car suffered minor damage no was he injured.  Tian was ejected from the vehicle and was transported to Norwalk Hospital by Norwalk EMS where she was pronounced dead.  State police are asking that if anyone who may have witnessed the accident to…

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