Stratford News

Stratford Announces Renee Dominguez as Police Chief Following National Search

STRATFORD, CT – Today, Mayor David Chess announced that Renee Dominguez has been selected as Stratford’s new Police Chief. Chief Dominguez will oversee a 112 sworn officer department and help guide the future of public safety and community policing in the town of more than 52,000 residents and will also be the first female police chief in Stratford’s history. “I am thrilled to appoint Renee Dominguez as our next Police Chief,” said Mayor Chess. She brings over 25 years of valuable experience serving in three police departments across Connecticut, where she rose through the ranks and became a respected leader with deep knowledge of law enforcement. She is fully prepared to lead the dedicated men and women who serve and…

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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,…

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Bullet hits house

12:03am--#Bridgeport CT-- #Stratford CT--A caller near the McDonald's on Barnum Avenue in Stratford called police for shots fired and police found nothing.  About 30 minutes later a man in the 100 block of Sage Avenue in Bridgeport, not far from Barnum Avenue called police that he heard shots fired and found a bullet hole in in house.  Police are investigating.

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