Tuesday, May 12, 2026

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Talking Transportation

No Gas Lines…Yet

Jim Cameron - 0
Got vacation plans this summer? Better stay flexible, as the war with Iran is going to make travel this summer more expensive and unpredictable. Even...
If you ask me...

Superstar Opens Goodspeed Season 

Tom Holehan - 0
The classic rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar is currently gathering the faithful while opening the new season at Goodspeed Musicals. The Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim...

Circus Fire, History in Hartford

Yale Closes Season with Furlough’s Paradise

The Cheapest Gallon of Gas Is the One You Don’t Burn

Arbor Day 2026

Events

Events

Stratford Weekly Meeting Schedule

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Weekly Meeting Schedule for 5.11.26-5.15.26Download TOWN OF STRATFORD – Schedule of Meetings May 2026 (2)Download

Walk n’ Talk

Crier Calendar

Celebrate Shakespeare’s Birthday!

Healthy Kids Day | Saturday, April 18th | 10am-1pm

OPINIONS

Guest Essays

Putting Stratford on a New Path Toward Saving Money and Strengthening Community Bonds 

David Chess - 1
During this budget season, my Administration worked closely with the Town Council to identify savings, implement efficiencies, and mitigate the impact of an unprecedented...

A Hundred Years Is Too Long to Wait

We’re Paying $1 Billion to Fall Behind

Millions of Dollars Lead to Concern in the Town Budget

The Dissonance in Pharma DTC Erodes Credibility — and Limits Its Potential

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Town Weekly Meeting Schedule

Nikkya Hargrove - 0
Weekly Meeting Scheudle for 4.13.26-4.17.26Download To view the month's calendar, click here.

Stratford Fire Department Announces Applications are Open for Entry Level Firefigher Exam

April Town Meetings

LOCAL VOICES

Understanding Mutual Aid and EMS in Stratford

Michael Loiz - 0
A Public Information Explainer from Stratford EMS Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems across the United States rely on mutual aid as a standard and necessary...

A Legacy of Care, Compassion, and Community

Ashley Martinez - 0
Dr. Sheldon Yessenow opened the doors of Oronoque Animal Hospital with a simple but powerful mission: to provide exceptional veterinary care with compassion, integrity,...

Stratford, Where??

Theresa Maraglino - 0
The History of Stratford Sister Cities aka Stratfords of The World Mission Statement: The mission of Stratfords of The World, Connecticut, is to build international friendship...

Stratford High is asking for Broad Community Support for Senior Class

Brooke Miron - 0
When the music fades and the corsages wilt, the hours after prom can be the most dangerous of the night for high school students....

Telling the Whole Story of Stratford

Anthony Afriyie - 2
For the past two months, I’ve been sitting at the center of the Town Council chamber, looking out at colleagues, residents, and neighbors as...

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Letter from the Editor

Nikkya Hargrove - 0
Letter from the Editor
Dear Neighbor, Is anyone out there paying $5 for gas…yet? I hope not! This week’s issue includes more transportation talk from Jim. His column is...

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