Monthly Archives: December, 2021
Opinion
Call to Stratford Residents: Save our Trees and Climate
Time For A Comprehensive Environmental Strategy
By: Barbara Heimlich
Editor Stratford Crier, Passionate Environmentalist and Stratford Resident
In Chapter 200-Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vegetation, of the Town...
Culture
Oh Baby, Baby…
New Years Traditions
Source: Love To Know, History.com
Are wondering where the Baby New Year origin begins? Most people think of a little baby wearing only...
Elections
Bond Commission Approves Funding Request for Raymark Site
State Representative Joe Gresko (D)
121st District
Dear Neighbor,
You may have heard last week that my $2.5 million bonding request for groundwater and soil remediation at the...
Culture
5 Facts about Kwanzaa
A Cultural Holiday
Source: Wikipedia, History.com
Kwanzaa (/ˈkwɑːn.zə/) is an annual celebration of African-American culture that is held from December 26th to January 1st, culminating in a communal feast...
Events
Fun for Kids
Kickstart the New Year with Stratford Library Activities
Alphabet Parade
Stratford Library Alphabet Parade grab ‘n’ go craft kits the letter “U” will be available starting...
Culture
Oh Tannenbaum…….
Source: Merriam Webster, History.com
A Tannenbaum is a fir tree (die Tanne) or Christmas tree (der Weihnachtsbaum). ... Roughly translated, it means, "Oh pine tree,...
Culture
The Perfect Christmas Gift
A Stocking Stuffer for Theatre Lovers in Your Family
The Stratford-based playwright group, SquareWrights, has been writing and producing original plays in town and all...