Breathe Easy? Not in CT!

Air Pollution in Connecticut Sources: American Lung Association; Hartford Courant; Fairfield County is one of the most polluted countries in the nation, according to the American Lung Association’s 2022 “State of Air” report. This is the 23rd year that the American Lung Association has issued this report, and, unfortunately, Fairfield County is still rated as “F” […]

Sikorsky and State Commit to Keeping Headquarters in Stratford

Bi-Partisan Bill Passed by State Representatives State Representative Phil Young (D) 120th Connecticut House District State Representative Ben McGorty, (R) 122nd Connecticut House District State Representative Joe Gresko, (D) 121st Connecticut House District Dear Neighbor, In a show of support and commitment to keep Sikorsky and their jobs in the state and region State Representatives Phil […]

Tax Breaks

State Representative Joe Gresko, (D) 121st Connecticut House District State Representative Phil Young (D) 120th Connecticut House District Dear Neighbor, After months of negotiation and hearing input from residents across our state, we are happy to pass along great news. We are poised to vote early next week on a state budget, which provides historic tax […]

New Tennis & Pickle Ball Courts Available

Reservations to Stratford Residents Only The Stratford Recreation Department is proud to announce our Brand New Pickleball and Tennis courts at Short beach and Wooster Middle School are now open for use. 6 New Pickleball courts and 3 New tennis courts will add to our existing courts at Flood Middle School and Bunnell High School.  All […]

Recycle for Reuse

Stratford Library Needs Your Used Books Annual Book Sale by Stratford Library Back The Stratford Library Board is currently requesting donations for its June book sale to be held during Stratford’s Main Street Festival June 4th and 5th.  Contributors are urged to recycle their good books to share with others and help the Stratford Library increase […]

VAX Facts

Confirmed Cases Of Covid-19 In Stratford As Of Today The Stratford Health Department and State Department of Public Health have confirmed 10,879 COVID-19 cases in Stratford, and 1,982 probable cases as of April 25th, for a total of 12,861 cases. This represents an increase of 87 confirmed cases and an increase of 6 probable cases […]

Ready to work for Connecticut

Christopher Green Throws Hat in the Ring Green to Challenge Senator Kevin Kelly in District 21 I’m running to become your State Senator in the 21st Senatorial District, which includes the towns of Monroe, Seymour, Shelton and Stratford, because I’m a strong candidate who has what it takes to be an effective legislator. In the […]

Food Insecurity

State Representative Phil Young (D) 120th Connecticut House District Dear Neighbor, We often don’t think about food insecurity impacting our college students, but the truth is that many students face challenges in providing nutritional, affordable meals for themselves. Remote learning during the pandemic presented additional challenges. The added stress of food insecurity can significantly affect a student’s […]

Tip of the Hat to SHS Top Honors

Stratford High School Honor Roll for 3rd Quarter First Honors: Grade 12: Samuel Francisco  Aca-Tecuanhuehue ,  Emma  Afrah Tutu ,  Amira  Agbere ,  Ka’Leah L  Archie ,  Amariah L  Armstrong ,  Jaylisse  Avila ,  Alexis Jolie  Barada ,  Caitlynn Georgina  Barrett ,  Desmond Lamar  Billups ,  Benjamin  Branyan ,  Julie Anne  Carbone ,  Edwin A  […]

If You Ask Me

“Decades in Concert: Spirit of the Sixties” Downtown Cabaret Theatre By Tom Holehan Connecticut Critics Circle Decades in Concert”, Nostalgia at DCT Like visiting with an old friend after far too long a break, a return to Bridgeport’s Downtown Cabaret Theatre conjured up fond memories as my husband and I took our table upstairs, set […]