Stratford Army Engine Plant (former Avco Plant) – The contractor is fully engaged in remediating the buildings for demolition. The Army will be visiting the site in early April and will meet with PSR (the developer) and their contractors, EPA and CT DEEP, along with Mayor Hoydick and Economic Development.

The Army is in the process of obtaining approval for the 100% design of the Tidal Flats Project. The goal is to start work in April. Once the contractor begins, the project should take no longer than 18 months to complete. The contractor, Intec, has already begun mobilizing equipment on the property. Please see the link to the PSR website that provides project updates and is located on the Economic & Community Development page of the Town of Stratford website: https://www.formersaepinfo.com/

Greenway Phase III – The Planning & Zoning Office, along with Engineering, Economic Development and the Mayor’s Office, interviewed finalists for the engineered designs for the third extension of the Greenway Trail. The project will accommodate both cyclists and pedestrians along the Route 130 portion of Ferry Boulevard (between Elm Street and the Devon Bridge).

Former Center School Property (1000 East Broadway)

The Romano Brothers Builders are finalizing their contract with the Town of Stratford for the construction of a housing complex at the former Center School Property. The Town has agreed to sell the 3+ acres of property to Romano Brothers for approximately $1.69M.

Contract Plating (540 Longbrook Avenue) – The Fuel Cell Project was on the agenda for the January 29th Zoning Meeting; however, the representative for Doosan was not present, so the Zoning Commission moved the Fuel Cell Project to the February 26th meeting agenda. The fuel cells will be gas-powered and will generate electricity, helping to support a decentralized power grid. They will be arranged in a fenced- in area in the southwest corner of the property. The Town Council approved a DECD grant which will provide $473K in supplemental funding to cover 1. Phase III, a remediation cost estimate, and 2. completion of the fuel cell preparation work.

Parkway Plaza (behind Ryder’s Landing) – Phase II of the new development will be boutique waterfront hotel and the last Phase will consist of a mixed-use building with a restaurant, along with an additional restaurant.

Raymark Superfund Clean-up – The excavation is completed along the Ferry Boulevard Corridor. The next area scheduled for cleanup is 576 Ferry Blvd. and Shore Road (once EPA funds are approved).

Stratford Performing Arts Complex

The architectural firm, Svigals, and the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), have met and agreed on the historic details for the restoration of the Benjamin Nichols House. Svigals can now move forward with an initial design for both the restoration and the addition to the house.

Complete Streets Phase II – Will run along Main Street from the Main/Barnum intersection up through Paradise Green to Windsor Avenue. The project is currently in the 60% design phase. There has been outreach to gather input and feedback from landlords, businesses and residents.

Ribbon-Cuttings/Business Celebrations

Northeast Luxury Salon Suites, 1675 Barnum Avenue

Pikly’s Restaurant, 1 Woodend Road

L & W Supply, 1525 Stratford Avenue (new location) YMCA Community Fridge & Pantry, 3045 Main Street

Upcoming New Businesses/New Locations

Fairfield Pizza Restaurant, 935 Barnum Avenue Cut-off

Kevin’s Collision Center, 1870 Barnum Ave.

My Gyro & Falafel, 1030-1056 Stratford Ave. #4 H3 Pet Supply, 3540 Main Street

Commercial Property Sales

2909 Main Street to Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. for $5.7M on 1-9-25

Commercial Projects – New Construction

2009-2019 Main Street, construction of a 99-unit, 4 story apartment building 305 Hathaway, outfit building to a 40,000 SF cannabis grow facility

1220-1260 Linden Avenue, construction of a 2,300 SF drive-through Starbuck’s 500 Sniffens Lane, construction of a 6,000 SF marine service building & boatyard

130 Honeyspot Road, convert building to a 5,572 SF cannabis retail store

815 Woodend Road, construction of 25,000 SF pre-lease build-to-suit for Roto Rooter staff training center

1265 West Broad Street, construction of 230,000 SF warehouse/distribution facility

Infrastructure Improvements

Devon Railroad Bridge – Spanning Stratford and Milford and running across the Housatonic River, this important transportation link is slated for rehabilitation this summer. Eighty-percent of the estimated $110M cost will be paid with federal funds, with the State of CT paying the remainder. According to a DOT press release, “No right-of-way impacts are anticipated and the surrounding properties will experience minimal to no impact.”

Barnum Avenue Cut-off Bridge – Located at the intersection of Barnum Avenue Cut-off and Longbrook Avenue, this bridge runs over the Metro North Rail. Through this DOT project, the bridge will be raised and sidewalks will be added, improving the safety and walkability of this area. The project is planned to begin in April 2025.

Stratford Avenue/Honeyspot Road Roundabout – Working with the DOT on this project, the goal is

to create safer traffic patterns and a more pedestrian-friendly, well-lit, attractive streetscape. The project should begin in the fall of 2025.

Marketing

The Town of Stratford video series — located on the Stratford Economic and Community Development YouTube Channel – is promoted throughout the year.

Stratford Museums Committee

Under the leadership of the Stratford Historical Society, plans are being made for America 250 – Stratford, a celebration of our country’s 250th birthday. A community kick-off meeting of civic organizations took place on October 9th. More to come in 2025! For those interested, a Facebook page has been created: America 250 Stratford

Job Opportunities with Stratford Businesses

The Economic and Community Development Office maintains a listing of job opportunities available with Stratford businesses: https://www.stratfordct.gov/jobs

Stratford Community Calendar – Now available on Instagram @STRATFORD.CALENDAR and Facebook STRATFORD CALENDAR. We encourage all Stratford residents and organizations to take advantage of this wonderful resource that lists all Stratford community events. https://www.stratfordcalendar.com/

Available Commercial Space – Updated listing of commercial properties for sale or lease on Economic Development page of Town website (directions below)

Mary Dean                                                               Karen Sportini

Director, Economic & Community Development     Economic & Community Development Supervisor Phone: 203-381-1351                                                                                Phone: 203-385-4028

Email: mdean@townofstratford.com                       Email: ksportini@townofstratford.com

Karin Doyle

Economic & Community Development Coordinator Phone: 203-385-4029

Email: kdoyle@townofstratford.com

For additional information, please visit Townofstratford.com > Town Hall > Town Departments & Services > Economic Development