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Police Identify the Man Murdered in Domestic Incident 

Nikkya Hargrove
By Nikkya Hargrove
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Photo from Paul Balzarano's Instagram Page

Stratford Police Department has identified the man murdered on Saturday, April 4th as an “isolated incident” according to today’s press release.

They’ve named Paul T. Balzarano, 43, a Stratford resident, was the person who suffered “multiple gunshot wounds,” the press release said, and resulted in his murder. A look at Paul’sInstagram page reveals that he was a car enthusiast and enjoyed football.

As this story develops, we will continue to provide updates as they become available.

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  • Nikkya is a mom, wife, author, and owner of Stratford’s only bookstore. She enjoys cooking dinner for her family, binge watching (any) television show with her wife, and spending time experiencing life with her family and dogs, Evelyn and Oliver.
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Jocelyn Ault on The Poetry Corner
Ruben Matos on Letter To the Editor
Ted van Griethuysen on Letter To the Editor
David Chess on Connecticut Natural Gas and Southern CT Natural Gas Rate Hikes
David Chess on The Poetry Corner
Ted van Griethuysen on Snow in Will’s Garden
Greg Reilly on Connecticut Natural Gas and Southern CT Natural Gas Rate Hikes
Karen P. Burke on Connecticut Natural Gas and Southern CT Natural Gas Rate Hikes
Michael Kalweit on Stratford: The Stories We Tell
Barbara Heimlich on Why We Love to Hate I-95
Ben Leone on Why We Love to Hate I-95
Barbara Heimlich on 2023 Holiday Decorating Contest Winners
Barbara Heimlich on Town Council Meeting-January 8
Patricia H O'Brien on The Poetry Corner
Gail M. Liscio on The Stories We Tell
Gail M. Liscio on Got Milk? Stratford Historical Society Garden Club
Barbara on Town Council Meeting-January 8
Zoltan on Town Council Meeting-January 8
Paula Sweeley on Town Council Meeting-January 8
Trish on 2023 Holiday Decorating Contest Winners
donna m conroy on Certified Pre-Owned Cats Available Now
Barbara Heimlich on Poetry Corner
Barbara Heimlich on Hawley Lane Development Back
Barbara Heimlich on Happy New Year from the Stratford Crier
Barbara Heimlich on New Year – New Housing
Karen Shockley on 5 Facts about Kwanzaa
Chris Johannessen on Hawley Lane Development Back
David Chess on Poetry Corner
Trish on Happy New Year from the Stratford Crier
Trish on Hawley Lane Development Back
Greg Reilly on New Year – New Housing
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Patrick Hennessey on Poetry Corner
Trish on Board of Education Special Meeting
Ben Leone on BOE Chairperson Letter to the Editor
Ted van Griethuysen on How the Chronically Ill Can Joyfully Embrace the Holiday Season
Trish on Town Council Meeting
David Chess on The Poetry Corner
Gail M. Liscio on Fire and Ice Festival
Teresa Kona on Happy Thanksgiving
Ben Leone on Board of Education Budget Questions
James M McHale on Night Safety Program
Ben Leone on Shakespeare Park Sundial
Ben Leone on Flood Honor Roll First Quarter
JM McHale on Trains, Planes & Automobiles
Trish on Stratford: The Stories We Tell
Ben Leone on Redistricting and Respect for Taxpayers
Ben Leone on Why a Theater??
Ben Leone on Shakespeare Theatre
David Chess on The Stories We Tell
Ted van Griethuysen on The Stories We Tell
Ted van Griethuysen on “Giving Tuesday” at the Stratford Library
David Chess on Stratford: The Stories We Tell
Ben Leone on Broken Promises
Paula Sweeley on The Heart of the Matter
Robert Orr on Why a Theater??
Ted van Griethuysen on Opinion: Shakespeare Theatre
Ted van Griethuysen on Why a Theater??
Trish on Honor Our Hometown Heroes
Barbara Heimlich on Town Council Candidates
Barbara Heimlich on Shakespeare Park Sundial
Barbara Heimlich on Stratford Crier Candidate Questionnaire
Barbara Heimlich on Stratford Crier Candidate Questionnaire
David Chess on The Poetry Corner
donna conroy on Goody Bassett Exonerated
Kevin Moore on Opinion: Shakespeare Theatre
Paula Sweeley on Shakespeare Property Task Force Part II
John Florian on Poetry Corner
Danny Cook on Town Council Candidates
Paula B Sweeley on Stratford Crier Candidate Questionnaire
Paula B Sweeley on Stratford Crier Candidate Questionnaire
Paula B Sweeley on Stratford Crier Candidate Questionnaire
John Eren on Stratford Crier Candidate Questionnaire
Tom on Stratford Crier Candidate Questionnaire
Trish on Stratford Crier Candidate Questionnaire
Joanne on Shakespeare Park Sundial
David Chess on Poetry Corner
Paula Sweeley on Letter to the Editor
Paula Sweeley on Know the Vote!
Paula Sweeley on Democrat Meet and Greet
David Chess on The Poetry Corner
TomN on Letter to the Editor
Patty Jensen on How to Keep Your Computer Stuff Safe: Easy Backup Tips
Paula Sweeley on Community Conversations Dates Set for Fall
Rene Gibson on Dr. Immacula Cann Named as Grand Marshal
Myra Healy on Back To School Advice from Our Superintendent
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Trish on Stratford’s Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) for the years 2023 to 2033
donna on Candlelight Historical Walk
donna on Attention Gardening Enthusiasts
Tom N. on The Poetry Corner: Lamb
Donna Marie Conroy conroy on Hello from Will’s Garden at Shakespeare Park!
Paula Sweeley on Hello from Will’s Garden at Shakespeare Park!
Paula Sweeley on Shakespeare Presentation
Trish on Shakespeare Presentation
Tom N on The Poetry Corner
Trish on Closing Arguments (For the Moment)
Trish on Hot Topics in Zoning on June 28th
David Chess on The Poetry Corner
Paula Sweeley on Important Notice: Town Council Meeting on Shakespeare Park
Greg Reilly on Great Meadows Marsh Now Open For Visitors
David Chess on The Poetry Courner
David Chess on Mileage Tax
Paula Sweeley on Why is the Proposed American Globe Center Different Than Everything That Has Come Before?
Trish on Great Meadows Marsh Now Open For Visitors
Trish on Why is the Proposed American Globe Center Different Than Everything That Has Come Before?
donna on Surprise Shakespeare Reveal
Trish on Prove It!
Donna Marie Conroy conroy on Stratford’s Horseshoe Crabs
Trish on Strafford Republicans playing Musical Chairs
Trsh on Stratford Town Council (Special) June 12th Meeting
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Mia Evans on Spend Some Time With A Student
Aisha on Stratford Mobile Food Pantry
David Chess on Shakespeare Theatre
David Chess on Why Would We Want the American Globe Center?
Barbara Heimlich on The Story of a Magic Garden
David Chess on The Poetry Corner
Paula Sweeley on Stratford Community Conversations
Paula Sweeley on Stratford Community Conversations
Patty Spermer on District 6 Election Forecast
Trish on Protect Our Piping Plovers
Flavia Potenza, Editor on The Story of a Magic Garden
David Chess on Call To Action:  No Cuts To Rail Service
Trish on Same Old Same Old
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Kevin on Gerrymandering Capital of Connecticut?
Kevin on Gerrymandering Capital of Connecticut?
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Debby on Gerrymandering Capital of Connecticut?
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Trish on Gerrymandering Capital of Connecticut?
Paula Sweeley on Gerrymandering Capital of Connecticut?
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Lee Ann on Board of Education Budget Questions
Liz Gramling on Board of Education Budget Questions
Brooke on Board of Education Budget Questions
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Grace Arpie on Board of Education Budget Questions
Paula Sweeley on Stratford Community Conversations
Trish on Board of Education Budget Questions
Paula Sweeley on Redistricting and Respect for Taxpayers
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Greg Reilly on Stratford Community Conversations
Trish on Dissenters Spoke Up In Public Forum
Paula B Sweeley on Stratford Community Conversations
Paula B Sweeley on Election Redistricting: Dirty Deeds Done in Secret
Paula B Sweeley on The Soap Box
Paula B Sweeley on Redistricting on Monday, May 8th Town Council Meeting
JM McHale on State Representative Laura Dancho (R-120) Named Stratford Republican of the Year.
David Chess on Ask the Registrar – Stratford, CT
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Amy Perna on Slipper Shells Invade Long Beach!
Linda on Slipper Shells Invade Long Beach!
Trish on Slipper Shells Invade Long Beach!
Paula Sweeley on Attack Garden Pests
Barbara Heimlich on Attack Garden Pests
Paula Sweeley on Attack Garden Pests
Paula Sweeley on A Business Based on Your Leftovers
Trish on Citizen Scientists Needed
Trish on Women’s History Month
Trish on Town of Stratford: Coastal Community Resilience Plan 2016-
Trish on Long COVID Research and Findings
Paula Sweeley on Letters To The Editor
Trish on The Ruby and Calvin Fletcher Museum of African American History
Paula Sweeley on Center of Controversy
Paula Sweeley on Center of Controversy
Barbara Ingram on Need Help Paying Your Energy Bill?
paul on Energy Assistance
Nels C Pearson on “Nature Is Only Sleeping”
Trish on Governor Lamont, State Officials Work With Utilities to Advance a Short-Term Customer Relief Plan To Reduce the Cost of Energy Supply Prices
Janet Cocca on Champagne ?????
Chris Johannessen on Letter To The Editor: Center School
Paula Sweeley on Letter To The Editor: Center School
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Paula Sweeley on You better watch out
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Pat on Shop Small Stratford Returns for the 2022 Holiday Season
Paula Sweeley on Stratford Crier Voter Guide
Paula Sweeley on Remington Woods
Paula Sweeley on Stratford Crier Voter Guide
Paula Sweeley on New Month — New Laws Effective on October 1st
Paula Sweeley on Sunset Boulevard
Trish on Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Paula Sweeley on 9/11 Reminds Us America Can Have Unity
Karen P Burke on Make Your Voice Heard
Paula Sweeley on Labor Day – Let’s Talk Teachers
Karen P Burke on Labor Day – Let’s Talk Teachers
Paula Sweeley on Labor Day – Let’s Talk Teachers
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Paula Sweeley on What Pandemic? Stratford Slashes Student Health Services
Marca Leigh on 99 Hawley Lane Development on Agenda
Paula Sweeley on Stratford and Impact of Supreme Court Concealed Weapon Decision
Pat on First July 4th Celebration
Pat on New Chair of Stratford Democratic Town Committee Elected
Paula Sweeley on Preserve Greenspace / Oppose Development of and around 99 Hawley Lane
Paula Sweeley on Celebrating Pride Month
Pat on Tennis and Trees
Pat on Tennis and Trees
Paula Sweeley on Tennis and Trees
Patricia on Breathe Easy? Not in CT!
Patricia on Save Our Salt Marsh
Patricia on Obituary: Joan Joyce
Patricia on An Open Letter To Our Town Council:
Paula Sweeley on Tennis and Trees
Karen Dobosz on Center School Redevelopment Protests
Paula Sweeley on Center School Redevelopment Protests
Karen P Burke on Back at it at the Center School Site
Paula Sweeley on Statement by the Stratford Democratic Committee
Paula Sweeley on Update: Democracy In Action
Patricia on Update: Democracy In Action
Paula Sweeley on Update: Democracy In Action
Tom G on The Soap Box
Woodie on The Soap Box
George M Prather on Why is it called Easter? Origin of Easter
Debbie Gilbert on Celebrating Black History Month
Paula Sweeley on Tennis and Trees!
Paula Sweeley on Tennis and Trees!
Paul! Sweeley on Tennis and Trees!
Patricia on Center School Presentations
Bill OBrien on Auld Lang Syne
Patricia on Trees, Tennis Courts and Fiscal Responsibility
Tyler Barten on Trees, Tennis Courts and Fiscal Responsibility
Paula Sweeley on Trees, Tennis Courts and Fiscal Responsibility
Bill OBrien on Auld Lang Syne
Rich on Call to Stratford Residents: Save our Trees and Climate
Marca on Call to Stratford Residents: Save our Trees and Climate
Paula Sweeley on Call to Stratford Residents: Save our Trees and Climate
Patricia on Auld Lang Syne
Trish on Stratford Stars
Debbie on Hanukkah? Chanukah? Hanukka?
Pat on What The Infrastructure Bill Means to Us
Paula B Sweeley on Shakespeare Renaissance Festival Smashing Success
Paula Sweeley on Town Council District 7
Paula Sweeley on Hear ye here ye Renaissance Faire Time
Andy Byrne on Town of Stratford, Connecticut Complete Streets Policy
Bridget White-Scheu on The Town of Stratford Planning Commission
Paula Sweeley on Letters To The Editor
Judith Tristine on The Town of Stratford Planning Commission
Patricia on Let the Games Begin!!
Paula Sweeley on Let the Games Begin!!
Barbara Heimlich on Never Forget!
Chris J on What’s Old is New!
Barbara J Bosco on Never Forget!
Paula B Sweeley on Never Forget!
Paula Sweeley on “This is Not Field of Dreams.”
Tim Hulsey on “This is Not Field of Dreams.”
Paula B Sweeley on Center School Update
Paula Sweeley on What Did They Pass, and How Does It Affect Us?
Barbara Heimlich on Where Am I?
Paula Sweeley on Making Stratford A True Town for All Seasons
Angela McKelvey on New England Oystermen circa 2021
Paula Sweeley on New England Oystermen circa 2021
Paula Sweeley on June is Gay Pride Month
Paula Sweeley on June is Gay Pride Month
Rosemary Martin Hayduk on “This is Not Field of Dreams.”
Mitzi Antezzo on On the Dishonorable Roll: Stratford Makes the Distressed Municipalities List
Tom Evans on “This is Not Field of Dreams.”
Kara on “This is Not Field of Dreams.”
Paula Sweeley on “This is Not Field of Dreams.”
Larry Weaver on Know Your Town: What Does Planning and Zoning Do?
Jorge castro on Drive-Thru Food Pantry
Jorge castro on Drive-Thru Food Pantry
Rick on Know Your Town: Stratford Historical Society
Joan on Romantic Rewrite: Stratford’s Own Cinderella Story
JESS P. GELTNER on Know Your Town: First District
Poonam on Feng Shui Joan’s Way
Gail M. Liscio on A Shout-Out Thank You Stratford
Jeff Law on Local Fitness Instructor Gets Stratford Youth to Move via Virtual Challenges
Paula Sweeley on Candidate: Dr. James Simon
Ben on KBC Electronics Wins Cal Ripken Tournament

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