Scheduled Water Outage - 10/18 at 9AM
October 18, 2022I wanted to be sure you were aware of a scheduled water outage Tuesday, October 18 at W Hillside Avenue in Stratford. The outage will begin at 9AM and is expected to last 6-8 hours.
Scheduled Water Outage - 10/17 at 9AM
October 14, 2022I wanted to be sure you were aware of a scheduled water outage Monday, October 17 at 1st Avenue in Stratford. The outage will begin at 9AM and is expected to last 4-6 hours.
State Report: Stratford’s Economic Strength Improved Compared to Other Municipalities
October 13, 2022Stratford’s economic and fiscal strength have improved in recent years and the town is no longer listed as distressed, according to the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development.
Stratford Receives Motor Vehicle Tax Reimbursement
October 13, 2022On October 1, the state dispersed a reimbursement grant of $1,087,343 to Stratford, supplementing our town because of our recent motor vehicle mill rate reduction.
Among other state tax cuts, there was a reduction of our motor vehicle mill rate to 32.46. Stratford has an overall mill rate of 39.47.
Stratford Ranked Among Top Small Cities in the U.S.
October 7, 2022News to be proud of! A new report from WalletHub has ranked Stratford in the top 10 percentile of best small cities in America.
The report compared more than 1,300 cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 based on 43 indicators of livability - focusing on cities' affordability, economic health, education & health, quality of life, and safety.
CT Post: When will sale of Bridgeport's Sikorsky Airport to Connecticut Airport Authority happen?
October 6, 2022State Rep. Joe Gresko, D-Stratford, whose district includes Sikorsky, also addressed the group. He said while he understands the city may not be looking to "complicate" negotiations with the CAA, the center has a 99-year lease and benefits the airport.
"Embrace this gem," Gresko urged.
Click here to read more from the CT Post.
New SNAP Eligibility Benefit Levels Begin Tomorrow
September 30, 2022This week, Governor Ned Lamont announced that the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) will implement new eligibility benefit levels in the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beginning tomorrow, October 1.
Community Investment Fund Awards Stratford $160,000 Grant
September 29, 2022During Tuesday's meeting of the Community Investment Fund 2030 (CIF) Board, the Town of Stratford was approved to receive a $160,000 state grant to mitigate flooding along Bruce Brook.