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Stratford: The Stories We Tell

Opposing Women’s Suffrage Could Get You Killed?

David Wright - 0
The initial organizing meeting of the Stratford Women’s Equal Suffrage Association was held at the home of Rosamunda Winton on King Street, July 19,...
Talking Transportation

The Traffic Calming Illusion    

Jim Cameron - 0
While Jim enjoys a “train spotting” vacation, let’s revisit this column from awhile back… You've seen the bumper stickers: Slow down in town. They're a...

A Moving Come From Away at Ivoryton Playhouse

The High-Speed Railroad Never Built… 120 Years Ago     

Is It Time to Tax Electric Vehicles?        

Connecticut’s $1.6 Billion Train Promise

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Crier Calendar

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Monday, August 24, 2026 and Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Minecraft BuildersLocation: Sterling HouseTime: 9 AM-12 PMCost: $50 per sessionRegister here Monday, August 24, 2026 Sterling Summer Soccer...

Understanding the Homeless Response System-August 24 at 1 PM

Vigil for Unity on Paradise Green

Sterling Community Center: Down & Dirty

Sterling Community Swim

OPINIONS

Guest Essays

Honesty Is Not the Same as Transparency

Paul Oestreicher - 0
When I taught strategic communication at NYU, I emphasized a principle that is more misunderstood than ever: always be honest, but don’t assume you...

Brown Opened Doors. Today’s Court Is Closing Too Many

Letter to the Editor: Horseshoe Crabs

Putting Stratford on a New Path Toward Saving Money and Strengthening Community Bonds 

A Hundred Years Is Too Long to Wait

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Town Weekly Meeting Schedule

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Weekly Meeting Schedule for 8.24.26-8.28.26Download TOWN OF STRATFORD – Schedule of Meetings August 2026Download

Town Weekly Meeting Schedule

Town Weekly Meeting Schedule

LOCAL VOICES

Our Reason to Celebrate Juneteenth

Ty Sims - 0
Our very first Juneteenth Celebration at the South End Community Center was a success. With over 85 people in attendance and a few vendors...

Stratford’s EMS By the Numbers | June

Michael Loiz - 0

Mental Health is Physical Health

Diana R. Paulin - 0
I’m a big fan of the Apple TV show Shrinking, a witty drama about a counseling practice and the lives and entangled relationships of...

June Neighborhood Association Meetings

Andy Byrne - 0
This month’s well-attended Neighborhood Meeting on on June 9th combined three districts. Moderator Erin McLaughlin, Manager of Community Development, explained that this was designed...

A Sit Down with Our First Female Chief of Police, Renee Dominguez

Nikkya Hargrove - 1
Have you ever been the “first” in something? Maybe the first person in your family to go to college or the first person in...

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Letter from the Editor

Nikkya Hargrove - 0
Letter from the Editor
Dear Neighbor, The days are getting shorter, and the sun is setting a bit earlier, but summer does not officially come to an end until...

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