June 16, 2026
STRATFORD, CT — June 16, 2026 – The Town of Stratford is pleased to announce the launch of the Celebrate Stratford Gift Card, a new digital gift card program designed to encoura...

June 15, 2026
After being idle for nearly 30 years, the revitalization effort for the former Army Engine Plant, a 77-acre waterfront site, charts a new path forward for Stratford that will grow...
June 11, 2026
Want to learn more about the Town's economic and business development initiatives to build a stronger Stratford— one that is business-friendly, investment-ready, and a destination...
June 11, 2026
MAYOR DAVID CHESS Media Contacts: Michelle Woods Matthews Town of Stratford mwoods-matthews@townofstratford.com Stephanie Reitz University of Connecticut Stephanie.re...
June 11, 2026
The Town of Stratford initiates its Extreme Hot Weather Protocol from Thursday to Sunday and Activates Cooling Centers STRATFORD, CT – June 11, 2026 – Based on the current f...

June 8, 2026
Get excited, Stratford! Our Summer Sunset Concert Series schedule is out! We hope to see you at one of our upcoming summer concerts. Big thanks to the Stratford Recreation Departm...

June 5, 2026
Our next series of Neighborhood Association Meetings is scheduled! Come join us. These are informal meetings where I get to hear what's most important and top of mind for resident...
June 4, 2026
The Stratford Beautification Commission announces its 27th annual Beautification Awards Program. The awards are given to recognize and celebrate efforts to improve the beauty and ...
June 2, 2026
The Stratford Day Main Street Festival Returns Saturday, June 6th STRATFORD, CT – June 2, 2026 – Rain or shine, one of Stratford’s biggest community celebrations is ...
June 1, 2026
The Town created a Budget FAQ to help answer your questions, which you can access here

June 1, 2026
The Sanitation Division of Public Works WILL be working on Friday, June 19th, 2026, Juneteenth, to provide uninterrupted collection of refuse, recycling and yard waste. The Tr...

May 28, 2026
Have something you want to discuss directly with Mayor Chess? Here is his upcoming open office hours schedule. No appointments needed. It's first-come, first-served.

May 28, 2026
We invite the community to Stratford's Pride Flag-raising ceremony to celebrate the start of Pride Month at the Town Hall Green on Monday, June 1, at 9:00 AM!

May 25, 2026
Unfortunately, due to the weather, Raymond T. Goldbach VFW Post 9460 has canceled today's Memorial Day parade. However, they will hold the Memorial Day ceremony at 11:00 AM at a ...

May 21, 2026
Stratford Town Buildings will be closing early on Friday, May 22, 2026 ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Tax Assessor, Tax Collector and Town Clerk Offices will close at 2:00PM...

May 15, 2026
There will be NO refuse, recycling or yard waste collection on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. All routes will be picked up one day late with Friday’s route t...
May 6, 2026
In many ways, the South End is the heart and soul of our community. We want future projects to reflect what the South End community thinks would best meet the neighborhood's needs...

April 28, 2026
On behalf of Mayor Chess and the Town of Stratford, the community is cordially invited to the Swearing-in Ceremony for the new Police Chief, Renee Dominguez, on Friday, May 8th...

April 28, 2026
Please find the form here: https://www.stratfordct.gov/page/stratford-neighborhood-association-survey

April 27, 2026
We want community input for our new Celebrate Stratford logo! The Town of Stratford is inviting local artists, designers, students, and creatives who live or work in Stratford to...
