Town of Stratford -

TODAY, JULY 29, 2024: West Broad Street westbound, between Main Street and the rotary, is temporarily closed. Thank you for your patience as roadwork continues in that area.

The Offices of the Tax Collector and Tax Assessor will be open for extended hours for the convenience of residents this Saturday, July 27th, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Both offices will be fully staffed at these times.

Mayor Hoydick is advising residents, particularly those who are most vulnerable, to take precautions ahead of the extreme temperatures that are forecast to impact our area over the next several days. The Town of Stratford will initiate their Cooling Center protocol upon receiving an Extreme Warm Weather Advisory Notice from the State of Connecticut. This protocol is enacted from 12 PM Tuesday June 18th to 12 PM Sunday June 23rd and provides information through mass communication on personal warm weather protection as well as contact information for longer term sheltering and cooling centers locations. For overnight and long-term sheltering, residents should call the 221 System by dialing 211. All cooling centers will be posted and updated under the State of Connecticut WEBEOC website.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to inclement weather, the VFW has CANCELLED the Ceremony at Academy Hill along with the Memorial Day Parade. While we may not be able to observe this day together as a community, let us continue to remember and honor those who gave their all for our freedoms. 🇺🇸

Town Hall will be closed on FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2024 at 2:30pm. The Town Clerk, Tax Assessor, and Tax Collector offices will close at 2:00pm. ALL Town Hall offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2024.

Short Beach Golf Course Closed Thursday April 4, 2024 The Short Beach Golf Course is closed for the Day Due To Wet Conditions

Today's fire level is YELLOW, or MEDIUM. Please use caution when considering having a fire (fire pits, camp fires etc.). Per the Fire Marshal, residents are asked to check the Fire Danger levels before kindling any recreational activities. Residents may call the Stratford Fire Marshal with any questions at 203-385-4073.

Per the Fire Marshal, the Fire Danger level right now is at a GREEN, so please be careful when kindling any recreational fires. If you have questions, do not hesitate to reach out to the Fire Marshal at 203-385-4073.

Per the Fire Marshal, the Fire Danger level right now is at a level RED, which indicates a FIRE BAN and no open flame is allowed at the time. Residents may call the Stratford Fire Marshal with any questions at 203-385-4073.

Please note Town department offices will be closed in observance of Presidents' Day on Monday, February 19, 2024.

Due to today’s weather, Town administrative offices and buildings will be closed for the day (02/13/2024). Residents are advised to stay off the roads and travel with caution if absolutely necessary. Garbage and recycling are on schedule.

**Reminder​​** The Parks division is currently canvassing neighborhoods to pickup trees, and this will continue through FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2024. Please note the following: - Only live trees will be picked up - All decorations (tinsel, lights, ornaments, etc.) must be removed before placing the tree outside for pickup - Trees must be placed in the planting strip and be visible in order for the team to see and pickup Any questions, email mayor@townofstratford.com or reach out to Public Works. Thank you!

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 15, 2024, the refuse and recycling schedule will remain uninterrupted. However, the Transfer Station on Watson Boulevard will be CLOSED. Tree pickup will take place between January 8 - February 89 2024. Please note that only live trees will be picked up, all decorations must be removed before pickup, and trees must be placed and visible in the planting strip.

MAYOR HOYDICK SHARES STATE OF THE TOWN OF STRATFORD 2023 Please take a moment to view the video here: https://youtu.be/Co1reVwV4D0

TOWN OF STRATFORD INITIATES COOLING CENTER PROTOCOL