Stratford mops up after storm that pounded region

Written by John Kovach
Thursday, 18 March 2010 14:46

Stratford residents and officials spent the better part of the week cleaning up after the weekend’s savage wind and rain storm that left parts of Fairfield County without power until mid-week.

Census labels blur borders

Written by John Kovach
Thursday, 18 March 2010 14:43

Reyna Pickus, like most residents, received her questionnaire from the U.S. Census Bureau this week.

But something didn’t look right. Although the ZIP code correctly read 06614, her town was listed as Bridgeport, not Stratford.

“It should be Stratford,” Pickus said.

Budget includes cuts

Written by John Kovach
Thursday, 18 March 2010 14:40

Even $1.6 million in cuts won’t keep municipal taxes from going up for fiscal year 2010-11, Mayor John A. Harkins said Friday.

Harkins proposed a reduction of $1.6 million in spending for the next fiscal year, with cuts in discretionary programs, services, and expenditures.

Stratford motorcyclist critical after crash

Wednesday, 17 March 2010 15:45

A motorcyclist is in critical condition after his bike collided with a car on Lordship Boulevard March 16.

Irish eyes smile on Stratford

Written by John Kovach
Wednesday, 17 March 2010 09:58

Mildred Kelly and Theresa Murphy were named honorary mayors of Stratford for St. Patrick's Day 2010.

OSHA investigating Moses Wheeler trench collapse that injured worker

Written by Jill K. Dion
Tuesday, 16 March 2010 16:38

The state Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Milford Police Department are investigating the collapse of a trench that sent a worker at the Moses Wheeler Bridge construction site to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries Tuesday.

State probes utilities' response to storm

Tuesday, 16 March 2010 13:45

Following an Associated Press report Tuesday morning that CL&P held back workers this weekend to avoid paying overtime when much of Southwestern Connecticut lost power from the heavy storm, the state has initiated a probe into the utility companies' actions.

Gov. M. Jodi Rell Tuesday announced she has asked the state Department of Public Utility Control and the state Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security to examine the actions of the state’s two largest electric utilities — Connecticut Light & Power and United Illuminating — in the initial hours of the weekend storm.

The storm contributed to the deaths of at least three people, downed thousands of trees and tree limbs, snapped hundreds of utility poles and left nearly 100,000 Connecticut homes and businesses without power.

Volunteers needed for Great Meadows Marsh tours

Tuesday, 16 March 2010 13:38

Volunteer tour guides are needed to assist Stratford public school fourth grade teachers and students with a hands-on experience learning how the Great Meadows Marsh and Long Island Sound interact. The program teaches young people about wetlands, the waters of the Sound and the dangers of pollution.

Stratford police remind residents of auto theft risk

Monday, 15 March 2010 18:09

Citing a “slight increase” in motor vehicle thefts, Stratford police have issued a safety reminder for residents.

“Auto theft and the theft of vehicle parts and contents is a widespread crime that affects the whole community,” according Officer Bobby Ramos. “Higher insurance rates, property damage, injuries and loss of life from accidents are the results. It’s a billion dollar a year crime.”

2 arrested in drug raid

Written by John Kovach
Monday, 15 March 2010 10:31

State and federal authorities arrested two people during a drug raid at 338 Jackson Ave. March 12 around 7 a.m.

Detectives from the State Police Statewide Narcotics Task Force Detectives, assisted by Stratford police and the federal Drug Enforcement Administration, executed a search and seizure warrant on an apartment and two cars with regard to illegal narcotic activity, police said.