Stratford Star

Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 28

Wednesday, 16 May 2012 21:21

Stratford’s annual observance of Memorial Day will be held Monday, May 28.

A ceremony honoring fallen veterans will begin at 1 p.m. at the War Memorial on Academy Hill.

The parade will leave Acadmey Hill at 2:15 p.m., ending at Paradise Green.

CARE hosts Meet the Chief Thursday

Wednesday, 16 May 2012 08:27

Councilwoman Stephanie Philips and Citizens Addressing Racial Equity (C.A.R.E.) will sponsor a “Meet & Greet” with Police Chief Patrick Ridenhour Thursday, May 17, at 6:30 p.m., at the South End Community Center, 19 Bates St.

Refuse pick up schedule

Tuesday, 15 May 2012 12:14

All routes will be picked up one day late with Friday's route to be collected on Saturday.

A referendum on Shakespeare?

Written by John Kovach
Monday, 14 May 2012 23:16

Might the voters decide the fate of the Shakespeare Theatre?

A long evening of discussions about the venue Monday, May 14, included a statement by Town Council Chairman Joseph Kubic wondering if now might be the right time for a referendum.

UPDATED: Stratford council passes Raymark resolution

Written by John Kovach
Monday, 14 May 2012 23:00

A resolution calling for the elimination of Raymark waste, by transportation or thermo-chemical processes, was unanimously approved Monday, May 14, during the Town Council’s regular meeting.

The local vote was held the same day Stratford’s state legislators announced a bill passed in Hartford seeking sources of funding for the remediation of toxic Raymark waste. [See related story.]

Town Council rejects new deal with firefighters

Written by John Kovach
Monday, 14 May 2012 22:42

Citing a need for clarification, the Town Council unanimously rejected a tentative agreement on a new contract with firefighters Monday night, May 14.

Making the motion after a half-hour executive session, Councilman Christian Barnaby (R-1st) said the rejection was based on the need for “a clarification of the definition of compensation.”

Legislature calls for funding for Raymark cleanup

Monday, 14 May 2012 17:29

Legislators on both sides of the aisle Monday praised bipartisan legislation they say will identify sources of funding for future remediation of the Raymark Superfund site in Stratford on the final day of the 2012 legislative session.

Senate Bill 254 was amended by Senate Amendment A, which substituted new language to require the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to submit a report to the legislature’s Environment Committee by Feb. 1, 2013 on any private or public source of revenue that may be available for the purpose of remediating the Raymark Superfund site in Stratford.

Stratford Greenway opens Saturday, May 19

Monday, 14 May 2012 12:44

The grand opening of the Stratford Greenway will take place Saturday, May 19, at 10 a.m. at the DeLuca Field entry, Main Street.

Mayor John A. Harkins will be among the speakers, as the town takes a first step in the revitalization along the Stratford’s waterfront.

“It is an important first step in revitalizing the town’s waterfront,” Greenway Committee Chairman Joseph A. Vecsey said in a press release. “This will enable Stratford to restore a significant wetland area that will provide an important educational feature as part of that Greenway project. This is a good way to increase the public’s awareness of the environmental value of the Housatonic River and Long Island Sound.”

Council to honor Stratford Community Fund, contest winners

Monday, 14 May 2012 10:47

The Town Council will have a ceremonial presentation to acknowledge the Stratford Community Fund and the winners of its annual photo contest during its regular meeting Monday, May 17.

“We hope all board members, friends, and supporters can attend,” Councilman Stephanie Philips (D-2nd District) said. “Many folks in Stratford do not know that much of the Stratford Community Fund’s work is in the form of grants that support existing programs or allow residents to participate.”

Easton tax collector accepts position in Stratford

Written by Nancy Doniger
Monday, 14 May 2012 08:05

Long-time Easton tax collector Pat Hildebrand has resigned and accepted a new position as assistant tax collector in Stratford, effective at the end of the month.

Hildebrand worked in the Easton Tax Collector's Office since Sept. 26, 1994. She began as assistant tax collector, was appointed to fill a vacancy when former Tax Collector Wayne Zold left in 1996 and was elected to the position in 1997 and during every municipal election since that time.