🌱 Patch AM: Road Closure In Place For Final Phase Of Project In Stratford

Good morning to you Stratford! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• River Road closure extends as Stratford utility tower project nears completion
• Explore a North End Stratford colonial marketed as a private oasis
• What Stratford parents must know about new school phone and AI rules

Also on today's calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 68.
• Thursday: Thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Road Closure In Place For Final Phase Of Project In Stratford (patch.com) — Drivers in Stratford should prepare for continued detours as River Road (Route 110) remains closed through Sept. 19 for the final phase of replacing a century-old utility tower. Mayor David Chess says the state DOT and Eversource are leading the monopole project, while town departments coordinate with local businesses and emergency services to minimize disruption.
   

• 'Private Oasis' Hits The Market In Stratford (patch.com) — House hunters in Stratford's North End can now tour a large Colonial on North Peters Lane, listed for $932,000. The 5-bedroom home offers over 3,200 square feet, multiple fireplaces, a finished lower level for entertaining, and a manicured 1.22-acre lot described as a private oasis.
   

• Stratford CrierWhat Parents Need To Know About Stratford Public School's Agenda of Technology in School (stratfordcrier.com) — Stratford Public Schools are rolling out stricter rules on student phone use and clearer guidelines for AI in classrooms this year, aiming for more focused learning and better mental health. Devices will be largely off-limits during the school day, with exceptions for documented needs, and parents can learn more at upcoming technology nights on digital wellness and classroom tools.
   

📸 Around Stratford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stratford

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize →
  Long Island Sound,
• Mini Golf in the Stacks - A Hole Lot of Fun in the Library →
  Milford Public Library, 57 New Haven Ave, Milford
  10:00 am
Sunday August 30
• KG Elite Sport One Year Anniversary Party →
  282 Quarry Rd, Milford
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday August 25
• Meet and Greet
  Stratford Academy Johnson House School 719 Birdseye St, Stratford, CT 06615, USA
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Fall Initial Certification Course →
  2712 Main St, Stratford
  6:30 pm
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Fall Initial Certification Course →
  2712 Main St, Stratford
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Chair Yoga →
  The Birdseye Rec Center, Birdseye St, Stratford
  6:00 pm
• Beginner Mat Pilates →
  Birdseye Rec Center, Birdseye St, Stratford
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Sunset Beach Yoga →
  Short Beach, Stratford
  6:15 pm
Sunday September 6
• Molly Tuttle in Concert →
  The Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport
  7:30 pm
Thursday September 10
• Evening of Suspense: Wine Reception & Conversation with Author Liv Constantine →
  Race Brook Country Club, 246 Derby Ave, Orange
  6:30 pm
Friday September 11
• Trains at Twilight →
  Boothe Memorial Park, 5800 Main St, Stratford
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Heaven Sent Thrift Shop at Stratford United Methodist Church —Chris Muller Read on Patch
• Stratford United Methodist Church - Sunday Worship August 30, 2026 —Chris Muller Read on Patch
• Our Lady of Peace Thrift Shop will re-open on Thursday, Sept. 3rd - 10 a.m. to 12:00 noon —Pam B Read on Patch
• HOLIDAY SHOW auditions are a Broadway experience —kristin Read on Patch

• I'm proud to live in Connecticut.
  We invest in our people, our economy continues to grow, and manufacturing and construction are gaining strength. I love living here because… (Nextdoor Woodend)
• Thanks everyone near the Short Beach/Audubon area for your cooperation with the 2 Roads Shore to the Pour Run.
  This short run benefits the Audubon Center in Lordship (the last eleven years). We appreciate your support and 'driving slow' as you saw the runners… (Nextdoor Lordship)

• ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Meat Wrapper Clerk (Milford CT) Salary Range $14.50 - $16/hr in Stratford. Apply here.
• Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Stratford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stratford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bridgeport

• Mixed Media Drawing Classes with Nomi Silverman (patch.com)

Milford

• Milford Arrest Log, Aug. 13-16, 2026 (patch.com)
• Milford High Schools Among Best In CT, New Rankings Reveal (patch.com)

Ok Stratford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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