Monday: Humid; afternoon showers, with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.
Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 80, low: 70.
Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Sanitation Schedule Announced For Labor Day In Stratford (patch.com) — Stratford residents will see all trash, recycling, and yard waste pickups delayed one day during Labor Day week, with no collections and a closed Transfer Station on Monday, Sept. 7. The town also reminds everyone that only the official 96- or 64-gallon containers will be serviced, plastic bags are no longer accepted in recycling, and yard waste must follow specific bagging and bundling rules.
• Stratford's Recently Sold Homes (patch.com) — Recent home sales across Stratford, from Short Beach Road to Ridgefield Drive and Barnum Terrace, show prices ranging from about $270,000 to $775,000 through August 28. If you're tracking the local market, these closings offer a quick snapshot of what Stratford buyers are actually paying in late August 2026.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Our Lady of Peace Thrift Shop - Re-Opening on Thursday, September 3rd —Pam B Read on Patch
Come out and meet the artists on October 3rd. We'll be at Greg Ackley Park, in Stratford, CT - across the street from Our Lady of Peace Church in Lordship - at the intersection of Prospect Dr and… (Nextdoor Lordship)
Come visit the Creativity Station at the Arts Alliance of Stratford tent. Fun for all! October 3rd, Greg Ackley Park - across the street from Our Lady of Peace Church in Stratford, CT. (Nextdoor Lordship)
Kelly Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Substitute Teachers - Stratford Public Schools in Stratford. Apply here.
Big Y Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Center Store Clerk in Stratford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stratford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bridgeport
New York City woman charged in Connecticut with trafficking counterfeit watches from China (fox61.com)
Brad Paisley fights tears singing Dolly Parton duet alone after her death (thestate.com)
Mark Bradley ends third party campaign for Bridgeport probate judge against Paul Ganim (ctpost.com)
Milford
Here's What $1 Million Buys You In Milford Real Estate (patch.com)
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