Sunday: Rain becoming steadier; windy, with a high of 64 and low of 58 degrees.
Monday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 63, low: 56.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Derby man charged with manslaughter, OUI after CTDOT worker struck, killed on I-95 in Fairfield (wtnh.com) — A CTDOT worker based out of the Stratford garage was struck and killed while clearing debris along I-95 South in Fairfield, and a Derby man now faces manslaughter and DUI charges. State police say the driver admitted using heroin and had suspected cocaine, underscoring safety risks for highway crews who also serve Stratford-area roads.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Biggs and Rehm Continue to Impress for the Bunnell Bulldogs —Curt Gowdy Read on Patch
Owner found thank you! Found a super sweet King Charles cavalier spaniel today in Milford near Anderson ave. Dog has collar but no tags. Anyone recognize this dog? Maybe in… (Nextdoor The Dock)
Good Morning Everyone, I just ask all of you people to prepare before this Noreaster Storm arrives this weekend. Please make sure anything that can fly around is secured in advance and make sure you have gas for your generators in case of power outages. Please… (Nextdoor Paradise Green)
PepsiCo, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandiser in Stratford. Apply here.
Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Stratford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stratford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bridgeport
Our Community Deserves to See How the Civic Sausage Gets Made (ctexaminer.com)
Bridgeport police investigating 'targeted' attempted home invasion (wtnh.com)
Review: Willie Nelson, 93, and Neil Young, 80, rocked it out in a one-of-a-kind evening in Philly (courant.com)
Trumbull
2026 Trumbull Arts Festival Postponed to Sunday, October 11, 2026 (trumbull-ct.gov)
Woodbridge
Woodbridge Selectmen Send $118.5 Million Beecher Road School Project To Referendum (patch.com)
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