STRATFORD, CT — Stratford votes in the state election Tuesday, and Saturday is packed with the Veterans Parade, a household hazardous waste collection day and the Mayor's Do Good Fund glow golf night.
Here are five things to know about life around Stratford this week:
1. Polls Open For The State Election
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Your neighborhood polling place; Town Hall, 2725 Main St.
What to know: Election Day voting is at your assigned neighborhood polling place, not the Baldwin Center used for early voting, according to the town's Election 2026 guide. Voters can check their registration, district and polling place with the state's online lookup. The guide lists Nov. 2 as the absentee ballot request deadline. If you're in line by 8 p.m., stay in line.
More information here.
2. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Public Works Yard, 550 Patterson Ave.
What to know: The free collection is for Stratford residents, who must show a valid resident sticker at the entrance, according to Public Works. Stickers are available from the Recreation Department, 468 Birdseye St., 203-385-4052. Accepted items include old pesticides, cleaning products, weed killers, pool chemicals, gasoline, antifreeze, oil-based and lead paint, stains, varnishes, batteries, outdated propane grill tanks and latex paint. Not accepted: commercial waste, medical waste, smoke detectors, electronics and ammunition; the release lists where to take those.
More information here.
3. Veterans Parade
When: Saturday, Nov. 7
Where: Route and time not yet posted; Town Hall, 2725 Main St.
What to know: The Veterans Parade is the next event in the town's 2026 Celebrate Stratford series, according to the town. The town calendar lists it as an all-day event on Saturday; the time and route had not been posted as of Friday.
More information here.
4. Mayor's Do Good Fund Glow Golf And After Dark Party
When: Saturday, Nov. 7; rounds at 5, 7 and 9 p.m.
Where: Short Beach Golf Course
What to know: The mayor's fundraiser offers a twilight round at 5 p.m., a glow round at 7 p.m. and an after-dark round at 9 p.m., with food, drinks, music, games and contests, according to the mayor's office. Golfers and non-golfers are welcome. Registration and sponsorship questions go to Erin McLaughlin in the mayor's office.
More information here.
5. Zoning Board Of Appeals Meets
When: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, Town Hall, 2725 Main St.
What to know: The Zoning Board of Appeals meets, according to the town calendar, and meetings are livestreamed on the town's YouTube channel. No agenda was attached to the calendar entry as of Friday. Also Wednesday: the Arts Commission, the Longbrook Park Commission and the Citizens Addressing Racial Equity meeting.
More information here.
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