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Hello Stratford! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • $5,000 reward offered after starving puppy found on Ferry Boulevard
  • Stratford schools land $250,000 grant to tackle chronic absenteeism

Also on today's calendar: TAG SALE in Fairfield - Off Oldfield - 9am to 3pm and 19 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain in the afternoon, temps: high: 63, low: 57.
  • Monday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 70 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Absolutely Terrified' Puppy Found Roaming In Stratford: Animal Control (patch.com) — Stratford Animal Control is asking residents for help after a severely emaciated, terrified puppy named Happy was found roaming on Ferry Boulevard. A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest, and officials urge locals to check cameras, share his photo and contact animal control with any tips.
   

• Stratford Schools Awarded State Grant Aimed At Boosting Student Attendance (patch.com) — Stratford schools are set to receive $250,000 from Connecticut's Learner Engagement and Attendance Program, supporting home visits to boost student attendance and family engagement. Local educators and community partners will work directly with Stratford families to identify barriers to regular attendance, as part of a statewide effort that has already helped reduce chronic absenteeism across Connecticut.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Bunnell XC Teams Travel to Beardsley Park for SWC Matchup —Curt Gowdy Read on Patch
  • Raymond Miller Sr., age 83, of Milford, passed away on October 4, 2026 —Cody-White Funeral Home Read on Patch
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    The slope is too steep to mow safely. Thanks in advance! (Nextdoor Second Hill Lane)
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    mine was hanging crooked and i couldnt get it to close all the way. called Vance Garage Door Repair and vance at 704-413-4715 came out same day. he… (Nextdoor Merritt Pkwy)
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🗞 Nearby News

Bridgeport

  • Bridgeport Open Houses Oct. 10-11: A North End Cape, A Family Home Of 52 Years And 4 More (patch.com)
  • Bridgeport 2026 Election Voter Guide: Candidates, Voting Information (patch.com)

Milford

  • What Sold: Milford's 10 Most Recent Closings (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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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