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Good day Stratford! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which Stratford stations have the lowest gas prices today
  • Motorcycle crash briefly shuts Route 15 lane in Stratford
  • Want to help Stratford's shelter animals? See how to volunteer.

Also on today's calendar: It's Fall, Y'all! — Bridgeport Tech Collective Community Mixer + Idea Exchange and 19 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 49.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Here Are The Cheapest, Most Expensive Places To Get Gas In Stratford (patch.com) — Stratford drivers can currently find regular gas for slightly less than the Connecticut average, with nine local stations reporting prices clustered in the mid-$4 range per gallon. The piece compares Stratford's prices to state, regional, and national averages, and lists specific station locations and their most recent pump prices so residents can choose the cheapest option in town.
   

2. Lane Reopens After Motorcycle Crash On Route 15 In Stratford (patch.com) — A motorcycle crash with another vehicle temporarily closed the left southbound lane of Route 15 between Exits 36 and 34 in Stratford, according to state transportation officials. The scene has since been cleared and all lanes have reopened, but the update highlights where Stratford drivers may have recently encountered delays.
   

3. Stratford CrierStratford Animal Rescue Society Seeks Volunteers for Events and Organizational Support (stratfordcrier.com) — Stratford Animal Rescue Society is looking for local volunteers and will host a volunteer orientation on November 7 to explain how residents can help animals at Stratford Animal Care & Control. You can pitch in with event planning, fundraising, or behind‑the‑scenes tasks, all supporting medical care, enrichment, and adoptions for Stratford's shelter pets.
   

4. Stratford Man Forced Woman Out Of Vehicle At Gunpoint, Police Say (patch.com) — A Stratford man has been charged after police say he forced a woman out of a moving vehicle at gunpoint near the Waterford Speedbowl, injuring her before fleeing. East Lyme police later found the suspect and a nearby gun, and he now faces a long list of firearm, robbery, and assault charges with a $250,000 bond.
   

5. Defendant Pleads Guilty In Success Village Embezzlement Conspiracy In Stratford: Feds (patch.com) — A Trumbull man has pleaded guilty in a federal embezzlement conspiracy tied to Success Village Apartments, the large residential cooperative spanning Stratford and Bridgeport. Prosecutors say vendors submitted inflated or bogus plumbing invoices, diverting hundreds of thousands of dollars, and the defendant now faces up to 20 years in prison plus significant restitution and forfeiture.
   

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  • Carol Yvonne Sheridan obituary: Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, East Haven —Clancy Palumbo Funeral Home and Cremation Service Read on Patch
  • Stratford United Methodist Church - Sunday Worship on October 11, 2026 —Chris Muller Read on Patch
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    I found it at Short beach in Stratford and I want to return it to its owner. I think this bracelet means a lot to that person who lost it. (Nextdoor Nichols Ave)
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    He ran out the back door this morning! His name is rascal. He's very Farrell. He won't come to you but please call us if you see him around the… (Nextdoor Soundview - Bruce Aves)
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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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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