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🌱 Patch AM: Stratford Schools Awarded State Grant Aimed At Boosting Student Attendance

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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:

  • Stratford schools land major state grant to tackle absenteeism
  • Lawsuit raises questions about breast cancer follow-up at Stratford-based practice
  • Inside the cutting-edge helicopter upgrades being built in Stratford now

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

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny and comfortable, with a high of 71 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 66, low: 51.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 66 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Stratford Schools Awarded State Grant Aimed At Boosting Student Attendance (patch.com) — Stratford schools are receiving a $250,000 state grant through Connecticut's LEAP program to boost student attendance with targeted home visits and family support. Local educators and community partners will work directly with Stratford families to identify barriers keeping students out of class and connect them with resources, as part of a broader statewide push that has already reduced chronic absenteeism.
   

• Shelton woman sues Yale New Haven Health over alleged delayed cancer diagnosis (ctinsider.com) — A Shelton woman is suing Yale New Haven Health, alleging that delayed follow-up on a breast lesion during care at Northeast Medical Group, which is based in Stratford, allowed her cancer to progress to Stage IV. The complaint claims providers missed multiple opportunities over several years to order a biopsy or specialist referral, while Yale says it cannot discuss pending litigation but remains committed to patient care.
   

• Sikorsky's 'Black Hawk 2070' Strategy Includes Drones, New Engines, And Flying The Pilotless U-Hawk This Year (twz.com subscription) — Sikorsky's Stratford plant is at the center of a long-term "Black Hawk 2070" push, with engineers here building autonomous systems, new engines, and even a pilotless U-Hawk cargo drone slated to fly this year. For Stratford residents, that means high-tech aerospace jobs, ongoing investment in the local facility, and a clearer picture of how the plant's work will support both military and disaster-relief missions for decades.
   

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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
  • Is anyone missing a gray Husky with a lime green bandana??
    Just saw it tearing down Karen Ave, no leash, no owner in sight. It ran behind some homes on Margaret Circle. Around 5:40 pm Wednesday. Should've… (Nextdoor Nichols Ave)
  • 7 October 2026 Update -- Sikorsky Memorial Airport Expansion Plans in Stratford, CT.
    https://www.worldtek.com/blog/sikorsky-memorial-airport-eyes-commercial-flights Sikorsky Memorial Airport in Stratford is undergoing major upgrades … (Nextdoor Lordship)
  • The Boeing Company posted a job opening for Associate Shipping/Receiving Specialist in Stratford. Apply here.
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Bridgeport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stratford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bridgeport

  • Bridgeport Gas Prices Below State Average As Connecticut Prices Ease (patch.com)

Trumbull

  • CT Patch Candidate Profile: Bill Mecca For State Representative (patch.com)

Shelton

  • Shelton-Derby Weekend Guide: Pumpkin Picking At Jones Family Farms And A Freedom-To-Read Puppet Show (patch.com)
  • 2 Men Accused Of Setting Fire To Playground In Ansonia, Police Say (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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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