Plans Pitched For Former School; Noise Complaints: Stratford News

Good morning, Stratford! Here's a look back at the week in Stratford.

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First, today's weather:

Possible light rain in the evening and overnight. High: 76 Low: 66.

Here's a roundup of stories from Stratford this past week:

1. Dueling Stratford apartment proposals for former Center School property head to council. (Connecticut Post)
2. Democrats say Stratford's COVID-19 recovery plan 'about as transparent as drywall' (Darien Times)
3. Poultry sounds prevalent in Stratford noise complaints (Middletown Press)
4. Ex-Stratford Payroll Manager Charged With Federal Tax Offense (Stratford Patch)
5. Obituary: Robert Kimmer, 43; Formerly Of Stratford (Stratford Patch)
6. Stratford Business Sells Big Lottery Prize (Stratford Patch)
7. New Pets Available For Adoption In Stratford Area (Stratford Patch)
8. Obituary: Douglas F. Brown, 56; Formerly Of Stratford (Stratford Patch)

Today in Stratford:

• The Shakespeare Market (10:00 AM)
• Randy & Marli Brown Ministries (10:30 AM)
• The Great Family Read - El Deafo by Cece Bell (12:00 AM)
• Colossal Kielbasa Food Stand (9:00 AM)
• The Shakespeare Market - Town of Stratford (10:00 AM)

Stratford Patch Notebook

• Stratford Animal Control: "Please share and help spread the word. The shelter is inundated with cats and kittens! All kittens and cats are free to qualified applicants. All cats and kittens will be spayed/neutered, vaccinated, tested for disease and microchipped a..." (Facebook)
• Stratford Animal Rescue Society: "Poor Rufus has been with us since early Spring. You might have seen him hanging around during our Mother’s Day plant sale. While we appreciate an extra pair of working hands (or paws) for our fall plant sale, we would love for him to hav..." (Facebook)
• Stratford Animal Rescue Society: "Sadly, the shelter just took in 24 sickly cats from a neglect case. It is going to be very expensive to try and save them all. Please consider making a donation to help them. Any amount helps. Credit card donations: https://www.paypal.co..." (Facebook)
• Stratford Professional Firefighters IAFF 998: "We extend our deepest condolences to the trooper who lost his life during the performance of his duties in last nights flooding. Our thoughts are with his family and fellow troopers." (Facebook)
• St. Mark School, Stratford: "This morning we welcomed our students back to St. Mark School. "You're off to great places. Today was your first day! Your mountain is waiting so get on your way!" May the school year be filled with a love of learning, packed with creati..." (Facebook)
• Stratford Animal Rescue Society: "Meet Mercury. Sadly, his owner went into assisted living and could no longer care for him. He is super friendly. He is about 3 years old, neutered, negative for disease and microchipped. He’s great with other dogs! He had a playdate toda..." (Facebook)
• Stratford EMS: "Stratford EMS receives AHA Mission Lifeline Gold Plus Recognition Award again #sems #stratfordems #svemsa #missionlifeline #heartsafecommunity https://www.stratfordems.org/2021/08/30/stratford-ems-receives-aha-mission-lifeline-gold-plus-..." (Facebook)

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• Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! (September 5)
• The Shakespeare Market (September 5)
• Randy & Marli Brown Ministries (September 5)
• Congregation for Humanistic Judaism's High Holiday Services (September 6)
• FREE Trial Dance Classes - Studio Tours - Placement Evaluations - Amazing Faculty @ Rockwell Dance (September 7)
• September 13th, 14th "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes! (September 8)
• A Conversation with World-Renowned Hindu Leader Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati (September 9)
• 1st Annual Night to Shine Your Light - World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10)
• Tag Sale and Craft Fair - Rent a Space! (September 11)
• Fair Season Begins! September, Fall Fair! (September 11)
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