5 Things To Know In Stratford: Early Voting Begins, Spider-Man Flu Clinic And More

STRATFORD, CT — Early voting for the Nov. 3 election opens Monday at the Baldwin Center, the Health Department holds a Spider-Man-themed flu clinic for kids Thursday, and two neighborhood associations and the Planning Commission meet.

Here are five things to know about life around Stratford this week:

1. Early Voting Opens At The Baldwin Center
When: Monday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 27 and 29)
Where: Baldwin Center, 1000 W. Broad St.
What to know: All Stratford voters use one early voting location, the Baldwin Center, which also offers same-day registration, according to the town's 2026 election guide. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Monday, Nov. 2, and polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.
More information here.

2. Spider-Man-Themed Flu Clinic
When: Thursday, Oct. 22, 2 to 7 p.m.
Where: Birdseye Municipal Complex, 468 Birdseye St.
What to know: The Stratford Health Department's Spider-Man-themed flu clinic is for kids and Board of Education staff, according to the town calendar, which links a flyer and a list of accepted insurance.
More information here.

3. Neighborhood Association Meetings
When: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 6 p.m. (District 8); Thursday, Oct. 22, 6 p.m. (District 7)
Where: Bunnell High School Library, 1 Bulldog Blvd.; Wilcoxson Elementary School gym, 600 Wilcoxson Ave.
What to know: The District 8 Neighborhood Association meets Tuesday in the Bunnell High School library, and District 7 meets Thursday in the Wilcoxson Elementary School gym, according to the town calendar.
More information here.

4. Planning Commission Meets
When: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, Town Hall, 2725 Main St.
What to know: The Planning Commission meets in the Town Hall council chambers, and the meeting can be watched live on the town's Channel 79 YouTube page, according to the town calendar.
More information here.

5. Mayor's Office Hours
When: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 5 to 6 p.m.
Where: Town Hall, 2725 Main St.
What to know: Mayor David Chess holds office hours Wednesday evening, according to the town calendar.
More information here.