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Good morning Stratford! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Stratford neighbor quietly pockets a $10,000 lottery win
  • Stratford flood damage reports could shape future disaster aid
  • What Stratford residents should do after first West Nile case

Also on today's calendar: Beginner-Friendly Square Dance Lessons and 19 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with periods of sun, temps: high: 80, low: 69.
  • Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Stratford Resident Wins Big Lottery Prize (patch.com) — A Stratford resident has claimed a $10,000 prize from a 10X CASH 18th Edition scratch ticket, highlighting a bit of luck close to home. The winning ticket was purchased at a Cumberland Farms in nearby Milford, and the Connecticut Lottery now withholds winners' names unless they give written consent under a new state law.
   

2. Stratford Residents Urged To Report Damage From Flooding (patch.com) — Stratford residents dealing with damage from Sunday's flooding are being urged by Mayor David Chess to document their losses through the state's CrisisTrack Damage Self Report system by Oct. 9. Completing the survey will help ensure Stratford's storm impacts are fully counted in a statewide assessment that could influence eligibility for FEMA or SBA disaster programs, even though assistance is not guaranteed.
   

3. Stratford CrierFirst Human Case of West Nile Virus Identified in Stratford (stratfordcrier.com) — Stratford health officials have confirmed the town's first human West Nile virus case this season in a resident hospitalized since late August. The Health and Conservation Departments urge residents to eliminate standing water, use repellent, secure window screens, and limit time outdoors at dawn and dusk to reduce mosquito bites and further infections.
   

4. Stratford CrierStratford Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Hispanic Heritage Flag Raising on Sept. 15 and Latin Music Festival on Sept. 20 (stratfordcrier.com) — Stratford is marking Hispanic Heritage Month with a flag-raising at Town Hall on September 15 and a major Latin Music Festival on Paradise Green on September 20. Residents can enjoy live bands, folkloric dance, and over 45 vendors, with nearby parking and encouragement to bring lawn chairs for an afternoon of music and community.
   

5. Lamont says 'rain bomb' overwhelmed parts of Fairfield County (ctmirror.org) — Stratford saw more than four inches of rain in Sunday's intense storm, one of the heaviest single-day totals recorded at Sikorsky Memorial since the 1940s. State officials say Fairfield County flooding from this "rain bomb" may reach federal disaster thresholds, and they're surveying coastal communities to fully assess damage and future infrastructure needs.
   

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  • Gigi Kohler: Turning Pain Into Purpose Through Music, —popcovernews Read on Patch
  • Stratford EMS August 2026 Statistical Infographic —Stratford EMS Read on Patch
  • Heaven Sent Thrift Shop at Stratford United Methodist Church —Chris Muller Read on Patch
  • Stratford United Methodist Church - Sunday Worship September 20, 2026 —Chris Muller Read on Patch
  • "Sell Your Old Gold" Fundraiser - Our Lady of Peace Parish —Pam B Read on Patch
  • Arts Alliance of Stratford will have a creativity station at Art in the Park on October 3rd from 10-3pm.
    The fair is in Greg Ackley Memorial Park in Stratford, CT - across from Our Lady of Peace Church, near the intersection of Stratford Rd and Prospect… (Nextdoor Lordship)
  • Hello neighbors
    If you've had any damage to your home or business that resulted from Sunday's rain/ flooding event, please note it with the CT DEMHS( (emergency… (Nextdoor Lordship)
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep (09535) - 4310 Main Street in Bridgeport. Apply here.
  • MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Food Service Manager Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $12-$22/Hr in Bridgeport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stratford here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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