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Hello Stratford! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Library director service honors, a blueberry festival, and outdoor movie night + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Celebrating a trusted leader: Stratford Library Director Sheri Waller was honored for 20 years of service, after leading Children’s Department renovations, eliminating overdue fines, launching uCreate makerspace, and guiding library services through the pandemic -- see her service honors.
A local landmark milestone: Fairfield’s Chips Family Restaurant marked 60 years, rolling prices back to 1966 with 85‑cent pancakes and 15‑cent coffee, as State Sen. Tony Hwang presented a citation honoring its community support -- see the anniversary celebration.
Town maps out next steps: Fairfield is set to spend nearly $460,000 in opioid settlement funds after approvals, with an internal working group shaping priorities and a $15,000 assessment to guide investments and community input -- see how funds are used.
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The bill all retirees should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half -- this free comparison tool makes it easy.*
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Freshen up your furniture: Inside Living Style handles reupholstery, slipcovers, cushions and custom pieces in-house, with a woman- and family-owned team that's been at it for 20+ years. Got a Stratford sofa sagging or dining chairs that survived a toddler rave? Check them out this week, pick from a variety of fabrics, and make everything feel new again.
Quick green fix: Longbrook Park is ideal for a quick lap before dinner or a chill, phone-free breather after work. Think shady paths, open lawns, and that neighborly calm you forget exists until you’re there... then you remember why you love Stratford.
Your new breakfast crush: Whether you're sprinting between errands around town or pretending the car is your office, The Tasty Yolk turns mornings into a win with creative sandwiches, chicken, burritos, and that glorious potato bowl. Grab it to go this week, then wonder why you ever settled for basic.
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04 — Our recommendations
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The upgrades that make your home feel new again start here. You don't need a full remodel to fall back in love with your space. New fixtures, a fresh coat of paint, updated hardware, the small changes that make a room feel different. It's all in Home Depot, so a weekend is all it takes to give a tired room a fresh start. *Shop the refresh →
Once your car passes 50,000 miles, the odds of a big repair climb fast. That's usually right when your factory coverage starts running out. Engine, transmission, electrical, they fail on their own timeline, and the bills run into the thousands. An extended warranty covers them before they hit. You receive a free year of Elite Benefits, plus 30 days to change your mind. *$300 off right now →
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The fitness trend that doesn't require leaving your living room: Chair yoga is having a moment, and for good reason. It's low-impact, easy on the knees and back, and you do the whole thing seated. No floor, no equipment, no studio. A quick quiz turns it into a personalized plan built around your body and goals, then adjusts as you build the habit. *See your plan → |
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎥 Downtown Milford Outdoor Movie Nights @ Wasson Field | Wednesday (7/22) at 6:00 PM – Swing by Wasson Field for a free outdoor screening of Hook, because nothing bonds a family like watching Robin Williams outwit pirates while your lawn chair slowly sinks into the turf. Bring blankets, the kids, and snacks, then yell Bangarang at the stars, tastefully.
🎄 Kristmas in July @ Dave & Buster's (Milford, CT) | Thursday (7/23) at 4:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for permission to play skee-ball, Kristmas in July at Dave & Buster’s has it. Toys mean a D&B prize drawing, bike donations get a free $20 Power Card, and with the flyer, 20% of food, drinks, and games benefits Krusinski Kares.
🚗 Blood Sweat and Gear's Friday Night Cruise @ McDonald's (Milford) | Friday (7/24) at 5:00 PM – Nothing says Friday night like classic steel under the McDonald’s lights across from the Post Mall, admiring carburetors next to actual carbs. Expect door prizes, a 50/50, music, trophies, and Best in Cruise. Pre-2006 rides rule, with a specialty section for the outliers.
🫐 Blueberry Festival @ Nichols United Methodist Church (Trumbull) | Saturday (7/25) at 10:00 AM – Nothing says summer like a Blueberry Festival with vendors, artisans, and enough fresh baked goods to test your willpower. Let the kids loose in the kids area while you browse, then ogle the fire truck and graze the food trucks, guilt-free.
🛍 Pop Shop Summer Market @ Milford Green | Saturday (7/25) at 10:00 AM – Back on Milford Green after the jam-packed May run, this summer market lines the lawn with 50+ curated artisans, makers, boutiques, and small businesses. It is a rare pop-up that feels edited, not chaotic, perfect for a stroll, a chat, and a few worthy finds.
🛍 All Things Collectible Show @ Elicit Brewing Co - Fairfield | Sunday (7/26) at 10:00 AM – Nothing beats hunting cardboard treasure with a pint at Elicit Brewing, a collectible card bazaar. Expect 50-plus vendors for sports cards and TCGs, with chances to buy, sell, trade, and connect, plus hourly giveaways, family friendly, and license to call your childhood shoebox an investment.
🎤 Summer Concert: Number 9 @ Town Hall Green (Trumbull) | Tuesday (7/28) at 7:00 PM – Nothing beats live music on the Town Hall Green when Number 9 hits the stage. Bring a blanket, grab wood fired pizza from Carl Anthony's, then a Super Softy cone, and call it meal planning. Be neighborly, use the bins, leash the dog.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Stratford report Weather forecastToday — High: 84°F — Low: 62°F — Precip: 50%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 77°F — Low: 63°F — Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. This house is wild175 Grove Street in Stratford’s Lordship neighborhood delivers a full top-to-bottom remodel with stylish modern finishes and turnkey ease. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home adds a flexible 4th bedroom, a primary suite with fireplace and oversized walk-in closet, plus a detached two-car garage turned epic man cave with a wood stove and mini-split. The deck and extra parcel add even more appeal.
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