Stratford Gets 'Sticker Shocked' at Liquor Stores

From the Town of Stratford: Stratford Partnership for Youth and Families in collaboration with the Stratford Police Department’s Police Explorers participated in their annual “Sticker Shock” initiative on Thursday, April 20, 2017.

During this upcoming prom and graduation season, the Stratford Partnership for Youth and Families has partnered with local alcohol retailers to spread the word that individuals must be 21 to purchase alcohol and the consequences of providing alcohol to minors. The “Sticker Shock” campaign consists of stickers being adhered to multi-packs of alcoholic beverages (beer, wine coolers, etc.) in participating retail stores reminding adults of the consequences of providing alcohol to a minor.

There were three local alcohol retailers which participated in this year’s Sticker Shock Campaign:

• The House of Spirits
• South Main Package
• 7-11 on Paradise Green

The House of Spirits owner, Albert Permonzono, elaborated on their social responsibility to the community and the dangers of underage drinking. Albert keeps the ‘WARNING’ sticker on the cooler door and adhered to the register all year long.

Stratford Partnership for Youth and Families is a Drug Free Communities Coalition, and their mission is to mobilize youth and community partners to reduce youth substance abuse and to create a safe, healthy and drug-free environment where youth and families thrive. The Stratford Partnership is a partnership between youth, law enforcement, community partners, concerned individuals and retailers to reduce underage drinking and limiting access for Stratford youth. For more information, visit here.

Photos courtesy of the Town of Stratford:

(Image 1) Stratford Police Explorers with Albert Permonzono (center), owner of The House of Spirits on Honeyspot Rd. From left: Ken Shafer, Sean Excellent, Advisor James Jackson, Devin Toth, Danielle Gordon and Anginette Repollet; (Image 2) Stratford Police Explorers in action; (Image 3) 'Sticker Shock'