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Stratford Mayoral Hopeful Calls for a 'Fresh Approach'
'Residents need clear and open leadership,' says Stratford native and Democratic Town Committee member Joe Paul about his hopes to run for mayor in the fall.

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'Residents need clear and open leadership,' says Stratford native and Democratic Town Committee member Joe Paul about his hopes to run for mayor in the fall.

'Bobby' was born in Bridgeport and was a lifelong Stratford resident.
Erik Soderberg's arrest last week was the culmination of a two-month-long investigation into the sharing of child porn over the Internet, police say.
Mr. Duprey also served in the Marines and coached basketball and baseball locally.
Company to seek rate relief to address investments in infrastructure.
Funeral services will take place on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 9 a.m. in the Galello-Luchansky Funeral Home.
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The deceased participated in 50 World War II bombing missions.
Mark Atwater faces charges of possessing a stolen firearm and dealing cocaine, among others.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Feb. 28 at 9 a.m. in the Galello-Luchansky Funeral Home
Stratford Board of Education appoints Janet Robinson at special meeting Wednesday night.
Newtown Superintendent Janet Robinson gets the official appointment for the Stratford job.
The filming will take place on Thursday, Feb. 28.
At least one motorist has reportedly gotten stuck in the high waters.
The special meeting where Newtown Supt. Janet Robinson is expected to accept the Stratford job will take place at Stratford Academy-Johnson House, 719 Birdseye St., at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Pastir worked as a bus driver for the Stratford Bus Lines and will be remembered most as ‘Mae’ or ‘Mom the Bus Driver in Stratford.’
Stratford Patch's Facebook feed has been plenty busy as of late.
Fedele Poppa of Stratford is charged with criminal attempt to commit murder, in addition to other charges, for the incident on Canaan Court Sunday morning, police said.
School budget passes with a 3.18 percent increase; school calendar reduced to 180 days.
The recommendation to the Stratford Board of Education was made before the mass school shooting in Newtown on Dec. 14, 2012, according to Stratford BOE Chairman Gavin Forrester.