Fairfield fire and rescue personnel were responding just before 9pm to a crash northbound on the Merritt Parkway before Exit 42. Police said a car went off the roadway and struck a tree. Smoke was coming from under the car and there was a concern it could catch fire. The condition of the driver was unknown.
Archive for April 28th, 2012
May 20th is opening day at Boothe Park
Sunday, May 20th is opening day at Boothe Park in Stratford.
All the museum buildings will be open for tours, and demonstrations. Admission is free. There will be refreshments and a birthday cake in honor of the Boothe brothers. The event is sponsored by the Friends of Boothe Park.
Events line-up:
Antique Car Show (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Art In The Park (12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Park & Museum Activities from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., including:
- Performances by the Stratford Community Band
- Sheep Shearing
- Blacksmithing
- Wool Spinning
- Rug Weaving
- Rose Garden Tips
- Model Train Museum
- Boothe Museum Building Tours
- Putney Chapel
- Boothe Genealogical Library
- Refreshments
Meet & Greet planned with Stratford Police Chief
The South End Community Center at 19 Bates Street will host a meet and greet with Stratford Police Chief Patrick Ridenhour at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 17.
This informal event is open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
Several members of Ridenhour’s staff will be on hand to discuss safety and patrolling issues, general concerns, opportunities and improvements.
The event is sponsored by Town Councilwoman Stephanie Philips and Citizens Addressing Racial Equity (C.A.R.E.).
Truck hits Marshall’s building in Stratford
Reporter Linda Conner Lambeck, doing some Saturday morning errands, shot this photo showing damage to the Marshall’s store building in Stratford.
Linda says the damage was caused by a truck that clipped the building.
Marshall’s is located 411 Barnum Ave. in Stratford Square Center.
A woman who answered the phone at the store said Marshall’s is open for business as usual.
“We’re all fine here,” she said.
