Dog park rally coming to Stratford Town Hall
After three years of fundraising and several dead-ends working with local government, the Stratford Dog Park Action Committee (SDPAC) is making a final attempt to show local leaders that the nearly...
View ArticleDemocratic chair responds to new political committee
The formation of new political action committee spurred a few comments from the Stratford Democratic Town Committee’s new chairman, Len Petruccelli. Last week, Terry Masters and Thomas Yemm announced...
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Backer urges town, businesses to apply for brownfield clean-up funds
State Rep. Terry Backer (D-Stratford) reminded area developers and local leaders that the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is accepting applications for a new round...
View ArticleLETTER: Backs Vickerelli in August Republican primary
To the Editor: Following in the footsteps of our highly regarded, consistently effective 122nd District state Rep. Larry Miller will be a formidable challenge to any aspiring candidate. It will take a...
View ArticleLETTER — Miller’s widow: support Vickerelli
To the Editor: Dear Friend, Many of you knew my late husband Larry Miller. Public service was his passion. His experiences serving as the state representative from the 122nd District for more than two...
View ArticleLETTER — Shelton mayor: We need Vickerelli in Hartford
To the Editor: Dear Fellow Republican, As you know, our state has been on a poor financial path for many years, in large thanks to Democrats running the legislature in Hartford. We must send...
View ArticleRepublican primary for 122nd state seat
All Registered Republicans in Stratford are urged to vote in the state-wide primary next Tuesday, Aug. 12, and those who are in the 122nd State District are urged to vote also for either Ben McGorty or...
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Absurdity begins for an exciting (or stupid) campaign season
John J. Ryan, a former Republican state representative, and Joshua Fisher, Advertiser editor, share their back-and-forth about news going on around the state, among other items of interest. Links to...
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Mayor: Construction projects are signs of positive changes
Mayor John Harkins [Editor's Note: This is an op-ed column submitted by Mayor John Harkins.] Driving around town, it’s hard not to notice all of the construction and pending construction work going...
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Choose ‘yes’ on ballot issue to allow voting updates
State Rep. Terry Backer, 121st House District This year, there is a single Constitutional Amendment question at the end of the Connecticut ballot. Its purpose is to improve voter turnout by removing...
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