Election day in Stratford

Election Day news from Mayor James Miron

I am pleased to share with you important information regarding Election Day - this Tuesday, November 4, 2008.

I encourage you to visit http://www.townofstratford.com/to obtain information regarding the seven referendum questions on the ballot in Stratford, including Question 7 regarding the proposed sale of Long Beach West to the US Fish & Wildlife Service. While at the Town's website, please take a moment to view the video of Long Beach West created and donated by Stratford resident Sib Law of Saxon Mills, LLC. Additionally, I will be conducting information sessions regarding all seven referendum questions and a presentation will be made by a proponent and opponent of the sale of Long Beach West to US Fish & Wildlife. The final sessions will be held Wednesday, October 29 at 7 pm at the Birdseye Municipal Complex and Thursday, October 30 at 7 pm at the Library.

The Third Annual Election Day Food Drive is being held again this year. In these tough economic times, it is crucial that we as a community help our neighbors and families who might otherwise go hungry. Please bring canned goods and/or non-perishable food items to your polling place. Collection containers will be set up at each of Stratford's polling locations on Election Day, from 6am-8pm. All donations will be delivered to local food pantries in preparation for the upcoming holiday season.

Stratford Health Department is once again offering a "Vote & Vax" flu clinic at the Johnson House on Election Day from 5pm-8pm. If you vote at the Johnson polling location, you can cast your vote and get your flu shot all in one visit. The Stratford Health Department's flu clinic will be offering both types of flu vaccines by injection and by nasal spray. All Stratford residents (9 years and older) are welcome to get their flu shot at the "Vote & Vax" clinic on November 4 - those residents over 18 years will, of course, have to vote in their own designated polling location.

Please exercise your right to vote and encourage your family, friends and neighbors to do the same. Visit http://www.townofstratford.com/ for your polling location or an absentee ballot application.