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     While the Walgreens/IGA battle has been on the forefront on our agenda lately, this is, by no means, the main purpose of the Stratfield Village Association.
     Following are a list of initiatives that we have accomplished, are currently working on, along with a list of ideas proposed by our members of things we might want to consider. We value your opinions and your feedback on these items.

Initiatives

SVA raises over $6000.00 for
Stratfield Volunteer Fire Department

SVA member, Maryann Garcia, presented fire chief Chris Burlant with a check for $6885.53 on March 4, 2008. This money was raised by the community at the Winterfest Benefit on January 26th.
A special thanks to the Organizers: Nano Saulier and Courtney Arico, Maryann Garcia, Linda O'Connor, Janine Davidson, Marie Francescani and Stephanie Wilk.

Winterfest Benefit for The Stratfield Volunteer Fire Department
Saturday, January 26

click below

for pictures of the event.
Over 200 SVA members, Stratfield residents, and local firefighters enjoyed delicious food, drinks, and dancing while supporting the exceptional and beloved Stratfield Volunteer Fire Department.
Click on the patch above to read details and see pictures of the event.


The Stratfield Village Association landscapes the Stratfield Road
With the help of Stratfield landscape architect David Schiffer, the SVA had 8 new dogwood trees planted along the Stratfield Road, east of Montauk Street.
Special thanks to:
Landscape architect: David Schiffer from DMSsitedesign@aol.com;
phone 696-1351.
Nursery: Jed at Oliver Nursery, 1159 Bronson Rd. 259-5609.
Planters: Temo Gutierrez, Gutierrez Lawn Irrigation, Inc. (914) 637-8606


bottles
STRATFIELD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. FUNDRAISER
The Stratfield Village Assoc. lent a hand at the Stratfield Volunteer Fire Dept.'s monthly bottle drive on Saturday June 9th. Support your local Fire Dept. every month by setting aside your returnable cans and bottles and dropping them off at the Jackman Ave. Firehouse on the second Saturday of every month.
Or why not consider becoming a Stratfield Volunteer Fire Dept. Social Member? It only costs $15, and it will help equip and train more volunteer firefighters for Stratfield.

Sign Installed in Stratfield Village

Welcome to Stratfield Village sign was installed courtesy of the Stratfield Village Association members and the Town of Fairfield. Special thanks to Patti Dyer and Joanie Rasmussen for managing this project!

Stratfield Village Association had its Spring 2007 meeting on Thursday, May 17th, 7:30pm at the First Presbyterian Church.
Topics included:
  • Speaker Detective Fred Caruso from the Fairfield Police Dept. who discussed the recent neighborhood break-ins, strategies to prevent them, and tips how to assist the police dept. in slowing down speeders.
    Click here to learn some tips on keeping your home safe.
  • Speaker Chief Chris Burlant from the Stratfield Volunteer Fire Dept. who discussed fundraising plans and their current staffing needs.
  • Walgreens: our next plan of action.
  • A tree grant for Stratfield that awarded us two new Dogwood trees for the Stratfield Road.
  • Flooding updates, SVA Bylaws, and a few other items.
OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
  • Proposed AND PASSED a zoning Amendment to PREVENT chain-stores from instant access into Neighborhood Designed Business Districts.
    This Amendment was lauded by a The New Rules Project, a national organization which is fighting the destructive nature of big-box stores across the country.
    Read about the details of this ruling and the Store Size Cap for ALL NDBD.

  • Submitted a list to Ken Flatto of neighborhood improvements needed around Stratfield, like the crosswalk entry on the corners of Montauk and Melville.

    IN PROGRESS
  • Blocking Walgreens from the former IGA spot.
  • Coordinating a Fireman's Ball to raise money for the Stratfield Volunteer Fire Dept.

    MORE IDEAS
  • Planting and maintenance of some of the medians on Easton Turnpike, Stratfield Road, and Brooklawn Ave.
  • A Stratfield road race.
  • A Stratfield Day, carnival, or fair at Owen Fish.
  • Addressing more safety issues, such as sidewalks, crosswalks, traffic, and speeding.

                 Traffic Issues
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    Are you interested in adding to this list or helping out on any of these initiatives?
    Email us with your name and idea/area of interest!
    Email: stratfieldvillage@yahoo.com