The Annual Main Street Festival, sponsored by Milford Bank and Hosted by The Stratford Rotary Club, was held today Saturday June 7th. The weather forecast was cloudy with a chance of showers. There were a few small light showers. The heavier rains came just as the festival was coming to a close. A total of 230 vendors signed up this year, a record number. There were food, craft and informational vendors. There was something for the kids in the way of inflatable’s and a bounce house and the Roaming Railroad. Other entertainment was a magician and animal balloons for the kids There was something for everyone. Music was provided all day by Rotarian Dominic Mantuano. An estimated crown of 8000 people attended this year’s event.
Stratford Rotary would like to thank all of this year’s sponsors for their support.
We’re all looking forward to next year’s Festival.
The Stratford Rotary Club celebrated our yearly scholarship awards to deserving Seniors from Bunnell and Stratford High Schools. Parents and siblings of the awardees were also present. The luncheon was held at the Riverview Bistro on Ferry Blvd. After a short business meeting and lunch the awards were given. Scholarship winners, their resumes, and scholarship essays follow.
For the first time every student that was awarded a scholarship was a member of the school’s Interact Club. Interact Clubs are service clubs for young people aged 12-18, sponsored by Stratford Rotary. The name "Interact" itself combines "international" and "action," highlighting their focus on service and action. Interact clubs are self-governing and self-supporting and based at both Stratford High School and Bunnell High School with the aim of developing leadership skills, personal integrity, and a sense of service.
Scholarships were presented to:
Joey Darbilli - Bunnell HS - Vermilya Memorial Academic
Amy Williams -Bunnell HS -Trade School Award
Siobhan Nunn - Bunnell HS - Bruce Carr Memorial Activism Award
Katie Marquez-Paz - Stratford HS -Vermilya Memorial Academic
Aldo Sosa Sanchez - Stratford HS - Trade School Award
Zoe Bernard - Stratford HS - Bruce Carr Memorial Activism Award
Congratulations to all the students.
NORMAN K. PARCELLS 2025 AWARD Honoree from Stratford ROTARY.
Sharon Palumberi has been a Realtor for over 30 years, working hard to make homeownership a reality for many. Her knowledge and compassion have brought many repeat clients back to her. She also works with a CT Debt negotiator on short sales. Sharon has also worked at Santa Energy for over 25 years in their marketing/sales department. She has also now stepped in as the primary caretaker for her mom.Sharon has been a proud member of the Stratford Rotary Club for 6 years and has held the positions of Vice President, President-Elect, and President.
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