Seasonal holidays

"During this uncertain time, the Raymond T. Goldbach VFW Post 9460 is both pleased and honored, through the generosity of Mayor Laura Hoydick, to be provided with this opportunity to honor and remember those that paid the ultimate price," said Steve Evangelist, commander of VFW Post 9460, in a town news release. … [Read more...] about With No Memorial Day Parade, Stratford VFW Makes Tribute Website

In addition to the procession, residents can observe Memorial Day by entering the names of fallen service members they would like to recognize at www.stratfordmemorialday.com, a website created through a collaboration between the mayor and Stratford VFW Post 9460. … [Read more...] about Vehicle Procession Set For Memorial Day In Stratford

First Selectman Tesoro states, "This year is like no other, but together, the cheers will be heard echoing from the Merritt Parkway to Route 25, from the Pequonnock Trail to Unity Park, and not only will the families of lost servicemen and woman hear our support, but also the Trumbull Police Department, Trumbull EMS, Trumbull Fire Departments, medical personnel, and all the essential employees that have kept us safe during these difficult times." … [Read more...] about Trumbull Memorial Day 2020

Residents were not allowed to attend Skokie's 2020 Memorial Day observance in person due to the statewide stay-at-home order issued in response to the coronavirus pandemic, but village staff livestreamed a cell phone video of the event (watch below) to local cable and social media channels. … [Read more...] about Skokie Honors Veterans With Virtual Memorial Day Observance

"Reading has a strong history of honoring all those that served to protect the freedoms we enjoy today," the town said in a statement. "Please participate to show our collective respect for and to honor those service members who have gone before us." … [Read more...] about How Reading Is Observing Memorial Day 2020