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Stratford, CT.(regional economy)
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Fairfield County Business Journal
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August 29, 2005
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Located on the shores of both the Long Island Sound and the Housatonic River, Stratford is a true waterfront community. The town is served by two public beaches, five marinas, several fishing piers and two public docks. It also is home to the 250-acre Roosevelt Forest and the Great Meadows Salt Marsh, one of the largest unditched salt marshes remaining in New England. Residents of Stratford are blessed with an abundance of natural beauty. The town's affordable housing is just another perk.
From a business point of view, the town is centered around major employers like Sikorsky Aircraft Co., a helicopter manufacturer that began in Stratford in 1939. The Sikorsky Memorial ...