Stratford Crier: Boat be Gone - Russian Beach Sailboat Sent to Scrapyard

January 17, 2023

"A sailboat that washed up on Russian Beach in June was sent off to a final resting place on Friday the 13th.

Calls to Stratford Public Works, Stratford Police Department, Department of Environmental Protection Abandoned Boat Division, , First District Town Councilman Chris Pia went unanswered.

A call to State Representative Joe Gresko (D) not only was answered, he knew what to do!  He enlisted the aid of the Long Island Soundkeeper, Bill Lucey.  The Soundkeeper showed up with a chain saw, sawzall, and many shovels."

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