Amazon distribution center to open in Stratford

The new year will mean new jobs in the town of Stratford.
Officials say Amazon will be moving into a pair of warehouses in January.
They say Amazon will be opening a 200,000-square-foot distribution center at an industrial park on Long Beach Boulevard in January.

The mayor hopes that other distribution centers will follow the e-commerce giant.

Officials say Amazon has already started advertising for people to work in the warehouse.+
Amazon recently opened an 800,000-square-foot fulfillment center in North Haven with 1,800 employees.