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Monday June 22nd Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • What a $1.5M cleanup grant means for Shelton’s riverfront future
  • How Shelton’s Troop 55 has shaped local parks and young leaders
  • Shelton police chief quietly ends high-profile legal fight with ex-lieutenant

Also on today's calendar: MPC & Orange Rotary Summerfest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets wetter as it dries? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 74 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Humid; a little morning rain, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 85 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Shelton gets $1.5 million so developer can turn polluted industrial site into housing (ncadvertiser.com) — Shelton is receiving $1.5 million in state brownfield funds to clean up 255 Canal Street and make way for a 48-unit mixed-income condo building with expanded riverwalk access downtown. City and state officials say the project continues a decades-long Canal Street revitalization, adding new housing, parking, and public waterfront amenities while transforming a long-contaminated industrial parcel.    

• Shelton Boy Scout Troop 55 Celebrates 55 Years Of Community Leadership And Adventure (newhavenindependent.org) — Shelton’s Scouting America Troop 55 is marking its 55th anniversary, celebrating decades of Eagle Scout projects that have improved local parks, trails, and community services across town. The youth-led troop meets Wednesday evenings at Huntington United Methodist Church on Walnut Tree Hill Road and continues to welcome new members interested in leadership, outdoor skills, and service.    

• Shelton police chief withdraws stalking complaint against former lieutenant (nhregister.com) — Shelton’s police chief has withdrawn his stalking-related lawsuit against a former lieutenant, and the ex-officer dropped his counterclaim the same day, ending a high-profile legal battle. The move follows years of disputes over terminations, an arbitration order, a civil protection order, and a federal jury verdict that found the chief and Mayor Mark Lauretti liable for defamation and rights violations.    


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🗞 Nearby News

Trumbull

  • Apple Is Closing Three US Stores Today Amid Mall Decline and Union Dispute (macobserver.com)
  • The Core: Apple; TLDR (June 21) (applemust.com)
  • 'Let's go, Joe!' Trumbull uncle watches nephew make World Cup debut for Team USA (news12.com)

Monroe

  • Monroe Congregational Strawberry Festival continues this Sundae (themonroesun.com)
  • Monroe Chamber of Commerce's 60th annual dinner celebrates businesses, education (themonroesun.com)
  • Matt Rife Opens Bookings for Warren Haunted House Stay (wbsm.com)

Milford

  • Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued As Strong Storm Emerges For Southern Connecticut (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A towel (Thank you Paula W. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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