Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 62 and low of 36 degrees.
Wednesday: A steady afternoon breeze, temps: high: 67, low: 51.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 76 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Shelton This Fall — And How To Carve Them (patch.com) — Families in Shelton can dive into fall by visiting nearby pumpkin patches such as Jones Family Farms' Pumpkinseed Hill and several other regional farms that offer hayrides, mazes, and more. The piece also walks readers through practical, step-by-step tips for choosing and carving a sturdy jack-o'-lantern that will look great on a Shelton porch all season.
• AEM Manufacturing Express Wraps 2026 Tour Celebrating the People, Companies, and Communities Powering American Manufacturing (aem.org) — Shelton's OEM Controls was spotlighted during the AEM Manufacturing Express tour, which kicked off in Norwalk and visited manufacturers across Connecticut and the Northeast to celebrate workers and showcase advanced equipment technologies. For local residents, the stop underscores how Shelton's manufacturing sector supports good jobs, innovation, and the broader effort to keep American infrastructure and industry moving forward.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Il Palio is a hidden gem. Elegant atmosphere, diverse menu and great service. I highly recommend it. (Nextdoor Asbury Ridge)
Looking for someone to machine some small round posts out of wood. , I'm restoring my lighthouse. They're about 3 1-2" long by 3/4" round , I need six. (Nextdoor Greater RT110 Area)
Whitsons Culinary Group posted a job opening for Food Service Worker - Shelton School Nutrition in Shelton. Apply here.
Nesco Resource posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Shelton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shelton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Trumbull
Fairfield property for sale with private beach, boathouse (trumbulltimes.com)
Monroe
Board & Brush Monroe celebrates 10th anniversary with Open House (themonroesun.com)
Orange
Amity Chamber Candidate Forum In Orange To Feature State Senate And House Candidates (patch.com)
Ok Shelton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!