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Greetings Shelton! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Can the Gaels rebound from two straight 3–7 seasons?
  • Which eight Shelton restaurants were flagged for serious July health violations?
  • Shelton community reflects on the long life of Thomas A. Beatrice

Also on today's calendar: SPIRITUAL NIGHT - A Night of Readings and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A stray afternoon shower, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 66.
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Shelton high school football preview 2026 (ncadvertiser.com) — Shelton football fans can start circling dates for a challenging 2026 season at Edward C. Finn Stadium and on the road. With star running back Cole St. Pierre and quarterback Jackson Hyner returning, the Gaels aim to rebound from back-to-back 3–7 seasons against a brutal slate that includes Sheehan, Hand, Jonathan Law, Notre Dame-West Haven and Fairfield Prep.
   

2. 8 Shelton restaurants cited for serious violations during July health inspections (nhregister.com) — Health inspectors found serious food safety violations at eight Shelton restaurants during July, including issues with food temperatures, sanitation and equipment. All cited problems were required to be fixed quickly, and reports note many were corrected immediately, giving local diners important insight into how popular spots like Pancheros, Chinatown Shelton and others are handling food safety.
   

3. Thomas A. Beatrice (newhavenindependent.org) — Shelton is remembering Thomas A. Beatrice, a 98-year-old former longtime resident who was born in the city and later worked as a mechanical engineer at Farrel Corporation in Ansonia. A Navy veteran of World War II and Korea, he was known for his love of history, gardening, and community involvement before passing away in Gettysburg surrounded by family.
   

4. Derby food pantry expanding to meet growing Valley need (darientimes.com) — A major Derby food pantry that serves the Valley is expanding, and Shelton residents are among the volunteers keeping its shelves stocked. With demand for food assistance up more than 100 percent since 2021, St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shoppe & Food Bank is adding space, extending hours, and seeking donations so it can serve far more families from Shelton and nearby towns.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 25
  • Virtual Author Talk: When Trees Testify: Reclaiming America's Bla
    Derby Neck Library 307 Hawthorne Avenue, Derby, CT 06418
    2:00 pm
  • Board of Apportionment and Taxation - Regular Meeting →
    City of Derby Meetings Hybrid - In person and Zoom - See Agenda for details
    6:00 pm
  • Growing Together Book Club
    Derby Neck Library 307 Hawthorne Avenue, Derby, CT 06418
    6:30 pm
    • Wednesday August 26
  • Freshman Parent Welcome Breakfast
    St Joseph High School Courtyard
    8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Ronald Glifort, 74, of Milford, passed away on August 22, 2026 —Cody-White Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Morris and Madison: Founding Fathers of the Constitution —Ripton Parish Chapter, NSDAR. Inc. Read on Patch
  • Does anyone know what they are digging/building alongside Shelton Splash
    car wash? I see some heavy equipment excavating....?? Curious. (Nextdoor Huntington Center)
  • A.R. Mazzotta Employment Specialists posted a job opening for Shipping & Receiving Coordinator in Shelton. Apply here.
  • Big Y Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Night Crew Chief in Shelton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shelton here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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