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🌱 Patch AM: Shelton community mourns the passing of infant Aliceya Rosina Meinhold

Be sure to catch Eastbound Theatre presents Noel Coward's Hay Fever on the Shelton Patch calendar

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Good morning Shelton! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Shelton community mourns the passing of infant Aliceya Rosina Meinhold
  • Can Shelton's Gaels rebound at home after a tough 5–1 loss?
  • Shelton man admits to over $1.8 million in PPP loan fraud

Also on today's calendar: Eastbound Theatre presents Noel Coward's Hay Fever and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy, rain becoming heavier, with a high of 67 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: Cloudy and less humid, temps: high: 71, low: 53.
  • Tuesday: Cloudy with a touch of rain, with a high of 65 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Aliceya Rosina Meinhold (newhavenindependent.org) — Shelton residents are informed of services honoring infant Aliceya Rosina Meinhold, with calling hours at Riverview Funeral Home on River Road and burial to follow in Trumbull. The obituary remembers her short but joy-filled life, her loving family, and the happiness she brought to everyone around her.
   

• Soccer Recap: Xavier Adds Another Dominant Win to Their Ledger (maxpreps.com) — Shelton's boys soccer team fell 5–1 at home to powerhouse Xavier, continuing a rough stretch that has left the Gaels winless so far this season. Despite the loss, Shelton immediately gets another chance to regroup in front of home fans when they host Wilbur Cross on Tuesday evening. The matchup could help reset momentum after several difficult results.
   

• District of Connecticut joins DOJ Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG in surge takedown exceeding $245 million in COVID-era loan fraud offenses (irs.gov) — A Shelton resident has pleaded guilty in federal court to defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program of more than $1.8 million through inflated business income and fabricated documents. The case is part of a nationwide Justice Department crackdown on COVID-era loan fraud that has uncovered hundreds of defendants and significant taxpayer losses. Sentencing for the Shelton defendant is scheduled for November.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Constitution Week proclamation: Seymour —SRHMS chapter, NSDAR, Inc. Read on Patch
  • Griffin Health Mental Health Worker Honored with BEE Award —Christian Meagher Read on Patch
  • Benchmark Senior Living Earns More 2026 Connecticut Assisted Living Association Awards Than Any Other Provide —Donna Anderson Read on Patch
  • Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers to Host Open House September 21 —Christian Meagher Read on Patch
  • Constitution Week proclamation: Derby —SRHMS chapter, NSDAR, Inc. Read on Patch
  • So many Hummingbirds, the babes are getting bigger each day.
    Getting ready to leave soon maybe in another month. (Nextdoor Nells Rock/Buddington)
  • Mason needed for front porch steps.
    Need to repair steps, hourly or contract. Removing previous stones and putting back. (Nextdoor Huntington - Isinglass Rd)
  • ShopRite posted a job opening for ShopRite - Dairy Clerk (Grade A) Salary Range $16.94 - $26.00/hr in Shelton. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Shelton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shelton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Trumbull

  • 2 men admit involvement in Success Village Apartments embezzlement scheme (fox61.com)

Monroe

  • Monroe Farmers' Market recognized as one of the best in Fairfield County (themonroesun.com)
  • CAVA, Panda Express proposed for former Plan B site in Southington (hartfordbusiness.com)

Stratford

  • Venue Change Announced For Latin Music Festival In Stratford (patch.com)
  • Xavier sends fans home happy with 54-30 win over Stratford (wfsb.com)
  • Stratford asks homeowners to prove residency for possible tax break through Homestead Act (ctpost.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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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