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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:

  • See how Shelton's Polaris Crystals landed on Connecticut's haunted trail
  • Which six Shelton restaurants were flagged for serious health violations?
  • How Shelton firefighters saved a trapped kitten from a storm drain

Also on today's calendar: Beginner-Friendly Square Dance Lessons and 13 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy in the a.m.; clearing, temps: high: 66, low: 47.
  • Thursday: A steady morning breeze, with a high of 68 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Shelton, Derby Establishments Featured On New CT Haunted History Trail Map (patch.com) — Shelton residents can now find local spooky stops on Connecticut's new Haunted History Trail, which highlights Polaris Crystals in Shelton alongside nearby Derby destinations. The statewide initiative, backed by Gov. Ned Lamont, uses an interactive map to guide visitors to more than 130 reportedly haunted or historically eerie locations, aiming to boost tourism and small businesses while sharing centuries of Connecticut lore.
   

• 6 Shelton restaurants cited for serious violations during August health inspections (nhregister.com) — Health inspectors cited six Shelton restaurants for serious "priority item" violations during August, including issues with food temperatures, storage, and sanitation at places like Shelton Pizza Palace, Gaetano's Deli, Little Chopstick, Pine Rock Deli, Ritrovo, and Stormy's. Most violations were corrected quickly, but the report gives Shelton diners timely insight into how their favorite spots performed in recent inspections.
   

• Tiny Kitten Disappears Into a Storm Drain Until Firefighters Come to the Rescue (greatergood.com) — Shelton firefighters recently rescued a tiny kitten trapped in a local storm drain, turning a routine call into a small but memorable act of compassion. The carefully handled rescue, reported by Hearst Connecticut, highlights the department's everyday professionalism and the kind of neighborly care that quietly shapes community life in Shelton.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Barbara R. Barrett —Moriah Doyle Monsif Read on Patch
  • Rheumatologist Dr. Divya Mamootil Joins Griffin Health —Christian Meagher Read on Patch
  • Edwin Douglas Jr. Obituary: Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, East Haven —Clancy Palumbo Funeral Home and Cremation Service Read on Patch
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    I go to the Orange Facility and it's clean, bright, you don't wait forever in the waiting room. The nurses and staff are very nice and all the… (Nextdoor Nells Rock/Buddington)
  • LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Bartender in Shelton. Apply here.
  • Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Trumbull. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shelton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Trumbull

  • Trumbull businessman is running for Connecticut's 22nd Senatorial District seat (themonroesun.com)
  • Flood forum in Fairfield highlights need for stronger storm protections after regional deluge (news12.com)

Monroe

  • Monroe receives favorable bond rating, interest rate to fund capital projects (themonroesun.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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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