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🌱 Patch AM: Shelton Home That 'Blends Original Character, Tasteful Updates' Listed For Sale
And check out SPIRITUAL NIGHT - A Night of Readings on the Shelton Patch calendar

Hello Shelton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Charming 1940 Shelton home hits the market for $385,000
- Shelton mourns as missing 73-year-old found dead, probe continues
Also on today's calendar: SPIRITUAL NIGHT - A Night of Readings and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 70.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Shelton Home That 'Blends Original Character, Tasteful Updates' Listed For Sale (patch.com) — Shelton homebuyers can check out a charming 1940 house on Wooster Street that's listed for $385,000 and described as cozy, bright, and lovingly maintained. The property blends classic character with modern updates, offering a warm option for those seeking an inviting Shelton neighborhood residence.
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• Missing 73-Year-Old Man Found Dead, Shelton Police Investigating: PD (patch.com) — Shelton residents are learning that 73-year-old Christopher Taylor, reported missing on August 16, was found dead after an extensive multi-agency search. Shelton police and the state medical examiner are still investigating the circumstances, while local departments and volunteers are being thanked for their strong support and assistance.
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📸 Around Shelton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shelton
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★ Featured events ★
- SPIRITUAL NIGHT - A Night of Readings →
Twisted Vine Restaurant, 285 Main St, Derby
4:00 pm - St. Jude's Parish Italian Festival (Wednesday Aug 19 - Saturday Aug 29th) →
St. Jude's Parish, 707 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe
5:00 pm - 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize →
Long Island Sound, - KG Elite Sport One Year Anniversary Party →
282 Quarry Rd, Milford
12:00 pm - My Friend Abby's Shining Together Candlelight Vigil for Suicide Prevention →
Trumbull Town Green, Trumbull
6:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Thursday September 10
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Other local events
- Derby Neck Library - FILM FESTIVAL NIGHT! →
Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave, Derby
6:00 pm - Derby Neck Library - Virtual Author Talk: High Altitudes and High Stakes with Lucy Foley →
Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave, Derby
2:00 pm - Derby Neck Library - Morbid Curiosity Book Club →
Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave, Derby
6:30 pm - Support education with the DAR! →
801 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton
7:00 am - Derby Neck Library - Needlers' Club →
Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave, Derby
1:00 pm - Derby Neck Library - Drums & Strings & Shaky Things →
Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave, Derby
10:30 am - Derby Neck Library - Family Fun Time →
Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave, Derby
3:30 pm - Derby Neck Library - Puzzles, Chess, and Magic →
Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave, Derby
4:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
📣 Shelton Shout Outs!
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- Crispys' Hauling and Junk Removal — (203) 722-2546
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- St. Joseph High School — (203) 378-9378
- Unquowa School — (203) 367-3151
- Coldwell Banker — (203) 240-0624
- GxG Builders — (203) 994-6490
- Bureau Family Dental — (475) 231-8833
- Sterling Marine Dock Builders — (203) 650-5601
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Valley Goes Pink Offers Great Events for Great Cause this Fall —Christian Meagher Read on Patch
- 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
- Walking your way to Healthcare was awesome.
They helped with my dad who has dementia took him on walks three times a week. Also, my mom with dementia they took her out got her. The paper and a… (Nextdoor Nells Rock/Buddington) - Hell all!
Hope all is well, my nephew is looking for a reliable trustworthy dog "letter outter" so to say. He has a fenced in rear yard so you would just have… (Nextdoor Soundview Avenue)
- Elara Caring Network posted a job opening for Full Time - Home Health CNA in Shelton. Apply here.
- AmeriVet Partners Management, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Seymour. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shelton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Trumbull
- Finessing Fairfield Housing Market Timing Tactics (investorshangout.com)
- Spartans Announce 2026 Captains - Michigan State University Athletics (msuspartans.com)
Monroe
- Monroe Police Reports: Broken taillight leads to DUI, Kia hits a tree (themonroesun.com)
- A tight knit group, the Masuk Panthers football team eyes postseason success (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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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