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Be sure to catch White Hills Christian Music Festival on the Shelton Patch calendar

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Good morning Shelton! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Three Shelton officers step up as new police detectives
  • Shelton mosquitoes test positive for West Nile, prompting safety reminders.
  • How Shelton's Ripton Parish militia shaped George Washington's daring escape

Also on today's calendar: White Hills Christian Music Festival and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 86, low: 62. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Shelton Police Promote 3 Officers To Detective (patch.com) — Shelton residents are welcoming three familiar officers into new roles as detectives, after the police department announced promotions for Officers Curran, Robak and Eannotti. The department highlighted their dedication to serving the Shelton community and encouraged the public to congratulate them as they take on added investigative responsibilities.
   

2. Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Shelton: NVHD (patch.com) — Mosquitoes trapped on August 25 in the Shelton Avenue area have tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting Naugatuck Valley Health District officials to urge residents to step up bite prevention. Health leaders stress that the finding signals local virus activity, not human cases, and outline practical steps Shelton residents can take to reduce exposure and eliminate standing water around their homes.
   

3. The Battle Of Long Island And The Ripton Parish Militia (newhavenindependent.org) — Shelton's Ripton Parish Chapter of the DAR is marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution by highlighting the role of local Ripton Parish militia members in the Battle of Long Island. The piece traces how area residents helped build New York's defenses, endured the British onslaught, and even aided Washington's nighttime retreat, connecting national history directly back to what's now Shelton.
   

4. Can Joe Fagnano become the best-ever QB from UConn? We asked Dan Orlovsky (courant.com) — Shelton native and former UConn star Dan Orlovsky weighs in on whether rising Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Fagnano could eventually surpass him as the best Husky QB ever. Orlovsky breaks down Fagnano's preseason success, strengths, and needed improvements while stressing how hard it is for an undrafted player to carve out a long NFL career.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Supporting our veterans with Stamps for the Wounded —SRHMS chapter, NSDAR, Inc. Read on Patch
  • Constitution Week Displays at the Shelton Libraries —Ripton Parish Chapter, NSDAR. Inc. Read on Patch
  • Shelton Mayor Mark A. Lauretti Proclaims Constitution Week September 17-23, 2026 —Ripton Parish Chapter, NSDAR. Inc. Read on Patch
  • Hi everyone, I'd like to recommend Rudy's services in appreciation of the excellent job he did on the stairs at my house.
    He handled the masonry work for me, but he does all kinds of renovation and construction projects; he charged a fair price and delivered everything… (Nextdoor Greater RT110 Area)
  • Hi everyone is there a Red light camera outside Costco milford ?
    It was one of those moments where it was safer to go thru it then get slammed from behind... (Nextdoor Coram)
  • Bright Horizons posted a job opening for Child Care Associate Teacher in Shelton. Apply here.
  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Installer Service Specialist in Shelton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shelton here.

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: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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