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Hello Shelton! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a candidate unveiled his healthcare plan at a Shelton factory

Also on today's calendar: Pre-Demolition/Moving Sale and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 67 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, temps: high: 64, low: 55.
  • Monday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fazio Shares Healthcare Affordability Plan (cbia.com) — A Connecticut gubernatorial candidate chose a Shelton manufacturer as the backdrop to unveil a four-part plan aimed at cutting healthcare costs by over 10% without raising taxes. The proposal emphasizes lowering licensing fees, easing regulations, expanding insurance options for small employers, and redirecting Medicaid savings into provider reimbursements, potentially affecting what local residents and businesses pay for care.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Griffin Health Offers Culinary Skills Program —Christian Meagher Read on Patch
  • Griffin Health Offers Free Virtual Presentations on Weight-Loss for October —Christian Meagher Read on Patch
  • Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers to Host Open House October 19 —Christian Meagher Read on Patch
  • If anyone is in need of a physical therapist in the Shelton Area, check out McKiernan Physical Therapy in Armstrong Park on Armstrong Road, off of Bridgeport Avenue.
    It's a great place for those who have had knee, hip or shoulder replacements. They also treat strains, sprains, inflammation etc. The owner is the… (Nextdoor Nells Rock/Buddington)
  • Trattoria Roma is my family's favorite Italian restaurant.
    In fact, it's our favorite restaurant, period. Great food at a reasonable price. Wonderful, attentive staff. An immediate sense of authentic welcome… (Nextdoor Greater RT110 Area)
  • LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Server in Shelton. Apply here.
  • TJX posted a job opening for Retail Merchandise Coordinator in Shelton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shelton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Trumbull

  • Paper med cards waiver ends Oct. 11 for most (overdriveonline.com)
  • Thomas McCarthy returns to Bridgeport City Hall a decade after clashing with Ganim (ctinsider.com)

Monroe

  • Masuk swimmers win on road after raising awareness on Think Pink night (themonroesun.com)

Milford

  • What Sold: Milford's 10 Most Recent Closings (patch.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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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