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Shelton-Derby Daily: Fatal Motorcycle Crash + Better COVID Rates

Here's a five-minute guide to everything worth knowing today in and around Shelton and Derby.

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Hey, neighbors! Al Branch here with a brand-new edition of the Shelton-Derby Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 85 Low: 69.

Here are the top stories today in Shelton-Derby:

  1. 2 Injured, 1 Fatally, In Separate Motorcycle Crashes: Shelton PD (Shelton-Derby Patch)
  2. Stratford man gets 10 years for burning Shakespeare theater (CT Post)
  3. Coronavirus Infection Rates Improving In Shelton & Derby (Shelton-Derby Patch)
  4. Shelton parents claim school buses overcrowded, running late frequently (News 12 Connecticut)
  5. 55-Year Union Station Deal Detailed (New Haven Independent)
  6. Obituary: Nadia H. Taylor, 88, of Shelton (Shelton-Derby Patch)
  7. Shelton libraries celebrate 'Library Card Month' (Shelton Herald)
  8. Housatonic Campus News: Powerful Film Series Promises Emotion And Nostalgia Featured (Shelton-Derby Patch)
  9. 'I Was In Shock': New Haven County Man Wins $100K In CT Lottery (Northern Highlands Daily Voice)
  10. Deep Dive: New Haven, Hartford counties see unemployment figures above national average (News 12 Connecticut)

Today in Shelton-Derby:

Shelton-Derby Patch Notebook

  • Echo Hose Hook & Ladder Co. 1: "9/10/21 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries Route 8 northbound in the area of exit 11" (Facebook)
  • Shelton CT Police Department: "Today is the first day of school. The SROs are excited to start their new assignment. Motorists- pay attention to the buses and children especially at the bus stops. Give yourself extra time and be advised there may be traffic delays by ..." (Facebook)
  • Shelton CT Police Department: "Thank you Stop & Shop of Shelton for providing lunch today." (Facebook)
  • Mohegan School PTO: "The big day is here! Share your first day photos below! 🍏✏️📓📕" (Facebook)
  • Mohegan School PTO: "Happy First Day of School! 📚🤍🐴💚📚 Our Mustangs had a great day!" (Facebook)
  • The Hide Out: "Who's EXCITED for the first day of school?? 🖍📚✏️✂️ #HideOut20212022" (Facebook)
  • The Hide Out: "We had an amazing first day! 🧡🖤" (Facebook)
  • Stone Gardens Farm Shelton CT: "Now Taking Orders!!!! We are currently taking orders for our Fall Beef Shares. Shares are going fast, so make sure you don't wait to get your order in! We are offering 3 different size share options that are an extremely great value. Our..." (Instagram)
  • The Hide Out: "So nice to have a normal 1st day ( minus the 🐻) lol" (Facebook)
  • Stone Gardens Farm Shelton CT: "GET YOUR FARM FRESH TURKEY!!! We are currently taking orders for Thanksgiving and Christmas turkeys! If you haven't tried one of our turkeys – now is the time! This is the freshest turkey you can get. Get your order in early for best si..." (Instagram)

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— Al Branch

About me: I am a veteran journalist and Connecticut native with more than 30 years of experience covering municipal governments, education, politics and a host of other topics. A few years ago, I realized how much I missed the world of hyperlocal journalism, and I was fortunate to be hired by Patch in 2013.

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