Dream comes alive with Tacomida
By Brian Gioiele |
Mayor Mark Lauretti joined Tacomida partners Paul Ganassini and Hartin Ballabani, along with Shelton Planning & Zoning Commissioner Jimmy Tickey, Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce Chairman Rob Lesko and developer Angelo Melise, at the grand opening Monday, June 10. ...
Music Mends Minds: Dream now a reality as first rehearsal nears
A songstress herself, Judy Nicolari has observed firsthand the power of music — watching her sister, who suffers ...
Shelton High’s Chicago wins Best Musical
Shelton High School’s drama club's production of Chicago earned two Sondheim Awards, including the one for best musical. ...
Bill limiting use of red and blue lights passes
Earlier this year, State Rep. Ben McGorty proposed legislation to restrict the use of steady illuminated red and ...
Seymour man takes plea deal in Shelton, Oxford stickups
By Brian Gioiele |
A Seymour man will be sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday, June 11, to robbing a Shelton bank and an Oxford gas station last year. Michael Mangiafico Michael Mangiafico, 38, pleaded guilty under the Alford doctrine to charges of first-degree robbery and second-degree robbery before Judge Peter Brown. A plea made under the Alford doctrine means Mangiafico did not admit to all of the allegations, but ...
Bergers shine at karate championship
Kaitlyn Bergers with Grandmaster Charles Ferraro from Valley Karate in Shelton. Students from Valley Karate in Shelton competed at the CT State Tang Soo Do Championships on May ...
Class LL baseball: Shelton loses to top-ranked Cheshire, 4-3
CHESHIRE — Shelton High, the 16th seed in Class LL, led top-ranked Cheshire High 3-2 after four innings before the Rams rallied to advance to the state quarterfinals with ...
Rugby: Aspetuck Valley stuns Greenwich to win state championship
Aspetuck Valley defeated Greenwich, 20-12, to end the Cardinals' 11-year stranglehold on the state title. Team members are Ray Weiner Jr., Matt Weiner, Shawn Nitsche, Mike Monaco, Ryan Perreira, Joey Coscia, ...
Baseball: Anthony Steele pitches Shelton past Conard High
Shelton’s Anthony Steele allowed only four hits and struck out seven when coach Scott Gura’s 16th-seeded Gaels defeated 17th-seeded Conard from West Hartford, 5-2, in a Class LL ...
Shelton resident shines at IHSA championships
By Shelton Herald |
Shelton resident Rebecca Dion placed ninth in the country in the team walk trot. The Sacred Heart University Hunt Squad placed 10th in the nation in the Team Hunt Seat Equitation at the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) National Championship, which was held in Syracuse, N.Y., on May 1 to 5. This was the first time in program history that the Sacred Heart University Hunt ...
Walsh’s Wonderings — Father’s Day
Robert F. Walsh The bathroom door won’t shut again, so I go downstairs to grab my tools. My ...
Walsh’s Wonderings — Peeing in the shower
Robert F. Walsh Sometimes, even our closest friends can do heinous things. A few years ago, an old ...
Seymour man takes plea deal in Shelton, Oxford stickups
By Brian Gioiele |
A Seymour man will be sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday, June 11, to robbing a Shelton bank and an Oxford gas station last ...
Dream comes alive with Tacomida
By Brian Gioiele |
Mayor Mark Lauretti joined Tacomida partners Paul Ganassini and Hartin Ballabani, along with Shelton Planning & Zoning Commissioner Jimmy Tickey, Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce Chairman Rob Lesko ...
Music Mends Minds: Dream now a reality as first rehearsal nears
A songstress herself, Judy Nicolari has observed firsthand the power of music — watching her sister, who suffers from dementia, come alive with the simple act of singing. Watching music ...
Shelton High’s Chicago wins Best Musical
Shelton High School’s drama club's production of Chicago earned two Sondheim Awards, including the one for best musical. Shelton High School’s drama club production of Chicago not only wowed local ...
Bill limiting use of red and blue lights passes
Earlier this year, State Rep. Ben McGorty proposed legislation to restrict the use of steady illuminated red and blue lights to police vehicles only. State Rep. Ben McGorty And his ...
Shelton resident shines at IHSA championships
By Shelton Herald |
Shelton resident Rebecca Dion placed ninth in the country in the team walk trot. The Sacred Heart University Hunt Squad placed 10th in the nation in the Team Hunt Seat Equitation at the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) National Championship, which was held in Syracuse, N.Y., on May 1 to 5. This was the first time in program history ...
Bergers shine at karate championship
Kaitlyn Bergers with Grandmaster Charles Ferraro from Valley Karate in Shelton. Students from Valley Karate in Shelton competed at the CT State Tang Soo Do Championships on May 18. Ryan Bergers placed ...
Class LL baseball: Shelton loses to top-ranked Cheshire, 4-3
CHESHIRE — Shelton High, the 16th seed in Class LL, led top-ranked Cheshire High 3-2 after four innings before the Rams rallied to advance to the state quarterfinals with a 4-3 decision on ...
Rugby: Aspetuck Valley stuns Greenwich to win state championship
Aspetuck Valley defeated Greenwich, 20-12, to end the Cardinals' 11-year stranglehold on the state title. Team members are Ray Weiner Jr., Matt Weiner, Shawn Nitsche, Mike Monaco, Ryan Perreira, Joey Coscia, Mike Walsh, Kyle Quinn, ...
Enjoy waterfront farm-to-table dining a ‘Stone’s Throw’ away
Sponsored Content: After three decades as a chef and owner, Peter Hamme has a clear idea of what he wants a restaurant to represent. “It should be a place where people don’t just go to eat but they go to celebrate,” said Hamme. “And it should also have an impact ...
Do you recognize this local building?
Shelton’s Chromium building in the mid-1930’s. Do you recognize this local building? This reader submitted photo shows a snapshot of the Chromium Process building on Center St. and the downtown area of Shelton more than 80 years ago. Resident Mary Wysowski-Churma, worked at the Chromium Process in the mid-1930’s after ...
United Illuminating wants to help you save money and energy
Sponsored Content: Keeping your home cool and comfortable during the hottest months in Connecticut can require a closer look at its energy efficiency. United Illuminating is helping Connecticut residents make their homes more comfortable and reduce their energy bills with the Home Energy Solutions program. The program provides approximately $1,000 ...
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Walsh’s Wonderings — Peeing in the shower
Robert F. Walsh Sometimes, even our closest friends can do heinous things. A few years ago, an old school pal came to stay with us for a few days. In casual conversation ...
Letter: Competitive casino bidding process vital for Bridgeport, Connecticut
To the Editor: In 1991, when casino gambling came to Connecticut and Bridgeport was in contention, I did not support the idea. At the time, I thought more could be done with ...
Letter to the Editor: If you care about Huntington, take notice
To the Editor: In 2018, Huntington Congregational Church and John Guedes wanted to put a PDD (Planned Development District) on Ripton Road. They wanted to erect more than 20 three-bedroom homes on ...
Seymour man takes plea deal in Shelton, Oxford stickups
A Seymour man will be sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday, June 11, to robbing a Shelton bank and an Oxford ...
Perry Hill School students earn trip to MathCON finals
Pictured are (rear, left to right) Jeremy Wojtowicz, Andrew Kopchick, Zain Irfan, Mark Gebuza, (front) Mika’il Naqvi and Sathwika Nadella. — Brian Gioiele/Hearst Connecticut Media ...
City of Shelton weekly meetings
The following meetings are held at City Hall, 54 Hill Street, unless otherwise noted. Thursday, June 13 Purchasing — Bids, 3 p.m., City Hall Room ...
Ekeberg hits the road to tout church benefits
Joseph Ekeberg is serving as interim pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church and is planning a unique way to meet the city's residents. — Brian Gioiele/Hearst ...
Seymour man takes plea deal in Shelton, Oxford stickups
A Seymour man will be sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday, June 11, to robbing a Shelton bank and an Oxford ...
Perry Hill School students earn trip to MathCON finals
Pictured are (rear, left to right) Jeremy Wojtowicz, Andrew Kopchick, Zain Irfan, Mark Gebuza, (front) Mika’il Naqvi and Sathwika Nadella. — Brian Gioiele/Hearst Connecticut Media ...
City of Shelton weekly meetings
The following meetings are held at City Hall, 54 Hill Street, unless otherwise noted. Thursday, June 13 Purchasing — Bids, 3 p.m., City Hall Room ...
Ekeberg hits the road to tout church benefits
Joseph Ekeberg is serving as interim pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church and is planning a unique way to meet the city's residents. — Brian Gioiele/Hearst ...
Conscious Cook: How sweet the season
“Strawberries always fill my heart with joy.”— Anthony T. Hincks The delicious days of June have arrived! Exquisitely ripe and fragrant strawberries are now in ...
Kids Stuff: Family fun
SPECIAL EVENTS Mad Hatter Tea Party, June 13, 2:30-4 p.m., Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Rd., Wilton. For kids in grades 1-5. Cost: $15-$25. Register: ...
Drive: 2019 Maserati Quattroporte is more than a luxury car
There was a time, not so many years ago, when American drivers seemed ready to turn ...
Todd Rundgren combines music and life stories
Tales of Todd Rundgren’s life aren’t hard to come by — the musician has been the ...
Family Movie Menu: Titanic, Toy Story, East of Eden and more
Movies for families this weekend on broadcast and cable stations: Friday, June 14 Moneyball (2011): What ...
Curtain Call: ‘Skeleton Crew’ takes on a Detroit auto plant
Westport Country Playhouse, Westport: Set in a kitchenette within a Detroit auto factory, Dominique Morisseau’s “Skeleton ...
Fairfield celebrates Make Music Day on June 21
In 1982, the first-ever Make Music Day was held in Paris, France, and the event encouraged ...
Fairfield celebrates Make Music Day on June 21
In 1982, the first-ever Make Music Day was held in Paris, France, and the event encouraged ...
Kids Stuff: Family fun
SPECIAL EVENTS Mad Hatter Tea Party, June 13, 2:30-4 p.m., Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Rd., Wilton. For kids in grades 1-5. Cost: $15-$25. Register: ...
Drive: 2019 Maserati Quattroporte is more than a luxury car
There was a time, not so many years ago, when American drivers seemed ready to turn their backs on the storied Italian auto industry. The ...
Conscious Cook: How sweet the season
“Strawberries always fill my heart with joy.”— Anthony T. Hincks The delicious days of June have ...
Family Movie Menu: Titanic, Toy Story, East of Eden and more
Movies for families this weekend on broadcast and cable stations: Friday, June 14 Moneyball (2011): What ...
Curtain Call: ‘Skeleton Crew’ takes on a Detroit auto plant
Westport Country Playhouse, Westport: Set in a kitchenette within a Detroit auto factory, Dominique Morisseau’s “Skeleton ...
Todd Rundgren combines music and life stories
Tales of Todd Rundgren’s life aren’t hard to come by — the musician has been the ...