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Brian Gioiele

Brian Gioiele has been working with weekly newspapers, including stints as editor in Weston, Monroe and now Shelton, since 1993. He has covered all aspects of local and state news and sports, winning awards for sports and news writing. He has spent the rest of his time with his four children, watching Boston sports and soccer.

Stories By Brian Gioiele

Derby-Shelton Memorial Day Parade returns with new starting point

The parade will step off on Cornell Street at 9 a.m., rain or shine, on Monday, May 30. By Brian Gioiele

Catalytic converter thieves hit Shelton school bus yard

Lt. Robert Kozlowsky said this was the first time that the city bus yard has been hit with such thefts. By Brian Gioiele

Shelton plans tribute to McGrath at lacrosse game vs. Fairfield Prep

The teenage Fairfield Prep was stabbed to death during an altercation at a Shelton home Saturday. By Brian Gioiele

Milford honors Wasson’s memory, rededicates field named for him

Milford Police Officer Daniel Wasson was 25 when he died while on duty on April 12, 1987. By Brian Gioiele

Police identify Shelton teen killed in stabbing

Fairfield Prep student James McGrath has been identified as the teen killed in a weekend fatal stabbing in Shelton. By Peter Yankowski and Brian Gioiele

Derby’s community hospital among best, Newsweek says

Griffin Hospital was recently recognized by Newsweek — for the fourth consecutive year — as one of the World’s Best Hospitals . By Brian Gioiele

Shelton church to help refugees settle in lower Naugatuck Valley

Huntington Congregational Church, across from the Huntington Green, has created the Valley Refugee Resettlement Project and plans to work with IRIS to help move a refugee family into the lower Naugatuck Valley. By Brian Gioiele

Shelton reopens talks to buy Blacks Hill Road property

Attorney Patricia Sullivan, who represents the property’s owners, confirmed requesting a “face-to-face meeting” to discuss the purchase. By Brian Gioiele

Shelton educators, parents plead for school funding

Only four people spoke at the aldermen’s public hearing on the proposed 2022-23 budget. But each asked that more money go to the schools. By Brian Gioiele

Shelton consolidating monuments, expanding Veterans Park

Landscape architect Jim Tate is overseeing the designs of the expanding Veterans Memorial Park. By Brian Gioiele

Shelton may pause apartment developments

The Planning and Zoning Commission set a public hearing for June 1 on whether to institute a temporary moratorium on high-density residential projects. By Brian Gioiele

Work party planned at Shelton’s Turkey Trot trail

The Shelton Trails Committee is seeking volunteers Saturday to clear brush along Turkey Trot trail. By Brian Gioiele

Developer plans supermarket, 41 duplex units off Shelton’s River Road

The plans call for 420 parking spaces, specifically two each for the duplex units, with the remainder for the medical office and supermarket. By Brian Gioiele

Milford Marine Institute brings 19th century Sperm whale tooth to camps

The Milford Marine Institute, Inc. recently acquired a large 19th century sperm whale tooth which will be shown to campers at its spring and summer camps. By Brian Gioiele

Police: Driver who drove oil truck into Shelton house has died

Deputy Fire Chief Paul Wilson said firefighters responded to a report of a vehicle hitting the home about 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday, May 4. By Brian Gioiele

Shelton police get body cameras, dash cams ahead of deadline

Police Chief Shawn Sequeira said the cameras are important because they capture detailed footage of police encounters. By Brian Gioiele

Shelton schools facing $2M budget gap, freeze spending

The $2 million is a result of unexpected special education costs, according to Superintendent Ken Saranich By Brian Gioiele

Humane Society helps bring plant-based menu to Shelton schools

Superintendent Ken Saranich praised the pilot program, which he said answers a desire from students for healthier choices among the school system’s menu selection options. By Brian Gioiele

Shelton teacher helps students break through (sound) walls

The Weller Excellence in Teaching Award was introduced into the Shelton school system in 1992. By Brian Gioiele

Annual Milford Harbor Duck Race returns in June

The United Way of Milford will host its third annual Milford Harbor Duck Race on June 4 at Fowler Field. By Brian Gioiele