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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

Shelton farms back zone change for commercial farm stores

Four farms presently qualify under the proposed text change — Stone Gardens Farm, Jones Family Farms, Laurel Glen Farm and the Beardsley farm. By Brian Gioiele

Shelton High earns high marks with NEASC accreditation

Shelton High School officials were recently informed that the school has earned full accreditation with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. By Brian Gioiele

‘We make things happen:’ Milford’s Academy celebrates graduation

The Academy, the city’s alternative high school serving grades 9-12, handed diplomas this month to 10 students. By Brian Gioiele

‘We are unstoppable:’ Shelton High Class of 2022 graduates

The 289 students walked the stage at Finn Stadium to accept their diplomas, bringing an end to four years of academic and athletic achievements, all in a world that demanded social distancing, remote learning and shutdowns. By Brian Gioiele

Trail clearing planned for Shelton’s Paugussett Trail

Shelton Trails Committee volunteers will be clearing weeds from the Paugussett Trail that’s near Mayflower Drive. By Brian Gioiele

Pride flag raising, food trucks draw crowds to Shelton park

The ceremony was part of a day featuring food, live music and vendors at the park — all thanks to Celebrate Shelton’s annual Food Trucks on the River event. By Brian Gioiele

‘Follow your passions:’ Law’s Class of 2022 celebrate graduation

The Jonathan Law High School’s seniors received their diplomas Monday as well as a trip down memory lane from speakers who called on the graduates to continue to reach for their dreams. By Brian Gioiele

Milford kicks off summer with concerts, fireworks

The event starts around 4 p.m. and two live bands will play until midnight. By Brian Gioiele

Shelton unified athletes earn hardware at Special Olympics USA

SHELTON — The high school’s Unified Sports program has long been recognized as one of the best in the state — now it’s one of the best in the nation. Shelton High’s Unified track and field team competed in the Special Olympics USA games in... By Brian Gioiele

Shelton’s ‘Lady Ds’ present scholarships for minority students

The Lady Ds raised $1,000 in only a few weeks, which allowed them to present two $500 scholarships. By Brian Gioiele

Jacob, Patel lead Shelton High Class of 2022 into next phase

Shelton’s top graduates heading to Georgetown, UConn next year. By Brian Gioiele

Milford library seeking public input on service, offerings

Library Director Christine Angeli said that the pandemic has forced a change to the priorities identified in 2018. By Brian Gioiele

Developer eyes 60 apartments at Langanke’s Shelton location

The plans call for eight two-bedroom apartments, 35 one bedrooms and 17 studios. There would be 101 parking spaces to serve the four-story structure. By Brian Gioiele

Shelton High seniors go back to the beginning

Graduating seniors, donning cap and gown, visited the elementary schools they once attended this week. By Brian Gioiele

For Shelton sixth grader, racing is in his blood

Tyler Miske spent hours watching his father race a 1935 Chevy pickup truck at New York’s Lebanon Valley Speedway. It was in those stands, as a little boy, that a dream was born. By Brian Gioiele

Foran grads savor achievements, time together

Before entering the next chapter in their lives, Foran High’s graduating seniors spent Friday basking in their academic achievements and the friendships developed over time. By Brian Gioiele

Shelton mayor’s annual Flag Day picnic celebrates Old Glory, city’s veterans

The American flag took center stage in Shelton June 10 as Mayor Mark Lauretti hosted his annual Flag Day picnic at Veterans Memorial Park. By Brian Gioiele

Shelton P&Z approves 92-apartment building on Canal Street

The building will have 11,000 square feet of retail or commercial space and 92 apartments, with no less than nine units set aside as affordable. By Brian Gioiele

Shelton kicks off summer with concert, fireworks

The event begins with the Shelton Parks and Recreation Summer Concert Series, featuring Darik and the Funbags, at 7 p.m. By Brian Gioiele

Shelton developer eyes 94 apartments on Todd Road

The plans call for a structure with 94 apartments and 150 parking spaces. By Brian Gioiele