Here are some of the stories and features in this week’s Herald, out today:

• Sunset Run for the Warriors is this Sunday and the race route will be closed to traffic during the event.

• Soon all residents will be receiving new bins for automated trash and single-stream recycling. Find out when it starts and what you can toss and recycle.

• A Shelton library director pens a book to help writers do their research.

• Girl Scout Troop visits D.C.

• Tax free week coming soon.

• Hydration tips to help your kids during pre-fall sports training.

• Check out School News for local accomplishments.

• New student registration begins next week.

• Jeter and Jordan are two brothers who still need a home.

• See our Opinion page for columns by state Sen. Kevin Kelly, Joe Pisani and Ellen Beveridge.

• Businesses and Aquarion make donation to HVA.

• In Sports: Valley Vipers win, Fedell’s baseball team heads to amateur series, Special Olympics fall festival and more.

• DiMatteo Foundation donates to Project Purple.

• See Spotlight, Recreation Notes and Library News for local events.

• Our B Section this week is all about ‘Back to School’ season.