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Republicans win big
“The voters have spoken,” was the phrase most frequently used to describe the results of the 2017 election in Shelton. With Mayor Mark Lauretti running unopposed, which guaranteed him a 14th term in office, some residents were concerned of a... By Aaron Berkowitz
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Candidates bring campaigns to voter doorsteps
With approximately three weeks until voters will make their way to the polls to decide who will serve on their local boards and commissions, candidates are continuing their door-to-door efforts in hope of gaining as much support from residents as... By Aaron Berkowitz
Community
2017 Candidates for Planning and Zoning
The following candidates are running for a spot on Shelton’s Planning and Zoning Commission: Ruth Parkins (R) A resident of Shelton for 40 years with two adult daughters, Ruth was first elected to Shelton’s Planning & Zoning Commission in... By Aaron Berkowitz
Community
Education, Aldermen boards welcome new members
Just as Shelton’s Board of Alderman and Education recently said goodbye to some of its senior members, they welcomed some key replacements with open arms not long after. Despite the city’s Board of Education losing three veteran members when... By Aaron Berkowitz
Community
No opponent for Lauretti, Democratic ‘lone wolf’ not seeking reelection
As of now, Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti’s record-breaking 14th term in office will go uncontested as the city’s Democratic party declined to nominate a candidate to challenge him at its Town Committee meeting Monday night. Democratic Town Chair... By Aaron Berkowitz