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1 day ago | 
ctinsider.com | Brian Gioiele
SHELTON - The 113th House seat in the state legislature remained in Republican control as Amy Romano defeated Democrat Michael Duncan in Tuesday's special election, unofficial results showed. Romano, currently Shelton's Board of Education chair, garnered 1,634 votes (52%) compared to her Democrat challenger's 1,475 votes, according to totals announced at the Republican headquarters. Duncan said he called Romano to concede and congratulate her on the victory.
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3 days ago | 
ctinsider.com | Brian Gioiele
SHELTON - The Planning and Zoning Commission's denial of a senior housing overlay zone has opened the door for two new affordable housing applications. Easton developer Stephen Shapiro had submitted a text amendment to the zoning regulations that would create an Age Restricted Residential Development (55 and older) overlay zone.
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3 days ago | 
sheltonherald.com | Brian Gioiele
SHELTON — The Planning and Zoning Commission’s denial of a senior housing overlay zone has opened the door for two new affordable housing applications. Easton developer Stephen Shapiro had submitted a text amendment to the zoning regulations that would create an Age Restricted Residential Development (55 and older) overlay zone.
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4 days ago | 
ctinsider.com | Brian Gioiele
SHELTON - Shelton remains a popular location for those interested in new construction and those wanting to enhance their properties. Certificates of zoning compliance - from new home construction to pools to signage - more than doubled in 12 months, according to Zoning Enforcement Officer Ron Baia.
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6 days ago | 
ctinsider.com | Brian Gioiele
MILFORD - Founders Walk's long-planned upgrades are a step away from reality. At its meeting Tuesday, the Planning and Zoning Board offered positive 8.24 referrals to the city, allowing for phase-two work at Founders Walk, an easement to South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority and partial discontinuance of Shipyard Lane. This decision comes as some residents remain concerned about the improvements, which they said could worsen an unsafe pedestrian and vehicular situation.
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1 week ago | 
sheltonherald.com | Brian Gioiele
Shelton Clean Sweep coming soonThe Shelton Anti-Litter Committee is once again organizing Shelton Clean Sweep, scheduled for the week of Earth Day 2025. This event aims to promote environmental awareness and community pride by encouraging clean up of public spaces. Article continues below this adVolunteers of all ages are invited to participate in this effort to beautify the city. The event is from this Saturday to Sunday, April 27.
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1 week ago | 
ctinsider.com | Brian Gioiele
Shelton Clean Sweep coming soon The Shelton Anti-Litter Committee is once again organizing Shelton Clean Sweep, scheduled for the week of Earth Day 2025. This event aims to promote environmental awareness and community pride by encouraging clean up of public spaces. Volunteers of all ages are invited to participate in this effort to beautify the city. The event is from this Saturday to Sunday, April 27.
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1 week ago | 
ctinsider.com | Brian Gioiele
Churches unite to fight food insecurity Food insecurity is reaching alarming levels in Connecticut, with approximately 180,000 children and 290,000 adults unsure where their next meal will come from, according to Connecticut Foodshare. Article continues below this ad And the crisis is only worsening due to the recent cancellation by the federal government of a critical program, said representatives of a local food pantry.
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1 week ago | 
sheltonherald.com | Brian Gioiele
SHELTON — A developer is looking to construct five homes at the end of Weybosset Street, an area that at this point is undeveloped. Alfonso Cammarota is seeking approval from the Inland Wetlands Commission to perform the necessary site work to extend the roadway to access the 0.65-acre parcel on which there are already five separate lots. This is the second housing development to be proposed in this area.
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1 week ago | 
ctinsider.com | Brian Gioiele
SHELTON - A developer is looking to construct five homes at the end of Weybosset Street, an area that at this point is undeveloped. Alfonso Cammarota is seeking approval from the Inland Wetlands Commission to perform the necessary site work to extend the roadway to access the 0.65-acre parcel on which there are already five separate lots. This is the second housing development to be proposed in this area.
