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September 23, 2010 Shelton Answerbook, Shelton, Connecticut 3
Table of Contents Shelton history

Shelton History ................................................................3 What is Shelton's history?
City facts ..........................................................................6 Before Europeans arrived, Shelton was the territory of the Paugussett
City/Town Clerk ..............................................................7 Native American tribe. Riverview Park is the location of an old Indian
Getting married ................................................................7 fort. Around 1680, the first white settlers moved from Stratford to the
Voting...............................................................................8 Long Hill neighborhood, naming their settlement Coram. In 1717, set-
City government ............................................................10 tlers in Huntington petitioned for a separate parish, calling it Ripton
State, Federal .................................................................12 Parish. By 1740, numerous dams and mills were built along the Farmill
City Officials .................................................................12 River. In the late 1700s, shipbuilding industry was established on the
Zoning, Wetlands ...........................................................18 Housatonic River. In 1789, Ripton Parish was renamed the Town of
Schools ..........................................................................20 Huntington, after Samuel Huntington, a signer of the Declaration of
Map .......................................................................... 24-25 Independence.
City taxes .......................................................................27 Up to the Civil War, Huntington was primarily a farming town. The
Refuse & Recycling .......................................................28 Ousatonic Water Company was formed in 1863, and built the Derby-
City services ..................................................................30 Shelton dam on the Housatonic River, allowing the establishment of
Health services...............................................................30 industry in the downtown business district, which was known as Bir-
Emergency services .......................................................32 mingham. By 1900 the Birmingham section was renamed Shelton, and
Culture & Learning........................................................34 had train and trolley service and 25 factories making “everything from
Clubs & Social groups ...................................................36 pins to pianos.” In 1919, the town incorporated as the City of Shelton.
Health & Wellness .........................................................36 (Source: Shelton Historical Society sheltonhistoricalsociety.org)
Shopping & Dining........................................................37
Libraries .........................................................................37 What are some historic points of interest?
Religious services ..........................................................38
Pets & Wildlife ..............................................................41 Huntington Green, Riverview Park, Indian Well State Park, Plumb
Parks & Recreation ........................................................43 Memorial Library, Veterans Memorial at the Riverwalk, and the Jones
Trails & Conservation ...................................................44 Family Farm. The Brownson House, the Wilson Barn and Trap Falls
Transportation ................................................................46 School (one-room schoolhouse) are located at the headquarters of the
Shelton Historical Society at 70 Ripton Road.
Where does the city's name come from?
The downtown business district was established as a borough in 1882
and named after Edward N. Shelton, founder of the Ousatonic Water
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Company. In 1919, it change its name to Shelton. Plumb Memorial Library also has a 10-volume collection of slides of
historical photographs on computer discs that patrons can take home
What are the distinct sections of the city? and view on their home computers. The Shelton Historical Society sells
a pictorial history of Shelton, “Images of America: Shelton,” that can be
Shelton - the urban, business district, located along the Housatonic purchased for $19.99. The Plumb Memorial Library also has histories
River opposite Derby. Huntington - the original town center when it of Connecticut and many other cities and towns in the state as well.
was a farming community, located in the center and west parts of the
city. Pine Rock - originally an artist colony and the site of an amuse-
ment park, located at the south tip of the city bordering River Road
Is there a city historian?
and Long Hill Avenue. Sunnyside - the residential neighborhood near Rob Novak is the official Shelton historian.
Sunnyside School along River Road. Long Hill - residential neighbor-
hood located on either side of Long Hill Avenue. White Hills - the ru- Is there a Shelton Historical Society?
ral/residential northern section of the city on either side of Leavenworth
Road north of Indian Well. Wells Hollow - originally farmland, now The Shelton Historical Society was formed in 1969 and is located at
mostly business development, located along Bridgeport Avenue near 70 Ripton Road near Huntington Center.
Old Stratford Road.
Has Shelton ever made the national news?
What is the statue at the Huntington Green? Several times. In 1975, the destruction of the Sponge Rubber Prod-
A watering fountain topped with the sculpture of a horse rider killing ucts factory was the biggest criminal arson case in U.S. history. In 1934,
a lion with a spear, donated in 1882 by Julia Nash in memory of her eight children were tragically struck by a train and killed. In 2007, a
father, Lewis Curtiss. 75-foot-tall Norway spruce from Soundview Avenue was used as the
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. In December 2009, a chain reaction
accident involving more than 50 vehicles made the national news.
Are there any historic districts?
There are no local historic districts. However, Huntington Green How old is the Huntington Herald?
and its historic churches are listed on the National Registry of Historic
Places. The Huntington Herald began publication in 1981. It celebrated its
25th anniversary in 2006.
Are there any city histories?
How can I subscribe to the Huntington Herald?
The Plumb Memorial Library has a collection of Shelton histories
in its circulation stacks and a special collection of rare volumes that Call our Circulation Department at (203) 926-2080, extension 304
cannot be removed from the library. In addition to the books of history, to subscribe. Or request a subscription by sending a letter to: Hersam
Acorn Newspapers, Circulation Department, 1000 Bridgeport Avenue,
Shelton, CT 06484. Or go to our Web site at hersamacorn.com, select
“subscriptions” and complete the online form. A subscription costs $19
per year for an address in Fairfield County.
Where is the Huntington Herald sold on the newsstands?

�� Mont's Mart (BP Station), 198 Leavenworth Road, Shelton
�� Mr. Butt's, 464 Howe Avenue, Shelton
�� Shell Service Station, 99 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton
Scooter's Deli/Botti Food Market, 494 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton
�� Roma Importing, Huntington Village, Shelton
�� Center Deli, 4 Huntington Plaza, Shelton
�� Beechwood Supermarket, 40 Huntington Street, Shelton
Huntington Café, 90 Huntington Street, Shelton
�� TC's One Stop, 447 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe
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City facts
How big is Shelton?
30.57 square miles
What is the population of Shelton?

38,101 in the 2000 Census
How does the population break down by age group?

�� Age 0-9: 12.7%; age 10-19: 12.5%; age 20-29: 9.2%; age 30-39:
�� 15.9%; age 40-49: 16.6%; age 50-59: 13.6%; age 60-69: 8.3%; age 70-
�� 79: 6.6%; age 80-over: 4.5%
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�� $67,292
How far is Shelton from major cities?

Ten miles from Bridgeport, 15 miles from New Haven, and 50 miles
from Hartford and New York City.
What is Shelton's climate?

Equitable distribution of precipitation in all four seasons; large ranges
of temperatures daily and annually; considerable diversity of weather
during relatively short periods of time are possible; measurable precipi-
tation on about 120 days of the year. During the recent past Shelton has
experienced destructive hurricanes, thunderstorms with cloud to ground
lightning, hail, ice storms, nor'easters, blizzards, frequent snowstorms,
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extended periods of rain, lengthy cold snaps and heat waves, but also ��
many days of very pleasant weather. ��
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City/Town Clerk ��
What does the city/town clerk do? ��
The City/Town Clerk's office is the repository for all city records and ��
vital statistics dating back to the 1700s. These include land records, ��
deeds, maps and mortgages; birth, death and marriage certificates; per-
manent records of city boards and commissions; and election results. ��
The office also issues dog licenses, and hunting and fishing licenses.
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What is the purpose for legal notices? ��
Legal notices are notifications concerning meetings and actions of ��
local commissions and boards. Other important town government in- ��
formation, such as proposed budgets, town ordinances and invitations
to bid on projects or services, also appear in legal notices. Legal notices ��
are required by law to be published in local newspapers having circula- ��
tion in the city. They may also be viewed at the City/Town Clerk's office
in City Hall. ��
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Where are Shelton property deeds recorded?
Yes, at the City/Town Clerk's office. ��
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Are birth, marriage and death records public? ��
The general public is allowed to peruse marriage and death record ��
indexes and can obtain copies. Restrictions may apply. Birth certificates ��
are confidential. Certified copies of birth certificates will be issued only
to the person in question or, in the case of a minor, to their parents or ��
other designated persons. ��
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Getting married ��
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Who can officiate at weddings?
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Beside clergy, a justice of the peace may officiate at a wedding with-
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in the state, and federal judges may officiate at weddings anywhere.
Contact the Town Clerk's office for a list of justices of the peace. ��
Where may I get a marriage or civil union license? ��

At the City/Town Clerk's office in City Hall for a $30 fee. The mar- ��
riage license must be obtained in the town where the bride or groom ��
resides or where they plan to marry. Both must appear, present IDs and ��
swear an oath, but no blood test is required. The marriage license will
be good for 65 days. ��
At the City/Town Clerk's office in City Hall for a $30 fee. A civil ��
union is a legal union of two people of the same sex, granting them the
same benefits, rights and protections as spouses in a marriage. Con- ��
necticut recognizes civil unions. There is no residency requirement or ��
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waiting period.
Voting
When can I use an absentee ballot? worker in polling places other than their own, or those whose religion
forbids secular activity on election day.
You can use an absentee ballot for any election, provided you are
unable to vote at the polls on Election Day. You must fill out an applica-
tion, which may be obtained at the Town Clerk's office or Registrars of Who can register to vote?
Voters office in City Hall, or it can be mailed to you. After you return To register as a voter you must be at least 18 years old by Election
the application it takes about four weeks for processing and then the ab- Day, a U.S. citizen and a bona fide resident of the city.
sentee ballot will be mailed to your residence two to four weeks before
the election. If the ballot is printed and ready, you may fill it out at the How do I register to vote?
Town Clerk's office.
Register at the Registrars of Voters office or the City/Town Clerk's
office weekdays during City Hall business hours. You may also regis-
Where do I go to vote in Shelton?
ter by mail; call the Registrars office at 924-1555, extension 21 for a
In the latest election (the August 10, 2010 primaries), polling sta- mail-in form. Voter registration forms may also be obtained from the
tions were open in Long Hill School, Sunnyside School, Shelton In- Department of Motor Vehicles and the public library, and they may be
termediate School, Elizabeth Shelton School, Mohegan School and the downloaded at cityofshelton.org/gengov/elections.htm.
Shelton Community Center.
What political parties are there in Shelton?
What are the city's voting districts? Three parties, the Republican Party, Democratic Party and Citizens
In odd-numbered municipal elections, voters vote by Ward. There United Party, are presently guaranteed a line on the ballot for city elec-
are four Wards, and each Ward elects two members of the Board of tions. As of August 2, 2010, there were 23,650 registered voters in
Aldermen. The aldermen are the only officials elected by Ward. Shelton, according to the Registrar of Voters office. Voter registration
In even-numbered state and federal elections, voters vote in six vot- in Shelton by party was: 12,487 unaffiliated; 5,861 Republican; 5,249
ing districts. Districts 2, 3 and 4 are in state House District 113, and Democratic; 21 Libertarian; 14 Green; 15 Citizens United; 2 Reform;
Districts 1, 5 and 6 are in state House District 122, which also includes and 1 Working Families.
part of Stratford.
What is the reason for registering with a political party?
Who can vote by absentee ballot? Enrollment in a party allows you to participate in primaries and cau-
Those who are ill, physically disabled, serving in the military, those cuses, and to serve on the local party's town committee.
who will be out of town on election day, those providing service as poll
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City government
Who is the city's chief executive official? Are government records open to the public?
Mayor Mark A. Lauretti Most government records are open to the public. The exceptions are
employee personnel records, personal health records, public records
Is there a directory of city officials? involving juveniles, and government documents that are specifically
listed as exempt under the state Freedom of Information Act.
A directory of city officials is available for the public at the City/
Town Clerk's office. A partial directory is posted on the city Web site.
What if I think city officials are illegally withholding
What city offices are elected? government documents?
Contact the Freedom of Information Commission in Hartford.
Mayor, city treasurer, Board of Aldermen (by Ward), Board of Ap-
portionment & Taxation, Planning & Zoning Commission, Board of
Education,, Board of Library Directors, registrars of voters What does the Ethics Commission do?
The Board of Ethics has three members, no more than one of whom
What city offices are appointed? may be from the same political party. The board investigates complaints
The mayor appoints members of the Parks and Recreation Commis- of violations of the city ethics code, including conflicts of interest.
sion, Board of Zoning Appeals, Conservation Commission, Economic
Development Commission and Inland Wetlands Commission. The How do I make an Ethics Commission complaint?
Board of Aldermen appoints members of the Board of Tax Review, A complaint about a violation of the city's code of ethics must be
public building committees, Public Employees Appeals Board and Wa- made in writing and signed by the person making the complaint. The
ter Pollution Control Authority. Members of the Board of Ethics are city's ethics ordinance includes a complaint form that may be obtained
appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the Board of Aldermen. at the City/Town Clerk's office in City Hall. Fill out the complaint form,
and if necessary include a letter including the details of the complaint,
How are candidates for city offices, boards and and return it in a sealed envelope to the City/Town Clerk's office or the
commissions chosen? mayor's office.
The Board of Ethics may request assistance from the Police Depart-
Party town committees select most candidates, but registered voters ment to investigate a complaint. It may hold a hearing if at least two
can also run for elected office by petition. members of the board are present. Persons accused of a violation have
a right to cross-examine witnesses and speak on their behalf at the hear-
Does the city government have an official Web site? ing. Following a complaint, the Board of Ethics reports its findings and
Yes, at www.cityofshelton.org. recommendations to the Board of Aldermen. At the end of the process,
the board will also report its findings to the person making the com-
plaint and to the person accused of the violation.
How do I know if a meeting is scheduled?
The state Freedom of Information Act requires that meetings of all What is the Board of Aldermen?
town commissions and boards must be open to the public and that pub-
lic notice of those meetings must be available to the public in advanced The Board of Aldermen is the legislative body of the city. Eight al-
and published in advance in a legal notice. Under provisions of the dermen are elected by geographic districts called Wards for two-year
Freedom of Information Act, portions of public meetings for certain terms. There are four Wards and two aldermen are elected from each.
specific kinds of business may be closed to the public, but the meeting The Board of Aldermen approves the city budget and the mill rate,
cannot be held in secret. Public meetings are posted in City Hall at the passes ordinances, approves borrowing by the sale of municipal bonds,
City/Town Clerk's office and usually on the city Web site at cityofshel- appoints members of some public boards and has the power to conduct
ton.org. investigations concerning the city and the public interest. The mayor
The schedule for the regular meetings of a board or commission must votes in the event of a tie, and in the absence of the mayor the President
be filed each year with the City/Town Clerk's office. Special meetings of the Board of Aldermen may vote twice to break a tie.
may be called with a minimum of 24 hours notice. Emergency meetings
may be held without notice under special circumstances listed in the What is the Board of Apportionment and Taxation?
Freedom of Information Act, but the board must file the minutes of the Members of the Board of Apportionment & Taxation are elected by
emergency meeting at the City/Town Clerk's office within 72 hours. a town-wide vote for two-year terms. It is responsible for establishing,
reviewing and monitoring the city budget.
Can a commission or board meet privately?
The state Freedom of Information Act lets a commission or board What does the city treasurer do?
meet privately under very specific circumstances, such as to discuss a The city treasurer invests the city's money and makes sure funds are
contract negotiation, personnel matter, public security preparations or available for the city's expenses.
pending legal matter.
What does the Economic Development Commission do?
What if I think a commission held an illegal private
The EDC is a five-member commission appointed by the mayor that
meeting?
develops a marketing program to recruit new businesses in Shelton.
Check the meeting agenda and minutes filed in the City/Town Clerk's The commission publishes the city's annual report and the Shelton Life
office and call the Freedom of Information Commission in Hartford: periodical, containing information and news about the city. It also orga-
18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, CT 06106; 860-566-5682. nizes the annual Flag Day community picnic.
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What does the Shelton Economic Development Corporation residences and business leaders. It also provides technical expertise to
do? city agencies in order to promote economic development in Shelton.
The SEDC is currently working on a multi-phase downtown revitaliza-
The SEDC is a non-profit corporation that promotes business devel- tion program along the Housatonic River that includes infrastructure
opment within the city. It coordinates activities between city and civic improvements, brownfield remediation and the development of a rec-
organizations, and promotes collaboration between city officials, local reational riverwalk.
State, Federal
What state offices are elected by Shelton voters? 4041
lieberman.senate.gov/contact/
Governor and lieutenant governor, attorney general, comptroller,
treasurer, secretary of the state, state senator, state representative, judge
of probate How can I contact the governor?
Gov. M. Jodi Rell
How do I know what state senate, state assembly or con- State Capitol, 210 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106
Tel: 860-566-4840; Toll-Free: 800-406-1527; TDD: 860-524-7397
gressional district I live in?
Use the Web site of the state General Assembly (cga.ct.gov) or con- Who represents Shelton in Congress?
tact the Shelton Registrars of Voters office in City Hall.
U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro represents the 3rd District and U.S. Rep.
Jim Himes represents the 4th District. Both are Democrats.
How do I contact my state senator or state representative?
Shelton is divided between Connecticut's 3rd and 4th Congressional
State Sen. Dan Debicella (R-21) Districts. Although Route 8 does not form the district boundary, most
Work Address: Senate Republican Office, LOB Room 3400, Hart- of the city on the south and east of Route 8 is in the 3rd Congressional
ford CT, 06106 District and most of the city on the north and west of Route 8 is in the
Home Address: 1 Lazybrook Road, Shelton, CT 06484 4th Congressional District.
Home Phone: (203) 225-0558; Capitol Phone: (800) 842-1421 or
(860) 240-8800 What Congressional District is Shelton in?
State Rep. Jason Perillo (R-113) Part of Shelton (Pine Rock, Long Hill, Sunnyside, half of downtown)
House Republican Office, L.O.B. Room 4200, Hartford, CT 06106 is in the 3rd Congressional District and part (White Hills, Huntington,
Phone: 800-842-1423 (within Connecticut); 860-240-8700; Fax: half of downtown) in the 4th Congressional District. Although Route 8
860-240-0207 is not strictly the boundary line, most of Shelton south and east of the
highway is in the 3rd Congressional District and most of Shelton north
State Rep. Lawrence Miller (R-122) and west of the highway is in the 4th Congressional District.
House Republican Office, L.O.B. Room 4200, Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: 800-842-1423 (within Connecticut); 860-240-8700; Fax: How do I contact my congressman?
860-240-0207 U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-3rd Congressional District) delauro.
house.gov/
Who are Connecticut's senators? Main District Office: 59 Elm Street, New Haven, CT 06510: 203-
Christopher J. Dodd and Joseph I. Lieberman 562-3718; Fax: 203-772-2260
Washington, DC: 2413 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington,
DC 20515; 202-225-3661; Fax: 202-225-4890
How do I contact my senators?
Christopher J. Dodd (D-CT) U.S. Rep. Jim Himes (D-4th Congressional District) himes.house.
448 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington DC 20510 (202) gov/index.html
224-2823 Bridgeport CT Office: 211 State Street, 2nd Floor, Bridgeport, CT
dodd.senate.gov/index.php?q=node/3130 06604; (866) 453-0028; Fax: (203) 333-6655
Washington DC Office: 214 Cannon House Office Building, Wash-
Joseph I. Lieberman (I-CT) ington, DC 20515; (202) 225-5541l; Fax: (202) 225-9629
706 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington DC 20510 (202) 224-
City officials
City/Town Clerk: Margaret Domorod 06484 (203) 203-929-0786 JF30790@aol.com
Assistant Clerk: Jane Barrese Anthony Simonetti (R), 6 Hayfield Drive, Shelton, CT 06484 203-
Senior Records Clerk: Margaret Weber 926-0922 mlmadm@aol.com
Records Clerk: Diana Barry
Clerk: Sophia Belade Ward 2
Stanley Kudej (R), 43 Plaskon Drive, Shelton, CT 06484 203-924-
Mayor: Mark A. Lauretti 2403 sjkudej@snet.net
Administrative Assistant: Thomas Taylor Eric McPherson (R), 72 Wheeler Street 203-924-5862
Board of Aldermen Ward 3

Ward 1 John Anglace Jr. (R), President of the Board, 676 Long Hill Avenue,
John “Jack” Finn (D), 17 Princess Wenonah Drive, Shelton, CT Shelton, CT 06484 203-929-1515 jfanglace@comcast.net
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Lynn Farrell (R), 35 Buddington Park, Shelton, CT 06484 203-824- John J. Francino-Quinn (R), 24 Sanford Drive, Shelton, CT 06484
3340 lgfarrell@aol.com Kate Kutash (D), 275 Beardsley Road, Shelton, CT 06484
Kathleen T. Yolish (R), 1 Waverly Road, Shelton, CT 06484
Ward 4
John Papa (R), 29 Philip Drive, Shelton, CT 06484 203-929-6247 Planning & Zoning Commission
Noreen McGorty (R), 30 Wigwam Drive, Shelton, CT 06484 203- Virginia Harger (R) 26 Meadow Ridge Drive Shelton, CT 06484;
926-1638 diaduit@sbcglobal.net 203-924-0054 (H), 202-924-8611 (W)
Anthony S. Pogoda, Jr., Chmn (R), 1 Freedom Way Shelton, CT
Board of Aldermen Committees 06484; 203-929-3561 (H and Fax) 203-676-5619 (C)
Finance Committee (meets fourth Thursday) Ruth Parkins (R) 21 Meadow Lake Drive, Shelton, CT 06484; 203-
Public Health & Safety (meets first Wednesday) 924-4313 (H) ruthparkins@sbcglobal.net
Street Committee (meets first Tuesday) Thomas McGorty, 11 Meghan Ct., Shelton, CT 06484 203-567-0221
Public hearings on ordinances (fourth Thursday) (C)
Joseph Sedlock, 123 Mill St., Shelton, CT 06484; 203-929-0116 (H)
Ethics Commission Joan Flannery, 8 Partridge Lane, Shelton, CT 06484 203-929-6873
Maria Davis, Chairman Alternate Members
Christine Robinson Patrick Lapera, 67 Rock Ridge Road, Shelton, CT 06484; 203-925-
Byron Peterson 8799 Ext 147 (W) 203-925-8780 (Fax)
Ludwig Spinelli, 14 Willard Road, Shelton, CT 06484 203-926-
Treasurer 1327
Frank C. Pagliaro Jr.
Zoning Board of Appeals
Board of Apportionment and Taxation Ed Conklin (R), 760 Gray Street, Shelton, CT 06484; 203-944-0390
Mark Holden ( R ), 275 Soundview Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484 203- Ralph Matto (U), P.O. Box 673, Shelton, CT 06484; 203-924-7892
924-6848 Gerald L. Glover, Chairman (R), 20 School Street, Shelton, CT
Judson W. Crawford (D), 8 Jordan Ave., Shelton, CT (203) 934- 06484 203-929-5502
1933 Phillip Cavallaro, Sr (R), 408 Leavenworth Road, Shelton, CT 06484
Charlotte L. Madar (R), 182 Beardsley Road, Shelton, CT 06484 203-926-9255
(203) 929-0363 Philip Jamison Jones Sr ( D), 266 Israel Hill Road, Shelton, CT
John "Jay" Zikaras (D), 20 Fawn Hill Road, Shelton, CT 06484 06484 203-926-9255
Christopher Besescheck (R), 56 Ojibwa Tr., Shelton, CT 06484 Alternate Members-Board of Zoning Appeals
Faith B. Hack (D), 135 Longfellow, Shelton, CT 06484 Jack Fitzgerald (D), 318 Meadow Street, Shelton, CT 06484 203-
924-5775
Finance Director Robert Harbinson 10 Soundcrest Drive, Shelton, CT 06484; 203-
Louis Marusik 929-5810
Linda Adanti (D), 4 Buddington Park, Shelton, CT 06484
Tax Collector Lori Michalak, Clerk 11 Dogwood Lane Shelton, CT 06484 203-
Deborah Onderko 924-0310
Tax Assessor Economic Development Commission

Vacant Frederick Ruggio, 19 Cynthia Lane, Shelton, CT 06484; (H) 924-
0121, (W) 268-8624
Board of Assessment Appeals Karen Tomko McGovern, 66 Geissler Drive, Shelton, CT 06484;
Linda Schauwecker, 100 Huntington Street, Shelton, CT 06484 (203) 924-4529
Patrick Carey, 109 Blueberry Lane, Shelton, CT 06484 (203) 929- Dr. Robert Burlison, 375 Nichols Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484; (203)
3202 929-0194
Paul Jensen, 19 Winthrop Woods Road, Shelton, CT 06484 (203) Kathleen McNichols-Marks, 500D Howe Avenue, Shelton, CT
925- 8788 06484; (203) 924-0030
Patrick Carey, 109 Blueberry Lane, Shelton CT 06484 203-929-
Registrars of Voters 3202
John “Jack” Finn (D) Diane Luther, Secretary dluther@sheltonpublicschools.org
Peter Pavone (R)
Shelton Economic Development Corporation
School Superintendent James Ryan, President; Fred Ruggio, Patrick Carey, Anthony Pogoda
Freeman Burr Jr., Kenneth Schaible, Martin Coughlin, Aleta Miner, Ralph Matto, Da-
vid Grant, Michelle Kawalautzki, Norman Santa and William C. Par-
Board of Education tington.
Timothy Walsh (D), Chairman, 42 L'Hermitage Drive, Shelton, CT
203-926-9963 Housing Authority
Thomas Minotti, Vice Chmn ( R ), 246 Aspetuck Trail, Shelton, CT Regina Dinice (D)
06484 203-929-4184 James Evans (U)
Win Oppel, Chmn (R ). 34 Soundview Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484 Margaret Domorod (R)
203-929-1397 Peter R. Dicarlo (U)
Arlene Liscinsky (D), 54 Country Ridge Rd., Shelton, CT 06484 William Lobdell (U)
203-925-0628
Paula Ellis (D), 49 Jefferson Street, Shelton, CT 06484 203-924- Inland Wetlands and Water Courses Commission
2246 Gary Zahornasky Chairman, 4 Gilbert Street, Shelton, CT 06484,
203-513-2039, FAX 924-7041 gzahornasky@hotmail.com Joan C Feeley (D) 67 Adams Drive, Shelton, CT 06484
Celeste D. Beattie, 21 Keron Drive, Shelton, CT 06484, 203-924- Jean Cayer (D) 64 Cloverdale Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484
9414 Beat.cc@att.net
Charles Wilson Jr. Vice Chairman, 48 Rock Ridge Road, Shelton, CT Parks and Recreation Commission
06484, 203-926-8861, 203-8444 (W) Charlie@Wilsonagencyinc.com John Papa, Chairman (R), 29 Philip Drive, Shelton, CT 06484 203-
Robert Dunford, 5 Brae Loch Way, Shelton, CT 06484 203-929-5189 929-6247
(H), 203-944-6555 (W) bdunford@tridentfunding.com David Zamba, V-Chairman (R), 16 Soundview Drive, Shelton, CT
Neil Hayes Jr., 26 Meeting House Road, Shelton, CT 06484 203- 06484 203-929-0187
929-7212 (H), 203-925-1991 #5 (W) Diana Barry (D), 132 River Road, Shelton, CT 06484 203-924-1344
Kenneth Nappi (R), 42 Perch Road, Shelton, CT 06484, 203-929- Allyson Burke (U), 1 Barbara Drive, Shelton, CT 06484 203-926-
9565 kpnappi@sbcglobal.net 1968
Jack Goncalves (U) 10 Copper Penny Lane, Shelton, CT 06484 203- Gary Cahill (D), 525 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484
929-3309 (W), 203-696-2521 (W) Joseph DeFilippo ( R ), 19 Elizabeth Street, Shelton, CT06484 203-
929-6503
Conservation Commission Paul Gabor (R), 418 Walnut Tree Hill Rd., Shelton, CT 06484 203-
Thomas W. Harbinson (U) Chairman 929-4247
William Dyer (D) Vice Chairman Stanley Kudej ( R ), 43 Plaskon Drive, Shelton, CT 06484 203-924-
James Tate (U) 2403
Sheryl Maybeck Dutkanicz Harold P. Labonda ( R ), 28 Deborah Drive, Shelton, CT 06484 203-
Edward P. McCreery III (R) 929-7223
James Goodman (R) Michelle Pagliaro Haywood (U), 49 Audubon Lane, Shelton, CT
Joseph Welsh (U) 06484 203-922-1254
Staff: Teresa Gallagher, Conservation Agent, City of Shelton, 54 Hill Robert Zuraw (D), 143 Rocky Rest Road, Shelton, CT 06484 203-
Street, Shelton, CT 06484; 203-924-1555 x315 929-6601
Trails Committee Youth Service Bureau

William Dyer, Chairman Jill Chase (U) Chairman
Bob Wilkins James Geissler (R) Vice Chairman
Terrence Gallagher Deborah Zahornacky (D) Secretary
Andy Cable Jay Correira
Lynn Reid James Guarrera (R)
Richard Skudlarek Howard Gura, (D)
Sheryl Maybeck Dutkanicz Dee Kopec, (U)
Teresa Gallagher, Conservation Agent, City of Shelton, 54 Hill David Munson (D)
Street, Shelton, CT 06484; 203-924-1555 x315 Robin Skowronski (M)
John Trovarelli
Water Pollution Control Authority Nick Zerella
G. Michael DeAngelis (R) Chairman Laura Lee Soncarato, Juvenile Probation Services, 60 Housatonic
Edwin Hellauer (D) Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Bronislaw Piotrowski (R) Patricia Stanchfield, 79 New Street, Shelton, CT 06484
Regis J. Dognin (R) Vice Chairman Denise Turecek, Shelton Intermediate School, 675 Constitution Bou-
Stephen K. Morse (R) levard, Shelton, CT 06484
Anthony Presutto (D) Detective Tom Federowicz, Shelton Police Department, 85 Wheeler
Todd S. Dowty (R) Street, Shelton, CT 06484 203-924-1544
Clerk: Linda Hooper
Director of Public Works
Senior Citizen Committee Paul DiMauro
William Smarz (U)
Joseph Coleman (R) Director of Highways and Bridges
Shirley Keller (R) Vacant
Jacqueline Bruno (U) 41 Myrtle Street, Shelton, CT 06484
James Martin (R) Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 2:30 p.m.
Walter Oko (R) Sanitation: cityofshelton.org/publicwrks/sanitation.htm
Clerk: Corie Blanck Hazardous Waste: cityofshelton.org/publicwrks/hazardous.htm
Recycling: cityofshelton.org/publicwrks/recycleprog.htm
Lower Naugatuck Health District
98 Bank Street, Seymour, CT 06483 Animal Control Officer
Phone 203-881-3255; Fax 203-881-3259; WIC 203-888-1271 Sheryl Taylor, Shelton Animal Shelter, 20 Riverdale Avenue, Shel-
Web site: nvhd.org ton, CT 06484
Library Board of Directors Purchasing Official

Library Director: Elspeth Lydon, 410 Roosevelt Drive, Oxford, CT Gene Sullivan
06478
Shirley Keller (R) 487 Asbury Ridge, Shelton, CT 06484 Building Official
Harriet Finn (D) 29 East Village Road, Shelton, CT 06484 Vacant
Barbara Glover, Chmn (R) 192 Meadow Street, Shelton, CT 06484
Aleta Miner (R) 35 Beacon Hill Terrace, Shelton, CT 06484
Shelton Permanent Veterans War Memorial Commission fire marshal, deputy fire marshals, and the assistant chiefs, captains and
Alphonse Sabetta (R) lieutenants from each fire company. The Officers' Council shall serve to
Guy Beardsley (R) resolve operational problems, hear appeals within the Fire Department,
John Formanik (U) and recommend policy to the Board of Fire Commissioners.
Frank Pagliaro, City Treasurer
Sheriffs
War Memorial Commission Joseph DeFilippo, 19 Elizabeth Street, Shelton, CT 06484; 203-929-
Alphonse Sabetta (R) 6503
Guy Beardsley (R) Carl Sylvester, 23 Winfield Drive, Shelton, CT 06484; 203-929-
John Formanik (U) 8802
Building Board of Appeals Fire Marshal

Gregory G. Glover (R) James Tortora, City Hall, 54 Hill Street, Shelton, CT 06484; 203-
Mike D'Amico (D) 924-1555, extension 340
James P. Rotondo (U) The fire marshal and his deputies investigate fire, issue permits re-
A. J. Grasso (R) lated with explosives and burning, inspect buildings and properties for
Ed Shalomis (R) fire code compliance, inspect below-ground and above-ground storage
tanks, and provide fire prevention education to the community.
Police Chief
Joel W. Hurliman 203-924-4440 Emergency Management
Shelton's Emergency Management Department is led by Director
Fire Chief John V. Millo, Deputy Director Justin Sabatino and Assistant Director
Francis Jones III Daniel E. Bednarsky. The department's task is to coordinate city de-
partments and link the city with other local, regional, state and federal
Board of Fire Commissioners emergency response agencies. In the event of an emergency, the depart-
Chairman: Michael Maglione ment provides information to Shelton residents through the Huntington
Echo Hose Co. #1: John Sonsini Herald and other news media organizations and also posts the informa-
Huntington Co. #3: Marc Connelly tion on its Web site at sheltonemergency.com.
Pine Rock Co. #4: Gary Field
White Hills Co. #5: Bruce Kosowsky Corporation Counsel
Thomas J. Welch 375 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484; 203-
Fire Department Officers Council 925-3000
The Fire Department Officers' Council consists of the fire chief, the Ramon S. Sous, 159 Main Street, Seymour, CT 06483; 203-888-0557
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Ellen Pagliaro, 526 Antelope Trail, Shelton, CT 06484; 203-929-
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Dominick Mondi, 31 Applewood Drive, Shelton, CT 06484; 203-
929-4462
Charlotte Madar, 182 Beardsley Road, Shelton, CT 06484; 203-929-
0363
Susan Finn, 17 Princess Wenonah Drive, Shelton, CT 06484; 203-
929-0786
Monica Peterson, 10 Brookpine Drive, Shelton, CT 06484; 203-926-
0677
Deborah Alain, 67 Plaskon Drive, Shelton, CT 06484; 203-924-
2213
David S. Zitnay, 29 Birchbank Road, Shelton, CT 06484; 203-929-
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Anthony F. Simonetti, 6 Hayfield Drive, Shelton, CT 06484; 203-
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Charles Sullivan, 36 Birchbank Road, Shelton, CT 06484; 203-735-
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Gary DeFilippo, 43 Perch Road, Shelton, CT 06484; 203-929-3820
Edward Sheehy Jr., 85 Beacon Hill Trail, Shelton, CT 06484; 203-
924-8202
Karen Tomko-McGovern, 66 Geissler Drive, Shelton, CT 06484;
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Joseph Sewack, 31 Rayo Drive, Shelton, CT 06484; 203-929-7134
Stanley Reichlin, 41 Geissler Drive, Shelton, CT 06484; 203-924-
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Ezio Staffieri, 85 Blacks Hill Rd., Shelton, CT 06484; 203-924-
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Christopher C. Jones, 42 Crescent St., Shelton, CT 06484; 203-414-
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Win Oppel, 34 Soundview Ave., Shelton, CT 06484; 203-929-1397
Diana Barry, 132 River Road, Shelton, CT 06484; 203-676-2684
Gail Walsh, 42 L'Hermitage, Shelton, CT 06484; 203-926-9963
�� Joan C. Flannery, 8 Partridge Lane, Shelton, CT 06484; unlisted
Joseph A. Silva, 237 Mohegan Road, Shelton, CT 06484; unlisted
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What does the Planning & Zoning Department do?
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The P&Z Department processes permit applications for new con-
struction to make sure they conform to Shelton's zoning regulations. In
2008 it issued 406 zoning compliance permits, including approvals for
�� 20 new single-family houses, six new building lots, 250 new apartment
units, and six new cluster housing units. It also issued permit approvals
�� for office buildings, retail stores, parking garages and light industrial
buildings.
�� What is the Planning & Zoning Commission?

The P&Z Commission consists of six regular and two alternate mem-
�� bers who are elected to two-year terms. The commission ensures that
new development is in the city's best interests and is consistent with
the city zoning regulations and the Plan for Conservation and Develop-
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The Building Department oversees all building construction to en-
�� sure public safety, health and welfare, and make sure that construction
complies with the state building codes. The department is responsible
for conducting building code inspections and issuing building and de-
�� molition permits and certificates of occupancy. In 2008 the Building
Department issued 1,761 permits and 431 certificates of occupancy.
What is the Zoning Board of Appeals? work. Inspections and permits from the Fire Marshal, the Health De-
partment and the Water Pollution Control Authority might be required.
The ZBA provides variances from the zoning regulations when prop-
A certificate of zoning compliance from the Planning & Zoning Depart-
erty owners demonstrate a hardship, serves as an appeals board for the ment and inland wetlands permits from the Inland Wetlands Commis-
Planning & Zoning Commission, and serves as the local agency repre- sion might also be required.
senting the state Department of Motor Vehicles for deciding the suit-
ability of location for motor vehicle related facilities.
Do I need a permit for landscaping or tree cutting?
Who takes care of trees on city property? A permit is usually needed only if the landscaping is extensive or
requires excavation. Property owners may check with the Planning &
Tree Warden Dean Cawthra is in charge of trees on city property, Zoning Department in City Hall to make sure.
including the public right of way that extends up to 10 feet from the
edge of the street. Property owners must get permission to remove or
prune trees or shrubs in the public right of way. Call 924-1555, exten- What is a wetland?
sion 349. Wetlands are typically swampy areas or land bordering a water-
course, but they are diverse and not always obvious to the untrained
How do I find out if I can build something, fill or excavate eye. In Connecticut, they are determined by the chemical and physical
on my property? characteristics of the top 18 to 24 inches of soil.
Grading, excavation and fill often requires a zoning or inland wet- Can I fill in a pond or create one on my property?
lands permit. Contact the Planning & Zoning Department or the Build-
ing Department in City Hall to find out. Usually, the city will prohibit filling in a pond. Creating a pond would
require a zoning permit and an inland wetlands permit, if it is allowed.
What is a “builder's acre”?
Are permits required for swimming pools?
A builder's acre is 40,000 square feet. That is smaller than a standard
acre, which is 43,560 square feet. Zoning and building permits are required for installing in-ground
pools.
What land-use or construction permits are required in
Shelton? Are permits required for outdoor decks and patios?
Building permits from the Building Department are required to en- Zoning and building permits are required for installing decks, but not
sure building code compliance for construction, plumbing or electrical patios unless they require excavation or grading on the property.
How do I avoid digging up utility cables and pipes? Do I need a permit for a home office?
Call the city Engineering Department at 924-1555, ext. 17. Zoning compliance permits are required for all formal home offices
for businesses operating under a trade name, but not for informal home
May I plant trees or bushes along the road? offices, such as where you are writing your memoirs or the Great Amer-
ican Novel.
Not in the public right of way, which extends about 10 feet from the
edge of the road. In some cases, it is allowed with permission from the
Board of Aldermen and the tree warden.
What kinds of businesses may I run out of my home?
The Planning & Zoning Commission allows residents to run busi-
Can I remove or install an oil tank on my property? nesses out of their homes only when it will not require customers to vis-
it the residence or parking commercial vehicles in a residential zone.
Yes, but permits from the Fire Marshal and Building Department are
required.
Do I need a permit to do blasting on my property?
Yes. Contact the Fire Marshal's office at 924-1555, extension 340.
May I rent an apartment or a room in my house?
Yes, but a zoning and building permits are required for a new rental. What if blasting by someone else damages my house or
Also, the Fire Marshal's office might require a fire code inspection. well?
Contact the Fire Marshal's office in City Hall.
Schools
What does the Board of Education do? How many students attend each school?
The Board of Education consists of nine members elected citywide. As of the first week of the 2010-11 school year there were 5,335
The board establishes policies and procedures for the school system and students enrolled in Shelton public schools: Booth Hill School 359,
determines how its budget is spent. Major responsibilities of the board Elizabeth Shelton School 479, Long Hill School 444, Mohegan School
include approving curriculum, purchasing textbooks, hiring teachers 420, Sunnyside School 262, Perry Hill School 862, Shelton Intermedi-
and administrators, and overseeing maintenance of school buildings ate School 933, Shelton High School 1,576.
and grounds.
What are the private and parochial schools in Shelton?
When does the Board of Education meet? St. Joseph School, 430 Coram Avenue, Shelton, CT; 203-924-4669
The Board of Education meetings are regularly scheduled for the St. Lawrence School, 503 Shelton Avenue, Shelton, CT; 203-929-
fourth Wednesday of each month. Sometimes, because of holidays or 4422
during the summer months or when additional meetings are needed,
the Board of Education might hold a special meeting. Meetings of the What are the hours when school is in session?
board and its committees are posted at the City/Town Clerk's office in Shelton High School 7:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
City Hall and on the Shelton schools Web site at sheltonpublicschools. Shelton Intermediate School 8:15 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
org. Perry Hill School, 8:25 a.m.-2:55 p.m.
Booth Hill Elementary School 9:10 a.m.-3:35 p.m.
Where is the school district office? Booth Hill Kindergarten 9:10-11:58 a.m., 12:48-3:35 p.m.
382 Long Hill Avenue, Shelton, CT 06848; 203-924-1023 Elizabeth Shelton Elementary School 9:10 a.m.-3:35 p.m.
Elizabeth Shelton Kindergarten 9:10-11:58 a.m., 12:48-3:35 p.m.
Long Hill Elementary School 9:10 a.m.-3:35 p.m.
Does the Board of Education have a Web site? Long Hill Kindergarten 9:10-11:58 a.m., 12:48-3:35 p.m.
Yes, at sheltonpublicschools.org. Mohegan Elementary School 9:10 a.m.-3:35 p.m.
Mohegan Elementary Kindergarten 9:10-11:58 a.m., 12:48 a.m.-3:35
What are the public schools in Shelton? p.m.
Sunnyside Elementary School 9:10 a.m.-3:35 p.m.
Shelton High School, 120 Meadow Street, Shelton, CT; 203-922- Sunnyside Kindergarten 9:10-11:58 a.m., 12:48-3:35 p.m.
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Shelton Intermediate School, 675 Constitution Boulevard North,
Shelton, CT; 203-926-2000 What are the hours for delayed school opening?
Perry Hill School, 60 Perry Hill Road, Shelton, CT; 203-924-2533 Shelton High School 9:00 a.m.
Booth Hill Elementary School, 544 Booth Hill Road, Shelton, CT; Shelton Intermediate School 9:45 a.m.
203-929-5625 Perry Hill School, 9:55 a.m.
Elizabeth Shelton Elementary School, 138 Willoughby Road, Shel- Booth Hill Elementary School 10:40 a.m.
ton, CT; 203-929-1330 Elizabeth Shelton Elementary School 10:40 a.m.
Long Hill Elementary School, 565 Long Hill Avenue, Shelton, CT; Lafayette Elementary School 10:40 a.m.
203-929-4077 Long Hill Elementary School 10:40 a.m.
Mohegan Elementary School, 47 Mohegan Road, Shelton, CT; 203- Mohegan Elementary School 10:40 a.m.
929-4121 Sunnyside Elementary School 10:40 a.m.
Sunnyside Elementary School, 418 River Road, Shelton, CT; 203- If the delayed opening is weather-related, all morning kindergarten
922-3021 is canceled.
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What are the hours for early school dismissal? ing Recess (Thursday and Friday), Winter Recess (Dec. 24-31), New
Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, February Recess, Good Friday,
Shelton High School 12:10 p.m. (no lunch)
Spring Recess and Memorial Day.
Shelton Intermediate School 12:55 p.m.
Perry Hill School 1:05 p.m.
Booth Hill School 1:45 p.m. When do children start school?
Elizabeth Shelton 1:45 p.m. The Monday before Labor Day.
Lafayette Elementary School 1:45 p.m.
Long Hill Elementary School 1:45 p.m. How do I register a child for school?
Mohegan Elementary School 1:45 p..m.
Sunnyside Elementary School 1:45 p.m. Contact your child's school for registration information. If you are
If the early dismissal is weather-related, all afternoon kindergarten unsure which school your child will attend, go online to sheltonpub-
is cancelled. licschools.org/contact.php and send an e-mail message to “districting
inquiries.”
How can I learn if school is canceled, a delayed opening or
an early dismissal? When should I enroll my child for kindergarten?
A child is allowed to enroll in kindergarten during the calendar year
If bad weather or a school emergency forces the cancellation of
when he or she reaches age 5. Contact your child's school for kindergar-
school for the day or a change in the opening time, announcements
ten registration information, immunization requirements and necessary
will be made on radio stations WICC, WELI, WEBE, WEZN, WKCI,
forms.
WKISS and WPLR, and television stations WTNH Channel 8 and
WVIT Channel 30. Cancellations, delayed openings and early dismiss-
als are also announced on the Shelton Schools' Web site at sheltonpub- What state standardized tests do Shelton students take?
licschools.org. State law and the federal No Child Left Behind Act require students
in grades three to eight to take the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) ap-
Is there a PTA? propriate for their grade. Shelton High School students in grade 10 take
the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT).
Each school has a PTA or PTO and a representative to the Shelton
PTA Council, the umbrella group affiliated with the state and national
PTA. How do Shelton students perform on the Connecticut Aca-
demic Performance Test (CAPT)?
What are the school holidays and vacations? Shelton students perform higher than the state average on the read-
Labor Day, Columbus Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiv- ing, writing and math portions of the test, but below the state average
on the science portion. In Shelton, 54.1% met the state goal in reading,
65.3% in writing, 56.5% in math, and 42.4% in science.
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tery Test (CMT)?
�� Shelton students scored above the state average on the CMT in 2007-
08 in almost every subject and grade level. Percentages of Shelton stu-
�� dents that met the state goal are:
�� Third grade - Reading 60.9, Writing 76.6, Math 63.2
�� Fourth grade - Reading 60.0, Writing 65.7, Math 60.3
Fifth grade - Reading 71.9, Writing 76.8, Math 71.5, Science 54.4
Sixth grade - Reading 74.7, Writing 65.2, Math 74.4
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Eighth grade - Reading 77.0, Writing 68.4, Math 68.1, Science 66.3
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Is there a participation fee for students to play sports or
Time Spaces for Infant,
join extracurricular activities?
Toddler and Pre-School.
In 2010, the Board of Education approved a Pay To Participate policy
Enrichment Program,
and began charging fees for students to participate in sports and extra-
Creative Curriculum, curricular activities that are non-academic, require a paid advisor and
Nurturing and Educated meet outside the normal school day.
Teachers. The fees are capped at a maximum of $750 per family in cases where
multiple fees would be charged (either for more than one student, or
for students participating in more than one sport or activity). Parents
are eligible to apply for a waiver for a reduction in participation fees or
Also Accepting for a payment plan based on hardship. There are no complete fee waiv-
School Age Children. ers; all participants will be required to contribute somewhat financially
toward the cost of the sports and extracurricular activities programs.
Forms are available on the athletic and school district Web site.
Preview Our Educational Centers
at www.pumpkinpreschool.com
What are the Pay to Participate fees?
$500 per player for high school ice hockey
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$400 per player for high school sports with officials: football, soc- Who is the Superintendent of Schools?
cer, swimming, volleyball, baseball, softball, wrestling, basketball, la-
Freeman Burr is the school superintendent.
crosse
$300 per player for high school sports without officials: cross coun-
try, indoor track, outdoor track and field, cheerleading, golf, tennis What is special education?
$100 per participant for high school activities (see definition above): Special education is the term for an array of services for accommo-
marching band, color guard, robotics, pom pons, drama club spring mu- dating the educational needs of students with physical or developmen-
sical. tal disabilities.
$200 per player for intermediate school sports with officials: volley-
ball, basketball, baseball, softball
How can I tell if my child needs special education?
$150 per player for intermediate school sports without officials: cross
country, track and field, cheerleading Students suspected of having a disability are evaluated and those
$100 per participant for intermediate school activities (see definition who meet the eligibility criteria are provided with an individual educa-
above): SHS marching band, SHS color guard, jazz band tion plan (IEP).
Are there any after-school programs? What nursery schools are open in Shelton?
The Lower Naugatuck Valley Boys & Girls Club offers after-school A Child's Garden, 20 Ivy Brook Road, Shelton 203-402-0334
programs for local children. See the club's web site at bgc-lnv.org. Apple Tree Day Care & Preschool Center, 117 Long Hill Cross Road,
Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, and Cub Scout and Brownie packs Shelton 203-929-8181
meet after school hours. A Small World Learning Center, 71 Longfellow Road, Shelton 203-
There are also numerous youth sports leagues and activities offered 929-5498
by the city Parks & Recreation Department or private sports leagues, Bright Horizons Family Solutions, 3 Corporate Drive, Shelton 203-
such as Little League. Contact the Parks & Recreation Department for 926-1398
information about them. The Hide Out, 49 Mohegan Road, Shelton 203-929-0744
Kid's First Learning Center, 216 Long Hill Cross Road, Shelton 203-
Does Shelton have a gifted and talented program? 926-9998
Kid's First Learning Center of White Hills, 222 Leavenworth Road,
At the beginning of the 2010-11 school year, the Shelton Public Shelton 203-926-9326
Schools were developing a new gifted and talented program. The new Kidstop Developmental Child Care Center, 215 Bridgeport Avenue,
program will focus on grade 5-6 at Perry Hill School and the program Shelton 203-924-2737
will include enrichment modules based on STEM (Science, Technol- Kindercare Learning Centers, 1 Trap Falls Road, Shelton 203-944-
ogy, Engineering and Math) activities. As the Answer Book was going 0104
to press, it was not known how many students would be admitted to the The Little Academy Inc., 250 River Road, Shelton 203-924-9293
programs. Pumpkin Preschool of Shelton, 100 Beard Saw Mill Road, Shelton
203-926-1800
Does Shelton have an adult education program? Tutor Time Child Care, 708 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton 203-925-
0067
Shelton is part of the Valley Regional Adult Education program,
Wonder Years Learning Center, 188 Rocky Rest Road, Shelton 203-
which offers courses in Shelton and the other Valley towns for per-
926-0708
sonal enrichment, English language learning and U.S. citizenship, and
GED certificates. Students may take some courses online. The Valley
Regional Adult Education administrative office is located at 415 Howe What does the School Readiness Council do?
Avenue, Shelton; contact the program at 203-924-6651 or vrae.org. The School Readiness Council works with the public school system
What is the school district's transportation policy? to help parents prepare their children during the critical, early educa-
The Shelton Board of Education is responsible for transportation of tional years. The council's primary goal is to improve communication
students to and from school in a safe, healthy and efficient manner. Stu- and partnership among families for children from birth to age five. The
dents will be picked up and dropped off at their scheduled bus stops. The council also works with preschool and nursery school providers, el-
ementary schools and community agencies.
board expects bus drivers to insist on good behavior from students. Any
A collaborative team of volunteers work through the council to make
behavior of a student that represents a danger to the health and safety of
sure every child is ready for kindergarten. Their four key objectives
those riding the bus must be reported immediately to the principal and
are: to increase community awareness of the benefits of early childhood
the bus company. Serious misbehavior may result in suspension of the
education, strengthen the connections between early care and education
student's bus-riding privileges, including but not limited to snowball
programs, enhance the kindergarten transition process in Shelton, and
throwing, foul language, fighting, smoking, vandalism, refusing the sit
to provide leadership on early childhood issues.
down, harassing other students or the use of alcohol or drugs.
The School Readiness Council is funded by the William Caspar
Graustein Memorial Fund in conjunction with the Shelton Public
What is the current school budget? Schools, the city, Shelton Discovery Project, Shelton PTA Council,
The 2010-11 Board of Education budget is $63,100,000. Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley, Valley Even Start,
Plumb Memorial Library, TEAM, Valley Regional Adult Education,
What is the salary range for teachers? Health Valley Project, Shelton Economic Development Commission,
Early Child Care Providers, Valley Directors Network and the Valley
Teacher salaries for the 2009-10 school year range from $45,000 for United Way.
a first-year teacher with a Bachelor's Degree, to $82,500 for a teacher
with a Master's Degree at the top step level, and to $93,000 for a teacher
at the top step level with a doctorate degree.
City taxes
What is the city tax rate? compiled each October and is used the following May to calculate the
tax rate. The latest Grand List, based on property assessments in Octo-
The Shelton tax rate is 18.61 mills. That means a taxpayer pays ber 2009, is slightly under $5.2 billion.
$18.61 for every $1,000 of assessed value of taxable property.
Who is the city's biggest taxpayer?
How are city taxes calculated?
Commercial property developer and owner Robert Scinto is Shelton's
Taxes are based on the mill rate (also spelled “mil” rate) times the biggest municipal taxpayer, with commercial real estate valued at $244
assessed property value, divided by 1,000. The easiest way to calculate million, personal property worth $848,300, and motor vehicles worth
a tax bill is to take the mill rate, which is currently 18.61, multiply it by about $500,000. His total assessment is worth more than four times the
.001, which gives you 0.01861, and multiply that times the property as- second-place taxpayer.
sessment. The residential property assessment is 70% of the fair market
value. So if a house sells for $300,000, the assessment is $210,000, and
the tax bill is $3,908.10.
When is city property revalued?
State law requires municipalities to revalue taxable real estate and
How much is the city budget? personal property every five years. The last property revaluation was
approved for the 2006 Grand List. Real estate in Shelton is assessed at
The 2010-11 Shelton municipal budget is $111,379,349, which in- 70% of its fair market value. Shelton is scheduled for another property
cludes the Board of Education budget. The school budget is $63,100,000, revaluation this year.
which is about 56.6% of the total city budget.
Who determines the assessed value of my home?
What is the city's bond rating?
The appraisal and assessment of residential property in Shelton is the
The city has ratings from two credit rating agencies. Moody's rates responsibility of the Assessor's office.
Shelton Aa3. Standard and Poor's gives Shelton an AA rating.
What if I disagree with my home's assessment?
What is the city's Grand List?
A taxpayer who disagrees with his home's tax assessment should first
A New England term, the Grand List is the city's tax base and repre- contact Tax Assessor Gloria Kovacs, because it might be the result of a
sents the total of taxable property in the city. That includes residential clerical or calculation error. If the taxpayer still disagrees, he or she may
real estate, commercial real estate, personal property (actually business appeal to the Board of Assessment Appeals, a three-member board ap-
property such as furniture, computers, etc.) and motor vehicles. It is pointed by the Board of Aldermen. The Board of Assessment Appeals
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meets only in March to hear appeals on assessments certified for the Does the city ever foreclose on a delinquent taxpayer?
Grand List in January. If the assessor receives a one-month extension,
It has happened, but this action is taken only rarely and in extreme
the board meets in April instead. If the taxpayer still disagrees with the
cases when the taxpayer refuses to work with the city. Usually, the
assessment, he may file an appeal in court.
Assessor's office files a tax lien and the taxpayer works out a payment
plan to repay his delinquent taxes.
Where and when do I pay my city taxes?
The Tax Collector's office in City Hall collects real estate, motor ve- Is anyone eligible for a property tax break?
hicle and personal property taxes, sewer use fees, water main assess-
State and local tax relief programs are available for veterans, totally
ments and sewer assessments.
disabled, blind and elderly homeowners and renters. Contact the Asses-
sor's office at 924-1555, extension 14 for information.
What do I pay my taxes for?
Taxes support schools, police, road improvements, debt payments Who determines how much I pay for car taxes?
and all other city services. A detailed accounting of how collected taxes
They are based on the book value.
are spent is included in the annual town report. Members of the public
are also entitled to view the city budget at the City/Town Clerk's office
or obtain a copy. If I sell my car, how do I get it off the tax rolls?
The Department of Motor Vehicles keeps vehicle ownership records,
What happens if I don't pay my taxes on time? which it forwards to the city Assessor's office to maintain the motor
Taxpayers are charged a penalty of 1.5% each month on the delin- vehicle Grand List. The DMV will continue to send ownership reports
quent balance if they fail to pay their taxes on time. This rate works to the city on a vehicle until the license plates are turned in. To remove
out to 18% per year. Payment plans may be developed for those having a car from the tax rolls, cancel your registration, return the plates to a
difficulty paying their taxes. DMV office and take the return receipt to the Assessor's office.
Refuse & Recycling

Is there municipal trash collection and recycling? 35 gallons in capacity and weigh no more than 60 pounds. Refuse must
also be packed in plastic sacks that weigh no more than 35 pounds.
Shelton has municipal trash and recycling collection, regularly
Complete requirements for trash and recycling collections, the disposal
scheduled on weekdays. Refuse collection is once a week, and recy-
of furniture and appliances and other types of bulky waste, hazardous
cling is every two weeks. Material for collection should be left by the
waste and other materials may be found online at cityofshelton.org/
curb the evening before the collection day. Garbage cans must be 20 to
publicwrks/sanitation.htm.
Does the city collect yard waste?
�� The city discontinued this service due to lack of interest. Residents
are advised to take yard waste to Greencycle-Grillo, 1183 Oronoque
Road, Milford, CT 06460, or mulch and compose it themselves.
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The city schedules leaf collections twice a year, in the spring and in
the fall. The collections are usually announced in local newspapers and
posted on the city Web site at cityofshelton.org.
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The city accepts many other types of household waste if brought to
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Anti-freeze, automobile batteries, dehumidifiers, motor oil, propane Must I notify someone if I rent a container for refuse or
gas tanks and some other types of hazardous materials are accepted construction waste?
at the Highways and Bridges Department, 41 Myrtle Street, Shelton. Not at the present time, but in the near future the Planning & Zoning
Ammunition is accepted at the Police Department, Wheeler Avenue, may amend the zoning regulations to require a permit.
Shelton.
Paint, flammable fuels, herbicides, insecticides, mercury thermom-
eters, florescent light bulbs, computer equipment and other types of
May I burn leaves on my property?
hazardous materials, which require special handling and disposal, are Burning leaves is discouraged, but the Fire Marshal will allow it in
accepted only during Hazardous Waste Day collections that are sched- some situations, such as in an agricultural setting.
uled during the year.
City services
If I have a big party, will the police provide security? from religious observances, public emergency alarms, safety devices,
intrusion alarms and farm equipment.
The Shelton Police Department will provide police officers for secu- The ordinance also includes exceptions for tests for emergency sig-
rity and traffic control for a private party, although it is a private duty nals, lawn maintenance equipment between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. that are
assignment, not an official assignment. The cost is $51.84 per hour for properly mufflered, recreation activities that are sanctioned by the city,
each officer, and there is a three-hour minimum. Of that charge, the patriotic or public celebrations such as parades, carnivals and fireworks
officer receives $44.69 and the rest goes to the city to defray adminis- that have city permits, aircraft noises, industrial noise in an industrial
trative costs. zone, refuse and recycling collections, and construction activity.
Does the city have noise ordinance? Can I rent city buildings or parks for a party?
Shelton has a noise ordinance that prohibits loud, unnecessary or Individuals and organizations can rent city parks, the White Hills
disturbing noises. Among the noises specifically banned are the un- Recreation Building and rooms and the swimming pool in the Shel-
necessary use of vehicle horns and unnecessary bells, drums or other ton Community Center. The cost of renting the White Hills Recreation
noises used for advertising. The ordinance also designates noise zones Building, located on East Village Road near the White Hills firehouse,
and sets noise zone standards according to the residential, commercial is $75, but occupancy is limited to 85 people. Contact the Parks and
or industrial use that is allowed there. Recreation Department (203-925-8422) to inquire about renting any of
The noise ordinance includes exclusions for sounds generated by the parks and recreation facilities. Contact the mayor's office (203-924-
natural phenomena, unamplified human voices, bells and other sounds 1555, extension 11) to request permission to serve alcohol.
Health services
�� How can I locate my sewer lines or septic tank?
The Naugatuck Valley Health District maintains files of septic sys-
tem and well locations.
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The health district suggests that you have your septic tank inspected
by a licensed septic system installer if you suspect that your system
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the public health code to make sure they meet state water quality stan-
dards. In Shelton the Health Department is the Naugatuck Valley Health
District, 98 Bank Street, Seymour, CT; 203-881-3255, FAX 203-881-
3259, WIC 203-888-1271.
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has a strange taste, odor or discoloration.
What is radon gas?

Radon gas is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas formed as a decay
product of uranium and other radioactive elements that occur naturally
in the subsurface bedrock. Some soil and rock conditions may contain
high levels of radon that can enter a house through the foundation or
combined with well water. Exposure to high levels of radon increases
the risk of developing lung cancer, especially when combined with
smoking or breathing second-hand tobacco smoke.
How do I test for radon gas?

Test kits for radon are available at hardware stores or department
stores, or they may be purchased inexpensively by calling the Radon
Hotline at 1-800-SOS-RADON.
Emergency services
What kind of public ambulance service does Shelton have?
The Echo Hose Ambulance Service is a volunteer ambulance ser-
vice
How can I join the ambulance service?

Contact the Echo Hose Ambulance Corps, 100 Meadow Street, Shel-
ton; 203-924-9211, echohoseambulance.org.
When should I dial 911 in the case of an emergency?

Only emergency calls should be made to 911, such as to report a fire,
medical crisis, motor vehicle accident, a police emergency such as an
intruder, or another live-threatening situation. Do not call 911 for road
conditions, routine services or non-emergency occurrences.
Routine calls for the Police Department should be made to 924-
1544.
Who answers a 911 call in Shelton?

Calls in Shelton to 911 for a police, fire or medical emergency are
answered at the emergency dispatch center at Shelton Police Headquar-
ters.
Where are the nearest hospital emergency rooms?

The nearest hospital emergency rooms are: Griffin Hospital, 130 Di-
vision Street, Derby; Bridgeport Hospital, 267 Grant Street, Bridgeport;
and St. Vincent's Medical Center, 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport.
Who runs the city's ambulance service? Paramedic service?

The Echo Hose Ambulance Service, 100 Meadow Street, provides
ambulance service in Shelton. The Valley EMS provides paramedic
services regionally to Shelton and the other neighboring communities
in the Valley.
Where will the ambulance take the patient?

The first choice is to Griffin Hospital in Derby. But for very serious
types of injuries or medical conditions, or if Griffin Hospital's emergen-
cy room is full, the Echo Hose Ambulance Service will take a patient
to St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport Hospital, Milford Hospital,
Yale-New Haven Hospital, the Hospital of St. Raphael in New Haven,
or the Veterans Administration hospital in West Haven. The cost for
ambulance transportation is set by the state, and it increases the longer
the distance to the hospital.
How much does it cost to call an ambulance?
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various types of calls. Any call requiring transportation to a hospital
may cost $500 or more. If a paramedic is needed, the fees increase.
How do I join the volunteer ambulance service? ��

The Echo Hose Ambulance Service is always seeking new members.
It requires members to contribute at least 12 hours a month riding shifts.
The service provides training, and members receive free uniforms, ap-
parel, social events and trips. To inquire about joining, contact Assist.
Chief Joe Laucella at 924-9211, extension 6, or jlaucella@sheltonems.
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White Hills Fire Co. 5: 2 School Street
When will the Fire Department respond in an emergency?

Firefighters will respond to structure, brush and vehicle fires; motor
vehicle accidents; water, ice and confined space rescues; hazardous ma-
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from faulty burglar or fire alarms. There is no fine for the first false
alarm in a calendar year. The second results in a warning. A fine of Are there special programs to help special needs children in
$100 each is charged for each additional false alarm. The start of a new an emergency?
calendar year starts this over again. There is also an appeals process if
the homeowner or business owner feels he is not at fault. If the Police Department is notified, a notation can be put in the dis-
patching computer informing police and firefighters that a special needs
Who checks businesses, schools and other places for child lives in a residence. The notation may also include special instruc-
tions for the emergency responders. This may also be done for other
safety? persons with medical conditions, such as diabetes.
The Shelton Fire Marshal's office is responsible for inspecting busi-
nesses, schools, and rental apartments for compliance with the fire code. Is there a city emergency department?
The Fire Marshal's office also investigates the causes of fires, hazardous
The Shelton Office of Emergency Management coordinates local, re-
materials spills and other emergencies, and issues blasting permits.
gional, state and federal emergency response agencies and other organi-
zations on a local level in the event of a natural, industrial or homeland
Who offers fire safety education? security emergency.
The Fire Prevention Bureau, part of the Fire Marshal's office, pro-
vides fire safety education programs for school children, and also What should I do if the power goes out in a storm?
conducts an annual poster and essay contest in the local public and
Stock flashlights and extra batteries, candles, a battery-powered
parochial schools on fire safety. The Fire Marshal's office also advises
radio, water, nonperishable food and other supplies for use during a
homeowners on home escape plans, placement and use of smoke and
power outage. Don't use a gas stove or charcoal fire indoors for heat
carbon monoxide detectors, and operation of fire extinguishers.
or illumination. Unplug or switch off electrical appliances to avoid a
power surge when power is restored. Stay away from downed power
Where is the Shelton Police Department? lines. Call the United Illuminating Company at 499-3333 to report the
Police Headquarters is located at 85 Wheeler Street. power outage.
How big is the police force? How do I reach poison control?

The Police Department has 54 sworn police officers and 15 civilian A national number, 1-800-222-1222, will link callers from anywhere
employees. in the country to medical experts at local poison control centers. The
telephone number is funded by the federal government.
Do the police offer fingerprinting services? The number for the state poison control center is 1-800-343-2722
and is still operational. The state center is associated with the Univer-
Yes, at a charge of $5.00 per card. Fingerprinting is free for the Board sity of Connecticut Medical Center and will answer questions about
of Education, for teachers, tutors, aides and substitute teachers. The poisons found in the house or about spider or snake bites.
charge for fingerprinting is included in the cost for a firearms permit. When fast medical assistance is needed in an emergency, call 911 and
describe the problem to the dispatcher.
Culture & Learning

Where can I take college courses nearby? concert series. The series includes a musical performance at the Riv-
erwalk prior to the Shelton fireworks and weekly performances on the
Norwalk Community College (203-857-7000, nctc.comnet.edu) and
Huntington Green from late-June through August featuring rock, jazz,
Housatonic Community College (203-332-5200, hcc.comnet.edu) of- folk, blues and big band music.
fer two-year degree programs. Southern Connecticut State University
(888-500-SCSU, southernct.edu) in New Haven, Sacred Heart Uni-
versity in Fairfield (203-371-7999, sacredheart.edu), the University of Is there a local live theater company?
Bridgeport in Bridgeport (203-576-4552, bridgeport.edu) and Fairfield Center Stage, 100 Center Street, Shelton, is run by Gary and Fran-
University in Fairfield (203-254-4000, fairfield.edu) offer graduate and cesca Scarpa. They also lead the Youth CONNection program, which
undergraduate degree programs. stages a hit Broadway musical each summer.
Is there an art school nearby? Are there opportunities to do volunteer service?

Bob Boroski School of Art, 70 Bridge Street, Shelton, CT 924-6733 There are many opportunities for volunteering in Shelton. Children
and teenagers can find opportunities through the Boy Scouts and Girl
Is there a dance school nearby? Scouts, at Shelton High School and at the Boys & Girls Club of Lower
Naugatuck Valley (One Positive Place, Shelton; 924-7462). The Shel-
Children's Studio for the Performing Arts, 509-C Howe Avenue,
ton Anti-Litter Committee runs an all-volunteer city clean-up each April
Shelton, CT 924-1343
in observance of Earth Day. The Shelton Trails Committee (924-1555,
Step by Step Dance Academy, 476 River Road, Shelton, CT 922-
extension 315) needs volunteers to help maintain hiking trails in the
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city's open space areas. Adults can also volunteer through many civic
That's Showbiz Dance Theatre School, 59 Bridgeport Avenue, Shel-
organizations and churches.
ton, CT 922-9989
The Valley United Way operates a Volunteer Center (3 Corporate
Drive, Suite 501, Shelton, CT 06484; 203-926-9478, volunteer@vall
Are there any free concerts? eyunitedway.org) to match the skills and interests of adult and youth
The Shelton Parks and Recreation Department sponsors a summer volunteers with the needs of nonprofit agencies in the Valley.
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count and low white blood cell count can also occur. Different people
Health & Wellness may experience different combinations of symptoms.
Lyme disease is easy to treat with antibiotics if caught early, but
if allowed to go untreated for several months the symptoms can be
What type of help is available for the mentally ill and their disabling and difficult to treat. More information is provided by the
families? Centers for Disease Control (cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/lyme/ld_humandis-
One in five Americans may suffer from some form of mental illness ease_symptoms.htm) and the Naugatuck Valley Health District (nvhd.
at some time. Information and services for the mentally ill and their org/summer/Lyme%20Disease.pdf).
families is available from the Birmingham Group (bghealth.org/behav-
ioral_health.htm) and the Valley Mental Health Center, 435 East Main Is rabies a danger in Shelton?
Street, Ansonia, CT 06401, 203-736-2601). Rabies is a fatal disease caused by a virus that travels through the
body to the brain via the central nervous system. It causes encephalitis,
Should I worry about Lyme disease? an inflammation of the brain, which results in neurological damage that
Lyme disease, a bacterial infection which is spread by deer ticks, is cannot be treated. Rabies is present in the raccoon, skunk and bat popu-
prevalent in Shelton. Infected deer ticks may be present in woodlands lations in Connecticut. If a person is bitten or comes in contact with one
and meadows from March to November. Take precautions when going of these animals, he or she should receive a rabies shot as a precaution.
into woods, fields and backyards. Use insect repellent, dress in light- Pets should also be treated immediately.
colored clothing so the tiny ticks can be seen, roll pants cuffs into socks, If bitten, consult a doctor immediately and report the incident to the
wear long sleeves and a hat, and inspect pets that roam. local health department or animal control officer. If the animal can be
Ticks climb plants and grass so they can hitch a ride on animals and captured, or if it is already dead, it should be contained in a box or plas-
people who brush against the undergrowth. When hiking, reduce the tic bag and turned over to health officials for testing.
risk of picking up an infected tick by staying on the trail instead of Rabies is carried in saliva, so a wound from a bite should be washed
walking through the undergrowth or tall grass. thoroughly with soap and water to decrease the chance of infection.
Insect repellents that contain DEET are very effective against ticks. Any direct contact with an infected animal can result in an infection,
Follow the label instructions for proper use and application. Products however, and therefore should be treated.
will 15% or less DEET content is recommended for children. Do not
apply products containing DEET on infants; use a non-DEET alterna- What is West Nile virus?
tive product instead. West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne virus infection that can cause
A reddish, bull's-eye shaped rash will appear three to 30 days after encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain and central nervous system.
the bite in about 75% of people bitten by an infected tick. Most people Mosquitoes trapped in the Shelton area usually are found each year
experience flu-like symptoms, such as a fever, headache, aching joints to carry the virus. Most cases with symptoms are mild, but West Nile
and muscles, chills, fatigue and nausea. Acute weight loss, low platelet virus can be very serious, causing disability or even death. There is
no treatment available, other than letting the infection run its course.
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Therefore, health officials advise all residents to take preventative pre-
cautions against contracting it.
Since mosquitoes reproduce in stagnant water that lasts for more than
a few days, health officials recommend reducing the risk of infection by
eliminating any pools of stagnant standing water around the home, such
as birdbaths, clogged gutters and old tires, during the mosquito season,
April to October.
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Are there service clubs in Shelton?
�� The Derby-Shelton Rotary Club (P.O. Box 224, Shelton, CT 06484;
203-567-0252) meets Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. at the Brownson Coun-
�� try Club, 15 Soundview Avenue, Shelton.
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ond Tuesday of each month at the Pine Rock Firehouse, 722 Long Hill
Avenue, Shelton.
Shelton Community Lions Club 203-925-1777
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Is there a Newcomers Club in Shelton?
The Welcome Wagon of Shelton, President Betsy Hermann, 1
Meghan Lane, Shelton, CT 06484; 929-7434.
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Are there women’s organizations in Shelton?
The Shelton Women’s Club, P.O. Box 2123, Shelton, CT 06484.

Shopping & Dining
Are there gardening clubs in Shelton?
What does the Chamber of Commerce do?
The Olde Ripton Garden Club (President Jacqueline Haddock 203-
926-8467) meets at the Plumb Memorial Library. The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1964
to provide leadership and promote economic growth, development,
prosperity and quality of life in the region encompassing Shelton, An-
Are there veterans’ organizations in Shelton? sonia, Derby, Seymour, Oxford and Beacon Falls. The Chamber has
The American Legion, Sutter-Terlizzi Post 16, 295 Bridgeport Av- 650 members representing manufacturing, retail, service and corporate
enue, Shelton, CT 06484; commander@legionctpost14.org, 203-924- businesses. Its office is located at 900 Bridgeport Avenue, 2nd floor,
9887. Shelton, CT 06484; 203-925-4981.
Military Order of the Purple Heart, Shelton/Derby Chapter #1, 203-
929-3115. Where is the Better Business Bureau?
The Better Business Bureau in Connecticut is located at 95 South
Turnpike Road, Wallingford, CT 06492; 203-269-2700. The BBB pro-
vides reports on businesses, charity groups and organizations. It can
Libraries resolve consumer complaints with businesses and promotes ethical
business standards.
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection will investi-
Where are the Shelton libraries and when are they open? gate cases where consumers feel they were cheated or defrauded. You
may call the hotline at 800-842-2649, go online to state.ct.us/dcp, or
The Plumb Memorial Library is the city’s main library. It is located send a written complaint to DCP, 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT
at 65 Wooster Street, at the intersection of Coram Avenue. The main 06106.
telephone number is 203-924-1580; Reference 203-924-1581; Children
203-924-9461. E-mail: elydon@biblio.org. Web site: plumblibrary.org.
It is open Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Friday and Sat- Is there a group that helps people find a job?
urday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Plumb Memorial Library has a subscription database to help job
seekers find a job. All you need is a library card, which is free.
The Huntington Branch Library is located in the Shelton Community Southwestern CTWorks operates two job assistance centers nearby:
Center, 41 Church Street, in Huntington Center. Telephone: 203-926- Valley CTWorks at 33 Elizabeth Street, Derby (203-734-3443), and
0111. It is open Monday, noon to 8 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to Bridgeport CTWorks at 2 Lafayette Square, Bridgeport (203-333-
8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 5129). CTWorks has a toll-free phone number 866-859-8818, and a
The Plumb Memorial Library and the Huntington Branch Library

are closed on Saturdays in July and August.
How may I get a library card?

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Come to either library and bring proof of Shelton residency, such as
your driver’s license or your electric bill. Library cards are free.
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What services do the libraries offer?
With a library card, patrons can borrow books, CDs, DVDs, videos,
magazines and other items in the collection. There are public comput-
ers so patrons can surf the Internet or use Microsoft Office programs.
Patrons can also read many local and state newspapers and borrow free
passes for a dozen popular destinations, such as the Peabody Museum
and the Mystic Aquarium.
The library gives patron access to the state library databases and the
ability to request materials free from other libraries around the state.
The library also subscribes to about a dozen paid databases and gives
patrons access for free, including Business Info USA for job seekers,
Chilton’s Car Repair, language databases to learn nine languages, and
test prep courses for the SAT and numerous professional tests. Patrons
can also use their home computers to access these services and many
other online materials.
What special activities do the libraries have? ��

The libraries have many special programs. There are book discussion
groups for children and adults, craft programs for children and adults,
gardening discussions, a writers’ group (the South West Connecticut
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3-4 children, a multiple sclerosis support group, and others. Get a copy ��
of the libraries’ quarterly newsletter at the circulation desk or online at
plumblibrary.org/Newsletters/Fall%202009%20Newsletter.pdf. ��
Web site at ctworkssw.org/MainSite/CentersLocation.asp. Stockbridge’s Gourmet, 509 Howe Avenue

Shelton Portuguese Bakery, 55 Bridge Street
What are the hours of the local post office? Dunkin Donuts, 427 Howe Avenue
Dunkin Donuts, 484 Bridgeport Avenue
The Shelton Post Office, 83 Bridge Street (located off Coram Ave- Dunkin Donuts, 198 Leavenworth Road
nue): Lobby hours Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. Oronoque Farms, 188 Leavenworth Road
to 1 p.m.; Window hours Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday Panera Bread, 850 Bridgeport Avenue
9 a.m. to noon.
The Huntington Post Office, 41 Church Street (in the Shelton Com-
munity Center): Window hours Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where can I find a catering service in Shelton?
(closed 1:30-2:30 p.m.), Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. Amici’s, 500 Howe Avenue (203-926-1809)
Al Disotto Restaurant, 66 Huntington Street (203-929-6222)
Is there an online business directory? Carmine’s Ristorante Italiano, 376 River Road (203-922-1233)
David M. Grant Caterers, 458 River Road (203-924-2623)
The Shelton Economic Development Corporation includes much of Gourmet Express, 4 Research Drive (203-944-0551)
this information on its Web site at shelton-ct-life.org/index.html. John Matthew Caterers, 11 Courtland Road (203-929-1200)
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce includes a business direc- Center Deli, 4 Huntington Street (203-929-0269)
tory on its Web site at greatervalleychamber.com. Smergalino’s, 100 Beard Saw Mill Road (203-225-6002)
Are there any coffee shops in town? Where can I buy farm fresh produce?
Dunkin Donuts, 427 Howe Avenue The Shelton farmers’ market is open on Canal Street at the Riverwalk
Dunkin Donuts, 484 Bridgeport Avenue Park from 9 a.m. to noon each Saturday from April to November.
Dunkin Donuts, 198 Leavenworth Road Stone Garden Farm, 83 Saw Mill City Road, Shelton, grows and sells
Huntington Street Café, 90 Huntington Street farm fresh produce, and also sells Community Supported Agriculture
Starbuck’s Coffee, 504 Bridgeport Avenue shares, which entitle the purchaser to a box of produce fresh from the
Panera Bread, 850 Bridgeport Avenue field each week. Visit their Web site at stonegardensfarm.com.
Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery, 817 Bridgeport Avenue
Dunk This Donut & Coffee, 30 Huntington Street
Where can I pick my own fruits and vegetables?
Where can I find baked goods? The Jones Family Farms on Walnut Tree Hill Road offers seasonal
opportunities to pick your own blueberries, strawberries, pumpkins and
Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery, 817 Bridgeport Avenue Christmas trees. The Jones farm, in fact, is very well known for Christ-
Royal Bakery, 34 Huntington Street mas trees, and attracts Yule tree customers from as far away as New
Jersey. They also have a winery. Visit their Web site at jonesfamilyfarm.
com.
The Beardsley Cider Mill & Orchard at 278 Leavenworth Road of-
SASSAFRAS
fers seasonal apple picking. Visit their Web site at beardsleycidermill.
com.
The Fairview Tree Farm at 484 Walnut Tree Hill Road is another
location for Christmas trees. Visit their Web site at fairviewtreefarm.
A Countryside Family Eatery & Ice Parlor com.
13 Huntington Plaza (203) 929-3249 Is there a bookstore in Shelton?

OCTOBER MEAL DEALS The Written Words Bookstore is located at 194 Leavenworth Road,
in the White Hills Shopping Center.
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TURKEY, ROAST BEEF or Religious services
CHICKEN SALAD CLUB Where can I find a house of worship?
MEAT LOAF DINNER
BAPTIST
CHICKEN QUESADILLA First Baptist Church, 178 Leavenworth Road, 203-929-7704; Pas-
tor: Rev. Kenneth Smith; fbcshelton-office@sbcglobal.net; Services:
BACON CHEDDAR BURGER Sunday, 10:30 a.m.
GRILLED CHICK. BREAST SALAD CONGREGATIONAL
Plus Your Choice of Homemade Rice Huntington Congregational Church, 19 Church St., 203-929-1223;
Pastor: Rev. Lucille Fritz W. Collins; HCC@snet.net; huntingtonucc.
or Tapioca Pudding or org; Services: Sunday, 9:30 a.m.
Jr. Ice Cream Sundae…
Shelton Congregational Church, 259 Coram Ave., 203-924-5724;
HOT FUDGE, STRAWBERRY Pastor: Rev. Shepard Parsons; scchurch01@snet.net; sheltoncongrega-
BUTTERSCOTCH, PINEAPPLE tional.org; Services: Sunday, 9:30 a.m.
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 25 Church St., 203-929-1722; Rector:
Rev. Janet Waggoner; stpauls@stpaulsct.org; stpaulsct.org; Services: Congregation Ahavath Achim, 1571 Stratfield Ave, Fairfield, 203-
Sunday, 8 and 10 a.m. 372-6529; Rabbi: Mitchell Rocklin; office@AhavathAchim.org; aha-
vathachim.org; Services: Call for times
Church of the Good Shepherd, 186 Coram Ave., 924-8050; Pastor:
Rev. Ballard Dorsee; goodshepherdct@att.com; goodshepherdct.org; Reformed - Congregation B'Nai Israel, 2710 Park Ave., Bridgeport,
Holy Eucharist and Healing: Wednesday, noon; Services: Sunday, 10 203-336-1858; Rabbi: James Prosnit; congrenationb'naiisrael.org; Ser-
a.m. vices: Friday, 6 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.
CHARISMATIC EPISCOPAL LUTHERAN

Church of the Archangels, meets at Trinity Lutheran Church, 183 Trinity Lutheran Church, 183 Howe Ave., 203-924-4128; Pas-
Howe Ave., 334-4600; Pastor: Fr. Matthew Mirabile; archangelschurch. tor: Rev. Jack R. Whritenour; JRWnCAW@aol.com; trinitylutheran-
com; Services: Sunday, 3 p.m. churchonline.org; Services: Sunday, 10:30 a.m. (Holy Eucharist), 11:45
a.m. (fellowship hour); Wednesday, 7 p.m. (Holy Eucharist), 7:45 p.m.
HINDU (Bible study).
Hindu Cultural Center of Connecticut, a non-profit organization
founded in 2001, meets twice a month at the Unitarian Church, 96 Cha- METHODIST
pel St., Stratford. Information: hinduculturalcenter.org; hinduculturalc First United Methodist Church, 188 Rocky Rest Road, 203-929-3537;
enter@yahoo.com Pastor: Heather McClendon Sinclair; heathersinclair@umcshelton.org;
gbgm-umc.org/sheltonumc; Services: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. (worship ser-
JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES vice with Holy Communion); 10:45 a.m. (fellowship).
Jehovah's Witnesses, Shelton Congregation, 1 Platt Road, 203-924-
9296. Huntington United Methodist Church, 388 Walnut Tree Hill Road,
203-929-5545; Pastor: Rev. Timothy B. Hare; huntingtonUMC@yahoo.
JUDAIC com; huntingtonumc.org; Services: Sunday, 8:30 a.m. (service of prayer
Conservative - Congregation B'nai Torah, 5700 Main St., Trumbull, and Communion), 10 a.m. (traditional service)
203-268-6940; Rabbi Colin Brodie; info@bnaitorahct.org; bnaitorahct.
org; Shabbat: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday, Minyan ROMAN CATHOLIC
8:30 a.m. St. Joseph Church, Parish Office: 50 Fairmont Place, 203-924-8611;
School: 430 Coram Ave., 203-924-4669; Parish Nurse: 50 Fairmont
Congregational Rodeph Sholom, 2385 Park Ave., Bridgeport, 203- Place, 203-924-7885; Pastor: Msgr. Christopher J. Walsh; stjoseph.
334-0159; Rabbi: David Cantor; cong.rodeph.sholom@snet.net; Ser- rectory@sbcglobal.net; sjcshelton.org; Confession: Saturday, 3 p.m.;
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Services: Saturday, 4 and 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 7:30, 9 and 10:30 a.m., Santoro; Services: Sunday, 10:30 a.m.; Thursday, 7 p.m. (prayer
noon (Spanish), 12:15 and 5 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 7 a.m., 12:05 p.m. ser¬vice).
(no 12:05 p.m. Mass on Tuesday and Thursday during July and Au-
gust). Harvest Christian Center, 302 Soundview Ave., 924-4655; Pastors:
Louis Mauri and James Bair, Elder; Services: Sunday, 10:30 a.m.;
St. Lawrence Church, Rectory: 505 Shelton Ave., 929-5355; Wednesday, 7 p.m. (Bible study)..
School: 503 Shelton Ave., 929-4422; Pastor: Rev. Michael K. Jones;
stlawrpar1@aol.com; diobptstlawrenceparish.net; Services: Monday- The Huntington Chapel, 117 Ripton Road, 929-1222; Pastor: Rev.
Friday, 7 and 9 a.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m., 4 and 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 7:30, Douglas Steeves; administrator@thehuntingtonchapel.org; huntington-
9:30 and 11:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m. chapel.org; Services: Sunday, 9 and 10:30 a.m.
St. Margaret Mary Church, 380 Long Hill Ave., 924-4929; Pastor: UNITARIAN
Monsignor Thomas J. Whalen; stmarmar380@sbcglobal.net; bridge- Unitarian Universalist Church, 96 Chapel St., Stratford, 378-1020;
portdiocese.com/shelton.shtml; Confession: Saturday, 3-3:40 p.m.; Ser- office@uucgb.org; Pastor: Rev. Julie-Ann Silberman-Bunn; uucgb.org;
vices: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 7:30 a.m.; Tuesday and Friday, Services: Sunday, 10:30 a.m.
5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 4 and 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 8:30, 10, and 11:30 a.m
HIGHER GROUND
NON-DEMONINATIONAL/ The Huntington Chapel, Non-denominational ministry for those with
INDEPENDENT problems with alcohol, substance abuse or compulsive behavior; 177
Grace Bible Church, 549 Howe Ave., 922-8211, Pastor: Rev. Lou Ripton Road, Huntington; Mondays, 7:30-9 p.m.
Pets & Wildlife

Where do I get a dog license?
Dog licenses are obtained at the City/Town Clerk’s office in City Must my pet be immunized for rabies?
Hall. All dogs at least six months old must have a license. Dog licenses A valid rabies vaccination certificate is required for a dog license.
must be renewed in June. You may apply for a dog license in person
or by mail. Am I required to have my dog spayed or neutered?
Do I need to get a license for my cat? No, but the license fee is only $8 for a spayed or neutered dog, and
$19 for an unaltered dog.
No, you don’t have to get a license for your cat.
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Are there animal hospitals in Shelton? animals, and can order dog owners to take steps to control their dogs.
Countryside Veterinary Hospital, 374 Leavenworth Road (203-929-
0500) Is there a pooper-scooper law?
Huntington Animal Hosital, 194 Mohegan Road (203-929-6303) There is a so-called “pooper-scooper” ordinance in Shelton, which
Shelton Veterinary Center, 560 Huntington Street (203-929-7297) says “no owner, keeper or attendant of any dog shall permit said dog
Shoreline Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center, 895 Bridgeport to defecate on any public or private sidewalk or property of another.”
Avenue (203-929-8600) It requires the owner, keeper or attendant to immediately remove said
business from said place and dispose of it in an appropriate manner.
Where can I take my pet in an emergency? Violators may be fined $25 for a first offense and $50 for each subse-
quent violation.
Shoreline Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center, 895 Bridgeport
Avenue (203-929-8600)
If I find a lost dog or cat at my house, whom do I call?
What is the law regarding loose or roaming dogs? Contact the Animal Control Officer at 203-924-2501.
City ordinance requires dog owners to keep their dogs on a leash
when off their own private property. Dogs are not permitted to roam Where can I adopt a dog or cat?
free off the owner’s property. Violators are subject to a fine. The Shelton Animal Shelter offers homeless dogs for adoption. Call
203-924-2501.
Is there a dog park in Shelton? Compassion for Cats offers homeless cats for adoption. Call 203-
929-7909.
The Shelton Parks & Recreation Department will open a dog park
H3 Pet Supply at 350 Bridgeport Avenue has information about pet
this fall at the corner of Shelton Avenue (Route 108) and Nells Rock adoptions. Call 203-929-7575.
Road. The plan is to create a fenced-in area divided in separate sec-
tions for large dogs and small dogs. The Shelton Dog Park Committee
is raising money for the construction and maintenance of the dog park What do I do if I hit a dog with my car?
by selling commemorative T-shirts and paving bricks, which may be Call the Shelton Police at 203-924-1544. It is illegal to leave the
inscribed in the memory of a favorite pet. animal until help arrives.
Is there a vicious dog law? What do I do if my dog dies at home?

A new public ordinance gives local police and the Shelton animal Most veterinarians will assist in sending the dog for burial or crema-
control officer wider authority to deal with aggressive dogs. Police can tion.
now issue violations with penalties up to $250 for dogs that attack other
Who do I call about a dead animal near my house?
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The Department of Highways & Bridges picks up dead animals on
town property or roads. To report a dead animal call 203-924-9277.
May I run a kennel from my home?

Contact the Planning & Zoning Department in City Hall at 203-924-
1555, extension 18.
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�� Yes, but you must follow Section 45.8 of the Zoning Regulation.
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square feet) for your dwelling and an additional builder’s acre for your
�� first animal, and half a builder’s acre (20,000 square feet) for each ad-
�� ditional animal. There are also setback requirements for paddocks and
barns, and sanitation requirements.
Chickens are allow anywhere, but not roosters, which tend to be
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The emergency number for the state Department of Environmental
�� Protection, Wildlife Division is 860-424-3333.
Are there any wildlife rehabilitators nearby?

�� Wildlife in Crisis (203-544-9913/wildlifeincrisis.com) helps rehabil-
itate orphaned, sick and injured creatures. The organization is always
�� looking for volunteers and donations. The mailing address is P.O. Box
1246, Weston, CT 06883. off the fawn’s mother, which may be hiding nearby or out looking for
Statewide Wildlife Rescue (877-572-2666, statewidewildliferescue. food. Nearly all fawns people think are abandoned are actually not
com) is a licensed and insured wildlife rehabilitator. abandoned. Such fawns have been found by well-meaning people in
Also in the area is Back to the Wild Rehabilitation Inc. (203-438- Shelton, and attempting to help them usually results in their permanent
0618), which specializes in birds, primarily raptors (hawks, eagles) and separation from their mother doe.
owls. The organization will also work with abandoned non-wildlife, Fawns are born from late May through June. Often, deer give birth in
such as ducks, geese, parrots and peacocks. the middle of the night and leave the fawn during the day, particularly if
people are around. The fawn’s camouflage helps protect it from preda-
Should I be concerned if I see a raccoon during the day? tors. The doe will return to the fawn after dark, though it may take the
doe as long as 24 hours until it feels safe to do so. For the first five days
Sometimes healthy raccoons are active during the day, especially in after birth, fawns will not run when approached. Instead they will lie
spring and early summer when they are taking care of their young. If still. From the seventh day on, they will exhibit flight behavior, but will
the animal appears to be sick, acting aggressively, stumbling, disori- not venture out to browse with the mother until they are a month old.
ented or showing signs of paralysis, it might mean it has rabies. Call the If there is a dead doe nearby, the fawn may be orphaned. Call the
local police or animal control officer, do not touch the afflicted animal DEP at 860-424-3011 or Wildlife in Crisis at 203-544-9913.
and keep your pets and children away from it. If it is an emergency and
the police cannot respond, call DEP emergency dispatch at 860-424-
3333 to reach a conservation officer.
What should I do if I see a bear?
Black bears sightings are becoming more common in this area every
What should I do if I see a coyote in my yard? year. Bears are attracted to garbage, pet food, garbage in compost piles,
fruit trees and bird feeders. To discourage bears from hanging around
Coyotes live and breed in every town across Connecticut. They are your home, the state Department of Environmental Protection advises
extremely adaptable and comfortable living close to residential areas. people to discontinue use of bird feeders from late March to November,
They are usually not a threat to humans. Coyotes may attack pets, how- keep garbage cans inside a garage or shed, clean and store barbecue
ever, especially cats and small dogs. Keep dogs on a leash while hiking, grills after use, don’t leave pet food outdoors overnight, and don’t add
and don’t pick up your dog if coyotes approach and don’t run away. To meat or sweets to a compost pile. Above all, don’t intentionally feed
scare off coyotes, act aggressively toward them, yell and make noise. bears.
Coyotes eat a variety of foods, including rodents, birds, fruit and Aggression by bears toward humans is very rare. But when hiking,
berries. They will also eat food left out by people, including bird seed it is a good idea to keep dogs on a leash. A bear may view a roaming
and table scraps in compost piles, pet food, or unsecured garbage. If dog as a threat. If you see a bear from a distance, make your presence
you live in an area where coyotes have been sighted, do not leave cats known by making noise and waving your arms. If you surprise a bear,
or small dogs outdoors unsupervised. Keeping pets indoors or limiting walk away slowly. To report a bear sighting, call the Shelton Police at
their time outdoors, especially during at night when coyotes are most 203-924-1544, or the DEP at 860-675-8130, or go online to dep.state.
active, is recommended. ct.us.
For information about coyotes, call the DEP Wildlife Division at
860-424-8130 or 860-424-3011.
What other notable wildlife has been spotted in Shelton?
There appears to be an abandoned fawn on my property. Bobcats, turtles, snakes, foxes, turkeys, owls and hawks have been
spotted. A few years ago a mountain lion was reported in White Hills,
What should I do?
but it was never confirmed.
Definitely do not touch it or move it, because your scent will scare
Parks & Recreation

What does the Parks and Recreation Commission do? for non-residents that work in Shelton are about 50% higher than the
resident fees. Information about membership, programs and schedules
The Parks and Recreation Commission is comprised of 12 members
is available at the Community Center or online at cityofshelton.org/
appointed by the mayor. The commission operates the city’s public rec-
community/reccenter.htm.
reation facilities, which includes the Shelton Community Center, the
White Hills Civic Club, the Nike Site, the War Memorial Building and
250 acres of parks and athletics fields. The Parks and Recreation De- How can I find out if a recreation program is canceled be-
partment provides recreation programs for all ages, year-round sports cause of inclement weather?
programs and leagues, a summer playground program, a year-round The Shelton Parks and Recreation Department has a cancellation ho-
swimming program and a variety of other activities at the community tline at 203-331-4120. When schools are closed because of the weather,
center. all recreation programs held in the schools are also closed that eve-
ning.
Does Shelton have a Community Center?
Yes, located at 41 Church Street in Huntington Center. Membership What local parks are in Shelton?
is open to Shelton residents and non-residents. The center offers fitness, Indian Wells State Park, Indian Well Road (off Leavenworth Road)
recreation and enrichment programs and facilities, and houses the Hun- Huntington Green, Huntington Center
tington Branch Library and the Shelton swimming pool, which is open East Village Park, East Village Road
year-round, seven days a week, except on holidays. Rooms can also Nike Site Recreation Facility, Mohegan Road
be rented for meetings or other activities. Membership costs $150 for Capewell Park, Nichols Avenue
families (parents, children 21 and under), $70 for an adult individual, Nells Rock Reservoir picnic area, Nells Rock Road
$60 senior citizen, $50 child under 18, $50 handicapped individual, Constitution Park, corner of Constitution Boulevard and Long Hill
$25 resident college student for June to August. Membership fees for Avenue
non-residents are 2.2 to 2.5 times the resident fees. Membership fees
Pine Rock Park, corner of Long Hill Avenue and Mohawk Trail parents and volunteers, but they receive support services such as field
Riverview Park, Howe Avenue maintenance from the city.
Riverwalk Park, Canal Street Youth sports include:
Sunnyside Park and Boat Ramp picnic area, River Road Little League (Americans: 203-925-9785, 203-929-7104, sheltona-
South Bank Park, River Road merican.com; Nationals: 203-924-2403, 203-209-6137, sheltonnation-
al.org)
Does Shelton have a skateboarding park? Babe Ruth Baseball (203-924-2403, sheltonbaberuth.com)
Girls Fast Pitch Softball (203-924-2403)
Yes, on Riverdale Avenue under the Route 8 overpass adjacent to the Girls Slow Pitch Softball (203-926-0560)
Riverwalk park. Shelton Youth Soccer Organization (203-926-9808, 203-944-0011,
sysonet.org)
Does Shelton offer the safe boating course? Boys Biddy Basketball (cityofshelton.org/community/biddybb)
Yes, state Department of Environmental Protection instructors give Bob Cousy Basketball (203-929-6215); Girls Basketball (203-913-
the state safe boating course in March and April at the Community Cen- 7465)
ter. Boys Flag Football (sfflonline.org)
Pop Warner Football (203-394-2546, 203-513-1115)
Pop Warner Cheerleaders (203-922-8802, JaniceHill1970@comcast.
Where can I go swimming? net)
Swimming is permitted seasonally from Memorial Day to Labor Day Shelton Youth Lacrosse (203-925-8305, 203-258-0618, sheltony-
at Indian Well State Park, off Leavenworth Road. outhlacrosse.com)
Shelton has a public swimming pool at the Community Center with Rapids Shelton/Monroe Swim Team (203-924-7476, smstrapids.
open swimming times available every day of the week. Admission is by org)
the presentation of a Community Center membership card or payment
of $4 a day Monday-Saturday, $2 on Sunday. There is no charge for Does Shelton offer adult sports?
children under age five. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an
adult. The schedule of open and adult swim times and rules for swim- The Parks and Recreation Department sponsors numerous adult
mers is available at the Community Center office or online at cityof- leagues, including men’s and women’s softball, men over 35 basketball,
shelton.org/community/reccenter.htm. men over 18 basketball, men’s summer basketball, men’s, women’s and
co-ed volleyball, aerobics, yoga, tai chi and many other recreation pro-
grams and leagues. For information call 203-925-8422.
Are there any swimming teams?
The Shelton-Monroe Swim Team swims at the Shelton Community How can I find a list of Parks and Recreation programs
Center pool and the Masuk High School pool in Monroe. The team for
online?
youth only is a private organization, not sponsored by the city Parks
and Recreation Department. It engages in amateur swim team competi- The Huntington Herald carries an ongoing list of programs in its
tions. Information is available at the Community Center or online at Recreation Notes column. Go to huntingtonherald.com, click on “Com-
smstrapids.org. munity” and scroll down for Recreation Notes.
Who offers youth sports? Is there ice-skating in Shelton?

There are may opportunities for youth sports in Shelton, besides the The Sports Center of Connecticut, at 784 River Road (203-929-6500,
interscholastic sports at Shelton High School and Shelton Intermedi- sportscenterct.com), has an ice skating rink.
ate School. Most youth sports organizations are independently run by
Trails & Conservation

Where can I go hiking in Shelton? What is the Eklund Garden?
The Paugussett Trail, part of the state “blue dot” trail system (be- The Eklund Garden is an artificial wildflower garden planted with
cause they are marked by blue blaze marks), starts at Indian Well State species native to Connecticut and maintained by volunteers with sup-
Park and travels 8.7 miles on moderate-to-difficult trails to East Village port by the Conservation Commission and the Iroquois Gas Transmis-
Road in Monroe. sion Company. It is located at 10 Oak Valley Road off Nells Rock Road.
Shelton has an extensive system of local trails. The most notable It is on city open space property once owned by Herman and Lillian
section is the Shelton Greenway, which connects downtown Shelton Eklund, who built a rustic cabin there in the 1930s. The Eklund Garden
to Huntington Center. Maps and descriptions of the Shelton trails are is open to the public from dawn to dusk. Visitors must keep dogs on
available online at borntoexplore.org/trails, and at City Hall. a short leash to prevent damage to the plants. Information about the
Eklund Garden may be found on the Conservation Commission Web
Does the Conservation Commission have a Web site? site, and additional information at the Eklund Garden blog at eklund-
garden.blogspot.com.
In addition to appearing in the city’s official municipal Web site, the
Conservation Commission has its own site at sheltonconservation.org.
The Shelton Conservation Commission Web site contains news about
What is the Shelton Trails Committee?
local conservation issues, and links to conservation blogs, a Facebook The Shelton Trails Committee works to develop and maintain Shel-
page link, trail maps, and information about Shelton open space areas ton’s municipal system of hiking trails.
and outdoor recreation resources (hiking, boating, swimming, fishing). The committee has its own Web site at sheltontrails.org, which con-
Conservation Commission Chairman Tom Harbinson has a blog de- tains: information about the location of trails; trail maps; rules for hik-
voted to local conservation issues at sheltoncc.blogspot.com. ing, biking, horse riding and other use of the trails; information about
flowers, trees and wildlife along the trails; news about trail develop-
shelton answerbook.10
shelton answerbook index of adver tisers
A.J. Klein Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Pediatric Rehab & Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Baybrook Remodelers Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .21 Performing Arts Center of CT, LLC . . . . . .7
Benedict’s Home & Garden . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Physical Therapy of So. CT . . . . . . . . . . .31
Brainards Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Precision Tune Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Bridge to Preschool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Professional Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Carey & Guarrera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Pumpkin Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Carrolls Home Improvement. . . . . . . . . .35 Reliance Mechanical LLC . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Clear Choice Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Sassafras Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Diversified Kitchens LLC of Huntington . .5 Service Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Dr. James Pinke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Shadee Lady . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Dr. Sokol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Shelton Driving School . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Giove’s Pizza Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Shelton Wine & Spirits . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Glen B. Blair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Sikorsky Financial Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Greg’s Driveway Sealing, Inc.. . . . . . . . . .33 St. Joseph’s Manor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Hunan Pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 St. Joseph’s Catholic School . . . . . . . . . .39
Huntington Package Store . . . . . . . . . . .16 St. Lawrence School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Jays Cuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Stockbridge’s Cheesecakes . . . . . . . . . . .29
Jones Tree Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Ted’s Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Kidstop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Trattoria Roma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Liquid Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 United Methodist/Wesley Village . . . . . .40
Marks of Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 9 Valley Adult Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning . .35 Women’s Health Center, PC . . . . . . . . . .41
ment and ongoing projects; opportunities to serve as a trail maintenance Hall at 203-924-1555, extension 17. For a pothole in a state highway,
volunteer; and hiking social events. contact the state DOT.
The Shelton Trails Committee also has its own blog, “In the Field,”
at sheltontrails.blogspot.com. Who maintains state roads?
The state Department of Transportation, 2800 Berlin Turnpike, New-
What is the Shelton Land Conservation Trust? ington, CT 06131; 860-594-2000, or ct.gov/dot/site/default.asp.
The Shelton Land Conservation Trust is an independent, nonprofit
organization that has acquired and preserved 30 pieces of land totaling What are the typical speed limits in Shelton?
over 365 acres since it was founded in 1969. The trust acquires land
through purchase, partnership, grant and bequest. Membership is open Speed limits range from 25 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour, un-
to the public and dues, $15 per year or $250 lifetime, are tax deduct- less when otherwise posted.
ible. To contact the Shelton Land Conservation Trust write to P.O. Box
2276, Huntington Station, Shelton, CT 06484, or call 203-402-0768. Where can I get a handicapped parking permit to park my
For more information visit its Web site at sheltonlandtrust.org. car?
Apply for a handicapped permit and disability plates at the Depart-
Where can I go boating and fishing in Shelton? ment of Motor Vehicles office at 95 Sylvan Avenue, Bridgeport. Appli-
Canoeing and fishing are allowed on all Shelton waterways except cants must provide proof of disability with form B-225.
those reservoirs managed by the Aquarion Water Company (Trap Falls,
Means Brook and Isinglass reservoirs). Motorized boats are allowed on
the Housatonic River. Is there an emission testing program?
Popular Shelton fishing locations include Hope Lake on Nells Rock
Yes. You will be notified by mail when your test is due. Vehicles
Road and the Farmill River, which runs across Huntington from Mon-
must be tested every other year. New vehicles less than four years old
roe to the Housatonic River. Both are stocked with trout for fishing
or more than 25 years old are exempt. If you do not have your vehicle
season and also contain bass and sunfish (bluegills). Pine Lake contains
tested, it does not pass, or has not been granted a waiver, the DMV will
bass and sunfish, and Silent Waters contains pickerel, bass and sunfish.
not renew your registration.
Where can I go biking?
How soon after I move into the state do I need a Connecti-
Off-road bicycling is allowed on a 1.25-mile section of the Shelton cut driver’s license?
Lakes Recreation Path. The path crush stone surface is level and suit-
able for young children on bicycles or families with bicycles towing Motorists who move into the state must get a Connecticut driver’s
child trailers. The Trails Committee hopes to extend this trail to Hun- license within 30 days. You do not need to pass a Connecticut driver’s
tington Center eventually. Consult the Shelton trails map for informa- test if you already have a license from another state.
tion and locations. You must re-register your car within 60 days. This requires visiting
a full-service DMV office for VIN verification. Call 800-842-8222 for
information.
What is the Shelton Community Garden?
In 2010, the city opened its first community garden on the city-owned What rights do pedestrians have?
Klapik Farm property. For a $20 fee, city residents can rent a 20-foot-
by-20-foot plot and grow their own vegetables or flowers. The Shelton Pedestrians have the right of way in crosswalks. There is a crosswalk
Community Garden Committee plans to open a second garden at 279 at every intersection, even if it is not marked by painted lines. A driver
Soundview Avenue in 2011. To add your name to the waiting list for a must slow or stop and grant the right of way to a pedestrian crossing
plot, contact the Conservation Agent, 203-924-1555, extension 315, in at a marked or unmarked crosswalk. If the walkway is regulated with a
City Hall. Walk/Don’t Walk light, pedestrians must wait for the Walk sign.
What should I do if I see a flashing blue light on a vehicle?

Transportation In Shelton that usually means a volunteer firefighter is responding to
an emergency call. Motorists must yield to these vehicles, just as they
How many cars are registered in Shelton? should for police vehicles, fire vehicles, or ambulances.
38,632, according to the latest Grand List.
Is there a carpooling agency nearby?
How many miles of roads are there in Shelton? Metropool Inc. in Stamford provides commuter ride-sharing pro-
The city of Shelton has over 210 miles of city streets, not including grams and vanpooling to corporations and individuals. There are also
the Route 8 highway, Route 714 (Bridgeport Avenue), Route 108 (Shel- free matching services for commuters wishing to car pool. For details
ton Avenue and Nichols Avenue) and Route 110 (River Road, Howe call 800-346-3743 or visit the Web site at metropool.com.
Avenue and Leavenworth Road).
Where is the nearest train station?
Who maintains city roads? The nearest are the Derby, Stratford and Bridgeport train stations. All
The city Department of Highways and Bridges, 41 Myrtle Street, can be reached on Greater Bridgeport Transit District buses.
203-924-9277. Train schedules for the Metro North New Haven line, including the
Derby station, are available at all train stations and online at as0.mta.
info/mnr/schedules/sched_form.cfm.
How do I complain about a pothole?
For a pothole in a city road, call the Engineering Department in City
Index
Absentee ballots ...................................................8 Kindergarten .......................................................22
After-school programs ........................................26 Leaf collection .....................................................28
Ambulance ...........................................................32 Libraries ...............................................................37
Animal control officer .........................................15 Library Board of Directors ..................................15
Art, dance, music .................................................34 Livestock ..............................................................42
Bears ....................................................................43 Local parks ...........................................................43
Better Business Bureau .......................................37 Lyme disease .......................................................36
Biking ...................................................................46 Marriage license ....................................................7
Blasting ................................................................20 Mayor .............................................................10, 12
Board of Aldermen .......................................10, 12 Noise ordinance ..................................................30
Board of Apportionment & Taxation .................12 Park rental ...........................................................30
Board of Assessment Appeals ............................14 Parks & Recreation Commission ...................15, 43
Board of Education .............................................14 Parochial schools .................................................20
Boating ................................................................46 Pay to participate fees ........................................22
Bookstore ............................................................38 Pets .......................................................................41
Building Department ..........................................18 Planning & Zoning ........................................14, 18
Burning leaves ....................................................30 Points of interest ......................................... map, 3
Carpooling ...........................................................46 Poison control .....................................................34
Center Stage ........................................................34 Police Department ..............................................34
Churches ..............................................................38 Political parties ......................................................8
Clubs, service organizations ...............................36 Population .............................................................6
Colleges ...............................................................34 Power outages ....................................................34
City budget ..........................................................27 Public schools ......................................................20
City tax rate .........................................................27 Public school Web site ........................................20
City Web site .......................................................10 Rabies ...................................................................36
Coffee shops ........................................................38 Raccoons ..............................................................43
Conservation Commission ............................15, 44 Radon gas ............................................................32
Construction, demolition debris ........................30 Refuse and recycling ...........................................28
Coyotes ................................................................43 School hours ........................................................20
Deer, fawns .........................................................43 Delayed opening times ..................................20
Delinquent taxes .................................................28 Early dismissal times ......................................22
Derby-Shelton Rotary Club ................................36 School Readiness Council ...................................26
Dog licenses ...................................................41, 46 School vacations .................................................22
Dog park ..............................................................42 Septic tanks .........................................................30
Driver's license ....................................................46 Shelton Community Center ................................43
Echo Hose Ambulance Corps ..............................32 Shelton history ......................................................3
Economic development ..........................10, 12, 14 Skateboarding park ............................................44
Emergency 911 calls ............................................32 Sports programs, youth and adult ....................44
Emission testing ..................................................46 State Legislature .................................................12
Ethics Commission ..............................................10 Swimming ............................................................44
False alarms .........................................................33 Tax payments ......................................................28
Farm fresh produce .............................................38 Trails Committee ...........................................15, 44
Fire Department ..................................................33 Transfer station ...................................................28
Fire marshal .........................................................16 U.S. Congress .......................................................12
Fishing ..................................................................46 U.S. Post Office ....................................................38
Governor .............................................................12 Veterinarians .......................................................42
Grand List ............................................................27 Volunteering ........................................................34
Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce ..............37 Voter registration ..................................................8
Hazardous waste disposal ..................................30 Well water ...........................................................30
Hiking ...................................................................44 West Nile virus ....................................................36
Home business ....................................................20 Wildlife ................................................................42
Hospitals ..............................................................32 Yard waste ...........................................................28
Inland Wetlands Commission .............................14 Zoning Board of Appeals ....................................14
Justices of the Peace ...........................................18 Zoning permits ....................................................19
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Trails Committee Youth Service Bureau

Library Board of Directors Purchasing Ofﬁcial

Building Board of Appeals Fire Marshal

Justices of the Peace

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10. Senior Center Reservoir 45

15. Riverview Park 36

16. Shelton Lakes Greenway

Hope Lake Hope Lake

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27. Lafayette School 40. Shelton Post Ofﬁce

51. Trinity Lutheran Church

28. Sunnyside School 41. Boys & Girls Club

55 52. Grace Bible Church

30. Booth Hill School 53. First United Methodist Church

56. The Huntington Chapel

35. St. Lawrence School 45. First Baptist Church

Refuse & Recycling

Does the city collect yard waste?

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How do I dispose of hazardous materials?

What is radon gas?

How do I test for radon gas?

How can I join the ambulance service?

When should I dial 911 in the case of an emergency?

Who answers a 911 call in Shelton?

Where are the nearest hospital emergency rooms?

Who runs the city's ambulance service? Paramedic service?

Where will the ambulance take the patient?

How much does it cost to call an ambulance?

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When will the Fire Department respond in an emergency?

and ﬁre prevention duties.

Will I be billed if I call the Fire Department to put out a

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How big is the police force? How do I reach poison control?

Culture & Learning

Is there an art school nearby? Are there opportunities to do volunteer service?

The Shelton Women’s Club, P.O. Box 2123, Shelton, CT 06484.

The Plumb Memorial Library and the Huntington Branch Library

How may I get a library card?

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Web site at ctworkssw.org/MainSite/CentersLocation.asp. Stockbridge’s Gourmet, 509 Howe Avenue

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�� EQUAL HOUSING

�� Is there a limit to the number of pets I can own?

�� Protection, Wildlife Division is 860-424-3333.