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🌱 Patch AM: New Family-Owned Toy Store Opening In Shelton

Spotted on the Shelton calendar: Psychic Fair

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Hello Shelton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • New family toy store bringing games, events and gifts to Shelton
  • Shelton High senior earns coveted National Merit semifinalist honor
  • How to grab your spot in Shelton's 25th Commodore Hull 5K

Also on today's calendar: Psychic Fair and 21 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a stray morning shower, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 54.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New Family-Owned Toy Store Opening In Shelton (patch.com) — Families in Shelton can look forward to a new neighborhood toy store, Shelton Toys & Games, opening on Bridgeport Avenue later this fall. Owned by Lindsay and David Orr, the shop will emphasize hands-on customer service, interactive demo stations, and convenient options like online ordering with in-store pickup. Planned offerings include everything from baby toys to board games, Pokémon trading events, toddler story hours, and free gift wrapping, all aimed at creating a fun, community-centered shopping experience.
   

2. Shelton Student Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist (patch.com) — Shelton residents can celebrate local student Stephanie R. Sanborn of Shelton High School, who has been named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist, placing among the top scorers nationwide. She now moves into a rigorous process that includes applications, essays, and test score confirmation for a chance at several types of scholarships to be awarded in 2027. The recognition spotlights both her academic excellence and Shelton's representation in this prestigious national program.
   

3. Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5K Celebrates 25 Years of Community Tradition (newhavenindependent.org) — Shelton residents can now register for the 25th annual Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5K, kicking off at 8 a.m. on November 26, 2026, from the Shelton Farmers Market on Canal Street. The beloved race winds through Shelton and Derby, welcomes walkers and runners of all ages, and raises vital funds for Boys & Girls Club programs serving local youth.
   

4. Pitney Bowes expands as two rival firms shut down (dcvelocity.com) — Shelton-based Pitney Bowes is expanding its presort mail services, adding high-speed sorting equipment and hiring about 400 workers nationwide after two rival firms shut down. The move aims to absorb displaced customers and underscores the company's growing role in large-scale mail processing, which may bolster stability and potential job opportunities tied to its Shelton headquarters.
   

5. Bridgeport Magnetics Acquired, Expanding to Higher Voltage Toroidal Transformers Under New Ownership (magneticsmag.com) — Bridgeport Magnetics, which operates a 45,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Shelton, has been acquired by new owner Michael Ryan, who is now president and CEO. The company plans major investments in domestic production and higher-voltage toroidal transformers, aiming to support evolving power grid and clean-energy needs while keeping its Shelton operations central to that strategy.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Ripton Parish Chapter DAR Members Remember the Victims of 9/11 —Ripton Parish Chapter, NSDAR. Inc. Read on Patch
  • Constitution Week proclamation: Shelton —SRHMS chapter, NSDAR, Inc. Read on Patch
  • Griffin Hospital Recognized for Higher-Quality and Cost-Effective Knee and Hip Replacements —Christian Meagher Read on Patch
  • Griffin's Healthy U to Discuss Hispanic Health Sept. 16 —Christian Meagher Read on Patch
  • Griffin Health Offers Cancer Care Cooking Demonstrations —Christian Meagher Read on Patch
  • Now this is a great use of traffic cameras.
    I'm happy that my town, Shelton, will add them, https://ctmirror.org/2026/09/08/ct-towns-license-plate-reading-cameras-school-buses/?utm_source… (Nextdoor Greater RT110 Area)
  • Dear neighbors, near of far, thank you for always giving great recommendations!
    I am looking now for a female OBYGN, that accepts Medicare. It seems most practices are not accepting it for new patients. My current forever OBGYN… (Nextdoor Laurel Lane)
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Shelton. Apply here.
  • Creative Financial Staffing posted a job opening for Accounts Payable Specialist in Shelton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shelton here.

Ok Shelton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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