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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.
City facts
How big is Shelton?
30.57 square miles
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
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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
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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
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
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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
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
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Joseph Sewack, 31 Rayo Drive, Shelton, CT 06484; 203-929-7134
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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
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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
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units, and six new cluster housing units. It also issued permit approvals
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complies with the state building codes. The department is responsible
for conducting building code inspections and issuing building and de-
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Department issued 1,761 permits and 431 certificates of occupancy.
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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.
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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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$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-
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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.
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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.
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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
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has a strange taste, odor or discoloration.
Emergency services
What kind of public ambulance service does Shelton have?
The Echo Hose Ambulance Service is a volunteer ambulance ser-
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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.
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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-
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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
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.
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
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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.
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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