Letter: Bus issues began before COVID, parents deserve answers
March 15, 2021
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To the Editor:
I would like to offer my insight into the views of Shelton Alderman Anthony Simonetti in his letter dated March 9. He states: “The recent short comings and criticisms of the SSTS are, however, not fair nor deserved.” The criticism is deserved, and every resident should be demanding answers.
Issues with the buses started before COVID. Service has been a problem since the BOE was forced to accept the city as their transportation supplier. When the city started in July 2019, bus drivers were driving their runs without having been properly vetted and drug tested. The first day of school in September 2019 was delayed because the city did not have enough drivers. Bus runs were overcrowded with students sitting in the aisles. There was an incident where a driver was pulled over, with kids on the bus, and removed for being drunk. There were times in 2019 where the studen
Love from our customers: Shelton s Caloroso eatery survives a year of upheaval
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Owners Mathew and Kelly Calandro pose with their children, Bobby, Dominic and Ali on the recently completed outdoor dining patio at Caloroso Eatery and Bar, in Shelton, Conn. March 15, 2021.Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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Construction of a new second floor, open-air skybox terrace continues above the recently completed outdoor dining patio at Caloroso Eatery and Bar, in Shelton, Conn. March 15, 2021.Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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Caloroso Eatery and Bar, in Shelton, Conn. March 15, 2021.Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Shelton fire crews battled large brush fire Sunday
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Shelton firefighters battled a brush fire in the woods between Old Stratford Road and Partridge Lane on March 14.Chuck Stine / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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SHELTON Firefighters battled a large brush fire in the woods between Old Stratford Road and Partridge Lane Sunday night as the state remained under a “red flag warning” for extremely dry conditions.
Deputy Fire Chief Paul Wilson said crews received 911 calls about 7:20 p.m. reporting the fire. As crews arrived, Wilson said fire was visible deep in the woods and up a significant incline.