City of Shelton

Mark A. Lauretti, Mayor
City Hall
54 Hill Street • Shelton, CT 06484
203-924-1555, Ext. 11 • Fax: 203-942-0185
E-mail: shelton01@cityofshelton.org

Shelton City Hall
54 Hill Street • Shelton, CT 06484
203-924-1555 • Web: www.cityofshelton.org

Shelton Senior Center

81 Wheeler St.
203-924-9324
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Director • Kathy Ramia
Provides  a lunch program, health screenings, counseling on federal and state benefit programs, financial and insurance counseling, more—and educational, social and recreational programs (computer classes, field trips, more)—for persons age 55 or older. Membership generally required for programs and activities ($4.00 for Shelton residents; $7.00-$10.00 for nonresidents).

Senior Commission

Shelton’s Senior Commission addresses issues connected with aging and advises Senior Center. Commission consists of nine members, appointed for two-year terms by the mayor.  Regular meetings are held at the Shelton Senior Center at 4:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month.

Senior Commission Members
Chairman • William Smarz
Jacqueline Bruno
Shirley Keller
Barbara Arsenault
Joseph J. Coleman
Roger Spinelli

Supportive Services for Families and Caregivers

For information, call Kathy Ramia at the Senior Center, 203-924-9324.

Outreach Program/Transportation Services

Based at the Senior Center. Focuses on providing transportation services, including free door-to-door transportation. Hours of availability: Mon.-Fri., 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. For information, call the Outreach Program at 203-924-9324.
The program offers transportation:

To and from medical/dental appointments in Shelton, Derby, Seymour and Ansonia for Shelton residents age 55 or older or those unable to use fixed-route bus service. Rides must be reserved by calling the Senior Center 24 hours to 14 days in advance. 

To and from the Senior Center for Shelton residents who are members of the Center, Mon.-Fri. Transportation to a local shopping center provided on Wed. For information, call Valley Transit at 203-735-6408.

Tax Relief, Rent Refunds and Utility Bill Refunds Programs

The Assessor’s Office administers various state and local programs of tax relief and rent and utility bill refunds available to homeowners and renters who are age 65 or older or at any age for residents who are legally blind or fully disabled and to wartime or disabled veterans.

Assessor • Gloria Kovac • E-mail: assessor@cityofshelton.org

Shelton Public Library System

Plumb Memorial Library
Elspeth Lydon, Library Director
65 Wooster St.
203-924-1580 • E-mail: elydon@biblio.org
Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.;
closed Sat. in June-Aug.

Huntington Branch Library
41 Church St. (inside Community Center)
203-926-0111
Hours: Mon.-Tues., 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.; Wed.-Fri., 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.;
Sat., 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; closed Sat. in June-Aug.

Shelton Probate Court

Judge Frank J. Anthony
60 Perry Hill Rd. • PO Box 127
203-924-8462

Other Town Departments

CALL 911 FOR ALL EMERGENCIES.

Shelton Police Department

Joel W. Hurliman, Chief
Headquarters: 85 Wheeler St.
Non-emergencies: 203-924-1544

Shelton Fire Department

Francis T. Jones III, Chief
Composed of volunteer companies operating out of stations in four sections of the Town.

Echo Hose Hook & Ladder Co.
379 Coram Ave.
Non-emergencies: 203-924-4200

Huntington Fire Company
44 Church St.
Non-emergencies: 203-929-1414

Pine Rock Park Fire Company
722 Long Hill Rd.
Non-emergencies: 203-929-1239

White Hills Voluntary Fire Company
2 School St. • Non-emergencies: 203-929-1749

Shelton’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Chief • Jason Perillo
Ambulance transport and emergency first responder service provided 24/7 by Echo Hose Ambulance Corps. Paramedic care provided through Valley EMS, the regional paramedic provider serving the Lower Naugatuck Valley. Echo Hose Ambulance Corps also provides public education and outreach on emergency medicine and public health matters.

Echo Hose Ambulance Corps
100 Meadow St. • PO Box 213
Non-emergencies: 203-924-9211 • Fax: 203-924-6603

Other Important Phone Numbers

Animal Control/Animal Shelter • 203-924-2501

City Clerk • 203-924-1555

Health Dept. • 203-881-3255

Parks & Recreation Dept. • 203-925-8422

Planning & Zoning • 203-924-1555

Public Works Dept. • 203-924-9277

Registrars of Voters • 203-924-3555

Tax Collector • 203-924-1555

Shelton's Population by Age