A Connecticut senator is urging Congress to fund the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program at the highest levels possible.

U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy

U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, in an announcement made on National Agriculture Day on March 18, said fully funding the program would strengthen opportunities for Connecticut’s beginning farmers and ranchers through access to enhanced training and capital.

The program provides grants to community organizations, educational institutions, federal and state agencies, and other organizations to help educate and train new farmers across the country.

Many ‘beginner farms’ in state

In Connecticut, nearly one-third of farms are considered “beginning farms,” and are operated by one or more individuals who have 10 years or less of experience operating a farm or ranch.

A youngster picks out the perfect pumpkin at Jones Family Farms in Shelton. (Photo by Brad Durrell)

Shelton is home is working farms of various sizes. They produce vegetables, fruit, Christmas trees, beef- and poultry-related products, and other items.

Boost to the state economy

“Connecticut’s farmers contribute a whopping $2 billion to the state’s economy each year, employing our friends and neighbors and driving economic growth,” said Murphy, a Democrat in his first Senate term.

“But for new and aspiring farmers, it can be particularly challenging to get started,” he said. “Beginning farmers often need a little extra help to get off the ground, and the USDA’s Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program has been proven to give them the tools and resources they need to break into the industry.

The Monahan family, operators of Stone Gardens Farm in White Hills. (Photo from the farm’s website, stonegardensfarm.com)

“Fully funding this program is the smartest investment we can make in the future of Connecticut’s agricultural industry, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to make it happen,” Murphy said.

Here is the second quarter honor roll at Perry Hill School:

High Honors

Grade 5

Steven Andrejczyk,Brooke Berry, Kayla Bretan, Gregory Broad, Sarah Broad, Logan Brown, Megan Bucherati, Olivia Bunn, Maura Carr, Caitlin Carruth, Mia Chen, Caileigh Cisero, Ria Dalvi, Alexandra D’Amico, Emma D’Amico, Alexandra de Andrade, Mia Ferreira, Adriana Franzese, Sofia Gasbarro and Joseph Giovannini.

Also: Jai Goel, Jaclyn Jenco, Mia Kmetz, Maddigan Leifer, Yuting Lin, Karolina Martins, Grace McPadden, Rachel Morrow, Sasha Oak, Diya Patel, Shailaja Patel, Olivia Pereira, Samantha Randall, John Sabovik, Marisa Savino, Joseph Schiappa, Vikasni Senthil, Bridgette Shepherd, Isabela Silva, Isabella Silvis, Mackenzie Trafecante and Bianca Youd.

Grade 6

Brandon Acervida, Emily Bouvier Reilly Brennan, Joseph Bunaskavich, Jules Cayer, Alexander Dobrzycki, Claire Foley, Lauren Greenfield, William Gualtiere, Anna Hynes, Emma Jacob, Jessica Jayakar, Adeline Kim, Andrew Lam, Sydney Leifer, Maximilian LoMonte, Sriram Maganti, Carolyn Maher, Caitlin McNeil and Suhaas Nadella.

Also: Alexander Nip, Keira O’Connor, Alexander Ozonoff, Sarah Panek, Clarissa Pierre, Elizabeth Porto, Samantha Rago, Dylan Recardo, Aliye Reinhardt, Melaina Roberto, Andrew Ross, Kyle St. Pierre, Akshitha Thippa, Julia Tomcho, Walker Toth, Timothy Weinmayr, Devan Wildman, Zachary Wirth, Kassidy Wojtowicz, Zoe Yoon, Julia Zapadka and Andrew Zhang.

Honors

Grade 5

Jeremy Aprea, Maranda Balcerzak, Christopher Bartlett, Marissa Berg, Isha Bidja, Deborah Binkita, Jennifer Borucki, Dylan Brown, Olivia Bush, Lilian Cable, Sean Callinan, Dylan Camp, Emily Carlin, Michael Caruso, Joseph Ciambriello, Benjamin Cicale, Joseph Ciccone, Gianluca Ciocca, Alexa Civale and Maggie Clomiro.

Also: Jase Aden Co, Daniel Connolly, Kaitlyn Corby, Aaron Job Corcino, Jason Cordone, Natalya Correia, Sophia Curran, Madelyn Cyr, Shayaan Dabiran, Amelia Damato, Jubei D’Amato, Connor Dapp, Leah Darby, Austin D’Aulizio, Dominick Davis, Katherine Daxner, Rhianna de Andrade, Vincent DeFeo, Julianna DeMarco and Marissa Dias.

Also: Matthew Diaz, Isabella Drury, Ella Dzujna, John Esteves, Chloe Falcioni, Isabella Fazzino, Aiden Fletcher, Nathan Foss, Melinda Frost, Lindsey Gay, Greta Gelumbickas, Jazmin Gerardi, Devin Gray, Amanda Gregg, Kevin Gydus, Andrew Hafele, Ryan Hafele, Katherine Handley, Kaziah Hill and Arvin Islam.

Also: Ashley Jacob, Anna Jaiani, Hayley James, Alyssa Jardim, Amanda Kiman, Rachel Kiman, Rachel Kish, Samuel Klein, Inis Kojeli, Valery Krylova, Emma Lapaj, Chelsea Larke, Anna Leone, Nicholas Liscio, Tyler Lupkas, Mizna Malik, Joshua Mallette, Jack Mandulak, Elsa Marino and Avalina Maurati.

Also: Samantha McCook, Malachi Messere, Ligia Miketta, Cassandra Miller, Kyle Miller, Luca Minopoli, John Moura, Matthew Moura-Sanchez, Emily Mroz, Tina Ni, Sean Nunes-Enxuto, Sanya Oak, Jeremy Oko, Katherine Patrick, Luke Perley, Natalie Plavec, Nicole Plavec, Jillian Rampino, Brendan Reilly and Cristiano Rosa.

Also: Anthony Russo, Gypsy Saez, Aine Saranich, Joseph Savino, Sabina Schrynemakers, Jacob Sciamanna, Nicholas Scrivani, Annelyse Sherman, Taylor Silva, Sami Sobh, Tyler Stiewing, Aja-nei Stinson, Michael Thomas, Ryan Tomey, Spencer Trautz and Christopher Turco.

Also: Danielle Turcotte, Michael Ullrich, Vivianna Vallillo, Nathan Vargas, Emily Vasser, Isabella Vasser, Jacob Villalobos, Lauren Walsh, Matthew Weiner, Carmella Willets, Kevin Wokanovicz, Grace Wong, Zoe Wood, Michael Yurman, Maggie Zhang, Charlotte Zilinek and Graham Ziperstein.

Grade 6
Amer Abdel-Hack, Amy Agreda, Casey An, Alec Antunes, Emma Arsenault, Olivia Badeaux, Ryan Bailey, James Baklik, Korey Barber, Kelsey Beas, Bianca Belade, Analiz Bernabe, Archit Bhargava, Sierra Boccuzzi, Allison Bonfiglio, Emma Breahna, Madison Breda, Spencer Bryant, Emma Buglione and Patrick Burden.

Also: Alexandra Capalbo, Logan Carey, Thalia Charkalis, Tanner Chernowsky, Abhinav Cherukuri, Wyatt Chrisman, Jay Cimmino, Caidyn Collins, Olivia Condo, Thomas Connery, Ashley Coppola, Olivia D’Addio, James Daly, Giovanni Darcangelo, Luana Maria DaSilva, Madison DeAngelo, Rachel Dillon, Liam Doyle, Jack Gangi and Noelle Garretson.

Also: Mya Gbriel, Nicholas Gencarelli, Isabella Giliotti, Ava Grabarz, Alexandrea Gregg, Arnav Gupta, Kaylee Gura, Lily Gutowski, Connor Habrecht, Carly Hajducky, Amber Haray, John Horahan, Makayla Hulton, Sarah Hurlbert, Nicholas Jackson, Matthew Janik, Christopher Jiang, Morgan Jose, Ethan Kaplan and Spencer Keith.

Also: Ashley Kichar, Kaitlin Killian, Michael Kiwak, Nell Komorowski, Ryan Kudej, Jillian LaPrise, Annabella Leone, Carla Leonzi, Amanda Lesmes, Simon Lin, Jason Lorent, Michael Lysik, Audrey Maco, Gabriela Madera, Ryan Madison, Christian Magel, Nico Marini, Sean Martin, Diana Mazza and Megan McCarthy.

Also: Caroline McCormick, Carson McKinnon, Max McLoughlin, Justin Mendez, Jason Mercado, Michael Monaco, Brooke Muller, Briania Mullins, Sada Mussa, Danny Nguyen, Trista Oddo, Erika Olson, Deven Papadimitriou, Erieana Pappano, Alexandra Pena, Alexandra Pereira, Lawrence Pirone, Nelly Pompee, Gavin Powe and Robert Quevedo.

Also: Maliya Reid, Alexa Reis, Carson Rhodes, Paula Ribeiro, Michael Rodriguez, Kornela Rowicki, Julie Ruggiero, Gabriela Russo, Emily Sandin, Xavier Sandor, Timothy Santos, Reino Martin Sawan, Majd Saymeh, Joseph Schafenberg, Victoria Schildknecht, Elena Schrynemakers, Virginia Sebas, Jared Sedlock, Brendan Smith and Kevin Splan.

Also: Anthony Steele, Margo Stoverchy, Ryan Stusalitus, Sean Stusalitus, Isabella Szczepanski, Kaytie Tanoue, Sania Tariq, Madison Trafecante, Elizabeth Uyar, Leah Verrilli, Brett Wadeka, Dylan Waldo, Brooke Weiss, Ryan Woods, Marcus Yancoskie, Alex Zaborek, William Zaccagnini, Joshua Zamani and Christian Zarra.

Robert J. Brennan

Robert J. Brennan (Bob), age 88, of Shelton entered into rest on Monday, March 16, 2015, at Bishop Wicke Health Center in Shelton after a brief illness.

He was born in Shelton on October 29, 1926, son of the late Thomas F Brennan and Mary D. (Tracy) Brennan. He was a lifelong resident of Shelton.

He is the beloved father of Thomas F. Brennan (Tommy) and his wife Maria of Branford, and cherished grandfather of Tracy A. Brennan and Jennifer M. Brennan. He also leaves a sister, Virginia A. Brennan and lifelong and devoted friend Elizabeth M. Ford.

He was predeceased by his wife, Joan (O’Shea) Brennan, and his sister, Sr. Barbara Brennan, OP.

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Served in the U.S. Army

Bob was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy in New Haven in 1944, then served his country with the U.S. Army during World War II. Upon his return he attended Villanova, where he graduated in 1950 with a degree in civil engineering.

He began his professional career with Fletcher Thompson where he worked for 10 years. He then returned to the family business, the Brennan Construction Company, where he became President and CEO until his retirement.

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Active in the community

He was very active in community and philanthropic affairs. He was a longtime member of the Derby/Shelton Rotary Club, recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow and recently a recipient of the Norm Parcells Award. He served on the Boards of Saint Joseph’s Manor, United Methodists Homes, and numerous banks.

He was a longtime parishioner of Saint Joseph Church in Shelton. Mr. Brennan was a strong supporter of Villanova University and its alumni activities.

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Wake on Friday, service on Saturday

Friends may greet the family at the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Road, Shelton on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. On Saturday friends are invited directly to Saint Joseph Church, 50 Fairmont Place, Shelton, CT for a Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. Burial with full military honors will follow at Mount St. Peters Cemetery in Derby , CT.

At the request of the family memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Church, 50 Fairmont Pl. Shelton, CT 06484 or to the Derby/Shelton Rotary Club Scholarship Fund, PO Box 224, Shelton, CT 06484 or through the funeral director.

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This cat was found in Shelton. The animal shelter is hoping to find who he belongs to.

This cat was found on St. Patrick’s Day at the Sunwood Condos in Shelton.

According to a Facebook posting by H3 Pet Supply, the person who found him said he was outside howling and came running over to her when she offered him help.

“We’re not sure if he is abandoned or is just lost,” the posting read. “He is extremely friendly and loving.”

The person who found him can only keep him until Friday. If anyone could foster him for the Stratford Cat Project, send a message or call 203-690-1400. He will be up for adoption after all attempts to locate his family are made.

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The first day of spring on Friday in Shelton will bring a snowstorm, with 2 to 6 inches possible in the afternoon and evening.

Vehicles head south on Route 8 in Shelton, near the Long Hill Cross Road overpass, during a recent snowstorm.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for most of southern Connecticut, including Fairfield and New Haven counties.

The snow is likely to create problems with the evening commute in Shelton, and could impact the morning commute in other parts of the New York City metro area, where the storm will arrive earlier.

When will the snow begin?

In Shelton, the snow is expected to begin slightly past 12 o’clock noon on Friday, the NWS said. The temperature will be right around the freezing mark (32 degrees) at the time. From 1 to 3 inches of snow could accumulate during daylight hours, the NWS said.

In the evening, the snow should continue until about midnight, with another 1 to 3 inches of snow possible. The overnight low will be about 25 degrees in Shelton.

When will the snow end?

The Winter Weather Advisory is in effect through 2 a.m. Saturday. Issued for much of the metro New York City area, it is calling for 2 to 4 inches in the wider geographic region, “with locally higher amounts.”

There is a slight chance of snow on Saturday morning, and then rain in the afternoon and evening, the NWS said. Temperatures on Saturday should reach into the 40s.

Sunday in Shelton will be mostly sunny, with a high around 38 degrees.

Hundreds of Connecticut business leaders from across the state will converge on the state Capitol for Connecticut Business Day 2015 on Wednesday, March 25.

They will share their concerns with lawmakers about a number of issues, including the state’s fiscal condition, the economy, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s proposed two-year budget, workplace mandates, and government regulations.

Attendees are expected to include representatives from the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce that serves Shelton, including local business people.

The event “provides an opportunity to network with business leaders from across the state and hear from leaders of the General Assembly about key business proposals and to make your voice heard on issues impacting your business,” according to the Valley Chamber.

CBIA and local chambers sponsor

Connecticut Business Day 2015 is hosted by the Connecticut Business & Industry Association and the Connecticut Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, in coordination with numerous state chambers of commerce and business and professional organizations.

Joseph Brennan, president of the Connecticut Business & Industry Association, speaks at a Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce meeting.

The day’s program will include a roundtable discussion between legislative leaders and business representatives; breakout sessions focusing on top issues such as the state budget, transportation, and labor and employment; and regional meetings between legislators and their constituents.

The College of Saint Rose in Albany announced that Rebecca Zaleski of Shelton was one of 814 students named to the dean’s list for the fall.

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Students and parents can meet and talk to representatives of 150 colleges and universities at a comprehensive College Information Fair on Tuesday, March 24 from 4-8 p.m., at the Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard, 600 Main St., Bridgeport.

All aspects of the college admission process will be covered at this free event.

A talk at 6:45 p.m. by guest speaker Rob Franek on “How to Choose, Get Into and Receive Financial Aid” will provide help to lessen anxiety and make the college application process more efficient and successful.

Franek is senior vice-president of The Princeton Review, the author of college information books, and has more than 20 years of experience in higher education.

He visits more than 50 colleges a year and has given hundreds of talks on college issues. He will answer all questions after his presentation.

‘Enormous anxiety’

“With college costs rising, and acceptance rates sinking, parents and students are experiencing enormous anxiety about the college admission process,” said Franken. “What matters most is finding the college that is the best choice for each individual student.”

For more information, contact Andy.Alcosser@connoisseurct.com.

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The National Weather Service (NWS) has upped its prediction for possible snow accumulation in Shelton, with 3 to 7 inches now possible. An earlier forecast had said from 2 to 6 inches of snow could fall.

The snow should begin after 12 o’clock noon on Friday, and 2 to 4 inches may fall in the afternoon, the NWS said. That’s an increase in how much snow could fall during daylight hours, and should lead to a messy evening commute home.

The temperature will be right around the freezing mark (32 degrees) at the time. The current NWS forecast makes no mention of the possibility of sleet, freezing rain, or rain.

In the evening, the snow should continue until about midnight, with another 1 to 3 inches of snow possible. The overnight low will be about 29 degrees in Shelton.

More snow south of here

The NWS has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for much of the tri-state area, including Fairfield and New Haven counties. The advisory for the wider region calls for 3 to 6 inches of snow, “with locally higher amounts possible.”

This storm track is centered south of Connecticut, so the northern part of the state — such as Litchfield County and the Hartford area — should get less snow that the southern part. Parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania may get the most snow.

Weekend forecast

The snow will be end before the weekend officially begins Here is the NWS prediction for Shelton for the weekend:.

Saturday:  Partly sunny, with a daytime high near 40 degrees and overnight low of 28 degrees.

Sunday:  Mostly sunny, with a high around 35 degrees and nighttime low of 28 degrees.

Caitlin Yarrish of Shelton, a member of the Class of 2018, was named to the dean’s list at Marist College.

In two different cases at the beginning of March, two individuals were arrested in Shelton for allegedly stealing.

According to the Shelton Police Department, on March 3, Karissa Pane, 24, of 43 Academy St., Southington, was charged with third-degree larceny.

And on March 2, Patrick Vajda, 55, of 50 Emmett Ave., Derby, was charged with sixth-degree larceny. Bond was $500.

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Gary and Francesca Scarpa of Shelton’s Center Stage Theatre.

Center Stage Theatre in Shelton will offer classes and workshops for children, teens and adults, beginning March 23.
Discover Broadway will be for children in grades 3 to 6, and On Broadway for students in grades 7 to 9.

“We want to give kids the opportunity to chase away the winter blues by having fun performing scenes and songs from great Broadway musicals,” said Francesca Scarpa, director.

Center Stage will also run a pair of two-week workshops for teens and adults, taught by Center Stage actor and professional composer Brett Boles.

Two workshops

In the It’s All about the Text workshop on March 21 and 28, Boles will lead a discussion about finding the action and the story within the lyrics, and then students will perform songs they have chosen to present. Boles will coach each participant individually.

In the Putting It Together workshop on April 18 and 25, Boles will talk about how book, music and lyrics come together to make a musical.

By examining classic musical theater songs and more contemporary ones, participants will learn how a musical is constructed. This interactive discussion will culminate in writing a song with Boles.

Scarpa described Boles as “an up-and-coming Broadway composer who has a show that will be opening off-Broadway in the near future.”

Youth summer camp

Center Stage is also taking registrations for summer theater camp for children in grades 3 to 8, with sessions from June 29 to July 10, and July 13 to 24.

For information call Center Stage at 203-225-6079 or go to www.centerstageshelton.org.

UPDATE 1:45 P.M. FRIDAY: Snow intensity is picking and it is beginning to stick to the ground.

UPDATE 1 P.M. FRIDAY: Snow has started falling in Shelton. From 2 to 5 inches is expected to accumulate by 1 a.m., which is a reduction of an 1 inch on the upside from earlier.

Snow should start after 12 o’clock noon today in Shelton, although the heaviest snow is likely to fall in the early to mid-evening.

Bridgeport Avenue intersection with Old Stratford Road (on left) and Commerce Drive (on right).

The latest National Weather Service (NWS) prediction for Shelton is 2 to 5 inches will accumulate in the city, with the snow ending by midnight.

The snow should impact the drive home from work on Friday.

The NWS has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for southern Connecticut, including Fairfield and New Haven counties, in effect through 2 a.m. on Saturday. Expect “hazardous travel conditions due to reduced visibilities and slippery roads,” the NWS said.

The Winter Weather Advisory for the greater New York City area predicts up to 5 inches for the larger metro region.

Temperature to drop

As of 2 p.m. Friday, it is 29 degrees in Shelton and the temperature is expected to continue dropping into the night. From 1 to 2 inches of snow could fall during daylight hours.

In the evening, another 1 to 3 inches could come down in Shelton before the storm ends around midnight. The overnight low will be around 24 degrees.

The storm track is south on Connecticut, so the northern part of the state should get the least amount of snow. Parts of western Pennsylvania are expected to get the most snow.

Weekend and week ahead

The NWS forecast for Shelton in the coming days:

Saturday should be mostly cloudy, with a high near 42 and an overnight low around 25.

Sunday should be mostly sunny, with a high of 34 with a nighttime low of 19.

Next week, temperatures will gradually increase, with a high in the mid-50s by Thursday, when rain is expected.

Participants gather around the campfire during a past Marshmallow March in Shelton.

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The Shelton Trails Committee’s annual Marshmallow March will now take place Sunday, March 22 at 1 p.m.

It has been rescheduled twice due to poor field conditions (extremely wet ground due to melting snow), with the previous dates being March 8 and 15.

The Friday snow comes just in time for the event, which is the Trail Committee’s winter hike so snow is considered a plus. The hike is free and open to the public.

The forecast for Sunday is mostly sunny with a high around 34 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

Meet in parking lot

A map of the Marshmallow March route.

On March 22, hikers should gather in the parking area at the Shelton Land Conservation Trust property at Nicholdale Farm on Route 110 (the nearest house address is 322 Leavenworth Road).

Participants will be guided on a hike to the Boy Scout camp on the property, where they will gather around a fire and toast marshmallows and drink hot chocolate.

Waterproof boots are suggested. If there’s still snow on the ground on March 22, people are welcome to use snowshoes or cross country skis rather than walk. Small children may be comfortable on flat sleds that can be pushed with ropes, if people want to bring them.

Get updates at www.sheltontrailscom.blogspot.com.

A map indicating where to park off Route 110 (Leavenworth Road) for the hike Sunday.

A Roxbury woman has been arrested by Shelton police on prostitution and drug charges at a Shelton hotel following an online prostitution sting.

Tammra Emmons

Tammra Emmons, 40, of Roxbury was charged March 19 with prostitution, illegal possession of crack cocaine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The arrest stems from complaints of online prostitution occurring in hotels. Detectives began an investigation with the assistance of the State Police.

Police said Shelton detectives responded to an online ad and set up a meeting with Emmons at a Shelton hotel located on Bridgeport Avenue. At the hotel,

Emmons and an undercover officer allegedly agreed upon a fee in exchange for a sexual act.

Police: Drugs found in hotel room

The suspect then was placed under arrest. Police located crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia in the room, police said.

Emmons was released on a $1,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in state Superior Court in on April 2.  Roxbury, where she lives, is a mostly affluent, small town in lower Litchfield County.

The Connecticut State Police’s Statewide Organized Crime Investigative Task Force assisted in the investigation that led to Emmons’ arrest.

Anyone with information about any illegal activity is asked to call the Shelton Detective Bureau at 203-924-1544. Calls may be confidential.

Shelton resident Jessica Florczak was in her living room when she saw what looked like a cat running through the snow in her back yard, in the White Hills neighborhood near Webb Mountain Park in Monroe.

“Then I said, ‘That isn’t a cat — it’s much bigger than a cat,’” she recalled. The Shelton High junior grabbed a camera and took photos of this bobcat from the family’s sunroom, on Thursday, March 12.

A classmate told her he had seen the same bobcat earlier on the same day.

The Bridgeport Bluefish will host a job fair at Harbor Yard he Ballpark on Saturday, March 21 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

The baseball team will accept applications and interview candidates for game day staff during the upcoming 2015 season, which runs from late April to late September.

All applicants must be 16 years of age or older. Those in attendance will receive first consideration for employment.

Harbor Yard Ballpark is located at 500 Main St. in downtown Bridgeport, near both Interstate 95 and the Route 8/25 connector.

Positions that need to be filled are:

— ushers

— customer service

— security

— ticket takers

— suite attendants

— vendors

— merchandise

— parking lot attendants

— box office assistants

— cleaning crew

‘Fun and excitement’

“This is an excellent opportunity to become part of the fun and excitement at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard all season long,” according to the Bluefish.

The Bluefish begin the new season with a home game on Friday, April 24. They will play 70 home games during the season, with the last one scheduled for Sept. 20.

Download a job application

To download the application, click below:

bridgeportbluefish.com.ismmedia.com/ISM3/std-content/repos/Top/Employment%20Application.pdf

Anyone planning to attend the job fair should fill out the application ahead of time and bring it with them to the stadium the day of the job fair.

For more information, contact Bluefish Assistant Director of Stadium Operations Anthony Polito at apolito@bridgeportbluefish.com or 203-345-4800.

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As of 8:30 p.m. on Friday, it appears 4 to 5 inches of snow has fallen in Shelton. It is 28 degrees.

Vehicles travel down a snowy Bridgeport Avenue in Shelton in the early evening on Friday. (March 20 photo by Brad Durrell)

The National Weather Service (NWS) expects it to continue snowing through about midnight, when the precipitation could change to a combination of snow and freezing rain. No significant ice accumulation is expected.

A car pulls out onto Bridgeport Avenue in Shelton during the snowstorm on early Friday evening.

That wintry mix could continue on Saturday morning, ending at around noon. The high will be 41 on Saturday, and it could rain on Saturday evening, according to the NWS.

Heading south of Route 8 in Shelton at about 4:15 p.m. Friday.

Sunday in Shelton should be mostly sunny with a high around 34 degrees.

A man walks down lower Bridgeport Avenue in Shelton in the middle of the snowstorm on Friday, shielded somewhat from the elements by an umbrella. (Photos by Brad Durrell)

It appears he had just purchased something at the nearby Stop & Shop.

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Six Shelton students will perform in Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” on March 19 to 21 at Christian Heritage School in Trumbull.

The cast of “Beauty and the Beast” to be performed at Christian Heritage School. (Photo by Benjamin J. Chase)

Micah Bristol will play Lefou and Blake Bennett will be Maurice, supported by Kiara Christian (chandelier), Chloe Bennett (silly girl), Emily Roessler (wolf, townsperson), and Jacob Roessler (townsperson).

Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. as well as a Saturday matinee at 1 p.m. Tickets for the four performances are available online at www.kingsmen.org and at the door. Christian Heritage School is at 575 White Plains Road, Trumbull.

Christian Heritage is a K-12 private school with 430 students from about 40 different towns.