Valley Independent Sentinel

The bill, which was approved by the Board of Aldermen last week, has some officials pointing fingers at Citizens United, the city’s third political party.

But the state election schedule leaves some questions about whether Citizens United was in the wrong when it withdrew a candidate in early October.

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Della Volpe Sworn In For Sixth Term

by Jodie Mozdzer | Dec 1, 2009 6:55 pm | Comments (0)

Ansonia —

In a short ceremony Tuesday evening, 24 elected officials were sworn into office at the Ansonia City Hall.

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Derby Thanks Pollastro, Sill And Szewczyk

by Eugene Driscoll | Nov 19, 2009 10:17 pm | Comments (1)

Derby —

Derby bid adieu Thursday to three outgoing members of its Board of Aldermen.

One of them, straight-talking Republican Tony Szewczyk, would probably roll his eyes at the pretentious use of the phrase “bid adieu” in the sentence above.

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35 Shelton Officials Sworn In

by Jodie Mozdzer | Nov 18, 2009 9:41 pm | Comments (0)

Mayor Mark A. Lauretti was sworn in for his 10th two-year term Wednesday night at a ceremony at City Hall.

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Drayton-Rogers Takes Oath Of Office

by Mike Russo | Nov 17, 2009 9:11 am | Comments (0)

Oxford —

First Selectwoman Mary Ann Drayton-Rogers and Selectman Dave McKane were sworn into office Monday as more than 150 residents and politicians from both sides of the aisle looked on at Town Hall.

Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz administered the oaths of office to Drayton-Rogers and McKane along with Town Clerk Margaret Potts-West and newly elected Democratic officials for boards and commissions.

Town Attorney and Master of Ceremonies Fran Teodosio welcomed Republican Selectman elect David Yish and other newly elected Republican board and commission members who attended the Democratic event.

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ANSONIA RECOUNT: NO CHANGE

by Tina Ugas | Nov 9, 2009 11:33 pm | Comments (0)

Ansonia —

The results remain the same in Ansonia after a recount Monday in the Ward 5 Aldermen race.

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McKane, Yish Win In Oxford (Again)

by Mike Russo | Nov 9, 2009 10:47 pm | Comments (1)

Oxford —

Although a state mandated ballot recount slightly changed the numbers Monday, the outcome remained the same in a tight three-man race for the Board of Selectmen.

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