Valley Staple Italian Pavilion Reopens
DERBY – Italian Pavilion, a mainstay in the Valley since 1970, is back and open for business.
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Ansonia Talks Future With State Finance Gurus
ANSONIA – A budget consultant for the city told a state advisory panel that Ansonia is trying to avoid a financial cliff after using money from the sale of its sewer system to bolster finances.
The problem – the use of “one-time revenues” to balance prior budgets.
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MFAC Plugs Derby’s ‘Shared Services’ Initiative
The appointed committee is looking for ways to save money.
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Derby, Shelton Students Named To Holy Cross’ Fall 2025 Dean’s List
For academic achievement.
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Tyszka Says He’ll Send Budget To Referendum If Needed
ANSONIA – Voters could have the final say over the city’s budget for the second year in a row.
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Update: No School Tuesday In Ansonia, Derby , Oxford, Seymour & Shelton
THE VALLEY — A nor’easter closed schools and businesses while dumping about 16 inches of snow in the lower Naugatuck Valley Monday.
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Ansonia Mayor Orders Probe Of City Vehicle & Credit Card Use
ANSONIA – The corporation counsel is investigating the “use of city credit cards and city vehicles for non-city business,” Mayor Frank Tyszka said Tuesday (Feb. 17).
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Budget Process Gets Busy In Seymour
A public hearing March 4 on what’s been done so far.
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Derby Votes To Phase In New Assessments
DERBY – The city’s legislative body unanimously voted Feb. 12 to phase in new property assessments over a five-year period.
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Ansonia Consultant Says Tax Hike Coming, Amid City Finance Review
ANSONIA – A financial consultant hired by Mayor Frank Tyszka’s administration said the city would need a tax increase of up to 26 percent to correct past budget forecasts.
However, he said the city could propose a more modest increase.
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State Treasurer, Students Speak At Black History Month Presentation In Ansonia
ANSONIA – When he was a kid, watching “Law & Order” on his family’s TV screen in New Haven, Erick Russell knew he wanted to become a lawyer.
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Financial Consultant To Brief Ansonia Officials Tuesday
ANSONIA — The presentation is coming in advance of a budget proposal in the city.
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Ansonia P&Z Approves Bella Vista Apartment Expansion
Third and final phase moves forward.
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Ansonia & Derby Fires Remain Under Investigation
DERBY –Fire officials are working to determine the cause of an apartment house fire at 23 Derby Ave. Sunday (Feb. 8) that displaced two families.
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Tacinelli Of Seymour Awarded Degree From University of Arkansas
Congrats, Cristina Tacinelli!
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Derby’s Sterling Opera House Commission Hears From Consultant
DERBY – The Sterling Opera House on Elizabeth Street would be best utilized for commercial entertainment, “essentially live music and comedy,” according to a presentation by a consultant Monday (Feb. 9)
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Ansonia Residents Petition Against Hilltop Housing Proposal
ANSONIA – Eleven Ansonia residents said in a public hearing Monday (Feb. 9) they were worried about the impacts of a proposal which could bring 91 age-restricted apartments to Ford Street.
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The WorkPlace Opens Summer Youth Employment Applications
Valley town applicants encouraged to apply.
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Derby School Board Wants Bus Cams To Deter Passing Motorists
Ultimate decision is up to the Aldermen & Alderwomen.
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Ansonia Police Blotter
Feb. 9 through Feb. 15.
Derby High School Honor Rolls
The list is provided by the high school.
Ansonia Hires Financial Consultant To Assess City Finances
ANSONIA – Mayor Frank Tyszka’s administration hired a financial consultant to review budgets created during former Mayor David Cassetti’s time in office.
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Derby School Board Approves Budget, Sends Request To City Hall
Next up — the Derby tax board.
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New Owners Plan To Renovate Long Blighted Derby Property
A property once listed on the city’s “most blighted list” is scheduled to be renovated.
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‘Inaugural Ball For Charity’ Scheduled For Feb. 21
Dance in Derby while raising money for charity.
Seymour Police Blotter
From Feb. 8 through Feb. 15, 2026.
Ansonia Community Excellence Award To Be Given Feb. 28
At Ansonia High School.
Shelton Fire Department Calls For Service
Covers Feb. 8 through Feb. 14.
Mead School Hosts Career Day In Ansonia
Thirty careers featured.
Channel 10 Programming Schedule
For week beginning Feb. 15.
Derby Panel Says No To ‘Bed & Breakfast’ Zoning Language
Members of the city’s planning and zoning commission voted 6-0 to reject a zone text change that could have allowed bed and breakfasts to operate in a residential zone.
Derby Pumps The Brakes On Tax Assessment Break
The elected officials were considering enacting a “homestead exemption” that would reduce assessments for owner-occupied single-family and two-family properties.
Ansonia School Board Adopts Budget, Now City Will Review
ANSONIA – The Ansonia Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday (Jan. 28) to adopt a $39.5 million budget with a 2.4 percent spending increase.
State Treasurer To Speak At Ansonia Black History Month Event
Feb. 16 on Main Street.
Valley MLK Committee To Host ‘Black History In Remembrance’ Ceremony Feb. 21
Tickets available now.
This Week In History: 1917
Subzero temps reported on Valentine’s Day!
Weather Complicates Derby High School Schedule
Two-hour weather delay means no early dismissal.
Blood Drive At Ansonia Armory Feb. 16
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ansonia High School Second Quarter Honor Roll
Congratulations!
Actor Michael Rapaport: Not A Joe Rogan Fan
The outspoken pop culture junkie will be performing his standup act at The Stress Factory.
Locals Make The Dean’s List At The University Of Scranton
Two students from Shelton are on the list.
Valley Residents Make The Dean’s List At The University Of Rhode Island
Students from Derby, Oxford, Seymour & Shelton made the list.
Derby Launches ‘Shared Services’ Committee
Does Derby need two finance directors?