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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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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Valley MLK Committee To Host ‘Black History In Remembrance’ Ceremony Feb. 21
Tickets available now.
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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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Derby School Board Wants Bus Cams To Deter Passing Motorists
Ultimate decision is up to the Aldermen & Alderwomen.
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Weather Complicates Derby High School Schedule
Two-hour weather delay means no early dismissal.
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Locals Make The Dean’s List At The University Of Scranton
Two students from Shelton are on the list.
Keep readingValley Residents Make The Dean’s List At The University Of Rhode Island
Students from Derby, Oxford, Seymour & Shelton made the list.
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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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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.
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Seymour Police Charge Man With Animal Cruelty, Property Damage
Crimes allegedly happened in 2021.
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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.
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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.
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Ansonia School Building Commission To Take Next Steps Toward New Middle School
Meeting scheduled Feb. 19.
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Help Wanted At Ansonia Housing Authority
The Ansonia Housing Authority seeks part-time/seasonal help.
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Actor Michael Rapaport: Not A Joe Rogan Fan
The outspoken pop culture junkie will be performing his standup act at The Stress Factory.
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GoFundMe Organized To Help Seymour Family Displaced By Fire
A GoFundMe has been set up to benefit a Seymour family displaced from their home in a Deerfield Drive house fire Sunday.
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State Sen. Jorge Cabrera Announces Road Salt Sharing Agreement
Between Ansonia and Hamden.
Bridges Healthcare Accepting Scholarship Applications
Due March 31, Valley students eligible to apply.
Valley Rotary Clubs Seeking Volunteers To Help Food Pantries
Volunteer opportunity is March 14.
Defendants In Ansonia Murder Case Reject Plea Offers
ANSONIA – Three men accused of murdering 20-year-old Johnny Class on Hubbell Avenue in 2022 could go to trial, according to court records.
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Ansonia School Board Pushes Back Budget Vote
Members of the Ansonia Board of Education pushed back a vote to adopt a budget, citing a winter storm forecasted to hit the area over the weekend.
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Tyszka Says “Big Tax Bill” Coming In Ansonia
ANSONIA – Mayor Frank Tyszka said his proposed budget could contain a mill rate increase.
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Students In Derby High School Interact Club Recognized
New leaders recognized!
Ansonia Public Hearing On Ford Street Apartments Moved To Feb. 9
Scheduling conflict causes delay.
TEAM, Inc. Names New CEO
Timothy Makris, of Woodbridge, will officially start as the organization’s new chief…
Seymour Police Blotter
Covers Jan. 26 through Feb. 1.
Ansonia Police Blotter
This list covers Jan. 26 through Feb. 1.
Shelton Fire Department Call List
Covers Jan. 26 through Jan. 31, 2026.
Derby Commercial Building Fire Under Investigation
DERBY — There were no injuries reported during a commercial building fire at 23 Factory St. Wednesday.
Houlihan Lawrence Releases New Haven County 2025 Market Report
Seymour’s median home sale saw a 12.5 percent increase.
Ansonia School Board Talks New Budget
The board of education discussed a school budget Jan. 14 which would carry a 2.4 percent spending increase.
Derby High School Named To College Board’s 2025 AP Honor Roll
DERBY – Derby High School was named to the College Board’s 2025 Advanced Placement Honor Roll, school officials announced Jan. 14.
Oxford Community Hosts Youngest Known Survivor Of Mengele Twin Experiments At Auschwitz
Mrs. Sora Vigorito shared her experiences during an appearance Jan. 28.
Police: Derby Man Pulled Gun During Snow Removal Dispute
Nakee Dickson, 46, was charged with first-degree reckless endangerment.
Shelton Police Charge Bridgeport Man In Home Invasion
Police arrested a Bridgeport man in connection to a 2025 home invasion…
No Injuries In Ansonia North Main Street Appliance Fire
Businesses were evacuated while crews tackled a laundromat appliance fire on North…
Woman Arrested On Drug And Gun Charges In Shelton
The suspect was scheduled to appear in court today (Jan. 28).
Cause Of Seymour House Fire Still Under Investigation
The fire started in the basement, while the cause remains under investigation.
Seymour Police ID 51-Year-Old Danbury Man In Fatal Crash
SEYMOUR – Seymour police on Friday (Jan. 16) identified the driver of a fatal head-on collision that occurred Thursday afternoon at the intersection of Roosevelt Drive and Maiden Lane.
Derby Elks Award Dinner Scheduled For March
DERBY — See the flyer for details.
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This Week In History: 1992
Oof, the music was bad.