Incoming Fire Chief Jay Fainer addresses the crowd.
ANSONIA – Ansonia’s newest fire chief comes from a five-generation family of city firefighters.
Chief Jay Fainer took his oath, along with the department’s four assistant chiefs, at a ceremony Monday (July 7). He takes over from Chief Alex Horjatschun, who had served in the position since 2023.
Chief Fainer, who has volunteered the department for nearly 30 years, said his newest post is an honor.
“It is truly the greatest honor of my life to be sworn in as chief of the Ansonia Fire Department,” he said to the crowd at the Charters Hose Co. firehouse. “This moment is especially meaningful to me because nearly 100 years ago, on July 20, 1925, my great-grandfather Stephen Fainer was elected to this very fire house. Tonight, almost a century later, my children, Stephen and Gabby, were sworn in as junior members.”
Jack Reese raising money for the Shelton Animal Shelter.
DERBY – The Reese family of Derby held a lemonade stand June 29 on the sidewalk near Derby High School on behalf of their best friend Ozzy, an Australian/dachshund mix who passed away in April.
The idea came from Keri and Brad Reese’s young son, Jack, 4, who wanted to do something in his furry companion’s memory.
The family, which also includes one-year-old Benny and another rescue dog Rocco, was hoping to raise a few bucks for the Shelton Animal Shelter.
They didn’t charge for the 20 gallons of lemonade they served but rather asked for donations to benefit shelter dogs and cats.
ANSONIA – A team of developers is asking the planning & zoning commission for a rule change, in order to build 30 studio and one-bedroom apartments between Pershing Drive and Clifton Avenue.
Developers from Midland Development & Contracting, along with Cedar Village Development LLC, asked the commission for a zone-text amendment at a meeting June 30.
The land they want to build on is currently zoned for commercial use. The amendment, if approved, would allow them to submit an application for the apartments.
The roughly .6‑acre complex would include the addresses 91 — 93 Division St., as well as 7 — 9 Cook St. Those addresses are zoned commercial, according to city land records, although three of the four addresses are currently occupied by houses (the last is vacant land).
DERBY – Runners and walkers alike are preparing to lace up their sneakers for the Storm Ambulance Corps’ second annual 5K on July 9.
The Ambulance Driver 5K is on course to make its return to BADSONS Brewery, promising family fun and friendly competition, according to race director David Lenart, a former Derby fire chief.
“The inaugural race was so good that we brought it back for another,” Lenart said.
Last year’s 5K, which was held in part to celebrate Storms’ 75th anniversary and to double as a fundraiser for Storms, drew more than 350 participants, according to Lenart. Here’s a video from YouTube of last year’s race.
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Incoming Fire Chief Jay Fainer addresses the crowd.
ANSONIA – Ansonia’s newest fire chief comes from a five-generation family of city firefighters.
Chief Jay Fainer took his oath, along with the department’s four assistant chiefs, at a ceremony Monday (July 7). He takes over from Chief Alex Horjatschun, who had served in the position since 2023.
Chief Fainer, who has volunteered the department for nearly 30 years, said his newest post is an honor.
“It is truly the greatest honor of my life to be sworn in as chief of the Ansonia Fire Department,” he said to the crowd at the Charters Hose Co. firehouse. “This moment is especially meaningful to me because nearly 100 years ago, on July 20, 1925, my great-grandfather Stephen Fainer was elected to this very fire house. Tonight, almost a century later, my children, Stephen and Gabby, were sworn in as junior members.”
Jack Reese raising money for the Shelton Animal Shelter.
DERBY – The Reese family of Derby held a lemonade stand June 29 on the sidewalk near Derby High School on behalf of their best friend Ozzy, an Australian/dachshund mix who passed away in April.
The idea came from Keri and Brad Reese’s young son, Jack, 4, who wanted to do something in his furry companion’s memory.
The family, which also includes one-year-old Benny and another rescue dog Rocco, was hoping to raise a few bucks for the Shelton Animal Shelter.
They didn’t charge for the 20 gallons of lemonade they served but rather asked for donations to benefit shelter dogs and cats.
Federal immigration officials seized a 24-year-old Fair Haven woman down the street from the Elm Street courthouse on Monday morning.
“This is very…
more »
HARTFORD, CT — Gov. Ned Lamont on Tuesday vetoed House Bill 7004, which would have allowed Connecticut towns of up to 16,000 people to overturn by… more »
