Commission Discusses Turnout Requirement For Ansonia Budget Votes
ANSONIA – Should budget referendum results be disregarded if voter turnout is less than 15 percent?
Or should budget referendums be triggered by spending instead of taxes received?
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Derby War Hero’s Grave Poised For Makeover
DERBY – The deteriorating gravesite monument of Col. Charles L. Russell – Derby’s first casualty of the Civil War – will get a much-needed makeover thanks to folks wanting to preserve Derby’s history.
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Ansonia Man Arrested In Computer Child Sex Crime Investigation
Suspect to appear in court.
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Ansonia Financial Consultant Says City Needs Tax Increases
ANSONIA – A financial consultant for the city said Ansonia’s charter makes it difficult to establish tax increases which he argued are necessary for the city’s financial health.
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Trolley Pointe Developer Says He’ll Sue Derby
DERBY – The developer behind the 105-unit Trolley Pointe apartment complex on Main Street said city officials are refusing to grant him a tax break approved by city lawmakers three years ago.
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Seymour Property Destroyed By Fire Could Be Redeveloped
SEYMOUR – The lawyer representing the owner of a Main Street property destroyed by fire in 2022 said a new redevelopment plan is scheduled to be shown to the town’s planning and zoning commission July 9.
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Ansonia Aldermen Schedule Public Hearing On Speed Cameras
6 p.m. July 14, at Ansonia City Hall and via Zoom.
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More Details Released In Seymour Weekend Incident
Incident triggered emergency activity along the Housatonic River.
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Seymour Selectpersons Opt To Sell 100 Prospect Street, Neighbors Cry Foul
SEYMOUR – The Board of Selectpersons at its June 18 meeting voted to put town-owned land on Prospect Street up for sale despite opposition from neighbors.
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You Asked, So We Got You Answers About The Kinneytown Dam Removal
From you to us to the man with the plan.
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Goodies Coming to Derby
DERBY – Goodies, a popular eatery in Milford and Orange, is coming to Derby.
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Court Orders DiGiovanni To Pay Almost $745,000 In Civil Assault Lawsuit
DERBY – A judge ordered Gino DiGiovanni, Jr. and his construction company to pay almost $745,000 to an employee he allegedly assaulted at work six years ago.
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Ansonia Firefighters Extinguish Shed Fire
ANSONIA – No injuries were reported after a shed fire at the…
Keep readingValley Students Graduate From Eastern Connecticut State University
Ansonia, Oxford & Seymour represented.
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Lt. Patrick Lynch Retires After 36 Years On Ansonia PD
He got his start working undercover with the Valley Street Crime Unit when he was 21.
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Grocery Store With International Flair Opens In Downtown Seymour
SEYMOUR – An international grocery store/deli with a mom-and-pop vibe opened for business Wednesday (June 24) in downtown Seymour.
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Seymour Public Library Launches Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Discussion Group
Aimed at adults, first meeting is Aug. 16.
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Emmett O’Brien’s 123 Graduates Step Toward The Future
ANSONIA – The next generation of aspiring chefs, carpenters, cosmetologists, electricians, engineers, health workers and mechanics stepped into promising futures Thursday (June 25) following Emmett O’Brien Technical High School’s annual graduation ceremony.
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Derby Unveils 50 Year Time Capsule At Bradley School
DERBY – Parents, students, and officials gathered June 24 to unbox a time capsule put together by students of Bradley School 50 years ago.
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Taxes Due July 1, 2026 In Derby
Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the City of Derby…
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Derby Chooses Company To Install School Bus Cameras
DERBY — The city chose a company to install cams and ticket motorists who pass stopped buses.
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Ansonia Police Department Welcomes Two New Officers
ANSONIA – The Ansonia Police Commission voted Tuesday (June 16) to accept the hire of two new police officers.
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Animal Control Seeks Help After Cat Abandoned In Seymour
Witnesses encouraged to reach out.
Ansonia Democratic Primary Is Aug. 11
Polling hours & locations in story.
State Officials To Talk Prescription Drug Discounts At Ansonia Senior Center
Learn how to save money on commonly prescribed drugs.
Public Employee Ordered To Pay Back $21,170 To Ansonia Woman
ANSONIA – A public works employee was ordered by the court to pay back $21,170 to an elderly city resident in order to resolve a court case.
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Kinneytown Dam Removal Gets $4 Million Boost
SEYMOUR – ANSONIA – The state Department of Economic and Community Development awarded $4 million to an agency working to demolish the defunct Kinneytown Dam near the border of Ansonia and Seymour.
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Seymour High School Graduates 149
SEYMOUR – Seymour High School’s Class of 2026 stepped into the future Tuesday.
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Derby Greenway To Get Security Cameras, Lights
DERBY – On the eve of the trail’s twentieth anniversary, the state is investing more than $500,000 to enhance the Derby Greenway.
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Ansonia Summer Programming Details
Painting camp, softball camp, and more!
Ansonia Man Charged With Firing Gun On Route 8
Two shots fired, police said.
This Week In The Valley: 1992
Lawsuits, guy admits assaulting mayor?
Derby Police: Man Had Stolen Glock
Seven felonies, five misdemeanors, five motor vehicle violations alleged.
Ansonia Police Investigating Shooting Incident On Liberty Street
A man admitted himself to the hospital for a gunshot wound July…
Shelton Resident On Dean’s List At Wilkes University
Nice job, Patrick!
Cast Iron Chef Pizza & Bar Closes Its Doors In Seymour
SEYMOUR – Cast Iron Chef Pizza & Bar closed its doors June 6 after two years in Klarides Village Plaza off Route 67.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon Visits Seymour Schools
SEYMOUR — U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon toured Seymour schools Friday (June 13).
Derby Mayor Announces New ‘Chief Administrative Officer’
Prominent Hamden Democrat appointed.
Seymour Public Schools Legal Notice
Annual records destruction notification.
St. Mary’s Summer Food Fest Slated For July 9 In Derby
Runs through July 11.
Seymour Man Charged With Illegally Possessing Pistol
Was supposed to be in court the next day.
Basketball Camp To Launch In Ansonia
Free for Ansonia residents.
Ansonia High School Fourth Quarter Honor Rolls
Congratulations, enjoy the summer!
No Decision Yet In Seymour Regarding Red Clover Farm
SEYMOUR – No decision was made Thursday (June 11) by the Seymour Zoning Board of Appeals on a cease and desist order against the 110-year-old Red Clover Farms.
American Legion Raises New Flag In Ansonia
Commemorating America’s 250th birthday.
Ansonia Firefighters Respond To Route 8 Rollover Crash
ANSONIA – Firefighters were called to Route 8 for a one-vehicle rollover…
Seymour Police Blotter
There were 227 calls and eight arrests.