Derby Sets Salary Range For School/City HR Director
DERBY – The Board of Aldermen & Alderwomen unanimously voted Aug. 13 to set the salary range for a human resources director at between $105,000 and $115,000 annually.
Keep readingThe Valley Honors The Lives Lost In The Sept. 11 Terrorist Attacks
DERBY – Retired U.S. Navy Capt. Michael Rak said that in the Navy, the concept of a ship is simple: when trouble finds you, there is no place to run.
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Jamie Morales Barrett
Jamie Morales Barrett, a Derby native, passed away Sept. 12. He was 35 years old.
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Correction: Valley Indy Misidentified Person Charged
CORRECTION: An article published Sept. 9 titled ‘Three Women Charged with Animal…
Keep readingSeymour Adds “Agritourism” To The Land Use Regs
SEYMOUR – The Seymour Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday approved a new “agritourism” zone that will go into effect Oct. 1.
Keep readingThree Women Charged With Animal Cruelty In Ansonia
ANSONIA – Police charged three women with animal cruelty Monday, five months after more than 40 animals were removed from a home on Schumacher Drive.
Keep readingWomen In Networking Council Announces Sixth Annual PowHERful Conversations
Tickets on sale now.
Keep readingCity Of Shelton Fall Leaf Collection, Compost Site Schedules
Leaf collection starts Oct. 26.
Keep readingAnsonia High School Global Scholars Car Wash Sept. 27
Proceeds to help students get to Portugal.
Keep readingNo Injuries Reported After Main Street Fire In Ansonia
ANSONIA – There were no injuries reported after a fire struck the Legacy Lounge restaurant at 232 Main St. Tuesday (Sept. 8).
Keep readingAnsonia Police Commission Discusses Internal Investigation
ANSONIA – Members of the city’s police commission met in executive session Sept. 2 to discuss the employment status of an officer arrested last month.
Keep readingAnsonia Planning And Zoning Commission Could Reconsider Smoke Shop Regs
ANSONIA – The city’s planning and zoning commission could revamp a discussion on regulating smoke and vape shops at its next meeting.
Keep readingWhy Did Moe’s In Derby Close?
DERBY — Moe’s Southwestern Grill at 44 Pershing Drive closed because the restaurant did not update its licensing information with the Naugatuck Valley Health District, officials said.
Keep readingShelton Volunteer Fire Department Weekly Calls For Service
Covers Sept. 6 through Sept. 12, courtesy of the fire marshal.
Keep readingSeymour Ethics Board Meets Again Over Complaint
SEYMOUR – Members of the Seymour Board of Ethics met in executive session for about an hour Wednesday (Sept. 2) to discuss a complaint against a town official.
Keep readingMan Caught In Ansonia ‘Predator Poachers’ Sting Sent To Prison
ANSONIA – A Naugatuck man confronted in Ansonia last year by members of an online “To Catch A Predator”-style sting operation has been sentenced to prison, court records show.
Keep readingWebsters Hold Bell Ringing Ceremony In Remembrance Of 9/11
The bell rang from 8:46 a.m. until 9:03 a.m.
Keep readingChrist Church Ansonia Offers Funeral, End-Of-Life Planning Support
Discussion free to attend, RSVP by Oct. 1 required.
Keep readingDerby Straightens Out Tax Incentive Confusion
DERBY – The Board of Aldermen and Alderwomen unanimously approved a “tax incentive” agreement Aug. 13 for a downtown redevelopment project.
Keep readingAnsonia Economic Development Commission Member Resigns
ANSONIA – A member of the city’s economic development commission resigned Aug. 11, citing a lack of communication between the mayor’s administration and the commission.
Keep readingThis Week In Valley History: 1922
Residents weren’t happy with their rates from the Ansonia Water Company.
Keep readingSeymour Resident Publishes Research In Academic Journal
Looks at geriatric physiotherapy curriculum in Kenya.
Keep readingSeymour Ponders Cell Tower As Additional Revenue Source
SEYMOUR – Town government is considering building a cell tower on public land in the Great Hill area.
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Griffin Offers Scholarships
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Seymour Selectpersons Meeting Highlights
From tax breaks to trash collection.
Gun Recovered From Seymour Crime Scene
SEYMOUR – A gun was recovered from the scene of a deadly shooting on North Street, Seymour Police Department John Bucherati said.
Keep readingUPDATE: Police Identify Victim In Seymour Parking Lot Shooting
SEYMOUR – Police are conducting a homicide investigation after a man was found shot in the Idea Plaza parking lot at 172 North St.
Keep readingAnsonia Schedules Charter Change Vote For Nov. 3
ANSONIA – The Board of Aldermen voted Tuesday to approve a report from the charter revision commission, sending their recommendations to the ballot for a vote in November.
Keep readingAnsonia Official Talks Proposed Charter Changes
ANSONIA – The Valley Indy spoke with Javier Varas about proposed charter changes affecting the city’s budget process during an interview Aug. 24.
Keep readingCommodore Hull 5K Celebrates 25 Years
Registration now open!
Ansonia Senior Center Hosting Flu Shots Oct. 9
Free with insurance, all invited.
Ansonia Hosting City-Wide Tag Sale Sept. 12
See story for list of addresses.
Seymour High School Class Of 1986 Get-Together Is Sept. 12
At BADSONS Brewery!
Ansonia Police Blotter
Calls and arrests from Aug. 31 through Sept. 7.
Update: Man Dies After Being Hit By Boulder In Seymour
SEYMOUR – Police said a 41-year-old Haynes Construction employee died Monday morning (Aug. 24) after being struck by a falling boulder.
Ansonia Officials Consider Dog Park At Abe Stone Park
City officials are considering adding a dog park to Abe Stone Park at Colony Pond, along with a slate of other improvements.
Red Clover Farms In Seymour Asks A Judge To Intervene
SEYMOUR – The owner of Red Clover Farms on South Benham Road is asking a court to throw out a decision from the town’s zoning board of appeals that upheld a cease and desist order issued against the farm.
‘Hole’ In Downtown Seymour Moves Toward Redevelopment
SEYMOUR – A proposal to redevelop a Main Street property destroyed by a fire in 2022 met with favorable reviews Aug. 13 from neighbors and area property owners.
Seymour Police Blotter
342 total calls.
Master’s Table Community Meal Dates
Sept. 27 and Oct. 11.
Qualified General Construction Firm Needed
See post for details.
Griffin’s ‘Healthy U; To Discuss Hispanic Health
Scheduled for Sept. 16.
‘Dust Bowl’ Presentation At Seymour Public Library
Scheduled for Sept 16.
Shelton FD Calls For Service
Covers Aug. 30 through Sept. 6.
Derby Residents Want Telescope Mountain Development Rejected
DERBY – A plan to develop “Telescope Mountain” for housing would require extensive dynamite blasting and 50,000 truck trips over four years to haul away about 400,000 cubic yards of soil and rock, according to a memorandum from the city’s engineering firm.
Griffin Health Honors Mental Health Worker
The winner lives in New Haven.
Teen Programs At Derby Public Library
YA Wednesdays and Teen Advisory Board.
Steak Or Chicken Night At Derby CWV
Even is Oct. 2. More details inside.

