New Derby PD Chief Hits The Ground Running
DERBY – A school resource officer walks the grounds of the high school/middle school campus, an officer has been assigned to a DEA task force, and a dog is in training to revive the department’s canine unit.
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Speed Cams Deployed To Route 8 Work Zone
THE VALLEY – The state Department of Transportation is now using a speed camera to enforce speed limits near work zones on Route 8, a spokeswoman for the department confirmed.
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‘Telescope Mountain’ Development Decision Due Oct. 13 In Derby
DERBY — A vote on whether to allow a housing subdivision atop ‘Telescope Mountain’ is scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct. 13 in front of the city’s planning and zoning commission.
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obituaries
Linda Marie Gutmann
Linda Marie Gutmann, of Shelton, passed away Sept. 17. She was 64 years old.
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Derby Increases Property Tax Break For Emergency Service Volunteers
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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.
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Upcoming Flu Clinics With The Naugatuck Valley Health District
No copay for flu shots with insurance.
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Derby Historical Society To Host “Spirits Of 1776” Lantern Tour
Tour explores the munitions trail from the Revolutionary War.
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Firm Asks For Ansonia Residents’ Input On New Middle School
Meeting slated for Sept. 30.
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Constitution Week Display At Plumb Library’s Children Section
New book club for kids starting, too.
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The 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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Seymour 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.
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Three 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.
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Ripton Parish Chapter Welcomes New Chapter Regent
And nets awards at national convention.
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No 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).
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Ansonia 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.
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Shelton Man Pleads Guilty To $1.8 Million Pandemic-Era Loan Fraud
Sentencing slated for Nov. 12.
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Ansonia Police Step Up E-Bike Enforcement
ANSONIA – The city’s police department is starting to target riders of…
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Ansonia 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.
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Why 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.
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Correction: Valley Indy Misidentified Person Charged
CORRECTION: An article published Sept. 9 titled ‘Three Women Charged with Animal…
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Seymour 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.
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Man 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.
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Roundup of calls between Sept. 8 and Sept. 13.
Seymour Police Blotter
278 calls and five arrests.
Women In Networking Council Announces Sixth Annual PowHERful Conversations
Tickets on sale now.
Derby 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.
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Ansonia 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.
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Seymour 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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City Of Shelton Fall Leaf Collection, Compost Site Schedules
Leaf collection starts Oct. 26.
Ansonia High School Global Scholars Car Wash Sept. 27
Proceeds to help students get to Portugal.
No Injuries Reported In Shelton House Fire
On Daybreak Lane.
Derby Emergency Services Blotter
Covers Sept. 7 through Sept. 13.
Oxford Resident Graduates From James Madison University
Congrats, David Zareski!
Shelton Volunteer Fire Department Weekly Calls For Service
Covers Sept. 6 through Sept. 12, courtesy of the fire marshal.
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.
UPDATE: 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.
Ansonia 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.
Ansonia 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.
Fallen Tree Crushes Trailer In Derby
Scheduled to be closed Monday and Tuesday.
Channel 10 Programming Schedule
For the week starting Sept. 13.
Websters Hold Bell Ringing Ceremony In Remembrance Of 9/11
The bell rang from 8:46 a.m. until 9:03 a.m.
Christ Church Ansonia Offers Funeral, End-Of-Life Planning Support
Discussion free to attend, RSVP by Oct. 1 required.
Sept. 11 Display At Veterans Park In Ansonia
Will be there until Monday.
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 Senior Center Hosting Comedy Night Oct. 10
Tickets available now!
This Week In Valley History: 1922
Residents weren’t happy with their rates from the Ansonia Water Company.
Christ Episcopal Church In Ansonia Hosting ‘Blessing Of The Animals’ Service
All faiths welcome.