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Agency Issues ‘Negative Outlook’ For Derby’s Debt Rating While Praising 'New Management'

Derby City Hall (Wikimedia photo) with Brian Hall pictured.

DERBY – The city’s debt rating has been revised to show a negative outlook, according to a report from S&P Global Ratings.

The negative outlook reflects our view that there is at least a one-in-three chance we could lower the rating within our two-year outlook horizon,” according to a ratings action” statement issued by S&P Global Ratings on June 12.

A debt rating is similar to a personal credit rating. It affects how much money a municipality can borrow and the interest rate paid.

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Students Celebrate Each Other At Derby High School Graduation

Members of Derby High School's Class of 2025 step onto Louis DeFilippo Field for the 149th commencement ceremony.

DERBYWhen class salutatorian Vanessa Nguyen took the podium, she said she flourished in high school thanks to the support of her friends and teachers.

Whether it was my teacher encouraging me to present an assignment of a recording of my singing, or my best friend practically forcing me to audition for this past year’s musical, you all supported me and helped to shape me into who I am today,” said Nguyen, who will be studying economics this fall at Brown University.

On Friday (June 13), Nguyen and 103 other members of the class of 2025 stepped onto the Louis DeFilippo Field within the Leo F. Ryan sports complex for Derby High School’s 149th commencement ceremony.

Coming off of a recent school trip to Italy, keynote speaker and Italian teacher Hunter Sigona told the class that this is only the start of their journeys.

Italians understand that, perhaps with the exception of Rome and a mother’s love, nothing true lasts forever. Italians use the term arrivederci,’ which really translates to until we see each other again,’” Sigona said.

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Ansonia Aldermen Condemn State Rep. Kara Rochelle

ANSONIAThe Ansonia Board of Aldermen voted June 10 to condemn state Rep. Kara Rochelle for placing the city’s finances under limited state oversight.

The Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CCM), in a letter dated June 11, also condemned the move and asked for it to be reversed.

The Aldermen’s resolution, adopted in a 12 – 0 vote, states that the board expresses its deep disapproval of the unilateral and politically motivated legislative conduct of Rep. Kara Rochelle.” 

It demands that she appear before the Aldermen to explain her actions directly to the people of Ansonia.”

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Agency Issues ‘Negative Outlook’ For Derby’s Debt Rating While Praising 'New Management'

Derby City Hall (Wikimedia photo) with Brian Hall pictured.

DERBY – The city’s debt rating has been revised to show a negative outlook, according to a report from S&P Global Ratings.

The negative outlook reflects our view that there is at least a one-in-three chance we could lower the rating within our two-year outlook horizon,” according to a ratings action” statement issued by S&P Global Ratings on June 12.

A debt rating is similar to a personal credit rating. It affects how much money a municipality can borrow and the interest rate paid.

Continue reading ‘Agency Issues ‘Negative Outlook’ For Derby’s Debt Rating While Praising 'New Management'’

Students Celebrate Each Other At Derby High School Graduation

Members of Derby High School's Class of 2025 step onto Louis DeFilippo Field for the 149th commencement ceremony.

DERBYWhen class salutatorian Vanessa Nguyen took the podium, she said she flourished in high school thanks to the support of her friends and teachers.

Whether it was my teacher encouraging me to present an assignment of a recording of my singing, or my best friend practically forcing me to audition for this past year’s musical, you all supported me and helped to shape me into who I am today,” said Nguyen, who will be studying economics this fall at Brown University.

On Friday (June 13), Nguyen and 103 other members of the class of 2025 stepped onto the Louis DeFilippo Field within the Leo F. Ryan sports complex for Derby High School’s 149th commencement ceremony.

Coming off of a recent school trip to Italy, keynote speaker and Italian teacher Hunter Sigona told the class that this is only the start of their journeys.

Italians understand that, perhaps with the exception of Rome and a mother’s love, nothing true lasts forever. Italians use the term arrivederci,’ which really translates to until we see each other again,’” Sigona said.

Continue reading ‘Students Celebrate Each Other At Derby High School Graduation’

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SEYMOUR PD

Calls for service.

KELLY CLARKSON SHOW

To feature Ansonia librarian.

STREET TAKEOVER ARREST

Police charge Mass. woman, in connection to Ansonia street takeover.

ANSONIA PD

Calls for service.

CANCER CARE 5K

Scheduled for Sept. 20.

PROJECT PURPLE

Donates hats to the Seymour Police Department.

VCF HIRES

New grants, nonprofit support manager.

TRAVEL PRESENTATION

At Ansonia Senior Center.

ANSONIA NONPROFIT NAMED

Charity partner for Hartford marathon.

SHELTON FD

Weekly calls for service.

CONGRATS

Emmett O’Brien Technical High School graduates!

TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Announced in Derby!

FORMER MAYORAL CANDIDATE

Charged in Ansonia elder fraud investigation.

HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP OPEN HOUSE

June 30 in Ansonia.

JUNE 14

Is Flag Day.

COME GET A TOUR

Of Derby’s historic Humphreys House.

NEWS FROM 1925

It’s This Week In History!

VALLEY JOB FAIR

Is June 25.

DERBY HIGH SCHOOL

Holds special ceremony for student leaving for Marine boot camp.

DERBY SCHOOLS ANNOUNCE

Paraeducator of the year!

THREE OXFORD SENIORS

Awarded four-year scholarships.

NONPROFIT LEADERS

Are invited to United Way annual dinner.

SEYMOUR PD

Calls for service.

ANSONIA PD

Calls for service.

FREE PROSTATE SCREENINGS

June 26, at Griffin Hospital.

SHELTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

Calls for service.

BEACON FALLS MAN

Killed in Route 8 crash.

STALKING CHARGES

Lodged in Ansonia.

ARREST MADE

In connection to Ansonia street takeover.

DETOURS POSTED

For Route 8 bridge work.

FORMER PRE-K TEACHER

Charged with assault, police say.

BULLETS ON BUS

Prompts school lockdown in Derby.

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