Ansonia Mayor Orders Probe Of City Vehicle & Credit Card Use
ANSONIA – The corporation counsel is investigating the “use of city credit cards and city vehicles for non-city business,” Mayor Frank Tyszka said Tuesday (Feb. 17).
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Derby Votes To Phase In New Assessments
DERBY – The city’s legislative body unanimously voted Feb. 12 to phase in new property assessments over a five-year period.
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Tacinelli Of Seymour Awarded Degree From University of Arkansas
Congrats, Cristina Tacinelli!
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Ansonia Consultant Says Tax Hike Coming, Amid City Finance Review
ANSONIA – A financial consultant hired by Mayor Frank Tyszka’s administration said the city would need a tax increase of up to 26 percent to correct past budget forecasts.
However, he said the city could propose a more modest increase.
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State Treasurer, Students Speak At Black History Month Presentation In Ansonia
ANSONIA – When he was a kid, watching “Law & Order” on his family’s TV screen in New Haven, Erick Russell knew he wanted to become a lawyer.
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Financial Consultant To Brief Ansonia Officials Tuesday
ANSONIA — The presentation is coming in advance of a budget proposal in the city.
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The WorkPlace Opens Summer Youth Employment Applications
Valley town applicants encouraged to apply.
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Ansonia P&Z Approves Bella Vista Apartment Expansion
Third and final phase moves forward.
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Ansonia & Derby Fires Remain Under Investigation
DERBY –Fire officials are working to determine the cause of an apartment house fire at 23 Derby Ave. Sunday (Feb. 8) that displaced two families.
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Derby’s Sterling Opera House Commission Hears From Consultant
DERBY – The Sterling Opera House on Elizabeth Street would be best utilized for commercial entertainment, “essentially live music and comedy,” according to a presentation by a consultant Monday (Feb. 9)
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Ansonia Residents Petition Against Hilltop Housing Proposal
ANSONIA – Eleven Ansonia residents said in a public hearing Monday (Feb. 9) they were worried about the impacts of a proposal which could bring 91 age-restricted apartments to Ford Street.
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‘Inaugural Ball For Charity’ Scheduled For Feb. 21
Dance in Derby while raising money for charity.
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Derby School Board Wants Bus Cams To Deter Passing Motorists
Ultimate decision is up to the Aldermen & Alderwomen.
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Valley MLK Committee To Host ‘Black History In Remembrance’ Ceremony Feb. 21
Tickets available now.
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Ansonia Hires Financial Consultant To Assess City Finances
ANSONIA – Mayor Frank Tyszka’s administration hired a financial consultant to review budgets created during former Mayor David Cassetti’s time in office.
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Weather Complicates Derby High School Schedule
Two-hour weather delay means no early dismissal.
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Locals Make The Dean’s List At The University Of Scranton
Two students from Shelton are on the list.
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Derby School Board Approves Budget, Sends Request To City Hall
Next up — the Derby tax board.
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New Owners Plan To Renovate Long Blighted Derby Property
A property once listed on the city’s “most blighted list” is scheduled to be renovated.
Keep readingValley Residents Make The Dean’s List At The University Of Rhode Island
Students from Derby, Oxford, Seymour & Shelton made the list.
Derby Launches ‘Shared Services’ Committee
Does Derby need two finance directors?
Seymour Police Blotter
Covers Feb. 2 through Feb. 7.
Derby Panel Says No To ‘Bed & Breakfast’ Zoning Language
Members of the city’s planning and zoning commission voted 6-0 to reject a zone text change that could have allowed bed and breakfasts to operate in a residential zone.
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Derby Pumps The Brakes On Tax Assessment Break
The elected officials were considering enacting a “homestead exemption” that would reduce assessments for owner-occupied single-family and two-family properties.
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Ansonia School Board Adopts Budget, Now City Will Review
ANSONIA – The Ansonia Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday (Jan. 28) to adopt a $39.5 million budget with a 2.4 percent spending increase.
Keep readingAnsonia Police Blotter
Lots of illegal parking complaints this week!
Derby Fire Update
City says they’ll work to connect families with assistance.
Shelton Fire Department Calls
Covers Feb. 1 through Feb. 9.
Trip Discussion Scheduled In Ansonia
March 4. Click above or below for info.
Derby Declares Snow Emergency
Click to read a message from the City of Derby.
Actor Michael Rapaport: Not A Joe Rogan Fan
The outspoken pop culture junkie will be performing his standup act at The Stress Factory.
GoFundMe Organized To Help Seymour Family Displaced By Fire
A GoFundMe has been set up to benefit a Seymour family displaced from their home in a Deerfield Drive house fire Sunday.
Defendants In Ansonia Murder Case Reject Plea Offers
ANSONIA – Three men accused of murdering 20-year-old Johnny Class on Hubbell Avenue in 2022 could go to trial, according to court records.
Channel 10 Programming Schedule
Hometown Heroes in Sunday at 4 p.m.
Seymour Police Charge Man With Animal Cruelty, Property Damage
Crimes allegedly happened in 2021.
This Week In Valley History: 1964
Who’s shooting windows with the BB gun?
Local Residents Achieve Dean’s List
The following students made the Dean’s List!
Ansonia School Building Commission To Take Next Steps Toward New Middle School
Meeting scheduled Feb. 19.
Help Wanted At Ansonia Housing Authority
The Ansonia Housing Authority seeks part-time/seasonal help.
Ansonia School Board Pushes Back Budget Vote
Members of the Ansonia Board of Education pushed back a vote to adopt a budget, citing a winter storm forecasted to hit the area over the weekend.
State Sen. Jorge Cabrera Announces Road Salt Sharing Agreement
Between Ansonia and Hamden.
Bridges Healthcare Accepting Scholarship Applications
Due March 31, Valley students eligible to apply.
Valley Rotary Clubs Seeking Volunteers To Help Food Pantries
Volunteer opportunity is March 14.