‘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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Derby Increases Property Tax Break For Emergency Service Volunteers
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obituaries
Frank Bucherati
Frank Bucherati, of Seymour, passed away Sept. 14. He was 81 years old.
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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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Fifteen Valley Students Make Honor Rolls At Southern New Hampshire University
Congratulations to all!
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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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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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Ansonia Police Step Up E-Bike Enforcement
ANSONIA – The city’s police department is starting to target riders of…
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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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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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Correction: Valley Indy Misidentified Person Charged
CORRECTION: An article published Sept. 9 titled ‘Three Women Charged with Animal…
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Women In Networking Council Announces Sixth Annual PowHERful Conversations
Tickets on sale now.
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City Of Shelton Fall Leaf Collection, Compost Site Schedules
Leaf collection starts Oct. 26.
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Ansonia High School Global Scholars Car Wash Sept. 27
Proceeds to help students get to Portugal.
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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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Shelton Volunteer Fire Department Weekly Calls For Service
Covers Sept. 6 through Sept. 12, courtesy of the fire marshal.
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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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Websters Hold Bell Ringing Ceremony In Remembrance Of 9/11
The bell rang from 8:46 a.m. until 9:03 a.m.
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Christ Church Ansonia Offers Funeral, End-Of-Life Planning Support
Discussion free to attend, RSVP by Oct. 1 required.
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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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Sept. 11 Display At Veterans Park In Ansonia
Will be there until Monday.
Ansonia Senior Center Hosting Comedy Night Oct. 10
Tickets available now!
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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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.
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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.
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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.
Seymour Resident Publishes Research In Academic Journal
Looks at geriatric physiotherapy curriculum in Kenya.
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Griffin Offers Scholarships
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Seymour Selectpersons Meeting Highlights
From tax breaks to trash collection.
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.
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.
Commodore 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.
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.
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.