After Six Years, Derby Might Become Free Of MFAC Oversight
DERBY — Assuming an audit due at the end of the calendar year doesn’t have any surprises, the City of Derby may be free of the Connecticut Municipal Finance Advisory Commission (MFAC) in 2027.
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Seymour Ethics Board Meets For Fourth Time Over Undisclosed Complaint
SEYMOUR – Members of the Seymour Board of Ethics met in executive session for about an hour Monday (Sept. 21) to discuss a complaint against a town official.
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Red Clover Farms’ Court Appeal Pushed To October
SEYMOUR – A farm’s appeal of a decision from the town’s ZBA has been pushed to a court date in October.
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obituaries
Vincent J. O’Brien
Vincent J. O’Brien, of Shelton, passed away Sept. 21. He was 68 years old.
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Knights Of Columbus Hosting Jukebox Cabaret Fundraiser In Ansonia
See a show and help raise money for holiday meals!
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Ansonia High School Global Scholars Car Wash Sept. 27
Proceeds to help students get to Portugal.
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Disaster Preparedness Discussions With Griffin Health
Coming to senior centers around the Valley.
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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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Voter Registration Deadlines And Registration Sessions
Online and mail registration available until Oct. 18.
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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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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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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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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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Senior Resource Fair Upcoming In Ansonia
Oct. 7 at Warsaw Park.
Upcoming Flu Clinics With The Naugatuck Valley Health District
No copay for flu shots with insurance.
Derby Historical Society To Host “Spirits Of 1776” Lantern Tour
Tour explores the munitions trail from the Revolutionary War.
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.
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.
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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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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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Firm Asks For Ansonia Residents’ Input On New Middle School
Meeting slated for Sept. 30.
Constitution Week Display At Plumb Library’s Children Section
New book club for kids starting, too.
‘Food Trucks On The River’ Is This Weekend In Shelton
Starts Friday, Sept. 18!
The 60th Seymour Pumpkin Festival Is Sunday
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Channel 10 Programming Schedule
Ansonia’s Aldermen meeting airs Wednesday.
This Week In Valley History: 1986
Ansonia’s first athletic Hall of Fame was announced.
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.
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.
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.
Ripton Parish Chapter Welcomes New Chapter Regent
And nets awards at national convention.
Lauretti Proclaims Constitution Week In Shelton
Sept. 17 though Sept. 23.
Shelton Man Pleads Guilty To $1.8 Million Pandemic-Era Loan Fraud
Sentencing slated for Nov. 12.
Derby School Board Meets Sept. 17
Starts at 7 p.m.
Fifteen Valley Students Make Dean & President’s Lists
Congratulations to all!
Ansonia Police Step Up E-Bike Enforcement
ANSONIA – The city’s police department is starting to target riders of…
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.
Derby Transfer To Re-Open
Wednesday, Sept. 16.
Derby WPCA Meets Sept. 16, 2026
Virtual meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
Derby P&Z Meets Sept. 15, 2026
7 p.m. in person with a Zoom option.