No Decision Yet In Seymour Regarding Red Clover Farms
SEYMOUR – No decision was made Thursday (June 11) by the Seymour Zoning Board of Appeals on a cease and desist order against the 110-year-old Red Clover Farms.
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Ansonia Consultant Gives Update On Fuel Cell Project
ANSONIA – This week former state Sen. Gary Hale outlined Mayor Frank Tyszka’s administration’s next steps to install fuel cells on a former industrial site, after a deal stalled and state legislators stepped in to assist.
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U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon To Visit Seymour Schools
SEYMOUR – U.S. Secretary of Education Linda E. McMahon is scheduled to visit Seymour schools on Friday (June 12) to tour Seymour High School and to meet with students and school leaders from the Naugatuck Valley.
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obituaries
Edwin J. Jacek
Edwin J. Jacek, of Derby and Ansonia, passed away June 8. He was 94 years old.
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This Week In Valley History: 1930
Ansonia High School went without a yearbook that year.
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Top Elected Officials In The Valley Want Transparency And Protection When It Comes To Camp Strang’s Future
THE VALLEY – Assurances and action sought prior to a final vote.
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Griffin’s Healthy U To Discuss Men’s Health June 17
6 p.m., at the Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital.
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Ansonia Aldermen Adopt Budget With Tax Increase
ANSONIA – The Board of Aldermen voted Tuesday to adopt a $68.86 million combined city and school budget Tuesday (June 9) with an almost 1 mill increase.
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Ansonia Could Adopt Budget June 9
ANSONIA – The Board of Aldermen could move to adopt a budget for the next fiscal year at a meeting Tuesday (June 9).
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High-Tech Con Man Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud
NEW HAVEN – A former Shelton resident who ran an IT company pleaded guilty Tuesday to hijacking a client’s tech to swindle thousands of dollars.
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Historic Yacht Racing Cannon Returns To Derby
After donation to the historic Blake residence.
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Ansonia Mayor, Consultant To Discuss ‘Path Forward’ For Downtown Fuel Cells
After state stepped in.
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Ansonia Aldermen Push Budget Decision To Tuesday, June 9
ANSONIA – After a city budget failed at a referendum Monday (June 1), the Board of Aldermen met June 4 to discuss and possibly adopt a revised budget. However, the members voted to table all discussions and take no action until June 9.
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Seymour Resident Accused Of Bilking Food Wholesale Companies
SEYMOUR – A federal grand jury in New Haven last week returned a 10-count indictment against a 61-year-old Seymour resident for allegedly defrauding wholesale food companies of “hundreds of thousands of dollars,” according to the U.S. Attorney David X. Sullivan’s office.
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SEEC Dismisses Finance Complaint Against Ansonia Republican Party
ANSONIA – The state elections enforcement commission (SEEC) voted May 20 to dismiss a complaint against Ansonia Republicans for a celebration held two years ago.
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Ansonia Police Blotter
Lots of traffic enforcement happening, so make sure you have insurance!
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Shelton Celebrates Juneteenth
Event was held June 3 with guest speakers and scholarship announcements.
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Recipients Of Oxford Strong Memorial Scholarship Announced
Congratulations, Massimo Sirgado and Tessa Hatch!
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Complete Capstone Projects
Two students from the Valley on the list.
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Did People Know There Was A Budget Vote In Ansonia?
ANSONIA – Not everyone thought there was enough notice.
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Meet The Top 10 Derby High School Graduating Seniors
Includes a video interview with the top two!
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Portion Of Route 334 In Ansonia To Be Paved
Work scheduled to happen overnight from June 11 until June 16.
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Twisted Vine Event To Benefit Sterling Opera House
Saturday, June 6, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. More details inside.
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UPDATE: Ansonia Voters Reject City Budget, Approve School Budget
ANSONIA — Residents approved a school budget today during a citywide referendum, but rejected the city side of the budget.
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VCF: Grants Available To Help Celebrate America’s 250th
Thirty grants of $500 available.
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Ansonia Public Schools Announce Teacher, Paraeducator Of The Year
Congratulations to Lynn Frager and Josephine Rappa!
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Ansonia Aldermen Approve Budget, Schedule Referendum June 1
ANSONIA – The Ansonia Board of Aldermen voted unanimously Wednesday (May 27) to approve a $69.1 million budget and send it to voters for approval.
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Ansonia Aldermen Authorize Investigation Into Past City Spending
ANSONIA – Members of the Board of Aldermen voted 11 – 2 Wednesday (May 27) to hire a law firm to investigate spending by former Mayor David Cassetti’s administration.
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Derby PD Searching For Parking Garage Vandals
Call 203-735-7811 with info.
Boys & Girls Club To Offer Ansonia Before-School Program
Beginning in 2026-27 school year.
Rock Crushing Dispute Continues In Ansonia
ANSONIA – A dispute over rock crushing between South Westwood Road residents and contractor Burns Construction continued to simmer during a planning and zoning public hearing May 18.
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Tyszka Requests Independent Investigation Into Prior Ansonia Spending
ANSONIA – The law firm that squashed former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart’s gubernatorial aspirations is now being asked to open a wide-ranging investigation into former Mayor David Cassetti’s administration.
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Southern Connecticut State University Spring 2026 Dean’s List
Congrats to all.
Free Prostate Screening June 11 At The Center For Cancer Care In Derby
To register, call 203-732-1280.
Fireworks To Celebrate America’s 250th!
Head’s up Ansonia, Derby, Seymour & Shelton!
Seymour Resident Graduates From Harrisonburg University
Congratulations, Talia Voccola!
Free Summer Program Offered In Ansonia
At the Ansonia Nature Center.
Boys & Girls Club Announces Scholarship Winners
$54,000 in scholarships to 22 members.
Ansonia Aldermen Could Approve Budget May 27, Send To Referendum
ANSONIA – The Board of Aldermen are scheduled to meet Wednesday and vote on a budget to potentially send to voters, according to the town clerk’s office.
Key Food Coming To Ansonia Shopping Center
ANSONIA – Key Food will open a grocery store in the Ansonia Shopping Center in the heart of downtown, according to the center’s new owners.
Ansonia Aldermen Select Firm To Design New Middle School
ANSONIA – Elected officials onthe Board of Aldermen voted May 12 to award a $4.64 million contract to a firm for architectural and engineering services on the city’s new middle school.
Derby Historical Society Offers Free Tours Of David Humphreys House
In celebration of America’s 250th.
Two Valley Residents Named To Stonehill College Dean’s List
Congrats, Reagan and Molly!
Shelton Resident Graduates From The University Of Scranton
Congrats, Caitlin Gannon!
Derby, Ansonia Softball And Baseball Teams Raise $3,000 For Breast Health
Money benefits Hewitt Center for Breast Health at Griffin Hospital.
Police: Derby Man Abused Dog
Incident reported on O’Sullivan’s Island.
Patriot’s Story Cornelius Depue and King’s Ferry
From The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
Seymour Voters Approve $69.8 Million Budget On Third Try
SEYMOUR — Residents and taxpayers went to the polls for a third time May 19 to vote on the proposed budgets for the Town of Seymour and Seymour Public Schools.
Route 8 Road Work Update
For the weeks of June 1 and June 8.
Ansonia Holds Memorial Day Parade
Photos, video contributed by local photographer.
Ansonia Police Blotter
348 calls during the week.