Developer Appeals Rejection Of Ansonia Housing Application
ANSONIA – A developer is asking a court to overturn a decision of the planning and zoning commission that prohibited 91 age-restricted apartments at 126 Ford St.
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Are Ansonia’s Budget ‘Workshops’ Transparent?
ANSONIA – Mayor Frank Tyszka’s administration is following a budget process that raises questions about transparency. At issue – the city’s Board of Apportionment and Taxation (or tax board) has been holding budget meetings without a quorum or keeping minutes. When asked about the practice, Nancy Spagnolo, Mayor Frank Tyszka’s chief of staff, said the…
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Shelton Native’s Movie Set To Debut At Strand Theater
SEYMOUR – Dillon Bentlage’s first full-length feature film, “Watching Mr. Pearson,” will be featured at the Strand Theater in downtown Seymour April 10.
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Shelton Author To Be Honored By Derby Historical Society
Gary Scarpa to receive Dorothy Larson Award.
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Ansonia Residents Ask For More Budget Communication
ANSONIA – Speakers at a hearing March 25 said elected officials aren’t doing enough to “sell” their budget proposal to the public.
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Seymour Finance Board Recommends $70.7 Million Budget
SEYMOUR – Members of the Seymour Board of Finance voted March 23 to recommend a budget of $70.7 million to run the town and the school district next year.
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Public Hearing In Derby On Griffin Generators, PZC Has New Chairman
DERBY — A public hearing is scheduled for April 21 in front of the Derby Planning and Zoning Commission on a plan to put two generators for Griffin Hospital on Spring Street.
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Suspect Apprehended In Seymour Carjacking
Police working to bring the suspect back to Seymour.
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Ansonia Mayor Appoints Charter Revision Commission
Commission could send proposals to the ballot.
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Ansonia Receives $789,000 State Grant For Pedestrian Safety
Will improve sidewalks along Howard Avenue.
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Derby Man Wants To Restore Civil War Colonel’s Grave
DERBY – Resident George Geer is trying to raise $4,000 to restore a monument of a Derby resident who died in battle during the Civil War.
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Ansonia Honors Three Community Leaders For Women’s History Month
ANSONIA – It was standing-room only in the Aldermanic Chambers in city hall March 10 as the city honored three women for their contributions to the community.
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Derby National Guard Airman Receives New Rank
John Boateng promoted to airman first class.
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Derby Police Chief To Retire In June
DERBY – Derby Police Department Chief Scott Todd is scheduled to retire this year after 38 years on the job, including about four as the city’s top cop.
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Valley Food Pantry Is Expanding To Meet Increased Demand
DERBY – The St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shoppe & Food Bank will undergo an expansion to accommodate a growing demand to feed Valley families in need.
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Derby Takes A Step Toward School Bus Cameras
DERBY – The Board of Aldermen and Alderwomen passed an ordinance Thursday that sets the stage for a private company to install cameras on school buses and collect fines.
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Health District Seeks Volunteers To Monitor Ansonia, Derby Quality
Volunteers eligible for $120 Visa gift card.
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UPDATE: Derby Mayor Proposes New Budget
DERBY — The mill rate is dropping but the average tax bill is rising, according to a budget presentation Tuesday (March 10) by Mayor Joseph DiMartino in front of the city’s tax board. “Mill rate will decrease from 43.2 to 39.1. Net impact for the average resident . . . will be a 1.4 percent…
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Ansonia Mayor Proposes Budget, Says Tax Increase Is Needed
ANSONIA – Mayor Frank Tyszka proposed his first budget, which contains a 2.27 mill rate increase, at a meeting of the Board of Aldermen Tuesday (March 10).
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Channel 10 Programming Schedule
For week beginning March 22.
Two Upcoming Events At Ansonia Senior Center
Ham luncheon, and a chiropractic care presentation.
Photographer’s Works To Be Displayed At Shelton Library
April 1 through June 30.
Shelton Felon Gets Another Three Years In Federal Prison
SHELTON – A Shelton resident previously accused of firing a stolen semi-automatic rifle in the air in Waterbury was sentenced to three years in federal prison March 4.
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Ansonia Paying For Nonexistent Fuel Cells
ANSONIA – Taxpayers are on the hook for a $63.6 million fuel cell project even though the deal imploded in front of a state regulatory commission a few days before Election Day.
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Important Budget Dates Coming Up In Seymour
SEYMOUR — Officials are trying harder than ever to tell the public. ‘CHECK OUT THE BUDGET!”
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Former Seymour Football Coach To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
SEYMOUR – Former Seymour High School Coach Paul “Spoony” Sponheimer is scheduled to receive a lifetime achievement award from the Walter Camp Football Foundation.
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Derby Awards Bid For Middle School Project
Derby job going to a Derby company.
1975 Derby Documentary To Be Screened
5 p.m. March 24 at Derby Public Library.
This Week In Valley History
March 1962!
Defendant Gets Nine Years For Violating Protective Order In Shelton
Sentence to start in May.
Public Hearing Thursday On Seymour Budget Proposals
Proposed spending increase of $2.2 million.
Ansonia Police Blotter
301 calls, nine arrests.
Ansonia P&Z Denies Nursing Home Redevelopment Proposal
ANSONIA – The city’s planning and zoning commission Monday unanimously rejected an application to convert a former nursing home on Ford Street into 91 studio apartments.
Seymour Man Sent To Prison For Cyberstalking FBI Agent
SEYMOUR – A 32-year-old Seymour resident was sentenced to 80 months in federal prison.
Ansonia Brothers Create Clothing Line To Benefit Seymour Pink’s Breast Cancer Fight
SEYMOUR – Twin brothers Anthony and George Marini, of Ansonia, have forged a partnership with Seymour Pink in the ongoing fight against breast cancer.
Praying For Peace In Ukraine
About 85 people filled the pews at St. Peter and St. Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church on Clifton Avenue on Friday.
Par For Pink Golf Fundraiser Is May 19 In Oxford
To raise money for Griffin Hospital cancer care.
Hazardous Waste Collection Slated For April 18
At Crosby High School in Waterbury.
Vendors Sought For Griffin Health 2026 Baby Fair
$50 for a table
Ansonia To Raise Irish Flag
March 17 at noon!
Shelton Fire Department Calls
Courtesy of the fire marshal.
Steinhagen Pottery Coming To Seymour Library
Happening March 28.
Valley Staple Italian Pavilion Reopens
DERBY – Italian Pavilion, a mainstay in the Valley since 1970, is back and open for business.
Boys & Girls Club Announces Youth Of The Year
Congrats, Gianna J!
Derby Celebrates Cross Country Teams
Team banquet held at Munch in Ansonia.
Seymour Police Blotter
168 calls, 11 arrests.