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Final Phase Of Bella Vista Apartments Slated For Downtown Ansonia

by | Nov 14, 2024 6:00 pm | Comments (0)

A Google Maps image showing 501 E. Main St.

ANSONIAThe former Farrel Corp. Processing Lab at 501 E. Main St. could become home to a mixed-use development of 127 market-rate apartments and retail/commercial space.

That’s according to a site plan application submitted to the city Oct. 25 by New York-based Shaw Growth Ventures.

Shaw president Vasilios Lefkaditis gave a brief overview of his plans Monday (Oct 28) during a Zoom meeting of the Ansonia Planning and Commission. Lefkaditis said this would be the third and final phase of Shaw’s Bella Vista Apartment project.

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Ansonia To Hold Toy Show To Benefit Library

by | Nov 14, 2024 1:22 pm | Comments (0)

ANSONIA He-Man, the Care Bears, Optimus Prime, Ninja Turtles and more classic toys are set to invade the Ansonia Armory at 5 State Street, Ansonia, CT on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as the City holds its first ever Toy Show to benefit the Children’s Room at the Ansonia Library.

Entrance to the show is $5, with all proceeds (including vendor fees) going to the purchase of new books for Ansonia’s Children’s Library. Over 20 vendors are expected, specializing in vintage toys and collectibles like comics, games, and colorful pop-culture artifacts.

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Ansonia Coppers 9U Team Continues Undefeated Season

by | Nov 14, 2024 11:22 am | Comments (0)

The Ansonia Coppers 9U team has triumphed in the Northern CT Pop Warner Red Conference Championship game, securing a hard-fought victory against the WaterOak Warriors on Saturday, November 9th at Nolan Field in Ansonia, CT.

The game showcased the determination and outstanding teamwork that have defined the Coppers’ season. Despite being down 12 – 0 at halftime, the Coppers mounted an incredible comeback to clinch the victory. This remarkable turnaround highlighted their resilience, strategic adjustments, and never-give-up attitude.

With this victory, the 9U Ansonia Coppers continue their perfect season, extending their undefeated record to 10 – 0. Their disciplined play, skilled coaching, and the unwavering support of their families and community have propelled them to winning season. 

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This Week In Valley History: 1963!

by | Nov 14, 2024 9:39 am | Comments (0)

Image from Historic Mills of CT, illustration made with Canva.com

Join Jean Falbo-Sosnovich as she takes you back to the Valley in 1963!

Monday, Nov. 11, 1963

Charters Honor Mr. Fitzgerald, 50-Year Member

ANSONIA – The days when volunteers hauled their pumper by hand to fires were recalled Saturday night when the Charters Hose Company feted David Fitzgerald of 135 Clifton Ave, a 50-year member of the unit at its annual old timers’ night at the company headquarters.

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Rochelle Schedules Two Coffee Chats

by | Nov 14, 2024 9:10 am | Comments (0)

Rep. Kara Rochelle (D‑Ansonia, Derby) will hold her monthly in-person Community Coffee Events on Friday, November 15 from 8 – 9 a.m. at Valley Diner on 636 New Haven Avenue in Derby and Monday, November 18 from 6 – 7 p.m. at Copper City Bar & Grill on 82 – 84 Main Street in Ansonia.

Derby and Ansonia residents are welcome to attend both events and Rep. Rochelle encourages them to come share their thoughts, ask questions, and provide feedback on state policy issues.

Connecting with residents and having real conversations about improving our community is why I love doing this work. I carry the thoughts, ideas and issues that people mention to me while crafting policy and advocating for Ansonia and Derby in Hartford. These events encourage open dialogue and promote community participation in the legislative process,” said Rep. Rochelle.

Anyone who cannot attend the events is welcome to call Rep. Rochelle’s office at 860 – 240-8585 or email her at Kara.Rochelle@cga.ct.gov to share their thoughts. 

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Trump Won Everywhere Local (Except Ansonia But It Was Close)

by | Nov 13, 2024 5:46 pm | Comments (0)

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in a public domain photo from 2016.

VALLEYPresident-elect Donald J. Trump won each of the five towns in the lower Naugatuck Valley except in Ansonia, a city with a dominant local Republican Party who control the mayor’s office and the Board of Aldermen.

Voters in Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour and Shelton cast a combined 57,484 votes for U.S. president in this election.

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Center Stage Theatre's 20th Season To Launch With 'Guys & Dolls'

by | Nov 7, 2024 5:28 pm | Comments (0)

SHELTON — Center Stage Theatre, an inclusive and intergenerational community-based theatre providing high quality and affordable performances, educational programming and volunteer opportunities, today announced the line-up for its 20th anniversary season in 2025. 

Premiering with Guys and Dolls” on February 15, 2025, the season will feature five musicals, including the annual summer production featuring actors aged 14 – 23, in addition to a holiday offering and its education center line-up and summer programming for young actors in grades K‑12.

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