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Press Release | Feb 17, 2025 11:49 am
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State Rep. Kara Rochelle will hold her monthly in-person community coffee events onMonday, Feb. 17, from 6 – 7 p.m. at Copper City, 82 – 84 Main St, Ansonia and Friday, Feb. 21, from 8 – 9 a.m. in the private room of the Valley Diner, 636 New Haven Ave, Derby.
Residents from Derby and Ansonia are welcome to attend these events. They are encouraged to come share their thoughts, ask questions, and provide feedback on state policy issues.
These events are part of a monthly series of in-person conversations that Rep. Rochelleholds to build strong relationships with members of the community. People who cannot attend can call Rep. Rochelle’s officeat 860 – 240-8585 or email her at Kara.Rochelle@cga.ct.gov to share their thoughts or schedule an alternative time to talk.
Work will be in the daytime, 7AM to 3PM, Monday through Friday.
Both northbound and southbound traffic lanes have moved to the right shoulder to create a work area for median barrier replacement between Exit 20 and 22 (New Exits 17 – 18).
Median barrier and median drainage are being replaced.
Pipe repair and lining activities will continue throughout, Northbound and Southbound from Exit 15 to 22 (New Exits 12B-18).
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Press Release | Feb 13, 2025 12:51 pm
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DERBY/SHELTON – The Derby Shelton Rotary Scholarship applications have been updated in Naviance and are now accessible for students. Please ensure that you apply before the deadline: May 6.
Seniors from Derby and Shelton can apply for the following scholarships:
In 1958, the average household income in the U.S. was $4,650, a gallon of milk cost $1.01, eggs were 55 cents a dozen and a loaf of bread cost 25 cents.
The average cost of a new home was $10,450, and the average monthly rent was $92.00, up from $90.00 a year earlier.
The price for a gallon of regular gas averaged 25 cents.
A first-class stamp cost four cents.
The federal minimum wage was $1.00.
Dwight D. Eisenhower was president. His campaign was noted for the simple slogan “I Like Ike.”
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Press Release | Feb 11, 2025 9:47 am
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HARTFORD — The CT State Library is pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural Excellence in Public Libraries Awards 2025. The nomination window for the Awards opened in January and will close on Friday, February 28. The Excellence in Public Libraries Awards will be announced and presented at the CT State Library in Memorial Hall in the spring.
The Awards are open to all public libraries within the state that have demonstrated a significant impact on their community within the last two years. Libraries can be nominated by local legislators, peers, patrons, or staff members, and self-nominating is encouraged.
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Jasmine Wright | Feb 11, 2025 5:35 am
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Michael Marcinek, pictured at far-left, addresses Ansonia city officials about AEPM International's work at a "State of the City" address in 2019. He is accused of withholding wages at the firm.
SEYMOUR – The lawyer for a man accused of withholding over $200,000 in wages over five years says that it’s too late to prosecute him.
Michael Marcinek, 68, of Seymour, was charged with five counts of failure to pay wages in 2024. The charges are felonies.
In an Oct. 18 motion filed to the Superior Court in Derby, his lawyer, Trumbull attorney Patrick M. Mullins, wrote that the statute of limitations has passed.
“The defendant, Michael Marcinek, respectfully notes that the charges brought by the state are barred by the pertinent statute of limitations,” reads the motion, signed by Mullins.
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Press Release | Feb 10, 2025 9:09 am
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DERBY — The Ambulance Driver 5K is set to return to Bad Sons Brewery on Wednesday, July 9th, bringing another evening of family fun, friendly competition, and community spirit — all in support of a great cause. This annual race benefits Storm Ambulance Corps, helping them continue their mission of providing emergency medical services to the Valley community.
Following last year’s incredible turnout of over 350 runners, this year’s event promises to be even bigger and better — now featuring a kids’ race sponsored by the Storm Engine Co. #2 before the main event.
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Jasmine Wright | Feb 10, 2025 6:21 am
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A rendering of the renovated Derby-Shelton station.
THEVALLEY – The Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) plans to begin construction on $106 million worth of train station improvements throughout the Valley this fall, including a major renovation of the Derby-Shelton station.
The improvements will also expand the Ansonia and Seymour waiting platforms, while bringing them into compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).
Two other stops along the Waterbury Branch Line – Waterbury and Beacon Falls – will also see improvements. The Naugatuck stop is being improved as part of a separate project.
Transportation officials expect construction to reach “substantial completion” by fall of 2027. While construction is ongoing, rail service will be replaced by buses – similar to what happened last year, when the August floods made the line inaccessible.