HARTFORD — Gov. Ned Lamont said he would veto a controversial bill Monday (June 23) that had caused concern in Derby and other municipalities.
House Bill 5002 was approved by the members of the Connecticut General Assembly in May. Its formal name was “an act concerning housing and the needs of homeless persons.“
According to an article from The Connecticut Mirror, the bill attempted to “address a critical housing shortage by requiring municipalities to set goals for affordable housing, prioritizing state aid to communities that build housing, and streamlining approval for so-called “middle housing,” defined as a building with two to nine units,” the Mirror reported.
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Jean Falbo-Sosnovich | Jun 18, 2025 6:15 pm
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This week, we take a look back at 1957, the year Elvis had us “All Shook Up” and the Tuskegee Boycott – a significant civil rights protest in Alabama aimed at challenging racial segregation and discrimination – began. Pat Boone’s “Love Letters in the Sand” topped the music charts.
U.S. President Harry S. Truman visited Disneyland in 1957 and refused to come aboard the popular Dumbo attraction. Truman, a Democrat, didn’t want to be seen riding in the symbol of the Republican.
Here’s what was happening in Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, and Shelton.
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Press Release | Jun 16, 2025 11:53 am
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DERBY – The Annual 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave., Derby, will celebrate its 17th year on Sat., Sept. 20.
This non-competitive, family-friendly event begins with day-of registration at 7:30 a.m., and starts at 9 a.m. D’Addario Automotive Group in Shelton is this year’s Presenting Sponsor.
Registration is $35 and includes a t‑shirt. The registration fees will increase by $5 after Sept. 8. Pre-registration is encouraged at griffinhealth.org/5k.
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Press Release | Jun 16, 2025 10:30 am
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Sandra Arburr.
DERBY — The Valley Community Foundation (VCF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sandra Arburr as its new Grants and Nonprofit Support Manager, a key position charged with overseeing the foundation’s strategic grantmaking and nonprofit engagement across the Valley.
Arburr has more than 30 years of professional experience in human services, nonprofit administration, and municipal leadership bringing a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of community needs to this critical role.
Her extensive background in program development, strategic planning, grant writing, and services for the aging makes her a natural fit for VCF’s mission of strengthening Valley communities through philanthropy and partnerships, said Sharon Closius, VCF’s President and CEO.
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Jean Falbo-Sosnovich | Jun 11, 2025 11:17 am
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Straight from the digital files of The Evening Sentinel, courtesy of The Ansonia Historical Commission, we take you back 100 years this week to 1925.
This was the year Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. launched its first “Goodyear Blimp,” beginning one of the most well-known advertising and public relations campaigns in history. Charlie Chaplin was the most famous person in America and U.S. life expectancy was 57.6 years for men and 60.6 years for women. Calvin Coolidge was sworn in for a full term as President of the United States. It was the first inauguration to be broadcast on radio.
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Press Release | Jun 9, 2025 3:57 pm
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OXFORD – The Board of Directors of The Rowland R. Strong and Edith H. Strong Memorial Scholarship Fund Foundation proudly announce the 2025 recipients of this prestigious 4‑year scholarship! This renewable scholarship has been awarded to three Oxford residents who are graduating from high school with the Class of 2025: Hannah Brunje of Oxford High School, and to Samantha Kostka and Chloe Weaver, both of Nonnewaug High School.
The 2025 award for each student is $7,000 for their first year of a 4‑year degree program. If each recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements, they can renew this annual scholarship for the next 3 years as they pursue their bachelor’s degree.
The following info on detours was sent by state Rep. Mary Welander:
Ramp Closures on Route 8 in Shelton and Derby
6/04/2025 The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that an Emergency Declaration has been declared for the Commodore Hull Bridge (Bridge No. 00571) which carries Route 8 over the Housatonic River and Route 110 in Shelton and Derby on May 30, 2025. As part of the Emergency Declaration Project, the Exit 12A Route 8 northbound on-ramp and Exit 12B Route 8 southbound on-ramp will be closed starting on June 4, 2025 until to further notice. These closures will allow the coordination of lane shifts in order to maintain two lanes of traffic on Route 8 when the contractor is not working. A bridge load restriction of 32 tons for all vehicles is also in effect.
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SPONSORED POST | Jun 3, 2025 7:53 pm
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DERBY – State transportation officials announced Friday (May 30) that emergency repairs are needed on the Commodore Hull Bridge, the structure that carries traffic on Route 8 between Derby and Shelton.
A recent “special inspection” of the bridge found the bridge gusset plates had deteriorated and were in need of repair.
“These plates connect the truss members together to support the weight of the overall bridge structure and traffic load on the bridge,” according to a statement emailed to The Valley Indy by a state Department of Transportation spokesperson.
