Vinnie Scarlata, chairman of the Ansonia Economic Development Commission, e‑mailed a press release announcing a bunch of city stores and merchants will be donating a portion of their sales Thursday, Aug. 23 to help pay for repairs to the football field at Nolan Field.
Vandals badly damaged the field after riding on it with an ATV or small vehicle July 29. No arrests have been made.
The damage annoyed Ansonia since the field is a point of pride in the Naugatuck Valley.
The Ansonia Charger football team, who play on the damaged field, were state football champs last year.
MaxPreps, a high school sports site, just named the Chargers the 15th best team in the U.S. among small schools. Click here to read the MaxPreps site.
The following businesses will be donating to the cause Thursday, according to Scarlata:
Antonio’s Restaurant 314 Main Street
China Garden 289 Main Street
Chez Lollipop 293 Main Street
Crave Restaurant 102 Main Street
E’s Cut and Style 64 Main Street
East Main Event Salon 332 East Main Street
Eddy’s Bake Shop 317 Main Street
Hot Tamale 313 Main Street
L2 Innovate Computer Service 334 Main Street
Lewis Jewelers 176 main Street
Massimino’s Pizza 70 Main Street
Michele’s Alterations 50 Main Street
Milly’s Back Room Boys 242 Main Street
Only for Her, Jewelry 98 main Street
Sardo’s Service Station 522 Main Street
Salvage Alley, Antiques 101 Main Street
Seccombs Mens Shop 171 Main Street
Spector Furniture 385 Main Street
Subway on Main 350 W. Main Street
Valley Discount Wines 555 Main Street
Wells Fargo Bank 211 Main Street
The percentage of sales to be donated varies from merchant to merchant. The more people patronizing the businesses, the greater the donation.
“Each merchant will have their own particular means for contribution but it is based on the support from our local citizenry and their patronage,” Scarlatta said. “Patrons visiting any of these local merchants must indicate that they want to participate in the fundraiser. A percentage of their sale will then be donated on their behalf. So it’s up to Ansonia to make this a successful day of fundraising for our field repair.”
The field was damaged to the tune of $15,000. Repairs are underway.
