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Jasmine Wright | Dec 6, 2024 2:03 pm
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Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti and Peter J. Danielczuk stand beneath the POW - MIA flag at Veterans Park.
ANSONIA – Dozens turned out at Ansonia’s Veterans Park on Dec. 6 to commemorate the 83rd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, which killed nearly 2,400 Americans and triggered the nation’s entry into World War II.
Longtime former Alderman Peter J. Danielczuk led the annual ceremony to remember the events of Dec. 7, 1941, when the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a surprise attack on the Pearl Harbor Navy base in Hawaii that killed 2,393 people and injured 1,178 more.
In the years following that date, Ansonians answered the call to action, with 70 service members from the city paying the ultimate price over the course of the war.
ANSONIA-DERBY — State officials announced that money is being allocated to two economic redevelopment projects in Ansonia and Derby.
Ansonia is getting $200,000 to go toward the Ansonia Opera House, a performing arts venue at 100 Main Street that closed in 1971. Prior to that, it was used for everything from roller skating to high school graduations.
Mayor David Cassetti’s administration created the Ansonia Opera House Committee to figure out how to restore and repurpose the building.
The Ansonia Holiday Marketplace will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Armory Building (5 State St.) on Saturday, Dec. 7. The flyer above was submitted by Rich DiCarlo.
There will be crafters and vendors at the marketplace. There will be a visit from Santa, and kids will receive a bell from Santa’s sleigh.
For a list of holiday happenings in the Valley, check out this list compiled by reporter Jean Falbo-Sosnovich.
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Jean Falbo-Sosnovich | Dec 4, 2024 12:00 am
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Hey Valley folks!
With the 2024 holiday season in full swing, here’s a list of festive happenings and events geared to make our lives a bit more merry and bright.
This is a partial list of things we found on social media. If you’re aware of a community event, email ValleyIndependentSentinel@gmail.com and we will add to the list.
The $41 million sale was approved by Ansonia’s Board of Aldermen in May and signed off on by Mayor David Cassetti’s administration in June. In addition to the $41 million purchase price, the deal includes a promise from the company to invest at least $15 million into the system over the next five years.
The Ansonia chapter of the NAACP will be holding its Freedom Fund Gospel Brunch on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Abundant Life Church (195 – 199 N. Main St.)
Tickets can be purchased by scanning the QR code above, or by following this link. Tickets are $50 and include NAACP membership.
Members of the community will be recognized, including:
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Jasmine Wright | Dec 2, 2024 3:02 pm
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ANSONIA – Here are some highlights from the Ansonia Police Department’s calls for service. It is a partial list of calls, pulled by The Valley Indy.
Ansonia police received 248 calls for service and made six arrests between Nov. 25 and Dec. 1, 2024.
Nov. 25, 2024
4:36 p.m. Police received a report of a stolen license plate on Clifton Avenue.
7:55 p.m. and 8:01 p.m. Police were alerted to two shoplifting incidents, on Pershing Drive and on W. Main Street. Police charged two people with larceny, a 25-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man.
SHELTON – A first responder parade is scheduled for approximately 1:30 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 7) to raise awareness for TEAM Inc.’s annual toy drive.
Every year the “Team Toys 4 Kids” drive provides holiday presents for about 2,000 kids in the area. Click here for more information on the event, including a list of locations where people can drop off toys.
Click here to apply for the program. Applications close Dec. 9.
On Saturday, first responders from the Naugatuck Valley will be hosting toy dropoff locations.
