by | Dec 4, 2024 12:00 am | Comments (0)
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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.
by | Dec 2, 2024 8:07 pm | Comments (0)
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DERBY — The members of the Derby Board of Aldermen & Alderwomen voted to waive a rental fee so that the St. Joseph High School football team can use Lou DeFilippo Field for a playoff game — but not before two officials said the city isn’t following the procedure it established to rent the multi-million dollar field.
“An application should be filled out. That should be presented to us and then we vote on that,” Alderwoman Sara Widomski said. “This process needs to be changed. It hasn’t worked, and the staff has not been doing its job to bring us information.”
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by | Dec 2, 2024 2:38 pm | Comments (0)
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DERBY – Expect delays this week as contractors start to pave Main Street/Route 34 in downtown Derby.
Temporary lane closures are expected from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting Tuesday, Dec. 3 through Friday, Dec. 6, according to a press release from the state Department of Transportation shared by Mayor Joseph DiMartino’s office.
Temporary lane closures are also expected from 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8 to 5 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9.
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by | Dec 2, 2024 11:19 am | Comments (0)
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.
Here are those locations:
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by | Dec 2, 2024 11:11 am | Comments (0)
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The following is copied from the Connecticut DOT website:
Why is Route 8 asphalt being removed? Visit our FAQ page here to find out.
Nighttime work will continue from 6PM to 6AM:
There is no upcoming Daytime work.
Continue reading ‘Route 8 Construction Update For Weeks Of Dec. 2 & 9, 2024’
by | Nov 28, 2024 6:45 am | Comments (0)
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Get your bell bottoms on, throw the kids in the back of the station wagon and crank up Gordon Lightfoot because we’re going back to 1975!
IT’S THIS WEEK IN VALLEY HISTORY!
Tuesday, Nov. 25, 1975
Ansonia, Naugatuck Meet For 77th Time
ANSONIA – The Lavendar Chargers will be at Nolan Field at 10:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day this Thursday to meet their oldest rival Naugatuck High School in the 77th meeting of the two keen rivals.
The long-standing rivalry began in 1900 when the local eleven won by a score of 5 – 0. They played twice in 1901, splitting the games, Ansonia winning 18 – 0 and Naugatuck taking the second one 6 – 0. In 1904 they played three games, with each team winning one and the last one ending in a scoreless tie.
They played two more times in 1905 with Ansonia winning the second one 18 – 0, after tying the first match 6 – 6. The clubs tied 5 – 5 in 1907 in the first battle and then the Greyhounds won the second game 5 – 0. They did not play in 1911 or in 1915, and World War I halted play in 1918. The streak really has gone continuously since 1925 without interruption.
by | Nov 28, 2024 6:44 am | Comments (0)
by | Nov 27, 2024 11:30 am | Comments (0)
On or after December 31, 2024 Derby Public Schools will destroy all student records classified as special education and related services records or Section 504 records for students who were born in 1996. The record destruction will include all records related to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of special education or related services or Section 504 services in Derby Public Schools.
In accordance with applicable law, Derby Public Schools will retain the student’s name, address, phone number, grades/transcripts, attendance record, grade level completed, year completed, and immunization records for 50 years after the student leaves the district.
by | Nov 27, 2024 5:49 am | Comments (0)
DERBY — The following information was sent by Derby Public Schools:
“You’re invited to join us for the City of Derby Tree Lighting Ceremony, a joyful evening to kick off the holiday season!
Date: Friday, November 29, 2024
Time: Festivities begin at 5:00 PM
Location: Derby Green
Special Performances:
The talented Bradley and DHS Chorus will fill the air with festive Christmas music from 5:00 to 5:20 PM.
Santa’s Arrival:
Santa will make his grand entrance on a firetruck!
Sweet Treats:
Enjoy candy canes and hot chocolate to warm your spirits!
by | Nov 27, 2024 5:40 am | Comments (0)
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DERBY — Members of the Derby Board of Education recently received two awards from the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE).
The elected board received the CABE Board Leadership Award, and the Bonnie B. Carney Award for Excellence in Educational Communications, according to a press release from Derby Public Schools.
The awards were given at the CABE/CAPPS Annual Convention on Nov. 15.
The CABE Board Leadership Award acknowledges boards that exemplify teamwork, strategic planning, and an unwavering commitment to student achievement and community engagement, according to the press release.
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