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Press Release | Oct 28, 2024 9:56 am
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As Fall sets in, the 22nd Annual Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5K Road Race — a cherished community tradition — is fast approaching.
The road race, orchestrated by Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley, is one of their major fundraising events. Scheduled for Thanksgiving morning, the iconic charity road race begins 8 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Shelton, paces downtown and over the Derby-Shelton bridge, winds through Derby, and loops back to Shelton, offering participants a scenic route through the historic downtown areas of these neighboring towns.
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Press Release | Oct 25, 2024 1:27 pm
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In recognition of National Lung Cancer Awareness and National Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) months, Griffin Health will host a Lung Health Fair from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 9 at Griffin Imaging & Diagnostics Center at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Rd., Oxford.
The fair will feature information on Griffin’s patient-centered lung health services, including its Low-Dose Lung Cancer Screening Program, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, free tobacco and nicotine cessation program, Respiratory Therapy, and the Center for Sleep Wellness at Griffin Hospital.
According to the 2022 Valley Community Index, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the Valley and the rate of lung cancer death is higher than the state average.
This year The Valley Indy has been providing exclusive coverage on the race happening in state House of Representatives District 104, where incumbent Democratic state Rep. Kara Rochelle is being challenged by Republican Party candidate Mayor David Cassetti and Independent Party candidate Thomas Egan.
Click here to read the more than 25 stories on the Cassetti-Egan-Rochelle race.
But that’s not the only race you’ll see on the ballot Nov. 5.
Here’s a quick rundown of the other candidates and races in Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, and Shelton.
SEYMOUR – From a press release: “Gov. Ned Lamont and Connecticut Banking Commissioner Jorge Perez joined CEOs and executives of major banks and credit unions from across Connecticut at a news conference in Seymour to announce partnerships between state government and the financial services industry to provide relief and critical information to individuals and businesses impacted by the Aug. 18, 2024, severe flooding in Fairfield County, Litchfield County, and New Haven County.”
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Press Release | Oct 21, 2024 10:49 am
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WTNH-TV News 8, the Nexstar Media Group, Inc. television station serving Hartford/New Haven and the surrounding area, announced today that it will air an exclusive live telecast of a debate between the candidates for United States Senator from Connecticut, incumbent U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D) and challenger Matthew Corey (R).
The 2024 Connecticut U.S. Senate Debate will air live on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. ET from the WTNH News 8 studios in New Haven.
A photo of the washed out section of railroad bed in Seymour.
SEYMOUR — The commuter train line for the Valley is scheduled to return Monday (Oct. 28) the state Department of Transportation announced on Friday (11:30 a.m.)
The Metro-North Waterbury line, which locally passes through Seymour, Ansonia and Derby, hasn’t been operating since being damaged during the Aug. 18 flooding. Buses have been picking commuters up at the train stations, and will continue to do so until Monday.
There were two washouts that undermined the tracks in Beacon Falls and Seymour.
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Press Release | Oct 17, 2024 8:13 am
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HAMDEN/HARTFORD — The League of Women Voters of Connecticut announced that all Connecticut races for state and federal legislative offices have been published on VOTE411.org, the League’s one-stop-shop for nonpartisan election-related information. Voters will notice something new this year: a campaign finance feature providing voters with insights into the financial backers of federal candidates ahead of the 2024 elections. This VOTE411 expansion reflects the League’s long-standing commitment to promoting transparency and accountability in the political process. The campaign finance data, provided by OpenSecrets, will be regularly updated, motivating voters to stay informed throughout the election cycle.
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Jean Falbo-Sosnovich | Oct 16, 2024 4:40 pm
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Elizabeth Street at Route 34 (Main Street) in front of Derby City Hall.
DERBY – The completion date of the Route 34 widening project has been pushed to June 2025, officials from the state Department of Transportation (DOT) said on Wednesday (Oct. 16).
The state initially said the $18.7 million project would be done this month.
DOT spokesperson Josh Morgan said the delay is due to a damaged aqueduct under the road near Home Depot at 117 Main St. Route 34 is a state road called Main Street locally.
Morgan said the old, abandoned aqueduct did not show up on any of the construction plans.
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Jean Falbo-Sosnovich | Oct 15, 2024 2:01 pm
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Halloween is creeping up fast. Here’s some spooktacular events we found happening around the Valley:
*Friday, Oct. 18 (rain date Saturday, Oct. 19)
6 p.m.
“The Nightmare Before Christmas” movie screening
Seymour Land Trust (Chatfield Park)
35 Chatfield St., Seymour
Seymour First Selectwoman Annmarie Drugonis invites all to enjoy a free showing of “The Nightmare Before Christmas at Chatfield Park. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, food and snacks to enjoy. The event is outside, so dress accordingly.
