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Jean Falbo-Sosnovich | Jan 15, 2025 4:32 am
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Oh, 1992, what a year!
Steven Spielberg made a bad movie called “Hook” in 1992, yet it still managed to capture the top spot of the box office this week back in the day!
“The Simpsons” aired against “The Cosby Show” this week in ’92 — and lost in the ratings!
The no. 1 song in the U.S. this week in 1992 was Michael Jackson’s “Black or White.”
Fun fact: Nirvana’s first hit, “Smells Like Spirit,” jumped from no. 13 to no. 6 and was the only rock tune (then called ‘alternative’ and later, ‘grunge’) in the top 10.
Here is what was happening in our Valley, as stolen from the microfilm edition of The Evening Sentinel!
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Eugene Driscoll | Jan 15, 2025 4:30 am
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Finance Director Brian Hall
DERBY – Members of the city’s Board of Aldermen & Alderwomen voted unanimously Jan. 9 to increase the salary of the tax collector to $78,500.
That’s an increase of about $7,266.
The salary increase comes from the suggestion of Derby Finance Director Brian Hall, who said the raise is needed to both lure a candidate the city is eyeing and, short of that, to widen the pool of candidates.
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Press Release | Jan 14, 2025 4:51 pm
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From the office of state Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria, trimmed for style:
HARTFORD – On Wednesday, state Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria (R‑105)once again took the oath to represent the 105th District in the General Assembly, and used a point of personal privilege to encourage her colleagues to join the legislature’s Animal Welfare Caucus which she co-chairs.
The bipartisan Animal Welfare Caucus is focused on protecting domestic animals and wildlife, encouraging conservation, and working to strengthen laws and hold animal abusers accountable.
“As the Co-Chair of the Animal Welfare Caucus, I wanted to take the opportunity to reach out to renew our membership list with the start of the 2025 Legislative Session, and to welcome Representative Kathy Kennedy as the newest Co-Chair alongside Rep. Matt Ritter, and Rep. Kerry Wood,” Rep. Klarides-Ditria said.
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Press Release | Jan 14, 2025 3:24 pm
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Rep. Kara Rochelle.
From the Connecticut House Democrats, trimmed for style:
HARTFORD — State Rep. Kara Rochelle (D‑Ansonia, Derby) has been appointed to Deputy Majority Leader of the Connecticut House of Representatives and reappointed as Vice Chair of the Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee.
The Office of the Majority Leader has primary responsibility for managing the flow of hundreds of pieces of legislation voted out of each Joint Committee.
“As Deputy Majority Leader, I will work tirelessly with my colleagues with great care as a voice for hardworking people in the Valley and across the state,“ Rep. Rochelle said. “I am passionate about creating economic opportunities for all aspects of the workforce and expanding access to meaningful career pathways. Thank you to Speaker Ritter and Majority Leader Rojas for their trust in me.”
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Jean Falbo-Sosnovich | Jan 14, 2025 5:50 am
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SEYMOUR – Members of the newly-formed Seymour Charter Revision Commission are scheduled to hold their first meeting at 6 p.m. Jan. 27 at Seymour Town Hall.
The charter is the blueprint for local government, spelling out everything from the length of terms to the responsibilities of a given board or commission.
Members of the charter revision commission will listen to suggestions from officials and residents about changing the charter. The commission also has the ability to make suggestions themselves.
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Eugene Driscoll | Jan 14, 2025 5:47 am
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Marcarelli
DERBY – According to a police report, the Derby fire marshal was driving a city-owned vehicle when he was charged with driving under the influence.
David Marcarelli was charged in North Haven with operating under the influence on Dec. 23. The North Haven Police Department released a crash report to The Valley Indy on Jan. 13 detailing the allegation.
The city allows Marcarelli to drive a city-owned fire marshal truck.
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Jasmine Wright | Jan 14, 2025 5:41 am
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ANSONIA – A solar farm developer is taking the City of Ansonia to court over what it alleges is an abuse of zoning regulations.
Vineyard Sky Farms Corporation and Hill Street Solar LLC – which are both subsidiaries of Allco Renewable Energy – filed a lawsuit against the Ansonia Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) on Jan. 8.
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By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich | Jan 13, 2025 1:31 pm
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SEYMOUR – Here are some highlights from the Seymour Police Department’s calls for service from Jan. 6, 2025 — Jan. 13. 2025. It is a partial list of calls, curated by The Valley Indy.
Seymour police received 189 calls for service and made six arrests between Jan. 6, 2025 and Jan. 13, 2025.
JAN. 6, 2025
12:13 a.m. Police charged a 24-year old Oxford man with driving while intoxicated and reckless driving.
5:42 a.m. A report was received about a Christmas tree blocking the road at Bungay Road and Greenwood Circle.
1:22 p.m. Police charged a 71-year old New York man with violation of state fire prevention code and second-degree reckless endangerment.
6:40 p.m. Police charged a 40-year old Seymour man with risk of injury to a child, disorderly conduct and interfering with an emergency call
8:33 p.m. Police were called to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Maple Street where the driver crashed into a tree.
Save The Sound and the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments will host their third community meeting to discuss the Kinneytown Dam Removal Project on Thursday, Jan. 16, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The meeting will be held at the Ansonia Senior Center, with the option to attend virtually. To register for the meeting, please click this link. In the event of inclement weather, the meeting will be fully online.
On 1/7/25 at 10:00 am the White Hills Co. #5 responded to #15 Jonathan Lane for a carbon monoxide alarm sounding.
On 1/7/25 at 6:53 pm the Echo Hose Co. #1 responded to #668 Howe Avenue for a carbon monoxide alarm sounding.
On 1/8/25 at :18 am the Echo Hose Co. #1 and the White Hills Co. #5 responded to an automatic fire alarm activated at #7 Riverside Drive. There was no fire.
On 1/8/25 at 2:02 am the Echo Hose Co. #1 and the Pine Rock Co. #4 responded to a fire in a large brush pile at #40 Oliver Terrace.
On 1/8/25 at 6:10 pm the Echo Hose Co. #1 and the Pine Rock Co. #4 responded to an automatic fire alarm activated at #292 Coram Avenue. There was no fire.
On1/8/25 at 7:02 pm the Huntington Co. #3 and the White Hills Co. #5 responded to an automatic fire alarm activated at #71 Lobsterback Road.
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Jasmine Wright | Jan 13, 2025 6:30 am
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Allco's Michael Melone addresses the Zoning Board of Appeals via Zoom on Dec. 23, 2024.
ANSONIA – The members of the Ansonia Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) voted Dec. 23 to deny an appeal of a site plan application for a solar farm on Hill Street.
The denial is the latest salvo in a long-running battle between Allco Renewable Energy and the city.
Solar farms generate electricity from the sun.
Vineyard Sky Farms Corp, an Allco company, submitted plans to build a 0.99-megawatt facility at 135 Hill St.
The site plan was first rejected by the members of the Ansonia Planning and Zoning Commission in October. The appeal of that decision was then denied by the ZBA in December.
The Hill Street address is next to a 1.99 megawatt solar farm the company is building at 31 Benz St.
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Eugene Driscoll | Jan 10, 2025 2:44 pm
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Former state Sen. Kevin Kelly.
SEYMOUR – A state Senate seat covering part of Seymour is up for grabs after the incumbent resigned from office after being re-elected.
State Sen. Kevin Kelly (R‑Stratford) did not take the oath of office on the first day of the session of the General Assembly on Jan. 8. He is expected to be nominated by Gov. Ned Lamont to be a judge.
The governor announced on Jan. 10 that a special election is scheduled for Feb. 25 to fill the seat Kelly vacated.
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Press Release | Jan 10, 2025 12:27 pm
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OXFORD — Attention all Class of 2025 high school seniors living in Oxford – the application is now available for the 4‑year renewable 2025 Rowland R. Strong and Edith H. Strong Memorial Scholarship. The application can be accessed via the Town of Oxford website here. Visit your high school’s website or your school guidance department office for a hard copy.
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Press Release | Jan 10, 2025 12:22 pm
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The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG), the regional planning agency representing 19 towns in the Naugatuck Valley, is inviting the community to help shape the future of public engagement in the region. As part of an update to its Title VI Plan and Public Participation Plan, NVCOG is seeking feedback to ensure that its planning processes are inclusive, equitable, and accessible to all residents.
The Title VI Plan ensures that all programs, activities, and services comply with federal civil rights laws guaranteeing non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin. The Public Participation Plan outlines strategies to engage the public in the planning process, ensuring diverse voices are heard and represented.
