Hey, that's me, awkwardly hovering around the site of the rail washout in August!
Here are my top five stories from the last year – which was also my first at The Valley Indy.
Before I begin, just a quick note of thanks: The Valley Indy is funded through foundation grants and reader support. It’s been a privilege to hop on board here, and it wouldn’t be possible without that support. In other words: You’re the reason we have jobs. So thank you.
It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone. As we say goodbye to 2024, it’s time to announce my personal top five picks for The Valley Indy stories of the year.
From the devastating flash flooding in August that claimed two Valley lives to a triumphant tale of a Valley swimmer who nabbed his second Olympic Bronze medal, there was no shortage of news that happened in the Valley over the last 365 days.
SEYMOUR – A referendum is scheduled for Oct. 9, 2025 on whether the town should build a new Bungay Elementary School.
The project would cost an estimated $58.1 million. Seymour would pay an estimated $24.3 million of that construction bill after state reimbursement.
The town’s Board of Selectpersons unanimously voted Dec. 17 to send the project to referendum.
Educators at Bungay Elementary School teach children in kindergarten through fifth grade. There are about 450 students and 70 staffers, according to the school’s website. The building was constructed in 1954 and was last renovated in 1996.
DERBY — The city’s board of education voted unanimously on Thursday (Dec. 19) to require school uniforms for students starting at the beginning of the next school year.
Derby schools have a dress code policy, but officials thought staff was spending too much time adjudicating potential dress code violations.
Jim Gildea, the chairman of the Derby Board of Education, said uniforms will cut out the distraction.
“This initiative has always aimed to give our administrators more time to concentrate on educating our students rather than managing dress code issues,” Gildea wrote in a text message to The Valley Indy.
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Hey, that's me, awkwardly hovering around the site of the rail washout in August!
Here are my top five stories from the last year – which was also my first at The Valley Indy.
Before I begin, just a quick note of thanks: The Valley Indy is funded through foundation grants and reader support. It’s been a privilege to hop on board here, and it wouldn’t be possible without that support. In other words: You’re the reason we have jobs. So thank you.
It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone. As we say goodbye to 2024, it’s time to announce my personal top five picks for The Valley Indy stories of the year.
From the devastating flash flooding in August that claimed two Valley lives to a triumphant tale of a Valley swimmer who nabbed his second Olympic Bronze medal, there was no shortage of news that happened in the Valley over the last 365 days.
Two of the city's largest landlords unloaded a combined 188 New Haven apartment buildings containing 589 rental units for more than $78 million this…
more »
Merry Christmas and happy holidays from all of us here at CTNewsJunkie! 'Tis the season for gratitude and giving. As such, THANK YOU all for reading… more »
The US Senate passed the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA) over the weekend, sending the bill that will expand Social Security benefits to millions… more »
HARTFORD, CT – More than 500 property owners, renters, and business owners have benefitted from the Hartford Flood Relief and Compensation Programs,… more »
