Today we are kicking off a new feature on the blog, a list of this week's top five Valley stories.

The stories, written by Register Correspondent Jean Falbo-Sosnovich, Metro Editor Brian McCready, and reporters Bridget Albert and Patricia Villers, are listed in no particular order.

Razing of the Housatonic Wire Co. building in Seymour

Seymour town and school budgets rejected by voters

Former Derby finance director Henry Domurad sues Mayor Staffieri

Shelton man calls in bomb threats at Seymour company

Derby hosts its first National Day of Prayer

Do you agree with our choices? What Valley stories caught your eye over the past week?

We'd love to hear from you.