City, state officials discuss Ansonia Copper site

 Cassetti seeks state help with assessment

Officials meet at Ansonia Copper and Brass site.
 / Contributed photo

ANSONIA - Mayor David S. Cassetti, members of his administration, Tim Sullivan, Director of the CT Department of Economic and Community Development Office of Brownfields Remediation, Mark Lewis from the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, and state Rep. Linda M. Gentile, D-Ansonia met to discuss the Ansonia Copper and Brass site.

"This site occupies almost 40 acres in our downtown and we need to begin to address the issues associated with it," Cassetti said.
"I am asking the state's assistance for Brownfields' assessment funds."

"We can no longer ignore all the problems that result from unused or underutilized manufacturing buildings especially when we are so small that developable land is a rare commodity," Cassetti said.

The City of Ansonia plans to apply for assessment money to characterize the 40-acre site and determine the extent and cost of the remediation.

This is a press release from Mayor David S. Cassetti's office. 

Summertime fun on tap at Ansonia concerts

ANSONIA - The Cultural Commission is sponsoring the city's annual Summer Concert Series starting in July with a line-up that is designed to appeal to all age groups, Commission Chairwoman Judy Nicolari said today. 

All concerts will start at 7 p.m. at Veterans Park next to City Hall on Main Street. Rain dates will be on the following nights. People should visit www.cityofansonia.com by 3 p.m. the day of the concert to check if it is postponed, Nicolari said.   

Concert goers are asked to bring their own lawn chairs, snacks, drinks, and of course their dancing shoes.

All  Funk'd Up, a Connecticut-based rhythm and blues band, will perform July 9.


The 102nd U.S. Army Band will perform July 23. "The band was a tremendous hit last summer so it is back by popular demand," Nicolari said. 

The August concert dates and performers are: Mark Lanzieri's Band, Aug. 6, The Bernadettes, Aug. 20 and Simply Swing, Aug. 27.
Nicolari said a surprise musician may perform at the last concert.

The concerts are being held in conjunction with the City's 125th Anniversary celebration.

                                     "SEE YOU ON MAIN STREET"

This post is taken from a press release from Cultural Commission Chairwoman Judy Nicolari.

Lawmakers recognize 9 Shelton students

Essay contest winners earn plaudits

Pictured front row, from left: Bella O’Rourke, Perry Hill School; Jessie Nielsen, Perry Hill School; Ethan Novicio, St. Joseph School; Jake Michelson, Perry Hill School; Kate Clomiro, Perry Hill School; Aislynn Kostandini, Perry Hill School; Emma Romaniello, St. Joseph School.

Back row, from left: Pam Ellsworth, Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan Branch Manager, state Rep. Jason Perillo, Brian Romaniello, state Sen. Kevin Kelly. / Contributed photo

 

SHELTON – State Sen. Kevin Kelly, R-Stratford, and state Rep. Jason Perillo, R-Shelton, honored nine Shelton students for winning their school essay contests sponsored by Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan.
The winning sixth graders from Perry Hill School and St. Joseph School were presented with citations and a special prize from Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan during a recent award ceremony at Plumb Memorial Library.

Students were asked to write a 300-word essay on the topic “Important Women in CT history and how their contributions to the state and nation affect me.”
Teachers selected the winners and Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan provided $25 Visa gift cards as prizes. Each student  also was presented with a citation by Kelly and Perillo.

“These young writers all shared impressive and inspiring stories,” Kelly said. “Each essay offered a unique look at our history through the eyes of a young person in today’s world. I congratulate them all on their amazing work and hope they will continue writing, expressing their ideas, and honing their skills and talents.”

“The entries made by the students were impressive in their interest in the subject and their scholarship,” Perillo said. “I am pleased to congratulate the winners, as well as all of the students who took part in this contest. I am certain they will continue to distinguish themselves academically.”

A representative from Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan was present to congratulate the students.

“I would like to thank Senator Kelly and Representative Perillo for giving Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan the opportunity to sponsor this event again this year,” said Pam Ellsworth, Branch Manager at Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan.
“It has been my pleasure to attend the award ceremonies and listen to the essays.  Every year I am amazed at the quality of the essays.”

Winners include: Perry Hill School students Kate Clomiro, Aislynn Kostandini, Jake Michelson, Jessie Nielsen, Bella O’Rourke, Zach Prindle. And from St. Joseph School, students Ethan Novicio, Brian Romaniello, Emma Romaniello.

From left to right: Pam Ellsworth, Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan; state Rep. Jason Perillo, Kate Clomiro, state Sen. Kevin Kelly. / Contributed photo



This post is taken from a press release from state Sen. Kevin Kelly's office. 

Congratulations to all of these award-winning students!

 

Derby to host workshop on revitalization

Vibrant Communities Initiative project
DERBY - Mayor Anita Dugatto is inviting members of the public to an informational workshop at 7 p.m. Wednesday in aldermanic chambers at City Hall that will focus on the revitalization of Derby’s historic downtown buildings.

 
"All of our residents, business owners, and taxpayers have a stake in the financial well-being of Derby’s local economy,” Dugatto said in a release.“Given this, they should have the opportunity to take an active role in the revitalization of our city.”

The workshop is part of an ongoing project of the Vibrant Communities Initiative funded by a grant from the Preservation Division of the CT Department of Economic and Community Development. 

The grant, being administered by the CT Trust for Historic Preservation, provides for the development of an action plan for an underutilized historic structure within the city that would be significant to Derby’s revitalization efforts.

“Demonstrating the potential of our historic properties is an important part of the community

revitalization process,” Dugatto said. “We want investors to see the unique opportunities that

exist in our city.”

CME Associates, an architecture, engineering, and technical services firm with expertise in historic preservation, has been selected to assist Derby in developing this plan. 

“Our hope is that this plan will serve as a template and catalyst for the revitalization of

historic properties throughout the city,” Dugatto said.
“I encourage members of our community to come out and learn more about this important project.”

This post is taken from a press release from Mayor Anita Dugatto's office.

Derby Library to host Tech Time, cooking demonstration

          DERBY - The Derby Public Library will hold Tech Time sessions every third Wednesday of

the month at 6:30 p.m. and every third Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. 
          There will be a variety of topics covered on a revolving basis.

           On July 16 and 17 the topic will be Online Job Applications. Areas covered will include the need for cover letters, submission of non-required information, and best ways to follow-up. Ideas for future topics are welcomed.

No reservations are accepted and there is a seven-seat limit per class. 

Cooking demonstration

         DERBY - The Library has scheduled a cooking demo at 6:30 p.m. July 21.
         The topic will be Simple Summer Make-Ahead Meals. 

         Stacey Ference of Savour Catering will show participants how to enjoy all of the summer’s

activities while also serving some great meals. There will be samples of all demonstrated

foods. The class is for ages 18 years and older. Registration is required.  

        For information on any program, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 

This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Ansonia Library plans storytime fun

Photo taken from website

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Library children’s department is offering Summer Storytime Fun at 10 a.m. Wednesdays July 10, July 16, and July 30. 
All ages are invited to attend.  

For further information call the Ansonia Library children’s department, 203-734-6728.

The library is at 53 S. Cliff St.

This is a press release from Joyce Ceccarelli, Director, Ansonia Library

Re-posting: Club to host 5K Run-Walk in Derby

Club to hold annual 5K at Derby Greenway

DERBY - The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley will hold its annual Herbie Rollinson Memorial 5K Run-Walk Sunday at the Derby Greenway.
Sponsored by the Exchange Club of Shelton, the 5K is a community event for all Valley residents.

Registration is all online; go to www.BGC-LNV.org and click the 5K link at the top of the page.  The event is open to children and adults. Start time is 9 a.m. for the 5K and 9:30 a.m. for walkers. Cost is $25 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. Closing date is June 6 or upon reaching 300 participants, whichever comes first.  Register by June 6 to be guaranteed a commemorative T-shirt.  The route will begin at the Caroline Street end of the Greenway. Parking will be at Factory Street and Hallock Court (behind St. Anthony’s Book & Gift Shop, across from Calvert Safe & Lock).

Proceeds from the Herbie Rollinson 5K will support programs at our Raymond P. Lavietes Clubhouse in Shelton and Joel E. Smilow Clubhouse in Ansonia, as well as our satellite programs at Elizabeth Shelton and Perry Hill schools in Shelton and at the Seymour Recreation Center in Seymour.

For more than 65 years the Boys & Girls Club has been a positive alternative for youth. But the Club is so much more than just a place to hang out after school.  When children walk through the doors, they are exposed to a team committed to their success and programming designed to help them succeed in school and in life. For more information about the Boys & Girls Club, visit www.BGC-LNV.org. 

  This is a press release from the club.