Ansonia officials, businessmen powwow on downtown growth

By Patricia Villers
Register Staff
ANSONIA — It was standing room only Monday night at The Original Antonio’s Restaurant as more than 60 business owners and elected officials met to brainstorm ways to create a vision to move the city forward.
The Economic Development Commission sponsored the forum, and the host was restaurant owner Chris Setaro.
Mayor James Della Volpe said seeing so many people turn out on a rainy winter night was “a good sign” of enthusiasm. The majority seemed bullish on the city’s business growth.
Commission Chairman Vincent Scarlata said, as a small-business owner, he is “always looking for help.” He said business and government need to work side by side to improve the economic climate.


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