Ansonia City Hall Upgrades Phone System

ANSONIA - Mayor David Cassetti has announced a major technology upgrade to make city departments more accessible and allow our staff to utilize modern communications technology. The I.T. Department has been working hard to migrate all phone systems to a new Mitel VOIP system.  This will enhance the ability to speak with departments, access real time information and expand the capabilities of the office staff.  The City will also find savings in monthly phone costs once the deployment is complete.  The Ansonia Board of Education currently utilizes this phone system and City departments will now be able to communicate directly with all Board of Education locations directly.  This is a further step in continuing to align the Board of Education and the City’s various technology platforms.

The first deployment to the new phone system took place Oct. 31 at City Hall.  All City Hall based Departments will be affected by this change.  We ask that the public please be patient as we complete our cut over to the new system.  Department main phone numbers will not change, however individual extensions will.  A complete list of Department numbers and direct extensions will be added to the City’s website.

On Wednesday, November 6^th, 2019 the following Departments will also transition to the new system: Public Works, Ansonia Library, Ansonia Nature Center and Ansonia Rescue Medical Services.

On Wednesday, November 14^th, 2019 the Police Department will transition to the new phone system.  The Police Dispatch number will remain 203 735-1885.

Residents may use City Hall’s main number, 203 736-5900 to reach any Department.  An auto attendant will prompt you to select the correct Department or you may press 0 to reach an attendant during normal business hours.

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience in this upgrade process.  Mayor Cassetti is pleased to also announce that future upgrades to the phone and data network, including public access in City Buildings to WIFI, will soon follow.

Mayor’s Office                  203 736-5900 Ext 6100

Tax Office                          203 736-5900 Ext 6110                  203 736-5910

Personnel                           203 736-5900 Ext 6115                 

Finance                               203 736-5900 Ext 6120                  203 736-5920

Economic Dev. / Grants  203 736-5900 Ext 6130

Information Tech.            203 736-5900 Ext 6135

WPCA                                  203 736-5900 Ext 6145                  203 736-5908

Assessor                             203 736-5900 Ext 6150                  203 736-5950

Building/Zoning/Blight    203 736-5900 Ext 6160                  203 736-5960     or           203 736-5990

Registrar                             203 736-5900 Ext 6170                  203 736-5970

Town Clerk                         203 736-5900 Ext 6180                  203 736-5980

(This is a press release from Ansonia City Hall)

Ansonia Roads to Close Oct. 31 & Nov. 1

ROAD CLOSURE NOTIFICATION

 

 

On October 31, 2019 and November 1, 2019, the City of Ansonia will be closing Clifton Avenue to all southbound traffic for the milling and paving of Clifton Avenue between Father Lar Drive and Division Street. 

 

On October 31, 2019, the road will be closed from 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

 

On November 1, 2019, the road will be closed from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

 

Traffic delays in the area may occur. 

 

Please drive carefully.

(This is a press release from Ansonia Police Department)

Rochelle to Host "Future Fair" Nov. 2

                      

Who Cares for the Caregiver?

SEYMOUR - The Seymour Community/Senior Center is launching a new program called “Time for Me”-a Caregivers' Support Group for Family Caregivers.  

The monthly program focuses on personal renewal of the caregivers to be able to socialize and enjoy the company of other caregivers.  Recreational and educational activities will be included at the monthly meetings.

Meetings will take place the first Monday of every month, starting Nov. 4, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Seymour Community Center, 20 Pine St. 

The program is open to all Seymour residents and Seymour Senior Center members at no cost. Pre-registration is required. To register call 203-888-0406 or visit www.seymourcommunityservices.com.

Our theme is "Who Cares for the Caregiver."

(This is a press release from the Seymour Senior Center)

BHcare to Honor Valley Businessman

Community Impact Breakfast Please join us to honor Tom Haynes for his passion and dedication to BHcare and PCRC. It is our privilege to present Mr. Haynes with our 2019 Community Partner Award. November 14, 2019 7:45 - 9:30 am Race Brook Country Club 246 Derby Avenue Orange, CT 06477 Free and open to the public! Advanced Reservations Required RSVP by November 7 to RSVP@bhcare.org/(203) 446-9739 x1856

Trunk or Treat in Seymour

Griffin, SafeKids Offer Child Passenger Safety Training

DERBY- Griffin Health and SafeKids Greater Naugatuck Valley are offering free training on how to make sure children are safe when travelling in cars.

Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley Coalition Coordinator Cathi Kellett, MA CPST-I, SN-I, will host “Child Passenger Safety 101” on Wed., Nov. 6 at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St. There will be a session from 6-7 p.m. on general child passenger safety and a session focused on passengers with special needs from 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Both sessions will provide information about the importance of child safety seats and crash dynamics, infant seats and rear-facing convertibles, forward-facing seats, including combination seats, booster seats and seat belts, and aftermarket products and objects in the car.

To register, email Cathi at ckellett@griffinhealth.org by Nov. 1.

(This is a press release from Griffin Hospital)

Dracula Comes to Seymour Public Library

Ansoni-Con Happening Oct. 19

Become A Certified Nursing Assistant

DERBY - The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, 300 Seymour Ave., Suite 206, is offering classes for its fall Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program.

The School of Allied Health Careers is offering a day session for its CNA program with classes on Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. starting Nov. 4.

The CNA course offers students an affordable and condensed schedule. Course content includes infection control, legal and ethical responsibilities, communications, body mechanics, moving and positioning residents, personal care skills, nutrition, measuring vital signs, and restorative care. The program’s clinical experience is at a long term care facility and Griffin Hospital for a total of 40 hours. 

After successfully completing the course and clinical experience, students will be qualified to take the certification exam for a Nursing Assistant in Connecticut. The CNA course tuition fee includes the course book, CPR training, liability insurance and the 40 hour clinical rotation.

Anyone 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED may apply for admission. Early application is 

encouraged for all courses, as space is limited.

For more information or to set up an entrance interview, call 203-732-1276.

About the School of Allied Health Careers

Griffin Hospital's School of Allied Health Careers was one of the first hospital-based schools of its kind to be authorized by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education and offers Phlebotomy and other professional educational programs to provide training, education, and certification in selected health careers. Classes are taught by certified instructors in the Griffin Hospital Medical Building, located at 300 Seymour Avenue in Derby.

(This is a press release from Griffin Hospital)

Valley Senior Fair Oct. 16

Hey Valley Residents: Get Your Flu Shots Here

2019 Flu Clinic Schedule

Flu Press Release 2019

Date: September 24, 2019
Contact: Carissa Caserta, MPH
Phone: 203-881-3255

Naugatuck Valley Health District Schedules Seasonal Flu Clinics

The Naugatuck Valley Health District (NVHD) will offer influenza vaccine clinics to residents of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Naugatuck, Seymour and Shelton during the months of September, October and November.  All residents are welcome to any of the clinics listed below, and appointments are not necessary.

Clinics will be held at the following locations:

	Tuesday	October 1st	9:00AM – 11:00AM	Naugatuck Senior Center
	Friday	October 4th	9AM – 11:30AM	Seymour Senior Center
	Saturday	October 5th	9AM – NOON	EchoHose Training Center 430 Coram Ave., Shelton
	Tuesday	October 8th	9AM – 11AM	Beacon Falls Senior Center
	Thursday	October 10th	11AM – 1PM	Ansonia Senior Center
	Friday	October 11th	9AM – 11AM	Derby Senior Center
	Wednesday	October 16th	11AM – 2PM	Senator Logan’s Health Fair Warsaw Park, Ansonia
	Wednesday	October 23rd	9:30AM – NOON	Shelton Senior Center
*NEWLY ADDED!	Monday	October 28th	9:00AM – NOON	State Senator Kevin Kelly & State Representatives Jason Perillo & Ben McGorty’s Senior Health & Wellness Fair at Shelton Senior

The Name Droppers to Play New Haven Friday

New Haven will be alive with music Friday, October 4^th from 8 to 11pm when “The Name Droppers” roll into the Regal Beagle, 17 Whitney Ave, New Haven.

The band consists of: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Drummer Bobby T. Torello, Grammy Award Winning Bassist Scott Spray (Johnny Winter Band), Charlie Karp’s protégée Rafe Klein on Guitar, and Keyboard Powerhouse Ron Rifkin.

 They will be playing some of their originals and standards for this great evening of Rock and Roll with a little bit of blue eyed soul. 

The Name Droppers have been recording at Horizon Music Studio with 2016 New England Music Awards Producer of the Year, Vic Steffens, and their record will be released early 2020. 

For more info, check them out on the web at: https://www.charliekarp.com/ or visit them on Facebook- @bridgeportblues www.facebook.com/Bridgeport-Blues