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Seymour Christmas Parade Happening Sunday, Dec. 8

SEYMOUR- Mother Nature had other plans in mind last week, forcing the cancellation of the town's annual Christmas Parade, but the festivities are back on for 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8.

The parade, with more than 50 marching units, including bands, local scout troops, sports leagues, floats, emergency vehicles, and of course, Santa Claus, himself, will step off at 2 p.m. from the Seymour Community Center, 20 Pine St. The line of march will continue through downtown, stop at the reviewing stand on Main Street and disband at French Memorial Park. 

Longtime Seymour Middle School Teacher Harvey Catlin will head the parade as this year's Grand Marshal. 

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Road Closure in Ansonia

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Downtown Art Gallery Hosting High School Artists

Pizza Eating Contest to Benefit Project Purple

Downtown Ansonia Welcomes Hair Salon

ANSONIA - Mayor Dave Cassetti and other dignitaries made it a formal welcome to downtown for Cindy’s Hair Company with an official ribbon cutting grand opening on Feb. 26.

Originally based in downtown Seymour for 26 years, owner Cindy Boladz and her daughter Cassie relocated the business here earlier this winter. The 1,250 sq. ft. space offers inspiring high ceilings with exposed brick for customers and her staff of six to enjoy.

Located at 50 Main Street, Cindy’s Hair Co. is open Tues-Sat and offers hair service for both men and women. Stop on by today and say hello to Cindy and staff, and enjoy pastry offerings and a Mimosa!

(This is a press release from Ansonia City Hall)

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Casa Bianca Pizza Opens in Ansonia

Sharing from City of Ansonia's Facebook Page:

ANSONIA-  A large crowd of customers and city officials attended the grand opening of Casa Bianca Pizza Nov. 29, including Mayor David Cassetti, Valley Chamber President Bill Purcell, 6th Ward Alderman Josh Shuart and Economic Development Commission President Bill Luneski.

Food samples abounded as confetti flew to celebrate Casa Bianca’s second location. The Ansonia location is being developed as a prototype franchise.

Casa Bianca, located at 669 Main St, offers pick-up and delivery daily and extra late hours.

Winter Coat & Glove Drive

Derby to Hold City-Wide Clean Up Day

Ansonia Harvest Festival Happening Sept. 29

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich

jean.sos@snet.net
@nhrvalley on Twitter

ANSONIA >> Organizers of this year’s Ansonia Harvest Festival have “pulled out all the stops” to usher in the fall season this weekend with plenty of food, festivities and family fun.

The 18^th annual festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday (SEPT. 29) in downtown. This year’s event is sponsored by Road Ready Used Cars, and is free and open to the public.

Event Coordinator Rich DiCarlo said the Ansonia Cultural Commission has been working hard to ensure this year’s festival will be bigger and better than ever.

“Every now and then we have to change things up to keep it fresh and new,” said DiCarlo.

In addition to dozens of food and craft vendors lining Main Street, offering the likes of fried dough and fried chicken to BBQ and Spanish cuisine, DiCarlo said this year’s festival will highlight what makes Ansonia special.

The city’s Fire House Museum will be on display with antique fire apparatus and engines, along with antique autos and tractors. The Valley Arts Council will be previewing some art in front of the site that will house their new “Main Street” Gallery this fall. 

There will also be hay rides, pony and horse rides, a petting zoo, a kid’s zone, face painting, henna temporary tattoos and more.

Live music will also be featured all day long featuring Southern Voices, Sumo Side Car, Survivor Swing Band and a Magic show by Pete n' Chris! 

“Harvey” the festival mascot will also be on hand, and joined this year by the Connecticut Siren girls who’ll be dressed like scarecrows and strolling Main Street for photo opportunities.

Also new this year is a pie baking and pie eating contest, both sponsored by Eddy’s Bake Shop. The pie eating contest will be held at Eddy’s at 2 p.m.

DiCarlo said there is plenty of free parking adjacent to Main Street, and “the weatherman is calling for a beautiful sunny autumn day.”

Mayor David Cassetti is looking forward to the annual event.

“The Harvest Festival is a long-standing Ansonia tradition,” Cassetti said. “I am very excited about it because in addition to bringing the community together and building on the strong ties we all have in the Valley, this event helps to showcase our businesses and restaurants. We are very proud of our recharged downtown and this is a great event to showcase that.”

 

Calling All Home Bakers!

Food Truck Fridays Kicks off July 27 in Seymour

SEYMOUR- Cados Egg Truck, which specializes in egg sandwiches made from clean and locally sourced ingredients, will be parked outside Project Purple’s office at 115 Main St. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 27, kicking off Food Truck Fridays.

Proceeds from sales will help benefit the non-profit Project Purple, www.projectpurple.org,

established in 2011 to raise awareness, support patients and families and help fund research efforts for pancreatic cancer.

More information about Project Purple and its upcoming events can be found online at:  www.projectpurple.org; on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/Run4ProjectPurple/

on Instagram: @projectpurple and on Twitter: @Run4Purple. There is also a podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud at: soundloud.com/projectpurple. 

Information shared from City of Ansonia's Facebook Page:

ANSONIA- Parking Alert! The private owners of 65 Main Street have closed their parking lot to the public (the lot depicted in the photo...across from Massimino's Pizza, Copper City Grill, Bangkok Room).

Vehicles parked in the lot may be towed without notice.

Residents and downtown patrons are asked to utilize the nearby West Main Street lot as the city proceeds with a legal action to permanently acquire 65 Main Street. The lot is projected to reopen to the public in February.
 

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Ansonia DTC to Host Pre-Election Pizza Party Fundraiser

WHAT:                             The Ansonia Democratic Town Committee (ADTC) presents their pre-election fundraiser supporting this year’s slated candidates.

WHERE:                          Rosa Mina Pizzeria – 384 East Main Street, Ansonia

WHEN:                             Saturday, October 21 – 5:00pm to 7:00pm

 Join ADTC for a "Pre-Election Pizza Party" annual fundraiser to support Ansonia Dems' slated candidates running in this November's municipal election. We are also expecting attendance from multiple Democratic candidates who are running for Governor as well, including new candidate Dita Bhargava (learn more about her by clicking here). Meet the candidates, and enjoy locally made food!

Cost is $30.00 per person, and includes unlimited pizza, tossed salad, coffee, tea, and soft drinks. Children 10 and under are free. Cash bar will also be available.

Please remit your personal check, payable to "ADTC", along with SEEC Form P (which you can find here) to:

Jo Lynn Flaherty

28 Pinecrest Avenue

Ansonia, CT 06401

 
Payments and forms can also be submitted upon arrival at the event. If unable to attend, please consider making a donation to the campaign by clicking here. Mayoral candidate, Tarek Raslan, and all Democratic candidates are working tirelessly to ensure success on Election Day... ADTC is counting on you!

Please contact Jo-Lynn Flaherty with any questions about the event at (203) 982-3419

*Paid for by Ansonia Democratic Town Committee, James Hubbard, Treasurer

(This is a press release from the Ansonia DTC)

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