Seymour Announces Winter Parking Ban

Derby Announces Closings Due to Winter Storm

Mayor Richard Dziekan

 

From Derby Town Clerk Marc Garofalo's Office:

 

I write to inform you that Mayor Richard Dziekan has ordered Derby City Hall, Derby Senior Center, and Derby Public Library Closed on Thursday January 4, 2018 due to the anticipated winter storm.

 

Regular Winter Parking Regulations will be in effect – click here for details - https://imageserv11.team-logic.com/mediaLibrary/2043/Derby_PD_Winter_Parking_Regulations.pdf

 

Garbage pickup is already delayed one day this week due to the New Year Holiday.  No additional delay will be implemented.

 

The Derby Parking Garage will be open for use by downtown residents during the storm.  There is no cost for this service.

 

Ansonia Announces Winter Storm Parking Ban/Closings

From Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti:

 

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT DUE TO SEVERE WINTER WEATHER BEING FORCASTED THERE WILL BE A 24 HOUR CITY-WIDE PARKING BAN BEGINNING AT MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. ALL CARS WILL NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM CITY STREETS. 

PLEASE NOTE THAT NOLAN FIELD, PINE LOT, COLONY PARK, LINETT PARK, CHRIST'S CHURCH AND EAST AND WEST MAIN PARKING LOTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC USE.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ALL CITY BUILDINGS WILL BE CLOSED TOMORROW, THURSDAY, JANUARY 4TH. 

 

FINALLY, THERE WILL BE A TWO DAY DELAY IN TRASH PICK UP DUE TO THE NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAY AND WEATHER CONDITIONS.

 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION. PLEASE STAY SAFE AND WARM. 

DAVID S. CASSETTI

Winter FAQ's for Seymour Residents

Sharing snowy scenery in Derby

I almost didn't bother to venture out today, but decided to give it a whirl. 

Nature is beautiful no matter what the temperature.

Brrrr...

Cross-country skiing slated at Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center

ANSONIA - If there is snow on the ground at 10 a.m. Jan. 12 the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center has invited people to learn about cross-country skiing at that time.

Enjoy gliding over the fields and along wooded trails of the nature center, 10 Deerfield Road.

If there is no snow, a hike is planned that will include information about local natural history.


The alternate snow date is Feb. 9.

Participants are asked to register at least a week in advance by calling 203-736-1053.

For those who do not have their own equipment, rentals are available from Rotary Ski Shop in Stratford.


Call the shop at 203-375-5261 at least a week in advance to reserve equipment and arrange to pick up the rental equipment the day before the program.




This is a press release from the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center. 

Ansonia in 'cooler' times

Main Street, Ansonia as it looked in February.

After enduring all the heat and humidity that July has already given us, the question today is "would you rather have this ^?"

 I took this photo on Feb. 11. At the moment I can't answer my own question.

Winter wonderland returns to Valley

 

What do you think about this morning's scenery? Is it beautiful? Or just a nuisance?

Sidewalk ordinance to go back into effect

From First Selectman Kurt Miller's Facebook page:

"Due to the severity of the storm, the Town's sidewalk snow clearing ordinances were temporarily suspended. However, due to safety concerns with pedestrians, the ordinances will go back into effect Friday, February 22 at 8:00 AM.

Please make sure to have any sidewalks on your property cleared by then to avoid being ticketed!"

Blizzard photos to share?

Please send your Valley storm aftermath photos to me at pvillers@nhregister.com and I'll post them here.

I can't take any photos until my camera battery charges...we used it a lot yesterday and ran down the battery. 
That's what I get for ignoring the low battery icon on the screen.

Ansonia Code Red alert posted

This is a Code Red alert from the City of Ansonia. 

The state of Connecticut is going to be impacted by a severe winter storm beginning on Friday morning and continuing into Saturday. 

Latest forecasts indicate our area will receive over one foot of snow as well as high winds. 

In preparation for this storm, the City of Ansonia is announcing the following:

--All City of Ansonia public buildings will be closed on Friday.

--There will be a parking ban on all city streets starting at noon Friday and ending at noon Sunday.  All City of Ansonia public and school parking lots will be open for off street parking.

--The City of Ansonia asks homeowners and businesses to assist in clearing snow from around fire hydrants near your properties to allow quick access to those hydrants in case of emergency.

Additionally, residents are encouraged to limit their driving on city roads during the storm to allow for emergency vehicles and road crews to perform their functions.

The City of Ansonia will send out further announcements as needed. 

Seymour schools to be closed Friday

According to information on Seymour First Selectman Kurt Miller's Facebook page, Seymour Public Schools will be closed Friday.

Snow + sleds = recipe for winter fun

Derek and Katelyn McMahon of Middletown enjoy the winter weather.

Friends Grace Saldana and Leah Gilbert of Derby demonstrate the art of having fun.


Thanks go out to April Pruzinsky of Derby for contributing these photos she took at Osbornedale State Park in Derby.

Snow place like gnome

How much snow did you get? Send me a photo at pvillers@nhregister.com and I'll post it here.

Got snow pictures from the Valley to share?

Send them to pvillers@nhregister.com and I'll post them here on the blog.
Don't forget to include the location.

Thanks!

Last week's Nor'easter shows beauty of nature

Snow graces historic cemetery on Elm Street, Ansonia.

Photos contributed by Ansonia artist Greg Karas.

One of Karas' gargoyles.

Is it just me or does the snow make this little guy look a bit like a Smurf?