Ansonia seeks names of active-duty military members

ANSONIA - For over 40 years the Comcowich-Carver Post 597 VFW, Ansonia, sent holiday greetings and a monetary gift to all Ansonia natives on active duty in the United States Armed Forces.

The Funds came from private donations as well as Post members soliciting funds at one Ansonia football game each year.

With the average age of the VFW well into their 70s, this practice became more and more difficult and the membership requested the City of Ansonia assume the project.
In 2002 the Board of Aldermen authorized the City of Ansonia to continue the practice and the Mayor's office took over administration of the program, with several servicemen and women receiving checks, which were funded by private donations.

This memorandum serves as a request to all residents to send the name of any known active-duty service personnel from Ansonia, along with their own name and address, to the following address by Dec. 17, 2014 so that this tradition will continue.

Office of Mayor Cassetti
253 Main Street
Ansonia, CT 06401

Please call the mayor's office with any questions or concerns, 203-736-5900.