Friday, December 26, 2014

Ansonia residents show spirit of season

Decorating contest draws 21 participants

ANSONIA - Congratulations go out to John and Ann Marie Checkley of 209 Wakelee Ave. for capturing the overall winner spot in the Cultural Commission's annual House and Yard Decorating Contest. 

Beautifully decked out properties in all seven Wards - including 20 homeowners and Charters Hose Company 4 firehouse - were entered into the annual competition judged by members of the Cultural Commission and the Valley Arts Council.


A view of the decorations at 209 Wakelee Ave.
All eight winners will be honored at the Jan. 13 Board of Aldermen meeting in City Hall. 
They will receive a certificate of recognition and a gift certificate from local merchants, Cultural Commission chairman Judy Nicolari said.

Many thanks to Cultural Commission member Melissa Torres for submitting the great photos! 


Overall winning entry is this home at 209 Wakelee Ave.