Newsletter features Adam's House in Shelton, $70K donation to TEAM, more

The latest Valley Voice newsletter is out. 
We feature today's grand opening of Adam's House, a grief education center in Shelton, among other stories.  

Here's the link:

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Adam's House in Shelton celebrates grand opening Thursday

An official ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday at Adam's House, a grief education center, at 271 Coram Ave., Shelton.  

Supporters of Adam's House founder Alison Wysota, third from right, surprise her with confetti after she and Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti, second from left, cut a ribbon to open the facility housed in a renovated Victorian mansion. 


*Stay tuned for a story and photos in the next Valley Voice newsletter.

Work on Rt. 34 bridge planned in Derby this weekend

Dear Valley readers,

I'm sure most local folks know by now the Department of Transportation will be working this weekend on the heavily-traversed Route 34 span over the Naugatuck River in Derby.

But I'm sharing this information anyway, since it is a big deal for all of us who daily drive around these parts. 

Part of a press release follows:

"Lawmakers and the Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) are advising motorists to be aware of some much-needed work this weekend on the Route 34 bridge carrying traffic over the Naugatuck River in Derby.

"State Representatives Linda M. Gentile (D-Ansonia/Derby), Theresa Conroy (D-Beacon Falls/Derby/Seymour), and  Themis Klarides (R-Woodbridge/Orange/Derby, and State Senator Joseph J. Crisco, Jr. (D-Woodbridge) have been advised by the DOT that, weather permitting, crews will close the Route 34 bridge between Friday, Sept. 9 at 10 p.m. and Monday, Sept. 12 at 5 a.m.  

"The closure will allow placement of a new concrete bridge deck. The bridge project is due to be completed in November."

Ansonia Nature Center to host community day; park upkeep help needed

Ribbon-cutting ceremony planned for playground

ANSONIA - Mayor David S. Cassetti and Valley United Way’s Corporate Volunteer Council Director Pat Tarasovic will participate in “Take your Child to the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center's Community Park Day" ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Sept. 17.

Join nature center staff and volunteers as they restore some of the grounds around the beautiful playground, continuing a long tradition of community involvement at the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, 10 Deerfield Road.

Kids can play and celebrate the fun, new equipment and structures, while family members participate in groundskeeping! 

Brush clearing, raking, and pruning will take place; make sure to bring gloves, hat, and bug spray, and help beautify the area surrounding the playground, too.

For information call 203-736-1053.

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

Valley Chamber of Commerce to present Town Days at Beardsley Zoo

9/11 memorial ceremony planned Sunday on Derby Green

DERBY - In honor of the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks, there will be a memorial ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday on the Green after the Farmer's Market closes. 


The ceremony will be hosted by the Derby Fire Department and will be held around the 9/11 memorial. 

From 10 a.m.-noon, CCDJ will play and from noon-2 p.m., the band F.B. Lilly will perform at the gazebo. 




*Sharing this information from the Derby Green Market Farmer's Market Facebook page.