Enjoy Coffee with a Cop Monday at Target in Ansonia

ANSONIA - On Monday (Oct. 15) from 9 a.m.-noon the Ansonia Police Department will host “Coffee With A Cop” at the Starbucks inside Target, 20 West Main St. 

This event is an opportunity for residents to come and meet some of the members of the Ansonia Police Department and to ask any questions you may have, or speak about issues that concern you. Hope to see you there.

This is a press release from the Ansonia Police Department.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to offer talk on minimally invasive hip surgery

 Orthopedic surgeon Philip Minotti, M.D., will lead a free discussion on a minimally invasive direct anterior approach for hip replacement Oct. 17./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will offer a free presentation on minimally invasive hip replacement surgery at 5:45 p.m. Oct. 17.

Orthopedic surgeon Philip Minotti, MD, will discuss the advanced direct anterior approach for hip replacement, which offers important advantages over standard surgical procedures. Direct anterior hip replacement patients generally experience less pain along with a shorter length of stay in the hospital and faster recovery.

Minotti will answer any questions attendees may have.

These seminars are offered monthly at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St.

Refreshments will be served.

For more information or to reserve your spot, call Griffin Hospital Orthopaedic Care Specialist Amy Gagne, 203-732-7524.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Ansonia mayor slates annual State of the City address

CT Firefighters Association honors Logan with 'Legislator of the Year' award

State Sen. George S. Logan

HARTFORD - State Sen. George S. Logan, R-Ansonia, has received the “Legislator of the Year” award from the 26,000-member Connecticut State Firefighters Association.

The Connecticut State Firefighters Association honored Logan for his advocacy on behalf of the Valley Fire School, his participation in the Fire/EMS Caucus, and his legislative proposal to help increase racial diversity in the hiring of firefighters statewide.
“I’m humbled to receive this recognition, but the fact is that our firefighters are heroes who put their lives on the line every day,” Logan said. “They do it to protect our loved ones, our communities, and our property. At the State Capitol, I will continue to do all I can to help them do the jobs that they do so well.”

Logan received the honor at the Connecticut State Firefighters Association’s Sept. 15 convention at Company One, Avon Fire Department.

Logan can be reached at George.Logan@cga.ct.gov or 800-842-1421. 

Logan (www.SenatorGeorgeLogan.com) represents the 17th District, including Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Hamden, Naugatuck, and Woodbridge.

2nd annual Touch-A-Truck to benefit Seymour Oxford Food Bank

The event is sponsored by Ace Hardware by Haynes. It will feature cool vehicles, food trucks, face painting, and more.

Ansonia Rescue and Medical Services reminds residents to check detectors

Sharing from the City of Ansonia Facebook page:

"A notice from Ansonia Rescue and Medical Services: October is Fire Safety Month! Look, Listen, and Learn about Fire Safety. Be sure to check your smoke detectors and replace batteries this month! 
"ARMS has a limited supply of smoke detectors that can be provided for those who have a real need and do not have the means to get them yourself (elderly, low income, fallen on hard times, etc.) Please message us and we will be happy to drop one off, free of charge. 
"Stay safe, and God Bless."

Derby Senior Center to hold annual fall fair

DERBY - Autumn fun is on tap Oct. 20 when the Derby Senior Center holds its annual Fall Fair. 
It will run from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 

The fair will feature a tag sale, baked goods, crafts, a raffle, and more.

There will be free cider and doughnut holes available for the first 100 people. Use the Elizabeth Street entrance across from Archie Moore's Bar & Restaurant.

For information call 203-736-1484 or email schurchill@derbyct.gov.

Jaumann endorsed by National Federation of Independent Business

Joseph Jaumann

The National Federation of Independent Business has backed Joe Jaumann, Republican and Independent candidate for state representative in the 104th District.   

“As a small business owner and Alderman in Ansonia, I have worked hard to recharge our local economy,” Jaumann said. “The decisions made by Governor Dan Malloy and the majority have gotten in our way. But, as we do in Ansonia and in the Valley we don’t back down from a challenge. I am proud of the work Team Cassetti has done and what we have done here locally is exactly the approach we need to bring to Hartford.”    

NFIB is the leading small-business association in the nation with thousands of members in Connecticut representing a cross-section of the state’s economy. 

Since its founding in 1943, NFIB has been exclusively dedicated to small and independent businesses and remains so today. 

This is a press release from Jaumann's campaign.

Rochelle wins backing of Communication Workers Local 1298

Kara Rochelle

ANSONIA - Kara Rochelle, candidate for state representative in the 104th District to  represent Ansonia and Derby, has received the endorsement of the Communication Workers of America, Local 1298.

“Kara’s commitment to the betterment of the working class, and recognizing the value organized labor provides in that journey is a recipe for success. We are confident Kara will deliver for her constituents.  We know we can count on Kara to fight for the working people, retirees and our children’s future,” said David Weidlich Jr, President of CWA Local 1298.

“I’m fiercely dedicated to protecting our working class,” said Rochelle. “I know that our focus needs to be in creating stable, decent paying jobs with fair benefits for our residents in the valley and all over the state."

About CWA 1298: Over 3,300 members strong, CWA Local 1298 has bargained contracts with Frontier Communications,  AT&T, AT&T Mobility - Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Computer Sciences Corporation, DEX LLC,  Unite HERE Alliance, and T-Mobile.

To date Rochelle has received endorsements from Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro, state Rep. Linda M. Gentile,  Connecticut’s Working Families Party and the Connecticut AFL-CIO.

This is a press release from Rochelle's campaign.