Annual turkey drive slated at Seymour Middle, Chatfield-LoPresti schools

SEYMOUR - To promote good citizenship and volunteerism, Seymour Middle School eighth grade students will hold a turkey drive Nov. 17. 
It is the school's 17th annual drive for Thanksgiving.

Students and staff will collect donated frozen turkeys from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Seymour Middle School, 211 Mountain Road, and Chatfield-LoPresti School, 51 Skokorat St.

Turkeys will be donated to Seymour school families, the Seymour-Oxford Food Bank, and Spooner House in Shelton. 

*Information shared from an online community calendar sponsored by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and The New Haven Independent.

Ansonia seeks information to honor hometown veterans


*Sharing from the City of Ansonia Facebook page:

With Veterans Day fast approaching, we would like to honor our hometown veterans! 
Please submit your picture and the branch you served in, along with any other details you'd like to include to: dzawisza@ansoniact.org. 


Flu vaccination clinic slated Tuesday at Shelton Intermediate School

*Sharing from Naugatuck Valley Health District Facebook page:

NVHD is hosting another flu vaccination clinic open to the public on Election Day, Tuesday, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Shelton Intermediate School, 675 Constitution Blvd N., Shelton.


All Valley residents are welcome to attend - you do not have to be a Shelton resident.

We have the standard dose (quadrivalent) vaccine as well as the high dose vaccine that is recommended for those 65 and older.

There is no copay with accepted insurance so please bring your insurance card with you! Eligible insurances include:
• Aetna
• Cigna
• ConnectiCare
• Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Medicare Part B

Please be advised NVHD is not able to accept Medicare Advantage plans, Oxford, or United HealthCare.

If you cannot make the clinic, you may schedule an appointment with our nurse Kristin by calling 203-881-3255.


Buy a trolley track, support Ansonia beautification projects


They will be available for purchase Wednesday in the mayor's office at Ansonia City Hall, 253 Main St.