Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Literacy Volunteers to hold Scrabble fundraiser at JCC in Woodbridge


Cassetti announces plan to remove graffiti in Ansonia starting in April


Graffiti on this West Main Street building is slated for removal ./ Contributed photo

ANSONIA - Mayor David S. Cassetti today announced another round of professional graffiti removal throughout the city. This is the fourth consecutive year of the initiative. 
On N. State Street
This latest removal focuses on the last annoying nuisance graffiti found on utility poles, street signs, and isolated markings remaining on public and private buildings.
“With this latest offensive, the city will be nearly graffiti extinct,” said Cassetti. 

Approximately 35 tags have been identified and will be removed starting in April by Trans-Clean of Stratford.
Once again, funding for this year’s cleaning is made possible by local business donations to the Mayor’s Beautification Fund.
Nearly a half-mile of graffiti was removed from the flood control wall, and more than 350 tags cleaned from public and private property in 2017 and 2018.
As they say in Montreal, a clean city is a happy city.

*This is a press release from Cassetti's office.

Master's Table to host 2 dinners at Assumption Church hall in Ansonia


TEAM, Inc. in Derby names development, communications manager

Lisa Savoid

Who? Lisa brings more than 20 years of experience in communications, sales, marketing and advertising, and development. 

Lisa’s previous work experience includes the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley, Cumulus Media in Bridgeport, Journal News, Digital First Media and AT&T Communications. 
She is currently involved in Ansonia’s Board of Education Community Conversation and Joel E. Smilow Clubhouse Advisory Board. 

What? Lisa will work with CEO David Morgan and the leadership team to increase public awareness and her leadership responsibilities cover TEAM’s entire service area throughout the Greater Valley region and surrounding communities. 

Why? After experiencing the for-profit industry and non-profit, she discovered her passion is to make a difference in her community. 
“Shortly after returning to the for-profit industry in 2018, I realized my love for non-profit and desire to return. I joined TEAM because I wanted to make a direct impact in my community," Savoid said.

This is a press release from TEAM, Inc.

Great Hill Hose Company in Seymour to hold annual Easter Egg Hunt


SEYMOUR - Great Hill Hose Company, 140 Botsford Road, will hold its 31st annual Easter Egg Hunt promptly at 1 p.m. April 14.

Children will be divided into four age groups:

Group A – 2 years & under
Group B – 3 to 5 years old
Group C – 6 to 7 years old
Group D – 8 to 10 years old

Easter basket raffle to be held; check your eggs for special prizes!
Rain/Snow or Shine

Children 4 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Free refreshments will be served!


Shared from a Facebook event page.

Save the date: Massaro Farm in Woodbridge to celebrate spring May 19

Massaro Farm photo

Shared from a Facebook event page:
"Come and join us this Spring as we welcome in the warmer weather with our annual Celebrate Spring Festival and Seedling Sale! Of course, you need to come and see us primarily for your organically grown seedlings, but don't forget the other things we have in store!

"Each year, we host workshops at the farm to help you think of ways of to bring nature closer to you or your diet. Our community vendors also share local talents, crafts, and fare as you wander around to some live music while you look for our fairies in our new Fairy Scavenger Hunt! But of course, you need to dance to the live music, which is why we wrap our Maypole every year with bright ribbon, which serves as a reminder of Spring for us throughout the entire year.
"This year the festivities will be on May 19. There is no admission price to join the fun. Workshops during the event include: Garden Readiness, Learn to make Cheese, Worm Composting, and more to come!
"Other scheduled events: Trail walks, Wrapping the Maypole, Cooking Demos with Global Local Gourmet, Songs and Stories with JP Library, and Fill the worm bin.

"Find out more at the website! https://massarofarm.org/events-activities-ct/celebrate-spring/"


The event will run from noon to 5 p.m.

Massaro Community Farm is located at 41 Ford Road in Woodbridge, on the Ansonia line.