Monday, August 5, 2024

Condolences offered to Ansonia Police Department after passing of K9 Kane

K9 Kane


ANSONIA -The Ansonia Police Department regrets to announce the passing of our K9, Kane. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Officer Paul Smith and his family.

Kane fell ill yesterday and after round the clock treatment and testing was found to have cancer. Kane was euthanized today [Monday] at 6 p.m. and an official ceremony honoring him and his service to the City of Ansonia, the Police Department, and citizens will take place in the near future.

Thank you Kane for your 8 years of dedicated service, rest easy.


This is shared from the Ansonia Police Department's Facebook page.

Elected officials ask Ansonia residents to complete Gatison Park survey

Gatison Park in Ansonia / Contributed photo 

ANSONIA - State Rep. Kara Rochelle (D-Ansonia, Derby), 1st Ward Alderman Dan King, and attendees of the Gatison Park community meeting are seeking community participation for a survey on the most favored improvements.

Residents of the 1st and 2nd Wards of Ansonia, along with anyone else who uses the park, are especially encouraged to participate, but all Ansonia residents are welcome to take the survey.

During the 2024 legislative session, Rochelle was able to secure $100,000 in state dollars for Gatison Park improvements. 

This funding will be sent to the city to be used on the park with the city having authority on specific improvements for which the funds will be used.  Attendees of a Gatison Park community meeting developed the idea of the public survey to involve the entire community. 
The Gatison Park group wants to make sure the true needs and priorities of the neighborhood are voiced to the administration.

“This is a great way to get involved and make sure everyone’s voices are included,” said Rochelle. “Hearing the neighborhood’s input is the best way to make sure that Gatison is more kid-friendly, welcoming, and safe for all and specific improvements that residents favor are prioritized,” she said.

“This is a great opportunity for members of our community to have input in this project,” Alderman King said. “This park is for the residents in the neighborhood so we feel it should reflect their needs and wants.”

This is a bipartisan effort to reflect Ansonia community needs. 
The survey can be taken at this LINK: https://www.housedems.ct.gov/Rochelle/GatisonSurvey.

Rochelle serves the 104th District, which includes Ansonia and Derby.


This is from a press release from Rochelle's office.

Seymour Oxford Food Bank posts August wish list


August Wish List:
Juice/Canned Fruit/Chef Boyardee/Jelly/
Beef Stew/Progresso Soup
Thank you for your support!
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The food bank is at 20 Pine St., Seymour.

This is shared from the food bank's Facebook page.

Ansonia Library slates school bus story time Friday


Register using this link: https://forms.gle/zyzreouME3vbwFWJ8

The Library is at 53 S. Cliff St., Ansonia.


This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.


Holy Rosary Church in Ansonia to host annual Italian Festival


Shared from the festival's Facebook page:

FESTA! is an annual celebration of Italian heritage, hosted by Holy Rosary Parish of Ansonia. It is the Valley's most popular ethnic heritage event.


Music and movement fun for kids on tap at Seymour Public Library


SEYMOUR - There will be music and dancing fun for everyone 6 and under at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 15 at Seymour Public Library.
The Library is at 46 Church St.
For more information, please call 203-888-3903.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page. 

Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley to hold golf tourney in Orange

8-10 a.m. - Registration & Driving Range

10 a.m. - Shotgun Start

Followed by Awards & BBQ Lunch


The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley has been changing the lives of young people in our area for 65 years. 

Proceeds from this charity golf tournament will help us provide services regardless of a family’s ability to pay. Thank you for helping us help those who need us most!


This is shared from the Club's website.