Ansonia police officer, K9 partner recognized by state association

Congratulations to Officer Paul Smith and his K9 partner Kane for being recognized by the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association as second runner up for 2017 Daniel Wasson Memorial K-9 Award. 
Pictured with Officer Smith and Kane are Chief Kevin Hale and Sgt. Alex Barreira.

*Shared from the Ansonia Police Department Facebook page.

Newsletter highlights forum in Ansonia, Shelton resident recognized by Safe Kids

Dear readers,

The latest Valley Voice newsletter is now out. 

Please click here to read about a forum in Ansonia with Mayor David S. Cassetti and Police Chief Kevin Hale, three entrepreneurs receiving Women In Networking grants, and more!

Thanks for reading,

~ Patti and Ralph

Forum in Ansonia works to bridge gap between community, police

Maude Hinson, wife of the Rev. John Hinson, pastor, First Baptist Church in Ansonia, speaks Monday night at a community forum in the church sanctuary. 

Maude Hinson organized a Law Enforcement Appreciation Day earlier this year and raised $8,300 to purchase safety equipment for Ansonia Police Officers. The fund-raising continues with a goal of $51,000, she said.

Please stay tuned for more information about the meeting in the next issue of The Valley Voice newsletter.

Fundraiser to show appreciation to Ansonia Police Department

Ansonia police swear in new lieutenant in City Hall ceremony

26-year member of force thanks family, friends for their support

Patrick Lynch and his wife, Dalila, pose for photos after the swearing-in ceremony Thursday in Ansonia City Hall.






Mayor David S. Cassetti, back to camera, congratulates Patrick Lynch as Police Chief Kevin Hale looks on.

Patrick Lynch addresses a crowd of supporters, including family members and fellow police officers, after he was sworn in as a new lieutenant.


Please click here to read a story about the ceremony by New Haven Register correspondent Jean Falbo-Sosnovich.

Sharing info posted today on City of Ansonia Facebook page

May 24, 2016 - The following message was sent to Ansonia residents this morning: 
"Good morning residents of the City of Ansonia. This is Mayor David Cassetti on behalf of Police Chief Kevin Hale and Superintendent Carol Merlone.

We want to invite you to attend a brief community update at the onset of our special Board of Aldermen meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at the Ansonia High School. The update concerns the recent reported threatening incident that occurred yesterday afternoon. In an effort to keep you informed and our children safe, this update will provide you with the latest information available.

Please make every effort to attend this important update, and of course, the special meeting of the Board of Aldermen regarding the budget."

Ansonia officials to discuss Ebola precautions, protocols today

ANSONIA - Mayor David S. Cassetti and Emergency Management Director and Police Chief Kevin Hale will convene a meeting of the Public Safety Committee at 11 a.m. today to discuss necessary precautions and protocol regarding the Ebola virus in the Ansonia Emergency Operations Center.

Cassetti said in a release Sunday: “Chief Hale and I have asked all members of the Public Safety Committee, including Public Works, Fire, Police, Emergency Management, Education, etc., to meet to discuss the steps needed to be taken to ensure that Ansonia is prepared to respond should the need arise and to know that our city officials are coordinating and communicating. 

"The safety and well-being of all Ansonia residents is our highest priority.” 


This is a press release from the mayor's office.