Newsletter features a grand day for the Irish in Ansonia

Dear readers,

The latest Valley Voice newsletter is out and it features Saturday's Irish Flag Raising ceremony in Ansonia and the upcoming annual meeting of the Derby Historical Society.

Please click here to read all about it.

~ Patti and Ralph

Solar power workshop slated for Seymour homeowners

SEYMOUR - The town has been selected to participate in an award-winning residential solar program that makes going solar easy and affordable.   

Solarize Seymour is part of Solarize Connecticut - the groundbreaking residential solar program managed by the non-profit organization, SmartPower.  

Solarize Connecticut has helped thousands of Connecticut residents save money on energy bills by going solar.

Solarize Seymour is a coordinated effort across the community, supported by the Town of Seymour. Through a competitive selection process, the Town has selected PurePoint Energy as its solar installer.  

PurePoint Energy will provide the solar installations in Seymour at special discount pricing in exchange for outreach and education from the Town. 

Solarize Seymour also offers residents access to financing options that make going solar affordable with no upfront costs.  

SmartPower has partnered with Dividend Solar to help qualified residents save money with the $0 down financing option.  Other financing resources are available through Seymour’s solar installer.

The Solarize Seymour program will kick off with a workshop from 7-8:30 p.m. April 11 at Seymour Middle School, 211 Mountain Road. 

Residents can learn about the program, be introduced to their solar installer, hear about financing options, and have a chance to learn if their house is good for solar.

Homeowners who want to find out if their home is good for solar can go directly to Solarizect.com/Seymour. 

Residents who live in surrounding communities can also participate in Solarize by going to SolarizeCT.com.

                                                                         

Award-winning program

Solarize is an award-winning program that increases residential solar through a proven formula.  It relies on an on-the-ground outreach campaign provided through the Town that helps educate consumers.  

The pre-selected solar installer means residents are getting high quality equipment at reduced rates, specifically chosen for Seymour residents. 

In Connecticut Solarize was sparked by The Connecticut Green Bank and is managed by SmartPower (www.smartpower.org). 

“The Town of Seymour is excited to bring the Solarize program to Seymour! Solarize is a great opportunity for homeowners and businesses to invest in their home and save on their ever-rising utility bills,” First Selectman Kurt Miller said. “Make sure to stop by one of our events to see how much you can save by going solar!”

“Connecticut is truly becoming a national leader in solar through the Solarize Connecticut program,” said Brian F. Keane, President of SmartPower.  

“Working in partnership with Connecticut communities, Solarize Connecticut has helped residential solar grow from less than 900 installations in 2012 to over 22,000 today.   And now we know that solar ownership increases the property value of our homes – so it’s a win-win-win! For the homeowner, the community and the entire state of Connecticut.” 

More information about Solarize Seymour can be found by visiting Solarizect.com/Seymour or by contacting Chamae Mejias at cmejias@smartpower.org. 

This is a press release from the First Selectman's office.

Registration opens for Ansonia Youth Cheer

*Information shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Echo Hose firefighters in Shelton slate spring fair April 8

Photo taken in front of Echo Hose, Hook & Ladder Co. 1 headquarters. 

SHELTON - A Spring Fair will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 8 at Echo Hose, Hook & Ladder Company 1 headquarters, 379 Coram Ave. 

The free event is handicap accessible and will include:

* Food/dessert trucks 
* 33 vendors /crafters
* 33 chances to win raffles
* Children's section featuring:
- Touch-A-Firetruck
- Face painting
- Egg activities/Crafts
- Fire safety lessons taught by volunteer firefighters

For information feel free to contact Kristen at EHFDAuxiliary@gmail.com.

*Sharing this information and photo from Echo Hose Facebook page.

Happy Vernal Equinox! It's officially spring

Let's hope the snow will be melting soon. I know I'm ready for spring.

Ansonia resident seeks donations for families displaced by March 10 fire

ANSONIA - Resident Missy Lundeen, a volunteer with the Red Cross, posted the information below on Facebook and I'm sharing it here. 
She runs Going The Extra Mile, an organization that helps local families who lose personal belongings to fire.

Lundeen wrote:
"We are still in need of donations for the families affected by the Ansonia fire on March 10. Below is a list of items needed for the families. We really need clothing for the adults and dog food for 2 dogs. 
"Additionally, we are seeking volunteers for this coming weekend who have trucks to help move donations of furniture and household items from a 2 family house in East Haven to my storage unit in Shelton. If you or someone you know can help please let me know!! Thanks so much for your generosity and selflessness during this donation drive!!

FAMILY 1

Adult female: 51 yrs, xxl dresses
Adult male: 50 yrs, lg top, 34/29 pants
Adult male: 22 yrs, sm top, 28/28 pants
Male child: 10 yrs, m/l top, 10/12 pants CHILD NEEDS ANSONIA SCHOOL UNIFORMS, toys (board games, matchbox cars, hand held device like an old game boy, legos)

FAMILY 2: ALL SET WITH DONATIONS!! THANK YOU!!

FAMILY 3:
Adult female, 39 yrs, lg top, 14 pants
Adult male, 50 yrs, 3X tops, 42/32 pants
Adult male, 19 yrs, xl top, 36/36 pants
Adult male, 17 yrs, med top, 32/36 pants
1 SMALL DOG!!! Dry dog food of any kind.

FAMILY 4:
Adult male, 44 yrs, lg top, 36/38 pants
Adult female, 49 yrs, xl tops, 16/18 pants
Adult male, 22 yrs, lg top, 36/38 pants
Adult female, 24 yrs, PREGNANT DUE ANY DAY, post pregnancy Xl top, xl pants
NEWBORN BABY BOY, all newborn clothing, diapers, bottles, blankets
1 large DOG!!! Dry dog food of any kind.

FAMILY 5:
Adult male: 36 yrs, med top, 32/30 pants
Adult female, 41 yrs, sm top, sm pants
Teenager female, 16 yrs, sm top, 1/2 pants
Teenager male, 15 yrs, med too, med pants...sweatpants!!
INFANT MALE: 8 mo., 12 mo clothing, size 3-4 diapers and similar formula, regular type, baby wipes, toys

FAMILY 6 (from Sunday's fire)
Adult female: ALL SET WITH NEEDS
Adult Male: ALL SET WITH NEEDS
INFANT GIRL, 4 months, 6 months clothing. FORMULA AND DIAPERS NOT NEEDED

DROP OFF LOCATIONS:

ANSONIA:
Ansonia City Hall, 253 Main St. Mayor's office, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

AC Washing Well
North Main Street, Ansonia
Open 7 days a week 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Tad-G's Fitness
East Main Street, Ansonia
Monday-Thursday 3:30-7 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

SHELTON:
Doggie Styles
Leavenworth Road
In the plaza with IGA
Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Residence Inn
1001 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton
Open seven days a week

Heart health support group to meet Thursday at Griffin Hospital in Derby

DERBY - Griffin Hospital’s Sharing Hearts Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave.

The Sharing Hearts Support Group aims to lower the anxiety and stress that comes with a heart condition diagnosis by offering monthly education on heart health and area resources, as well as the support of fellow individuals with heart conditions.

Future meetings will be held April 27, May 25, and June 22.

Caregivers are also invited to join. 

For more information and to reserve your spot, contact Maria Cantito at Griffin Hospital’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Department, 203-732-7106.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Save the date: Seymour Pink to hold 10th annual pasta dinner in April

Here's a fun way to support a wonderful nonprofit!