Newsletter features surprise party for Ansonia resident

Dear readers,

Our latest Valley Voice newsletter is out. I wrote about a surprise party given in Derby Saturday in honor of a 93-year old Ansonia resident who has served the community over many decades. 
We also feature photos from the grand opening of Smile Dental Center in Shelton. 

Please click here to check it out.

Thanks for reading,

Patti

Children's author entertains in Shelton for Read Across the Valley Day

Ryan SanAngelo performs./ Photo by Evelyn North 

SHELTON - The Valley Early Childhood Regional Council of the Valley Council for Health and Human Services hosted a breakfast this week for Read Across the Valley. 
The annual event was held at the Harry B. Brownson Country Club.

Children's author Ryan SanAngelo entertained elected officials, educators, and community members at the event, who later read to children in early education classrooms in the Valley. 

SanAngelo is the author of a picture book, Spaghetti Eddie, a story about a boy who loves to eat spaghetti.

                               

Sharing message about paving project from Derby City/Town Clerk

To All Derby Residents and travelers using Derby Avenue in Derby, Ct.,

This office has been informed by the Department of Public Works that the milling and paving of Derby Avenue between Main Street and Division Street will take place beginning the evening of April 30.

All should be aware of the following:

Between Division Street and Main Street, Derby Avenue will be closed and there will be no parking allowed during the follow times:

April 30 at 7 p.m. until 6 a.m on May 1, for milling.

May 1 at 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. on May 2 for milling.

May 7 at 7 p.m until 6 a.m. on May 8 for paving.

May 8 at 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. on May 9 for paving.

Police will direct the detour during the closure times.

Any questions regarding the milling and paving project may be directed to the Department of Public Works at 203-736-1468 or by visiting http://www.derbyct.gov/Function/.

Gentile, Logan urge caution during Rt.115 resurfacing project

The Connecticut Department of Transportation has announced a nighttime milling and resurfacing project will be performed on Rt. 115 (Derby Avenue) in Derby and Ansonia, from this Sunday to the morning of May 9. 

State Rep. Linda M. Gentile, D-Ansonia, and state Sen. George S. Logan, R-Ansonia, would like to caution drivers during this construction period. 

“I am asking all motorists and commuters to be patient and to use caution while the DOT undergoes this project,” Gentile said. 

“Safety is of the upmost importance and I hope that residents will take precautions during this time.”

"Many residents may not be aware that this road work will be taking place," Logan said. "We are helping ConnDOT spread the word so that area motorists can plan accordingly."

The project consists of milling and resurfacing a .85 mile segment of Rt. 115 in Derby and Ansonia. Work hours will be from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. 

Motorists should expect lane closures on Rt. 115 between Rt. 34 and Division Street.  

Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone. The regular work schedule for this project is 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Sunday-Friday).

Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions.  

Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving in this vicinity. 

This is a press release from the House Democrats' office.

         

Tag sale in Derby to benefit Boy Scout Troop 3

Night out to benefit Adam's House in Shelton