Cassetti, volunteers prepare Valley United Way garden in Ansonia

Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti starts planting a row of collard greens Thursday afternoon.

Volunteers work Thursday afternoon at the community garden on Central Street.

ANSONIA - The Valley United Way’s "Grow Your Own Garden Party 2019" was held Thursday with the first garden planting on Central Street. Several volunteers including Mayor David S.Cassetti and members of his staff assisted with garden prepping. 

This is VUW's third season of gardening success throughout area towns.

Community gardens have also been set up elsewhere in the city: at Gatison Park on Fourth Street, Valley YMCA, Howard Avenue (across from the Boys & Girls Club) and a debut garden at the Salvation Army.

The gardens are open to all city residents who volunteer to plant, maintain, and harvest as needed. 

Anyone interested in becoming a garden volunteer or with related questions can call Yvette Thompson, 203-926-9478.

This information is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.