Congratulations, best wishes to Ansonia's new chief of police

Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti administers the oath to Andrew Cota Friday at City Hall./ APD photo


Sharing from the Ansonia Police Department Facebook page:

"Andrew L. Cota 3rd was sworn in as Chief of the Ansonia Police Department today, taking over for Kevin Hale who retired after serving the City of Ansonia for 29 years, 18 as Chief. Chief Cota has been with the Ansonia Police Department for 27 years, working as a patrol officer, sergeant and lieutenant. 

"Chief Cota grew up in Derby, moved to Ansonia in 1993, resides in the city with his wife Denyse, and has two adult sons, Andrew 4th and Daniel. Chief Cota is following in his father, Andrew L. Cota Jr's law enforcement footsteps, Cota Jr. worked for the Derby Police Department for 34 years, 13 as Chief of Police. "Congratulations and best of luck Chief Cota."

Recuperation journey: Celebrating life

On Monday I celebrated my eight-year cancerversary. 

No cake, no presents, just gratitude.

On Feb. 11, 2011 I was enjoying dinner with my family when my physician called and said something like this: 
"We got your mammogram results and they show that you have cancer." 

I don't remember the exact words, or what he said after that. 
I do know that marked the day my breast cancer journey - two surgeries, months of chemo and radiation, lymphedema - began. 
I'm grateful to be here to write about it.

When I was first diagnosed one of my surgeon's nurses reassured me by saying "before you know it, this will all be in your rear-view mirror."
She was right.

I know I speak for all survivors when I say it's wonderful to celebrate another year.

Patronize Hot Tamale, support Seymour Lions Club

SEYMOUR - Dine at Hot Tamale Mexican Grill & Bar between 6-9 p.m. March 28 to support the Seymour Lions Club.
Please present the flyer to your server when you are seated.
A percentage of your guest check will be donated to Seymour CT Lions, Inc. to contribute to this year's scholarship awards.
The restaurant is at 39 New Haven Road.

*Shared from a Seymour Lions Club Facebook event page.