Rochelle announces $2M bond request on agenda for Ansonia Copper & Brass site

HARTFORD - State Rep. Kara Rochelle, D-Ansonia, Derby and state Sen. Jorge Cabrera, D-Ansonia, Derby, today learned their $2 million state bonding request for renovation of the 175,000-square-foot Extrusion Mill building at the Ansonia Copper & Brass site has been placed on the state's bonding committee agenda by Gov. Ned Lamont. 

The project calls for renovation of the extrusion mill to facilitate the economic revitalization of this now empty, but once major manufacturing site.

 

"We are making meaningful progress in the economic redevelopment of our community," said Rochelle. "These would be the first major state funds secured to renovate and revitalize the Ansonia Copper & Brass site, which has been a priority of mine for many years. With this needed funding, we hope to lure developers to the site, grow our grand list, increase property values, bring jobs to the region and give the city the opportunity to lower property taxes. This $2 million in new bond funding will truly help to stabilize our region economically and I am appreciative to have such strong partners in Sen. Cabrera and the Governor to make this happen."

 

"This additional $2 million for Ansonia Brass is a game changer! On top of the nearly $1.5 million already secured for Ansonia we are well on our way to moving Ansonia forward. It was great to work alongside my friend and colleague Rep. Kara Rochelle and Governor Lamont to make this happen. This is only the beginning of more great things to come for Ansonia," said Cabrera.

 

The funds requested by Rochelle and Cabrera through the legislative bond request process will assist with the redevelopment and adaptive reuse of the Ansonia Copper & Brass Extrusion Mill facility, including remediation of the roof, siding and HVAC systems, selective demolition of portions of the mill and adjacent buildings, and improvements to site access and utilities.

 

This expected multi-million dollar win for the community comes on the heels of Rochelle and Cabrera, in partnership with the city, securing $1 million in state funds from the Department of Economic Community Development for the brownfield cleanup at the adjacent Farrell SHW building in Ansonia and the more than $1.2 million in the state budget for increased and improved services for the Waterbury Rail Line. 

Together, these major investments signal a shift by the state to refocus strategic resources on economic redevelopment in the Valley.

This is a press release from Rochelle's office.

Rochelle to host Legislative Office Hours at Copper City Bar & Grill in Ansonia

State Rep. Kara Rochelle, D-Ansonia/Derby, represents the 104th District.

Ansonia Police seek suspects who fled pedestrian hit-and-run

ANSONIA - An Ansonia patrol officer attempted to stop a silver Audi on North Main Street at Liberty Street at about 1:55 p.m. today, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a release.

The Audi fled the scene at a high rate of speed traveling north; the officer attempting the stop did not pursue the car. 

At the intersection of North Main Street and Third Street the Audi, which was now traveling north in the southbound lane, struck a Hyundai attempting to turn left onto Third Street. 

The Audi then travelled onto the sidewalk striking a fire hydrant, a pedestrian, and a tree before coming to a stop at the entrance to the Daily Mart parking lot.

 

The pedestrian suffered injuries to her head, arm, and leg; she was transported to a local hospital for treatment and is in stable condition. 

The driver of the Hyundai and an infant passenger were both transported to a local hospital for evaluation and two other passengers in the Hyundai were treated on the scene.

 

The driver and passenger of the Audi both ran from the car and have not been located. 

The driver of the Audi was a white male wearing dark colored shorts, no shirt, and a baseball hat. The passenger of the Audi was a light-skinned black male wearing black shirt and pants. Both males ran through the parking lot and where last seen running towards Fourth Street. The Audi was not stolen, detectives are in the process of identifying the driver and an arrest is anticipated in this incident.

 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885 or information can be left anonymously on Tip411 at the link below.

https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

This is a press release from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Save the date: Marks of Design to hold annual Diamond Dig to benefit Seymour Pink

 

Family movie nights on tap at Veterans' Memorial Park in Shelton

This is shared from the Shelton Youth Service Bureau Facebook page.

My Sister's Place thrift store in Ansonia holding blowout sale

ANSONIA - My Sister's Place Thrift Store, 380 Main St., is holding a two-day sale today and Saturday. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days.

All proceeds benefit BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.

Cassetti announces reopening of city buildings, in-person meetings in Ansonia

Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti Thursday announced the full reopening of city buildings on Aug. 2 and return to in-person meetings Sept. 1.

Celebrate Shelton readies first concert of summer season

SHELTON - Join us from 5-9:30 p.m. July 23 and enjoy music by Symphonic Bodega and Spring Heeled Jack at Veterans Memorial Park, 100 Canal St. Suggested donation is $5. 

This is shared from a Facebook event page.