Decorating contest slated for Seymour High School Class of 2020

Newsletter features inauguration in Seymour, holiday market in Ansonia

Dear readers, 

In today's Valley Voice newsletter we highlight the swearing-in ceremony of Seymour First Selectman Kurt Miller and elected officials, and Ansonia's Holiday Marketplace.

Thanks for stopping by,

Patti 








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Seymour Middle School to host inauguration ceremony Monday

Seymour to hold food drive at polling places on Election Day Tuesday

Sharing from the Office of First Selectman Facebook page: 

"The town [of Seymour] will be holding a food drive on Election Day to benefit the Seymour/Oxford Food Bank. 
"Boxes will be placed outside of each polling place. We ask that everyone who comes to vote, to please consider bringing something to help those less fortunate. 
"Any questions, please call town hall at 203-888-2511."

This is a wonderful idea! 

TEAM slates 52nd annual meeting at Race Brook Country Club in Orange

Seymour animal rescue group selling 2018 calendar

Sharing from the Facebook pages of CARES and the Office of the First Selectman: 

Seymour First Selectman Kurt Miller holds the 2018 Rescue Calendar. 

"Look who has our 2018 Rescue Calendar! We here at CARES (Coco's Animal Rescue Efforts of Seymour) are grateful for the support from our First Selectman Kurt Miller, the Board of Selectmen, and the community. Can you guess the breed of his two rescue dogs? 
"Order your calendar at www.seymourcares.org"

The rescue pets were photographed for the calendar with members of the Seymour Fire Department.

Solarize Seymour deadline approaching

Sharing this information from the Office of the Seymour First Selectman Facebook page:

"The deadline for Solarize Seymour is August 16th! If you're interested in solar, make sure you visit the Solarize website and get your free site visit to find out how much going solar can save you!" 

http://solarizect.com/our-towns/seymour/

Seymour first selectman loses taco-eating bet, washes TEAM's vans

Seymour First Selectman Kurt Miller, right, takes part in a previous taco-eating contest, with former champion Alex Danka of Seymour.

SEYMOUR - First Selectman Kurt Miller Tuesday made good on a bet he lost to TEAM Inc.'s President/CEO David Morgan, and spent two hours washing TEAM's Meals on Wheels food delivery trucks.

Miller cleaned and polished several trucks in the parking lot of Hot Tamale's Mexican Bar & Grill.

The bet happened last month during a charity taco-eating contest held at Hot Tamale's to raise money for the Meals on Wheels program. The program delivers nutritional meals directly to the front doors of the Valley's elderly folks and shut-ins.

According to TEAM officials, the Meals on Wheels program has taken a financial hit and is able to provide fewer meals to those who request the service.

Those interested in making a donation to the program can do so by visiting http://teaminc.org/donate/

To see Miller in action, click the link below to view it on Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/SeymourCT.org/videos/1458349354231127/

Seymour Middle School graduates wished all the best

Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2017 at Seymour Middle School.

Sharing from the Facebook page of Seymour First Selectman Kurt Miller:

"Onward and upward..... best of luck to the 8th grade class of the Seymour Middle School."

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.

Dr. Seuss' birthday celebrated at Bungay School in Seymour

SEYMOUR - Students at Bungay Elementary School in Seymour learned about Dr. Suess Wednesday. It would have been the children's author's 112th birthday.

The goal of the "Read Across America" celebration each year is to instill in students a lifelong love of reading.

Superintendent of Schools Christine Syriac and Bungay Assistant Principal Kris Boyle were among those who read Dr. Seuss books to classes throughout the day. First Selectman Kurt Miller had planned to read to students but was not feeling well and could not attend.

I always enjoy covering school programs in the Valley, but I had a prior commitment to attend a meeting in Shelton and could not get there.

But you can read all about the birthday celebration in a story by my friend, New Haven Register correspondent Jean Falbo-Sosnovich.

Plan to combine Ansonia, Seymour services applauded

Regular readers no doubt realize that I stay far away from the political fray.

But I have to say that as an Ansonia resident I am all for the idea being considered by Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti and Seymour First Selectman Kurt Miller to combine municipal resources.

Talk of regionalization always faces some opposition in the Valley, but it makes good fiscal sense for neighboring towns to share some services.

You can read all about the plan under consideration in a story written by New Haven Register correspondent Jean Falbo-Sosnovich.

Bear sighting in Seymour

Sharing from the Facebook page of the Office of First Selectman Kurt Miller:

"There has been a black bear sighting in the Great Hill area by several residents. We are aware of the issue and are working with the appropriate people to address the situation. Please be aware and use caution, especially with your pets. I'll post more information as I get it."

Seymour to dedicate French Memorial Park upgrades

Note: Sharing this from the Facebook page of the Office of the First Selectman of Seymour. 

Seymour now equipped with emergency animal shelter

Sharing from the Facebook page of the Office of the First Selectman:
"Seymour is now home to this mobile emergency animal shelter [pictured above]. This regional asset will provide support for several local communities but will be staged in Seymour. This unit carries bulk quantities of cages, food and water bowls and snares. Use of this equipment at shelters will be managed by our CERT team with training programs provided by the Region/State."

Miller, trash company surprise Seymour Pink founder

Message from Kurt Miller on his Office of the First Selectman Facebook page:
"A big thank you goes out to my good friend Ryan Bingham and the team at Winters Brothers for this great surprise for Mrs. Deming. They are a true partner of the town of Seymour. — at Seymour Pink."

Seymour Pink founder Mary Deming and Kurt Miller Friday at Seymour Pink gift shop.

A pink trash can with a breast cancer awareness symbol on it. How cool is this? 

Weather closes Seymour Town Hall

Sharing a message from First Selectman Kurt Miller:


"Town Hall closed today as of 3 PM due to the inclement weather. At 1:30 PM, Governor Malloy issued an executive order stating that taxes submitted by 5:30 PM tomorrow will be considered on-time. If you weren't able to pay them today because of the weather, you will have an extra day. 

"The Town does not have the authority to issue an extension, which is why it was not done earlier.

"Public Works has been out since last night clearing the roads, but the snow is accumulating fast and most roads are not in good condition. Please consider staying in if you don't have to go somewhere and if you must be on the roads, drive safe."

Official says Seymour Town Hall to open at noon

Sharing from Office of the First Selectman's Facebook page:


"Town Hall will be open today from noon until 5 p.m. There will be no evening meetings."

A message from Seymour first selectman

"Christmas is a time to reflect on all that is good in our lives, some things big and others small. It is a time for family and friends, for good cheer and happiness. It is a time we wish joy to all. 

"But, unfortunately, this spirit only seems to last a few days. Please join me in working to keep this wonderful holiday spirit all year long. Together, let's make 2015 the best year yet. Tara, Drew, Kaitlyn and I would like to wish you all a joyous holiday season. From our family to yours, may you have a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year."

- Kurt Miller

* Note: This is taken from the Office of the First Selectman's Facebook page.

Seymour First Selectman shares winter policies

SEYMOUR - First Selectman Kurt Miller has posted the following on his Office of the First Selectman Facebook page:

"With winter upon us, we wanted to take an opportunity to remind Seymour's residents of the Town's ordinances and policies related to winter weather. There is a lot of information so we've put together this page to consolidate all the information in one place. 

"Please look at the documents below and if you have any questions, please call the First Selectman's Office at (203) 888-2511 or rburke@seymourct.org."

Links:

Winter Parking Ban Information

Snow Removal Ordinances FAQ

Public Works Plowing Policy