Seymour to dedicate high school gym in coach's honor

SEYMOUR - On Thursday, Sept. 4, Seymour High School will officially dedicate the gymnasium court in honor of our legendary coach and athletic director, Coach Cathy Federowicz, naming it “Coach Fed’s Court.”

Dedication Ceremony: 5:30 p.m. (before the varsity game vs. St. Paul)

Lite refreshments will be served following the game.

We welcome the public, alumni, and friends of the program to join us in celebrating this well-deserved honor and showing our appreciation for Coach Fed’s incredible impact on Seymour athletics.

Shared from Seymour Public Schools' Facebook page.

5K run, 2-mile walk slated in memory of Isabella Gozzo, daughter of Derby coach

DERBY - Derby Middle School Coach Mike Gozzo is once again hosting a 5K and 2-mile walk in memory of his daughter, Isabella Gozzo.

 

Ansonia to honor retired African American educator at senior center ceremony

Yankees' coach to hold book signing at Invictus Theater in Seymour

The Invictus Theater is located on the campus of Contractor Nation, 33 Progress Ave., Seymour.

Tickets for the event are $5 a person, which can be used as a credit towards the purchase of Coach Dana’s book - only one ticket may be applied to each book. Books presented for signing must be purchased at the event from Written Words Bookstore.

Tickets may be purchased by contacting Written Words Bookstore, 203-944-0400 or dorothy@writtenwordsbookstore.com.

This event is sponsored by Contractor Nation. Founded by Larry Janesky of Connecticut Basement Systems in 1990, Contractor Nation aims to equip contractors in the home improvement industry with the resources and support they need to deliver consistently positive results to customers, employees, and stakeholders.

Written Words Bookstore has been serving the book needs of Shelton and its surrounding communities since 2007. 
Formerly downtown on Howe Avenue, Written Words decided in 2018 to take a different approach in conducting business by removing its sales floor and focus on personalized book delivery service.

Ansonia to dedicate practice field to the late Coach Hunt

The late Jack Hunt pictured at Nolan Field./ Contributed photo

ANSONIA - Legendary Ansonia High School football coach, the late Jack Hunt, will be recognized next week with the naming of an important slice of Nolan Field. 

The area is where he honed athletic talent en route to seven CIAC state titles and numerous other football accomplishments.

The signage dedication will take place behind the north end zone at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14 prior to Ansonia’s football game versus NVL opponent Holy Cross.

Former players, coaches, and fans of Ansonia football are encouraged to attend the ceremony honoring and remembering Hunt.

As head coach of Ansonia, his Chargers compiled a record of 193-26, including five undefeated seasons and 13 Top Ten final state rankings.

*This is a press release from the City of Ansonia.

Derby mayor asks flags in city be lowered to half staff

DERBY -  Mayor Anita Dugatto has asked that all flags in the City of Derby be lowered to half staff effective at 2 p.m. [today] until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016 out of respect for the days of the wake and funeral of Past Chief and Deputy Fire Marshal James J. Butler.

“During these next few days, we mourn the loss of a son Derby who was an experienced leader in the Fire Department, a long-time coach, and a dedicated volunteer in Troop 3 Derby Boy Scouts of America. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Butler family as we grieve together.

"May 'JB' rest in peace knowing he served his City and family well," Dugatto said.