Ground broken for sports training complex on Olson Drive in Ansonia

Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti, center, is all smiles Friday as he is joined by developers, Derby Mayor Richard Dziekan, and aldermen to break ground for a sports complex.

ANSONIA - As a resident I was pleased to see positive economic progress at last week's groundbreaking for a sports training complex on Olson Drive.

Read all about the event in a story by Valley Independent Sentinel correspondent Jean Falbo-Sosnovich.

Derby to break ground for field house, baseball field

DERBY- A groundbreaking ceremony for the J. R. Payden Field House and Payden Park Baseball Field will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Leo F. Ryan Sports Complex, 45 Chatfield St.
This day will mark a historic moment and forever change the landscape of athletics for Derby. 
The public is welcome to join us for the ceremony!


This is a press release from Derby Public Schools.

Wesley Village in Shelton breaks ground for expansion

Groundbreaking ceremony held recently for expansion of Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Village in Shelton./ Contributed photo

SHELTON - Wesley Village has officially broken new ground.

Senior living campus officials today announced the expansion of Lifestyle Transitions, a specialized assisted living and memory support neighborhood, originally opened in January 2015.

Lifestyle Transitions offers a secure, supportive environment for those needing a higher level of attention and engagement, and for those in the early to mid-stages of memory loss. 

Unique to Wesley Village, Lifestyle Transitions provides a mission-based, relationship-centered approach to care, as well as: affordable pricing, a wander-protection system, 24-hour staffing with caregivers trained by the Alzheimer’s Association, nurses seven-days a week, on-site physician services, engaging activities, a variety of apartment styles for individuals or couples, education and support services for residents and families, and a specialized design to maximize independence. It also focuses on developing daily routines for successfully managing individualized physical, social, and cognitive challenges. 

The expansion will include 20 new specialized assisted living apartments in three added wings within the Wesley Heights community at Wesley Village. 

Additional spaces will include a family-style kitchen for baking; a great room for entertainment, exercise, art classes and more; lounges for reading, visiting and relaxing; and an enclosed outdoor courtyard for gardening, walking and fresh air. The design, colors, textures, lighting, and furniture were chosen with the help of senior living design consultants to create both vibrant and soothing spaces that best meet resident needs.

Wesley Village is located at 580 Long Hill Ave. and is owned and operated by United Methodist Homes, a local not-for-profit organization. 

The campus offers assisted and independent living, skilled nursing, short-term rehab, and outpatient therapy and fitness services. 

To learn more, visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org or call 203-225-5024. 

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.

Newsletter: Ansonia Riverwalk extension, Library tea social, book reading

Dear readers,

Today's Valley Voice newsletter features a groundbreaking for the expansion of the Ansonia Riverwalk, Friends of the Ansonia Library to hold tea social, more.

Please click here to read all about it!

Thanks for reading, 

Patti 

Officials hold groundbreaking for rebuild at McDonald's in Derby

McDonald's franchisee Joe Rodriguez poses Tuesday at a sign outside his Division Street store location in Derby. Elected officials and others joined him at a groundbreaking ceremony for the rebuild at the site. Rodriguez plans a December opening.
Stay tuned to Thursday's Valley Voice newsletter for more information.

Ground broken for O'Brien Tech renovations in Ansonia

Superintendent of Connecticut Technical High School System Nivea Torres Monday addresses the crowd at a ceremonial groundbreaking for additions and renovations to the school in Ansonia. Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman is seated at right.


ANSONIA - Emmett O'Brien Technical High School is being transformed.

Construction started in May, and on Monday morning state education officials held a ceremonial groundbreaking to kick off the $94.3-million project.

Construction now 'official' at O'Brien Tech in Ansonia

Shovels were lined up and ready for a ceremonial groundbreaking held this morning for a $94.3 million construction project at Emmett O'Brien Technical High School in Ansonia. The project includes additions and renovations to the school at 141 Prindle Ave.


Stay tuned for a story in the Valley Independent Sentinel.