Ansonia mayor to give State of the City Address

ANSONIA - Mayor David S. Cassetti this week announced his fourth annual State of the City address will be held Nov. 1 at the new Farrel-Pomini world headquarters, located atop Fountain Lake (1 Farrel Boulevard).

The event will start at 7 p.m.

The State of the City Address is held in connection with Ansonia Charter Section 8(9), which obligates the mayor to provide an annual report “showing the situation, state, and condition of the city in relation to its government, finances, and improvements.”

As in past years, the address will feature updates on city finances, economic development projects, and other municipal initiatives spearheaded by Cassetti.

“I could not think of a more fitting location to hold this year’s State of the City Address,” he said.

“The Farrel-Pomini Corporation represents Ansonia’s past and future; a testament to our rich history as a manufacturing powerhouse and bright future as a technological innovator in a global marketplace.”

Three years ago the City of Ansonia secured more than $2 million in federal and state grants to build an access road to the top of the Fountain Lake Industrial Park, paving the way for the Farrel-Pomini Corporation’s relocation from downtown Ansonia to a new state-of-the-art facility, and also opening up the park for future tenants.

Visitors to this year’s State of the City Address will be traveling the very same access road on their way to the event.

“Ansonia’s historic spirit of innovation is alive and well, from the high-tech Farrel-Pomini Corporation on Fountain Lake, down to City Hall on Main Street,” Cassetti said.

“I look forward to updating residents on our efforts to recharge and revitalize this great City of Ansonia.”

Ansonia mayor to present State of the City Address

Ansonia mayor plans second annual State of City address

Budget surplus announcement expected

ANSONIA - Mayor David S. Cassetti will hold his second annual State of the City address at 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at Ansonia High School.

All residents, taxpayers, and Ansonia-based business owners are invited and highly encouraged to attend.

Mayor Cassetti

The State of the City address provides an opportunity for the mayor and his city department heads to update residents on the progress made in Ansonia over the past year. 

The address will feature presentations from the mayor, Treasurer Judy Larkin Nicolari, Economic Development Director Sheila O’Malley, and Public Works Superintendent Douglas Novak, among others.

“It is my goal to foster an open and transparent city government,” Cassetti said. “The State of the City address offers an opportunity for Ansonia residents to meet their public officials face to face and obtain information in the most direct manner possible.”

This year Cassetti is expected to make several important announcements regarding the financial health of the city. Specifically, it is anticipated that an announcement will be made concerning a budget surplus and growth in the grand list.

“At this time all I will say is that Ansonia’s finances are continuing to improve,“ Cassetti said.

Other featured topics will include economic development. “Ansonia is truly charging forward,” Cassetti said. "I cannot wait to share all the details on Oct. 15."

This is a press release from Mayor David S. Cassetti's office.

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