Veterans Appreciation Concert slated in Seymour

Ansonia school to sponsor story time for preschoolers

ANSONIA - Assumption School will sponsor Story Time with Mrs. Hanock from 10-11 a.m. Thursday at the school, 51 N. Cliff St.

This is open to children 2-4 years of age. The program will include a story with a craft and snack. 

Contact the school office to reserve a spot, 203-734-0855 or email Lucia Hanock at lhanock@assumptionschool.net.


This information is from an online community calendar sponsored by the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and the New Haven Independent.

Reading + hockey = fun for Seymour students

Bridgeport Sound Tigers' defensemen Aaron Ness, left, and Ryan Pulock play floor hockey Tuesday with Chatfield-LoPresti School students in Seymour.

SEYMOUR - Excitement was in the air Tuesday at Chatfield-LoPresti School when two members of the Bridgeport Sound Tigers' hockey team stopped by to read to students. 

The school held a three-month winter reading challenge and read more than 6,000 books, surpassing the goal of reading 5,500 books. The challenge ends Friday, Principal Dave Olechna said.

The top two readers in each classroom got a chance to play floor hockey with the pros.

Please click here for the story and more photos in the Valley Independent Sentinel.

Bridgeport Sound Tigers' defenseman Ryan Pulock reads "Z is for Zamboni" Tuesday to Chatfield-LoPresti School first graders.

Hockey players are a hit at Chatfield-LoPresti School in Seymour

Chatfield-LoPresti School Principal Dave Olechna poses in his office Tuesday with Bridgeport Sound Tigers defensemen Ryan Pulock, left, and Aaron Ness, team captain. The athletes visited the Seymour school to mark the end of a successful reading challenge. 


Please stay tuned for a story in the Valley Independent Sentinel.

Cassetti extends walking hours at Ansonia Armory

ANSONIA - Mayor David S. Cassetti said today,"I am pleased to see that so many of our residents have taken advantage of the Armory to exercise during the winter months so I am opening the doors to the Armory for an additional hour. Hopefully this will help accommodate everyone’s busy schedules.” 

Photo from Electronic Valley

The Armory is located at 5 State St. 

It will now be open from 7-10 a.m. for walkers and will remain open until March 27.

“Again, I want to encourage all residents to take advantage of this opportunity," Cassetti said.

For questions contact Recreation Director Jeff Coppola, 203-736-5926.

This is a press release from Cassetti's office.

Griffin in Derby to host talks about fall risks

DERBY - The Diabetes Education & Support Group at Griffin Hospital will host two free discussions about fall risks for those living with diabetes on March 10 at the hospital, 130 Division St.

Studies show that older adults with diabetes have a higher risk of falling and fall more often than their peers who do not have diabetes. 

They are also more likely to be injured as a result of a fall.

To help individuals understand why older adults with diabetes are at an increased fall risk and how to reduce the risk, Diane Betkoski will present “Helping People with Diabetes Reduce the Risk of Falling” at 2:30 p.m. in the hospital’s Childbirth Classroom A and at 6:30 p.m. in the hospital Dining Room.
Ask for directions to these rooms at the hospital’s front desk.

The Diabetes Education & Support Group meets September - June on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss the management of diabetes, its challenges and day-to-day dietary concerns. All diabetics and their families are welcome to attend. 

No registration is required. Free valet parking is available for the 2:30 p.m. session.

For more information call Mary Swansiger, 203-732-1137.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Cat wandering around Ansonia Hilltop tugs at heart strings

ANSONIA - Does anyone in the Ford Street area recognize this fluffy feline? 
He/she has been wandering around for the past few days, walking on top of the snow in our yard.
I feel so sorry for him but I can't take him in.

He must be someone's pet, he knew how to pose perfectly for a photo.

Please leave a comment if you recognize him, or e-mail me at pmcv394@gmail.com.