Ansonia WPCA cuts sewer fee, wins plaudits

ANSONIA - As Ansonia residents my husband, Ralph, and I were pleased to learn Tuesday from Mayor David S. Cassetti that the Water Pollution Control Authority had voted July 1 to reduce our sewer use rate by 5.35 percent.

The reduction was primarily attributed to an approximately $95,000 decrease in the WPCA's operational budget.

Cassetti thanked the WPCA and its chairman, Nunzio Parente, for putting the interests of residents first.

"I firmly believe tax and fee reduction is absolutely essential to growing our business base and moving Ansonia forward," Cassetti said in a press release Tuesday.

I admit I'm not good with numbers, but I do know this action will help us and many of our fellow taxpayers.

Thank you, members of the WPCA, for reducing the financial burden on homeowners like ourselves.

Artwork on display at Kellogg Center in Derby

Collection features wildlife, landscapes

DERBY - Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has announced that artwork by Ray Olsen of Cornwall Bridge is on display at Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave. 

A Natural Collection features wildlife scenes and landscapes.

The free exhibition is open for viewing from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday through August.

Olsen finds the natural world the most inspiring subject he could work from using oil, acrylic, and pastel painting, etching, and woodcut mediums. To his eye each tree and flower is an individual just as each persons’ face is unique.

Olsen graduated from Parsons School of Design in New York City with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. He also studied at the Art League and the School of Visual Arts. 

He is an art director and designer as well as a fine artist. Olsen is also a professional photographer. His works have been shown in many galleries throughout the New York area and New England.

For more information or directions, call 203-734-2513 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, or e-mail donna.kingston@ct.gov.

This is a press release from DEEP. 

Actress enthralls audience at Derby Historical Society fundraiser

Actress Sheryl Faye portrays Helen Keller Monday at Molto Bene Italian American Kitchen in Ansonia. The slide is a photo of Keller's mother, Kate Adams Keller.

Sheryl Faye stays in character as she greets audience members after her wonderful performance.


It was the Derby Historical Society's 25th annual Silver Tea.

Please check out my story in the Valley Independent Sentinel.

Fundraiser in Ansonia features portrayal of Helen Keller

The Derby Historical Society held its 25th annual Silver Tea fundraiser Monday at Molto Bene Italian American Kitchen in Ansonia. 
Actress Sheryl Faye captivated the audience with her portrayal of Helen Keller.


Stay tuned for a story in the Valley Independent Sentinel.



* My apologies: I neglected to mention earlier that the floral arrangements and decoupage on the vases were created by the talented ladies of the Derby Garden Society!

Owls to take center stage at Kellogg Center in Derby

DERBY - Join other owl lovers and find out what each one sounds and looks like at 

10 a.m. Saturday at the Kellogg Environmental Center.   

The presentation by education staff from Kellogg will teach you about these magnificent aerial hunters all the way from an egg to an adult. You will get the chance to make your own owl mask at the end.  

All ages are welcome to attend  this free program and registration is not required. Donations are accepted. 
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

The CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection’s Kellogg Environmental Center is located at 500 Hawthorne Ave. 

For information, directions, or to register, call 203-734-1513  or e-mail donna.kingston@ct.gov.


This is a press release from DEEP.

Ansonia plans big day downtown

Deadline extended for Ansonia tag sale signup

Register for the Ansonia Town Wide Tag Sale

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 25 * 

(rain date July 26)**

ANSONIA - Stop by the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center now until July 10 Friday (July 17) to register a tag sale at your home location. 

For $10 your address will be added to our Town-Wide Tag Sale Map, which shoppers from all over the Valley can pick up the week of July 15 for a donation amount of your choice, at the Ansonia Nature Center, 10 Deerfield Road, to use as an easy guide around town. 

Or you can download the map from the website www.ansoniaculturalcommission.com.

For those who are unable to sell all their unwanted goods at the tag sale, My Sister’s Place, a thrift shop at 380 Main St. will accept your goods as donations via drop-off. 

All of its proceeds benefit The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services, a program of BHcare. 

Residents wishing to schedule a pickup should email meltorres20@gmail.com.

* Individual Tag Sale hosts have the discretion to open earlier/close later.

** Rain date at discretion of individual Tag Sale hosts.

Either stop by or mail your registration to: 

Ansonia Nature Center, 10 Deerfield Road, Ansonia, 06401.