Career Coach to visit Derby Public Library

DERBY - The American Job Centers Career Coach returns to the Derby Public Library from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 17.

During both the morning session, 10 a.m.-noon, and the afternoon session, 1-3 p.m., instructors will be offering Job Search Assistance.  

Participants will learn where to look for jobs, how to get the job they want, and how to search for jobs on the Internet.  

The workshop is free and open to the public.  

Registration is requested but walk-ins will be welcomed on a first come, first served basis.  
The American Job Centers Career Coach is operated by Career Resources.  

For more information, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 


This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Celebrate Shelton to launch 'around town' handmade market at Valley United Way

SHELTON - In 2014, Nicole Heriot-Mikula, Michael Skrtic, and Jimmy Tickey created Celebrate Shelton as an initiative focusing on small businesses in Shelton and the surrounding community with free, family-friendly events.

Throughout the year, Celebrate Shelton sponsors several Downtown Handmade Markets with specialty artisan vendors, the Downtown Sounds Summer Concert Series as well as a Holiday Community Tree Lighting in downtown Shelton.

This year, the Downtown Handmade Markets will be moving around town highlighting new areas, businesses and non-profits in Shelton.
The first Downtown Handmade Market... Around Town will be held Feb. 11 and 12 at the Valley United Way. 

Support Valley United Way
This particular market will focus on shopping local, and giving local as we encourage attendees to make a donation to the leading nonprofit in our community, the Valley United Way. 

"Our Valley United Way works in Shelton, Derby, Seymour, Ansonia, and Oxford to strengthen families, support senior citizens, help people in crisis, and prepare youth to succeed, and we are thrilled to partner with them for this special Downtown Handmade Market," Tickey said.

Just in time for Valentine's Day, the Downtown Handmade Market will feature artisan vendors - from handmade soaps to one-of-a-kind jewelry, and gifts for both men and women.  
There will also be a mini-chocolate tasting and Make-Your-Own-Valentines for children. 
Ample, free parking is located in the Valley United Way parking lot and on Grove Street.

“When we shop local, we are supporting business owners who are our friends and neighbors, while strengthening our local economy. We invite you to join us for our February Downtown Handmade Market and purchase locally-made goods just in time for Valentine's Day. Join us as we shop local, give local, and love local," Heriot-Mikula and Skrtic said.

Learn more at www.celebrateshelton.com and follow Celebrate Shelton on Facebook (www.facebook.com/celebrateshelton) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/celebshelton). 

The Valley United Way is a leading philanthropic organization serving the towns of Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, and Shelton. 
If you would like to make a contribution that will have an impact in the community, give online at www.valleyuniteway.org; or by check to Valley United Way, 54 Grove St., Shelton, 06484.


This is a press release from Celebrate Shelton.

City wishes Ansonia Fire Marshal well in retirement

Best wishes go out to long-time Ansonia Fire Marshal Ralph Tingley on his retirement.

Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti, right, congratulates 
Ralph Tingley during a get-together held Friday at City Hall in his honor. Cassetti said Tingley's retirement is well-deserved, and he will be greatly missed. 

Photo is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Registration slated for Ansonia soccer

*Sharing information from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Shelton Historical Society to present 'Yesterday's Headlines' at annual meeting

Gentile co-introduces bills supporting economic development

HARTFORD - State Rep. M. Linda Gentile, D-Ansonia/Derby, along with Speaker of the House Joe Aresimowicz and House Majority Leader Matt Ritter co-introduced a package of 10 bills focused on encouraging job growth and economic development. 
The bills were filed Friday by Aresimowicz and Ritter.

The legislative package has widespread support among the House Majority caucus and is expected to also garner bipartisan backing as the proposals are developed further by the joint House-Senate committees.   

Gentile will co-introduce the following bills:

HB05583- AN ACT EXPANDING INVESTMENT ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE ANGEL INVESTOR TAX CREDIT PROGRAM 

HB05584- AN ACT CONCERNING THE CREATION OF A SMALL BUSINESS HOTLINE 

HB05585- AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL SYSTEM AS AN INDEPENDENT AGENCY

HB05586- AN ACT MAKING CONNECTICUT MORE AFFORDABLE FOR COLLEGE GRADUATES

HB05587- AN ACT CONCERNING A TAX EXEMPTION FOR SENIORS' SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS

HB05588- AN ACT IMPOSING A CAP ON GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ALLOCATIONS

HB05589- AN ACT CONCERNING CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM

HB05590- AN ACT CREATING A TASK FORCE TO IMPROVE THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT

HB05591- AN ACT CONCERNING PAY EQUITY IN THE WORKFORCE

HB05592- AN ACT CONCERNING INCENTIVES FOR MUNICIPAL REVITALIZATION PROJECTS

This is a press release from Gentile's office.

Seymour High School athlete congratulated

Sharing this post from the Office of the First Selectman of Seymour's Facebook page:


"Congratulations to Seymour High School senior Faith Thurmond on scoring her 1000th career point in high school basketball on January 13th versus Ansonia!"