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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real LivesaverAriana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When... Read more...A Call for Health Leaders to Address Health EquityJan. 10, 2012 - The Connecticut Health Foundation's Health Leadership Fellows Program is now accepting applications for its eighth class, which begins September 2012. CT Health's... Read more...Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Ansonia, Connecticut with AmericanTowns Ansonia Volunteer Guide!On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over New Haven County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and... Read more...AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Ansonia organization has never been easierIf your nonprofit group in Ansonia is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when you... Read more...Weekend Activities in and around AnsoniaGive yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy... Read more...Eat Local! Great Resources in the Ansonia areaWhat’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Connecticut’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made... Read more...Winning the Real Estate Game in Ansonia in a Tough MarketPurchasing a home in Connecticut is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent... Read more...An Invitation to our Ansonia Community: BLOG ON!Since this site is all about Ansonia, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough TimesBrandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give... Read more...
Help Your Hungry Neighbors This Holiday Seasonfrom:Connecticut Food BankYou can help Connecticut Food Bank alleviate hunger in Connecticut this holiday season. The number of families turning to food-assistance programs is rising as the cost of food,... Read more...Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in ConnecticutPining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Connecticut Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her StudentsTeaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach... Read more...
Ansonia Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving... Read more...The Power of a Single Vote - Ansonia Election Information and Polling PlacesPresidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Ansonia elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all politics... Read more...New Haven County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - New Haven CountyLocal Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the New Haven County Connecticut area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the... Read more...Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Connecticut CTConnecticut Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Connecticut. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at... Read more...
Share and Celebrate Local Green InitiativesAmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Ansonia and across the country. With... Read more...Find Connecticut Corn Mazes - Get lost in a Connecticut haunted Halloween corn maze this season!Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Connecticut corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have... Read more...Connecticut Campaign for Sustainable Communities Launches October 1st, 2011More than 80 organizations, businesses and green leaders are involved in a new campaign to connect green initiatives and their supporters in and across every city and... Read more...
Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Connecticut CTWe have the best Connecticut apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Connecticut. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple... Read more...
Hurricane Irene Response ContinuesHunger Action Month didn't start out the way we planned. Instead we began the month by distributing much-needed water and food to many of the neighborhoods and communities hit by... Read more...Back to School for Ansonia - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and moreHey, Ansonia! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the... Read more...5.9 Earthquake felt in Ansonia, centered in VirginiaA rare 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit northwest Virginia sending shock waves throughout the Washington D.C. metropolitan area that were felt as far north as New York City and... Read more...
Ansonia Harvest Festival 2011Featuring:Amusement RidesEntertainmentUnique Arts And Crafts BoothsPumpkin Carving Contest!!Scarecrows Along Main Street Contest!!Ethnic Foods,Hot Dogs,Hamburgers,Chicken,Fried... Read more...105th Ansonia Memorial Day ParadeThe parade starts at Nolan Field and proceeds along Wakelee Avenue, down Jackson Street passing in review at City Hall and proceeding to Big Y Shopping Plaza on Main Street. The... Read more...Make a difference in Ansonia! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunityYou want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Ansonia area and around the... Read more...Flood warning continues for Housatonic RiverFlood watch issued as more rain approaches area The National Weather Service continued the flood warning for the Housatonic River at Stevenson Dam on Thursday until further... Read more...Police identify shooting victimANSONIA — Police have identified the victim who was shot to death in Ansonia Wednesday evening. Daryl Rhys Venson, 25, of 140 South Cliff St., Ansonia was pronounced dead... Read more...2011 Walk Against HungerIt's time to register for the 2011 Walk Against Hunger Join us for any of the following fun, family events in three communities, rain or shine:What: 35th Annual Greater New... Read more...Grand list rises less than a percentSEYMOUR — Seymour’s .78% grand list increase appears to mirror those of surrounding municipalities. “It seems like we’re in line with many towns,”... Read more...Poet shares message with studentsANSONIA — When Masnoh Wilson’s daughter was in third grade, she came home from school one day and asked her mother, “Were black people only slaves?” That... Read more...Man charged in stabbings will serve timeDERBY — The man charged in two stabbings that occurred in Derby on May 19 and July 8, 2010, pleaded nolo contendere on both assault charges, according to the clerk’s... Read more...Ghost hunters arrive in DerbyDERBY — The Sterling Opera House was abuzz with activity Monday afternoon as the cast and crew of the television show Ghost Hunters arrived in town to film a television... Read more...Flood watch issued MondayA flood watch is in effect for a large portion of Connecticut, including southern New Haven County, from 10 a.m. Monday through late Monday night, the National Weather Service... Read more...Court orders resident not to contact actressDERBY — The Derby Police Dpartment has played a crucial role in a court case involving a Derby resident and a Hollywood actress. Actress Rose McGowan, the former star of the... Read more...Black History Month to be celebratedANSONIA — Black History month will be celebrated Monday, Feb. 28 from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. at the Tinney Center on Olsen Drive in Ansonia. The celebration, featuring music,... Read more...Resident wins top reporting awardSeymour resident Donald Eng, editor of the Trumbull Times, a sister paper of the Valley Gazette, has won the top environmental news reporting award in New England for his coverage... Read more...Grand list shows small increaseDERBY — Officials view the modest $2 million jump in the city’s grand list as a sign that Derby is holding its own in the face of a recession that has kept real estate... Read more...Lawmakers react to Malloy’s budgetConnecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy’s budget proposal has elicited both criticism and praise from legislators on both sides of the aisle. Malloy laid out a plan in his budget... Read more...Technical schools plan may affect areaANSONIA — Education officials on the state and local level have just begun to digest Gov. Dannel Malloy’s proposal to bring the state’s technical high schools... Read more...Residents trounce resolutions at referendumSEYMOUR — Residents spoke loud and clear at Tuesday’s referendum when they soundly defeated three separate questions on resolutions for purchases and improvements to... Read more...Malloy takes questions at area forumBy Fred Musante Staff BRIDGEPORT — “Somebody has to stand up and deal with this $3.2-billion deficit,” said Gov. Dannel Malloy, who stressed, at the first of his... Read more...Ansonia man arrested in connection with fatal crashThe man identified by the Orange Police Department as the driver of the car involved in a fatal accident in August has been charged with manslaughter. Orange police arrested... Read more...Services Wednesday for former Mayor Lester HaleANSONIA — Former Mayor Lester Hale, 86, died Friday, Feb. 18 at Shady Knoll Health Center in Seymour. Hale was born Oct. 21, 1924 in Seymour, the son of George W. Hale and... Read more...Referendum set for Tuesday in SeymourSEYMOUR — Residents will head to the polls tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 22 to vote on resolutions for purchases and improvements to the town and to authorize the issue of bonds... Read more...Snow expected Sunday night into MondayThe respite from snow is expected to end Sunday night. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for southwestern Connecticut and surrounding areas, in... Read more...Local woman promotes ‘Girl Power’By Lorie McCollum Staff For Seymour resident Ann Sullo, building women’s self-confidence is just as important as boosting physical strength. Sullo and Debbie Read more...Senator Kelly supports rail serviceState Sen. Kevin Kelly (R-21) testified before the General Assembly’s Transportation Committee Friday in support of two bills involving railroads. Senate Bill 801, “An... Read more...Lawmakers want bridge named after police commissionerState Senator Joseph Crisco, Jr. (D-17) testified Feb. 18 before the legislature’s Transportation Committee on behalf of a bill he introduced to have a bridge in Ansonia... Read more...Food drive set for local Stop & Shops on SaturdayThe ‘Valley Has a Heart’ food drive, sponsored by the Spooner House homeless shelter in Shelton, will take place Saturday, Feb. 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Stop &... Read more... |
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