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Jasmine Wright | May 16, 2024 8:48 pm
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David Cassetti accepts his nomination for the State House race in November.
ANSONIA – Valley Republicans nominated Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti to challenge state Rep. Kara Rochelle (D‑Ansonia) for her seat in the state House of Representatives.
“I am proud to accept your nomination to be the new champion of the Valley in Hartford, to be the voice of a unified Valley that will never throw in the towel,” Cassetti said May 16 to a crowd of about 30 people during a nominating convention at the Ansonia Armory on State Street.
Cassetti, who has previously said that he intends to serve as state Rep. and mayor simultaneously, said the Valley is neglected in state politics. He drew on his experiences both as mayor and as a former boxer, saying that he will bring a fighting spirit to Hartford.
DERBY — The following information was taken from a Derby Historical Society email newsletter:
The Derby Historical Society would like to host a Valley History Bus Tour this Fall.
We are reaching out to the community to see if there is an interest in this event. This would be a ticketed event where participants would get on a bus and experience the Valley Heritage Driving Tour with a tour guide.
There will be several opportunities to get off the bus with the group at specific sites. Lunch and snacks would be provided. The tour will run approximately 4 hours, beginning at 10 a.m.
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Jasmine Wright | May 15, 2024 9:38 pm
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Kara Rochelle accepts her nomination for the State House race in November.
ANSONIA – Valley Democrats nominated State Rep. Kara Rochelle (D‑Ansonia) for a fourth term representing the Connecticut House’s 104th District during a convention held at the Central Subalpi Club on Parker Street on May 15.
“When we move forward with this campaign, I really want to center this on what public service is and what we’re doing for people. It’s not about me as a person, it’s about what we’re doing for others,” Rochelle said to a crowd of about 30 people.
In her speech accepting the nomination, Rochelle spoke about issues facing residents, including a growing housing crisis and the difficulty of applying for state benefits.
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Eugene Driscoll | May 15, 2024 4:15 pm
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Superior Court in Derby.
DERBY — Two brothers arrested in connection to the 2021 hit-and-run death of an elderly couple on Route 67 rejected a plea deal on May 15 that would have put them behind bars for a decade.
Jair Irigoyen-Flores is accused of driving the vehicle that struck and killed James and Barbara Tamborra, both 81, of Shelton, as they attempted to cross the road at about 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021.
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Eugene Driscoll | May 15, 2024 2:23 pm
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The Sterling Opera House on Elizabeth Street.
DERBY – A television show featuring a segment on the historic Sterling Opera House is scheduled to air on Discovery Plus 10 p.m. Friday, May 17.
The show is “Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America.” The episode description is as follows:
“An old mining town in Wyoming provides sanctuary for Amelia Earhart, a hotel in the Deep South becomes a historical crossroads, and a forgotten Connecticut theater hides secrets beneath the surface.”
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Eliza Jane Gillet Bridgman and George Blakeman.
DERBY – The City of Derby has announced the selection of the 18th class for the Derby Hall of Fame. This year’s class of two chosen by the Hall of Fame Committee brings the number of Hall members to 66. The announcement comes in time for Derby to celebrate its official 349th birthday on May 13.
The two members of this year’s class include one member who had a century long record of achievement in the city itself and a second who made her mark internationally as a missionary and educator in China.
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Eugene Driscoll | May 15, 2024 12:25 pm
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DERBY — Police persuaded a man to give up after a two-hour standoff on Caroline Street on May 14.
According to a Derby police Facebook post, police were sent to a residence on Caroline Street after receiving a report of a man having a mental health crisis.
“The individual refused to exit the apartment and barricaded himself inside,” police said.
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Jasmine Wright | May 14, 2024 4:42 pm
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Stephen Bisaccia with the Valley Washups.
DERBY – They can throw a ball. They can hit one with a bat – sometimes. But can they win a game?
That’s the question asked in The Valley Washups, a new documentary by Derby’s Bisaccia brothers, premiering 6 p.m. May 15 at Derby Neck Library. Following the “triumphs and tragedies of a hapless local softball team,” the film captures the titular team’s first year as they strive to weasel out a single win in the Milford Monday Rec League.
The Valley Washups – formed last year from a ragtag bunch of mostly late-twenty-something Derby and Ansonia high school alumni – started documenting their hard-fought struggle early. Kevin Bisaccia, a 2021 Derby High School graduate and freelance filmmaker, brought along his camera and shot practices and games throughout the season.
