Bruce Kolwicz, Milford DPW chief, has retired
MILFORD — Bruce Kolwicz, the Milford Director of Public Works, has retired, the Post has learned. Peter Spalthoff, the Milford Republican who’s challenging Democratic incumbent Ben Blake for the...
View ArticleAnsonia resident honored
ANSONIA — George S. Logan, the director of engineering and water resource planning for Aquarion Water Co., was named private owner of the year by the Associated General Contractors of Connecticut....
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Milford replacing storm-damaged trees on the Green
We recently received this note from Milford City Hall: The new trees will replace the trees on the western end of The Green which have died or were destroyed as a result of the storms in both 2011 and...
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The strange walkways of Milford’s East Town Road
MILFORD — If you’re on foot and you want to walk between the Wal*Mart shopping mall and the Westfield Connecticut Post Mall, you’re in for a strange experience, as these photos demonstrate: The...
View ArticleTips for traveling in winter weather
We recently received this timely note from the Snow & Ice Management Association: If you are traveling home after the holiday, returning unwanted gifts or taking advantage of post-holiday sales...
View ArticleU.S. DOT: $3B to strengthen transit agencies affected by Hurricane Sandy
From a press release: WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced that the availability of approximately $3 billion to strengthen the resiliency of public transportation systems...
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Site Systems given award for work at Old Mine Park
From a press release: The Old Mine Park improvements created a “beautiful, varied habitat and passive recreational opportunities that will benefit local residents and wildlife alike.” TRUMBULL — The...
View ArticleNewton case
HARTFORD-The Rev. Mary McBride-Lee testifies Ernest Newton was not present when supporters signed contribution cards. Lee said Newton threw his hands up and walked out of his headquarters after hearing...
View ArticleActing Public Works Director Named
ANSONIA-Mayor Davis Cassetti said Douglas Novak will be acting superintendent of Public Works for the next 90 days. Cassetti said Novak will be shadowing Michael Schryver who is retiring as DPW...
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Ansonia residents to talk to mayor
ANSONIA-Residents will have the chance to complain, discuss, question or even complement Mayor David Cassetti on issues in the city during the first of what is expected to be a series of Mayor’s Night...
View ArticleDept. of Interior releases major report on the next Sandy
We received this note from the Dept. of the Interior: The Department of the Interior (DOI) Strategic Sciences Group (SSG) was established in 2012 to provide the Department with a standing capacity to...
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Free tour of Derby Public Works Complex
DERBY-Residents are invited to tour the city’s Public Works Complex, Conn Hollow Road, Friday between 3:30 and 6 p.m. Street Commission Anthony DeFala Sr. and Mayor Anita Dugatto are expected to be in...
View ArticleValley Legislators want information on Derby garage
DERBY-Three Valley legislators fired back at criticism for not attending Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting involving safety hazards at the downtown municipal garage. “We’re always here to help when...
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Ansonia passes new blight laws
ANSONIA-The Board of Aldermen adopted what city officials are calling super anti-blight laws that could impose fines of up to $250 a day as well as send landlords a clean up bill if they fail to do...
View ArticleMarathon Charter Revision-Aldermen meeting in Ansonia
ANSONIA-The Board of Aldermen and Charter Revision commission are preparing for what could be a marathon session if meetings Tuesday night. Last week the Charter Revision commission conducted a public...
View ArticleAnsonia the drop off for Hazardous Waste Saturday
ANSONIA-Residents in Ansonia, Derby and Seymour can drop off their old paint, thinners, insecticides, household cleaners and other hazardous waste at the Public Works Station on North Division Street...
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Ansonia officials warn of paving scams
Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti and Corporation Council John P. Marini ANSONIA-Mayor David Cassetti and Corporation Counsel John Marini warned residents to be wary of a scam paving company circulating...
View ArticleSeymour to meet on Rimmon Street reconstruction
SEYMOUR-The state’s plans to reconstruct Rimmon Street will be discussed during a 7 p.m. Dec. 8 public meeting in the Norma Drummer Room at town hall, 1 Seymour Street. State DOT officials, the town...
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