Valley Independent Sentinel

12/22/2025

TEAM’s David Morgan is leaving the agency for a job with the state. Read Jean’s story here:

https://valley.newhavenindependent.org/2025/12/22/team-inc-leader-saying-goodbye-to-valley/

12/22/2025

SEYMOUR -- An 18-year-old was hospitalized after a hit and run on Bungay Road. The map shows the suspect's last known direction of travel, from Bungay to Mountain via Canfield.

Police seeing info: 203 881 7600

News release:
https://valley.newhavenindependent.org/2025/12/22/seymour-police-searching-for-hit-and-run-driver/

12/22/2025

Good morning.

First, thank you to the volunteers who participated in yesterday's 'Popcorn Ball' Sunday. Your dedication to the community and to the spirit of Christmas is very much appreciated -- truly spreading good will & joy!

Second, the 'story of the year' poll closes at 12 p.m. today. We've had about 230 responses. If you want to vote, the link is below.

Thank you and happy Monday.

https://valley.newhavenindependent.org/2025/12/18/what-was-the-valley-indy-story-of-the-year/

12/21/2025

Santa was busy today

12/21/2025

12/21/2025

Shelton FD calls for service submitted by the fire marshal:
https://valley.newhavenindependent.org/2025/12/21/shelton-fire-department-incident-responses/

12/20/2025

Vote by Monday OR ELSE

Hurry, the poll closes Monday, Dec. 22 at noon. I SAID AT NOON.

12/20/2025

Data Isn’t Boring… We Promise.
(Especially when it tells us what our community needs most.)

According to the 2025 Valley Community Index, the number of Valley children (ages 0–17) served by local food pantries increased by 51.7% from 2023 to 2024.

That is not a small shift — it’s a signal.

This kind of data helps us understand where needs are growing and how quickly families are feeling financial strain. It’s why Valley Council uses the Index to guide priorities, strengthen partnerships, and connect agencies so resources move where they’re needed most.

When we understand the data, we can respond with intention — and with impact.
Take a look at this thoughtfully written and beautifully visualized section of the Index.

12/20/2025

12/19/2025

A dramatic change later today as cold air rushes in some of the rain showers will change to snow showers. Winds will pick back up (though not as strong as earlier today. A wild day of weather across the state.

12/19/2025

Is the UPS Store open in Seymour?

YES. YES IT IS.

12/19/2025

Vote for the local story of the year. We have more than 100 responses so far.

Here:
https://valley.newhavenindependent.org/2025/12/18/what-was-the-valley-indy-story-of-the-year/