Restoration of Civil War monument continues on Derby Green

I noticed Monday the scaffolding that had surrounded the Civil War monument on the Derby Green during its restoration has been taken down. The monument is being restored by Conserv Art, LLC of Hamden.
I was at the Green to attend a solemn 9/11 remembrance ceremony hosted each year by the Derby Fire Department.
It was good to see the restoration of the bronze Union soldier atop a granite pedestal is nearing completion. 

Please stay tuned for photos of the 9/11 remembrance ceremony in our next Valley Voice newsletter.

Newsletter features food trucks rolling into Shelton, jobs for Ansonia

Dear readers,

Our latest Valley Voice newsletter features Food Trucks in the Valley to benefit Spooner House in Shelton, and a manufacturer's plan to relocate to Ansonia.

Thanks for reading,

Patti and Ralph 

Recuperation journey: Never forget

My husband Ralph and I plan to attend the memorial service on the Derby Green at 6:30 p.m. today to commemorate the 16th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. 

Here are photos I took at last year's somber service:

Kudos to the Derby Fire Department for hosting this remembrance ceremony each year. 
May we never forget.

Griffin Gala to benefit Center for Cancer Care in Derby

Black Tie Suggested 

This year’s Gala will raise funds to benefit The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital.

Event proceeds will fund expanded radiation therapy capabilities including the introduction of radiosurgery and other leading-edge technological advances.

 
President’s Award
The Hewitt Foundation
 
Community Ambassador Award
The Valley Goes Pink



Special performance by
Angela Clemmons
Director of Shoreline Soul
Appearing with special guests

For more information, visit the Gala website.

Boo! It's almost time for the Seymour Pumpkin Festival

SEYMOUR - The 52nd annual Seymour Pumpkin Festival is on tap from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at French Memorial Park.

Please click here to read a story by my friend Jean Falbo-Sosnovich, New Haven Register correspondent extraordinaire.