Preschoolers can learn Spanish at Huntington Branch Library in Shelton

First Spanish with Sandra 

Huntington Branch Library
41 Church St., Shelton

Friday, Nov. 9, 10:30-11 a.m.

Children, ages 1-4, and their caregivers will learn Spanish through songs, games, stories, and other fun activities. 

Please register: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=2661&BranchID=827&Branch=Huntington+Branch+Library&EventID=357235&PK

Information shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page. 

Ansonia, Legion Post 50 participate in Treats for Troops

Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti, left, and U.S. Navy veteran and former Alderman Patrick Henri pose with leftover Halloween candy treats to be sent to deployed troops.

ANSONIA - What is Treats for Troops? 

It’s a Halloween candy collection program for deployed troops and patients in VA hospitals.

American Legion Post 50 and Mayor David S. Cassetti have joined with the Soldiers’ Angels Treats for Troops Halloween candy drive to encourage kids and families to put sweets to a good use by donating unwanted Halloween candy to service members, wounded heroes, and veterans.

Drop off your goodies at the Mayor’s Office in City Hall, 253 Main St., and American Legion members will package it and deliver it to the troops.

Last year more than 250 pounds of donated candy were brought to City Hall.

Dropoff dates are today through Nov. 14.

Hours are 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday.

This is a press release from Cassetti's office.

Trolley track sale starts today at Ansonia City Hall

Big thank you goes to those who adopted spot on Ansonia Hilltop

This morning Ralph and I rolled and walked to John G. Prendergast School to vote before the rain started and I had to take a photo of the beautified traffic island.
I had seen the area decked out for Halloween but didn't take a photo.
I want to thank Erin, Nicole, and Stacy for adopting this spot at the corner of Finney and Ford streets. Great job!

Holiday concert slated at Seymour Middle School

'Turnback Tuesday' features first mayor of Derby

Turnback Tuesday introduces you to the first Mayor of Derby, Thomas Jefferson O’Sullivan, M.D. 
From 1894 to 1895, O’Sullivan was the first mayor after the separation of Ansonia. He received his M.D. from Bellevue Medical College in New York City. 
O’Sullivan moved to Birmingham in 1878 and rapidly developed a thriving practice that expanded his intimate knowledge of the community. 
It is said that, as a physician, he treated more patients who he knew couldn't pay than any other doctor in the city. He resided at 99 Elizabeth St. with his wife, Elizabeth. 
O'Sullivan died of cancer on Feb. 9, 1890 at the age of 48.


Thanks to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week!