Summerfest CT slated at Shelton Riverwalk

*Shared from www.SummerFestCT.com.

Driver loses control, hits ramp in front of YMCA in Ansonia

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department received a complaint at about 4:17 p.m. Tuesday of a one-car accident with possible injuries at 12 State St., the YMCA. 

Police said a 71-year-old female driver, who was the sole occupant, lost control of her vehicle as it travelled from North Cliff Street onto State Street driving up onto the sidewalk and striking the concrete handicap ramp and metal railing. 

There were no pedestrians on the ramp or sidewalk at the time of the accident and the female, who did not report any injuries, was taken to a local hospital as a precaution, police said.

This is a release from the Ansonia Police Department.

'Turnback Tuesday' features Derby's first permanent settler

Turnback Tuesday goes back to where it all began.
Edward Wooster (Woster) was one of the first permanent settlers of Derby (Paugasset) moving from Milford in 1651. 
His property and home were located next to the Naugatuck River. Derby became a township in 1675. Edward Wooster is buried in the Uptown Burial Ground off Derby Avenue. 

Photo donated by Seymour resident Marian O’Keefe.


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

Surgeon to discuss treatments for joint pain at Griffin Hospital in Derby

    Gary R. Richo, M.D.

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will offer a free presentation on joint replacement options at 5:45 p.m. June 11 at the hospital.

Orthopaedic surgeon Gary R. Richo, M.D., Ph.D., will present “Advances in Joint Replacement," an open discussion of the causes of joint pain, conservative treatment options, total joint replacement techniques, post-surgical recovery and the return to normal activities. 
Richo will be available at the end of the presentation to answer any questions from attendees.

Refreshments will be served. The hospital is at 130 Division St.
For more information or to reserve your spot, call Griffin Hospital Orthopaedic Care Specialist
Amy Gagne, 203-732-7524.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Shelton Historical Society to host Open House Day, mark 50th anniversary

Recuperation journey: Church and State

This scene spoke to me Monday morning as I walked across the Derby Green to wait for the Shelton-Derby Memorial Day Parade. 

Local history: In 1985 Hurricane Gloria damaged the top of the steeple of the Second Congregational Church (pictured) and it has never been replaced.