John H. Collins Post in Derby to celebrate centennial of American Legion

Photo courtesy of Markanthony Izzo 

The Veterans' Memorial Center, pictured above, is located at the corner of Atwater and Seymour Avenues in Derby.

Ansonia to host event to celebrate improved Abe Stone Park

'Turnback Tuesday' features grocery store in downtown Derby

Turnback Tuesday shops at Davey Bros. Grocers at 42 Elizabeth St., Derby. 

Davey Bros. started as a little shop at 9 Main St. in 1919 and quickly expanded to two stores, the second one at 42 Elizabeth St. in 1922, which moved to 47 Elizabeth St. in 1925. 

By 1928, it had expanded to a total of nine locations: four in Ansonia, two in Derby, and three in Shelton. By 1932, sadly there were no stores. 

This picture shows the 47 Elizabeth St. store which today would be on the corner of Elizabeth and 3rd streets.

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

Old School band to perform rock, blues and more today on Derby Green

Old School performs July 3 on the Shelton Riverwalk./ Photo from the band's Facebook page.

Sharing an email from Derby City/Town Clerk Marc Garofalo:

Don’t miss the great band Old School “Never too old to Rock and Roll”  at 7 p.m. today on the Derby Green.

Old School will be playing Rock and Roll horn tunes the best way they know how.

They are a band from Shelton that plays classic rock and blues ... with horns.

Band Members

Fran - Lead Vocals;
John - Keyboards - Blues Harp - Vocals;
Kathy - Trumpet;
Carl - Bari and Tenor Saxophones;
Jenn - Bassoon;
Linda - Tenor Saxophone - Flute;
Johnny Z - Lead Guitar - Vocals;
Brian - Rhythm Guitar;
Kevin- Bass - Vocals;
Steve- Drums -Vocals;

"Never Too Old To Rock & Roll" 10-piece line-up includes strong vocals, a rock solid rhythm section and a four-piece horn section. Our song list features favorites from Chicago, Steely Dan, The Blues Brothers, Van Morrison and more!

Hope to see you tonight on the Green.