Sunday, March 29, 2020

Make some art, participate in Valley Arts Council's contest


State posts update on COVID-19 cases in CT as of Saturday


Change of pace: Sharing a bit of Derby history


This week's "Turnback Tuesday" photo is of the Derby Railroad Station, taken after the mid-to-late 1800s, once the depot was built on the west side of the Naugatuck River. 
The Birmingham Iron Foundry is clearly seen behind it as well as the white-painted Sterling Piano Factory.
The steeples of St. James and St. Mary's Churches are well in the background. The depot was originally on the east side of the Naugatuck River from 1849 to the early 1900s.


*Shared from a Facebook memory of a 'Turnback Tuesday' post from March 29, 2016. 
A big thanks to Derby Public Library staff for sharing local history with the community each week!






Derby Historical Society to launch online 'Tuesday Tours at Ten' this week


Introducing "Tuesday Tours at Ten," an onsite LIVE feature from the Derby Historical Society!

Our virtual guests can tune in for a brief presentation on a wide variety of local history topics, from sneak-peeks of rooms inside the David Humphreys House to artifacts in the extensive collection of the DHS, we will keep YOU connected to the history of the Lower Naugatuck Valley!

Tune in on our Derby Historical Society Facebook page this coming Tuesday, March 31st at 10:00 a.m. for the first of the Derby Historical Society's "Tuesday Tours at Ten."



*Shared from a Facebook event page.

Text of Cassetti's Code Red Message to Ansonia residents

Ansonia Mayor Cassetti’s Code Red Message sent this evening [Saturday]. 
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Good Evening Residents of the Great City of Ansonia:
This is Mayor David Cassetti calling to remind you: keep your spirits up and stay strong! While this crisis may have disrupted our way of life, it will never defeat us. With time and patience, we will see a brighter day!
Senior citizens: I want you to know that TEAM Inc. is working hard to assist elderly and disabled residents in need of meals. Please call 203/736-5420 or for more information dial 211.
Business owners: please visit the city’s webpage for a listing of state and federal programs providing relief to local businesses in this time of economic uncertainty.
If you are home and unable to work, I want you to understand your EMPLOYEE RIGHTS under the new Families First Act going into effect next week. A copy of the Act is on the City website.

And finally, please remember to keep a safe distance and avoid gatherings of 5 or more. I know this is not easy, but we need time and patience to ensure the end of this crisis.
Finally when you may be thinking your life has been inconvenienced or wondering when this will all be over, I ask that you think of all of our employees that are on the front line, the police who are putting their lives on the line, our ARMS personnel and our firemen. Also be grateful for our wonderful health care providers and the employees working in stores, pharmacies, and other essential services. They are working round the clock making sure we are safe and out if harms way. We are especially grateful to them for all they do.
As always, please call me directly with any questions at 203-736-5900 or email me at dcassetti@ansoniact.org.
PUBLIC.CODEREDWEB.COM

First United Methodist Church in Ansonia to hold service at 10 a.m. today

"Live Stream Worship on our Facebook Page"



FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
MARCH 29, 2020
10:00 AM Worship
"Let Him Go!"
SCRIPTURE READING
Ezekiel 37:1-14
John 11:1-45



*I just noticed this on the First United Methodist Church Facebook page.