Ansonia Police release photos of armed robbery suspect, SUV

ANSONIA - Police Thursday evening released photos (above) of one of the suspects and the car used in the Oct. 20 robbery of the S & A Mart, 95 Division St. 

The suspect was described as tall and thin, wearing a blue sweatshirt, and gray pants, armed with a dark-colored handgun. The vehicle used is a light colored, large SUV.

The Ansonia Police Department is asking anyone with information to please contact 203-735-1885 or tips can be left anonymously through TIP 411 at the link below.

https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

This is a press release from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Derby Public Library to host Zoom discussion of 'The Flight Girls'

DERBY - Join Derby Public Library staff on Zoom at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 28 for a Lunchtime Book Discussion of "The Flight Girls."

This novel by Noelle Salazar shines a light on a little-known piece of history. It’s a sweeping portrayal of women’s fearlessness, love, and the power of friendship to make us soar.

Books will be available to download on Hoopla Digital and Overdrive, which can be found at www.derbypubliclibrary.org or by placing holds for vestibule pickup. A limited number of copies is available on a first-call basis.

Registration is required for this program online. To download Zoom, visit your app store or download from Zoom.us to register for a free account.
Once you have registered for this program, a link and password will be emailed to you three days prior to the event.

Book discussions will be held virtually until further notice.

Recuperation journey: Still seeing lots of green

It was 72 degrees out today when I took this photo at Osbornedale State Park in Derby - it's a beautiful fall day!

Derby Town Clerk extends office hours this Friday, Saturday for absentee ballots

DERBY - Town Clerk Marc J. Garofalo has announced the Derby Town Clerk’s office will be open for extended hours Friday, Oct. 23 from 12:30-4 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m.-noon.

The extension is to accommodate city residents who want to apply for an absentee ballot or return their completed absentee ballot.  

Derby City Hall normally closes at 12:30 p.m. on Fridays due to other extended hours from Monday to Thursday.

 

“During this hectic time of year and with the public health crisis still a major concern for many residents, we wanted to offer Derby voters the opportunity to exercise their voting rights in a safe and less stressful setting," Garofalo said. 

He indicated his office has issued more than 1,600 absentee ballots and received back more than 1,000 completed ballots.

 

Anyone entering City Hall must wear a mask and practice social distancing.  The Town Clerk’s office staff will be available to issue absentee ballots.  

The ballots may be taken home by the applicants or completed on-site and returned to the Town Clerk’s office.

 

“In this historic presidential election, we want to make sure that every Derby voter has multiple opportunities to cast their vote freely and safely either by absentee ballot or in person on Election Day, all in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut,"Garofalo said. 

He has served as Derby Town/City Clerk since 2013, is a Certified Connecticut Town Clerk and Vice President of the New Haven County Town Clerk’s Association.

Bad news in Ansonia saddens longtime resident

ANSONIA - As a longtime resident who loves the city where we raised our two children it saddened me yesterday to post two reports of armed robberies here.

They occurred less than 18 hours apart. I won't re-post details but the good news is that no shots were fired in either situation. 

Although I normally don't post hard news I feel it's important to get the word out about violent crime in the community. So when I receive an emailed media release from Ansonia Police - or any department - I'll post it.

With the COVID-19 pandemic and what it has inflicted upon all segments of society it seems 2020 will never give up. Nothing feels "normal."

That's why whenever possible I make it a point to take and post photos of squirrels, birds, sunsets, fall foliage, and such to lighten the mood. 

I hope it helps. I know for certain it helps me.