Saturday, March 6, 2021

Shelton Library System slates Story Explorers Monday via Zoom


Story Explorers via Zoom
All Mondays in March: Next event will be Monday, March 8, 10:30 a.m.


Kids of all ages can join Miss Jessica for a story via Zoom on Monday mornings at 10:30!

Register here: http://engagedpatrons.org/events.cfm?siteid=2661


This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Derby Historical Society to host open house at Humphreys House in Ansonia

Docents are ready to welcome visitors. 

ANSONIA -The Derby Historical Society will hold an Open House from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. March 13 at the birthplace of General David Humphreys. 

He was a Revolutionary War aide de camp to General George Washington and served as our nation's first ambassador. 

The 1698 house is at 37 Elm St. Humphreys was born there in 1752.

Come and spark up a conversation with one of our docents and enjoy the warmth of the fire.You may also encounter local militiamen or soldiers hoping to recruit you for their ranks.

This event is suitable for children ages 1 to 115.
Free, but donations are appreciated. 

More information is available by calling 203-735-1908 or emailing info@derbyhistorical.org
 

*Masks are required for indoor events, according to current state guidelines*


This is a press release from the Derby Historical Society.

Police: Car hits house on Platt Street in Ansonia

ANSONIA - Police are investigating a motor vehicle accident that occurred at 7:40 a.m. Friday on Platt Street, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a release today.

Police responded to an accident where a car struck a house at 75 Platt St., across the street from the police department. 

Officers found a 2003 Hyundai Sonata drove off the road through a fence at 81 Platt St. into the front yard before coming to a rest between a cement wall and 75 Platt St.

Surveillance video from the police department showed the vehicle traveling west on Platt Street at a high rate of speed fail to stop for the stop sign at Platt, Jewett, and Elm Streets. The Hyundai then went through the fence and rolled over at least once before coming to a final rest. 

Two people occupied the Hyundai, the driver, a 35-year-old female city resident and a passenger, a 40-year-old New Haven man. Police said they were treated at a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries. 


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


Ansonia Police investigate early-morning shooting of city man, 26


ANSONIA - Police are investigating the shooting of a male on Lester Street at 1:10 a.m. today. 

Responding officers found a 26-year-old Ansonia resident on the sidewalk in front of 20 Lester St., Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a release.
The male was shot once in the lower body. He
reported while standing on the side of the road a dark colored car drove down Lester Street, shot him and then fled the area.
The male was transported to a local hospital for treatment and is in stable condition. 
Evidence was recovered at the scene and the patrol division and detective bureau continue to investigate.

The 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.

Girl Scout Troop 60044 to hold cookie booth Sunday at Hilltop Hose in Ansonia


Girl Scout Troop 60044 will hold a drive-thru cookie booth from 11 a.m. to 4 pm. Sunday at Hilltop Hose Company #5 firehouse, 80 Pulaski Highway, Ansonia.

Get your delicious cookies and support the Scouts!


Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to present resume workshop















SHELTON - Do you struggle figuring out what keywords to include on your resume?

Do you need help with your resume design elements? Do you know how to really showcase your value to potential employers? 

The Plumb Memorial Library is pleased to present a workshop at 5 p.m. March 10 in collaboration with Brainfuse JobNow and Ashley Watkins, a Job Search Coach, Nationally Certified Résumé Writer (NCRW), and Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert (NCOPE) with Write Step Résumés.

Attendees must register. Registration link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/regi.../3707449168442122254


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Seymour Public Library to welcome walk-in patrons Monday


SEYMOUR - Seymour Public Library will welcome walk-ins this Monday, March 8. The Library is at 46 Church St.

Please read the rules and call 203-888-3903 between 10:15 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. if you have any questions.







This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.