This orange-yellow light caught my eye today when I parked at a local store.
I know there's a name for it but can't remember!
Monday, January 31, 2022
Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton slates Take Your Child to the Library Day event
SHELTON - Drop in [to Plumb Memorial Library] with your child for a unique book scavenger hunt!
This Saturday, Feb. 5, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
No registration and first come, first served!
The Library is at 65 Wooster St.
This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.
Derby Neck Library offers crafting fun for kids
DERBY - Check out what we're doing [at Derby Neck Library] for the Crafting Time for Littles tomorrow [Tuesday] at 10:30 a.m.
Call now 203-734-1492 to reserve a supply pack!
Derby Neck Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.
This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.
Police arrest Ansonia man in December shooting on Fourth Street
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| Jermaine Smalls |
ANSONIA - Police today said Jermaine Smalls was arrested by warrant Jan. 27 during a court appearance at Milford Superior Court for his involvement in a Dec. 15, 2021 shooting on Fourth Street.
Smalls was charged with criminal attempt at murder, assault first degree and reckless endangerment first degree. He was arraigned and held on a $1,000,000 bond. His next court date is March 31, 2022.
Smalls was initially arrested on gun and drug charges while trying to flee the scene on Dec. 15, 2021 and he is also wanted for attempted murder by the New York City Police Department, according to police.
This is a press release from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.
Sunday, January 30, 2022
Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky
I realize my winter sunset shots all look alike, but I enjoy seeing the minutes of daylight continue to increase.
Remembering Ralph with a smile
“I sport a mustache.”
That was what a guy who received my name from a dating service said on the phone when he was describing himself as we planned to meet.
I was intrigued.
It was 1985, even though the way he spoke made me feel like I was living in 1885!
Little did I know after that initial phone conversation that that guy on the phone would become my beloved husband, Ralph.
The restaurant where we met in Milford, Ct. is long gone, but my memory of that January 30 meeting lives forever.
I arrived there first. Ralph was clearly upset that I had to wait for him for about three minutes.
We got a table. He had a beer, I had a glass of wine.
We talked about all kinds of things and as was always the case throughout our marriage, Ralph did most of the talking!
I was struck by how family-oriented he was. He told me about his family. He was the second oldest of seven kids, five sisters and one brother.
We were almost the same age. I had just turned 30, and his 30th birthday was three months away.
Today is the 37th anniversary of our meeting! We were best friends almost from the start. It truly was meant to be.
Ralph passed away at home on December 2 but today I can smile through my tears as I think about that day in 1985 and how his love changed my life for the better - forever.
Zoom meeting to focus on community center for Ansonia, Derby
Shared from TEAM's Facebook page:
"Hello Ansonia & Derby!!!! Please join us Tuesday evening @ 8pm (via Zoom) as All In For Ansonia & Derby hosts a community meeting discussing Community Centers."
Ansonia Library to hold story times for infants, toddlers, preschoolers
Saturday, January 29, 2022
Recuperation journey: Peaceful afternoon
This is a section of Frank P. Witek Memorial Park in Derby. Photo from earlier this week - before the snowstorm!
Seymour Public Library to celebrate special day for families
SEYMOUR - Seymour Public Library staff will celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day starting The event will include all-day craft tables and a Bookworm Scavenger hunt in the Children’s Room.
The Library is at 46 Church St.
This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.
Friday, January 28, 2022
Shelton Police seek help in locating city man last seen Jan. 17
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| Jason Mastroianni |
**Missing Person**
Shelton Police are looking for help in locating 43- year old Jason Mastroianni.
He was last seen on 1-17-22 in Shelton. Jason is 5'11" and 175 lbs.
He is described to have a back brace and walks with a cane.
Anyone with any information is asked to call the Shelton Police Department at 203-924-1544.
This is shared from the Shelton Police Department Facebook page.
Shelton Police remind residents of winter storm emergency parking ban
IMPENDING SNOWSTORM ANNOUNCEMENT
SHELTON - The Public Works Department in cooperation with and enforced by the Shelton Police Department is implementing our Snow/Winter Storm Emergency Parking Ban.
Beginning 6 p.m. today, Jan. 28 thru 6 a.m. Jan. Monday, 31:
“On odd numbered days, parking shall be permitted during the aforementioned hours, only on the odd numbered side of the street. On even numbered days, parking shall be permitted during the aforementioned hours only on the even numbered side of the street. Any vehicles towed shall be stored at the police authorized towing company address. The fees for towing are regulated by the State of Connecticut.”
We will also be closing The Shelton Transfer Station on Saturday, Jan. 29 and reopen on Monday, Jan. 31.
This is shared from the Shelton Police Department Facebook page.
Derby Police remind residents of winter parking ban
DERBY - With the potential for heavy snow (or some snow) beginning Saturday morning, just a reminder that the winter parking ban is in effect. With this being an ODD number month, street parking is only allowed on the ODD number side of the street.
Derby police officers will be assisting public works by strictly enforcing this.
Illegally parked vehicles that pose a hazard or interfere with the plows may be towed at the owner's expense.
If you must go out in the snow, please drive safely, clear your roof and windows of snow and ice (it is illegal to operate an igloo), and leave plenty of room between you and other vehicles to allow proper time to stop.
This is shared from the Derby Police Department Facebook page.
Ansonia mayor announces parking ban starting at 6 p.m. today
ANSONIA - Effective 6 p.m. today, Jan. 28, 2022, Mayor David Cassetti has instituted a parking ban for the City of Ansonia in preparation for the pending snowstorm.
The parking ban will last until 6: p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022. There will be no parking allowed on any city street and cars in violation will be towed.
The City has made available the following city owned parking lots for residents to use during the parking ban.
Nolan Field - Wakelee Avenue
Ansonia Middle School – Howard Avenue
Main Street Municipal Lot
West Main Street Municipal Lot
East Main Street Municipal Lot
Former Ansonia Police Department – 2 Elm Street
Ansonia High School – Pulaski Highway
Prendergast School – Finney Street
Mead School – Ford Street
All vehicles parked in the City owned lots listed above, must be removed at 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022 or they will be towed at the owner’s expense.
This is a press release from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.
Mixed media artist to exhibit work at Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby
Her collages, wall-hangings, and sculptures created from natural and human-made material will be exhibited Feb. 4-28.
Using items that have been collected from her walks through nature Karen creates beautiful, other worldly images of the environment.
A ‘Meet the Artist Reception’ will be held from 1-3 p.m. Feb. 12.
The public is invited to visit the exhibition and meet Karen to learn more about her inspirations and the methods used to capture the beauty of nature and the feel of the outdoors.
Visitors may also enjoy a walk around the grounds and trails of the Kellogg Environmental Center and Osbornedale State Park before or after the reception to see the beauty of winter landscapes as captured by Karen and her works.
Karen graduated as an art major from Scripps College in California and earned a MA in art education at New York University.
She has instructed elementary and high school art and has also taught private classes for children and adults. For 20 years she had a custom tile business designing, hand making, and glazing ceramic tiles for clients across the country.
She has shown her artwork on the east and west coasts and her works are in numerous collections including the Johnson & Johnson Corporate Collection in New Jersey. Karen lives and works in Stamford and Waitsfield, Vt.
Registration for the program is requested and can be done through the Connecticut DEEP Calendar of Events, https://www.depdata.ct.gov/calendar/listevs.asp?selecttype=all . If you have questions or need assistance registering, please contact donna.kingston@ct.gov.
The Kellogg Environmental Center, a facility of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, is open 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
For further information or directions please email donna.kingston@ct.gov or call 203-734-2513.
The New Normal Health & Safety Guidelines for CT State Parks provides important guidance for participants and visitors (https://portal.ct.gov//media/DEEP/COVID-19/Health_Safety_Flyer_NN_Final.pdf).
This is a press release from the Kellogg Environmental Center.
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Wesley Village in Shelton to introduce Memory Care Team to caregivers
SHELTON - The new expanded Lifestyle Transitions team at Wesley Village will provide a greater depth of support and services for residents and their families and looks forward to welcoming caregivers at this event.
New additions to the team include:
- Patricia Kopf, RN (Supervisor of Assisted Living Services-SALSA)
- Karin Wlcek, RN (Assistant Supervisor, SALSA Designee)
- Jennifer Hemstreet, MSW, EMT (Social Worker/Resident Services Coordinator/Emergency Medical Technician)
- Ann Panagulias, MM, ADCMC, CDP (Activities Director, Certified Dementia Practitioner)
For more information about the event or to learn more about apartment availability at Lifestyle Transitions Memory Care at Wesley Heights, please contact Rhonda Stasulli at 203-447-5454.
Wesley Village senior living campus is located at 580 Long Hill Ave. and is part of United Methodist Homes, a local not-for-profit organization. The Wesley Village campus offers independent and assisted living, enhanced assisted living, early memory support, skilled nursing and short-term rehab.
To learn more about Crosby Commons, Wesley Heights, Lifestyle Transitions, or Bishop Wicke Health Center, visit our website or contact us at 203.225.5024.
To become part of the Wesley Village team, visit our website at: https://www.umh.org/career-opportunities-at-umh
This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.
Plumb Memorial, Huntington Branch Libraries to be closed Saturday
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| Plumb Memorial Library |
Make sure you are stocked up on some cozy books and great movies to get you through the winter storm.
Thanks and stay safe everyone!
This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.
Derby High School Running Club prepares meal for Spooner House residents
Pictured from left: Kayla Adams, Emma Hyder, Nick Sheridan, Kelsey Picheco, Cassie Silkoff, C.J. Rouse, Kanye Bailey, and Michael Hyder.
Residents at the Spooner House in Shelton will enjoy a warm meal prepared by eight of our student athletes.
Our athletes are looking forward to being able to once again serve the meal, sit with the residents and get to know them once COVID protocols allow.
This is shared from the Derby Running Club Facebook page.
Learn about animal tracks on Ansonia Nature Center hike
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| Contributed photo |
ANSONIA - Join Ranger Jeremy at 1 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center on a walk through snow-covered trails and discover some fascinating tracks.
You will learn about local wildlife and how to identify different native species by their imprints and other signs left behind.
Wear good boots and extra layers for this outdoor program.
For ages 6 and up. Please register ahead at ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org
This is shared from a press release from the Nature Center.
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
UPDATE: Juan Furlan has been located and is safe - Police seek help locating endangered Ansonia teen runaway
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| Juan Furlan |
UPDATE - Juan has been located and is safe.
ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating an endangered runaway.
Juan Furlan, 14, was last seen this morning [Wednesday] between 6 and 7 am. on Hubbell Avenue, police said.
Juan is 5 foot 7 inches tall, weighs 110 pounds, has black hair, brown eyes, and wears glasses. He was last seen wearing a gray jacket, Under Armour sneakers, and carrying a red backpack.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411 at the link below.
https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411 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 reminds residents of winter parking rules
Sharing message from Derby Town/City Clerk Marc J. Garofalo:
DERBY - The forecast for this weekend includes possible significant snow accumulation on Saturday.
In preparation for the storm and to maximize our snow clearing operations, the Mayor’s office is asking that residents maximize their use of off-street parking.
Additionally, we are opening the city garage for use free of charge. We are also encouraging the use of municipal parking lots on Caroline Street.
Remember alternate side of the street parking is in effect to assist in maximizing our snow clearing operations.
Violators of the alternate side of the street parking not only hinder our snow clearing operations but are subject to ticketing by the police department.
In January parking is allowed only on the odd-numbered side of the street.
Below is a link to the winter parking regulation.
https://www.derbyct.gov/media/
St. Vincent de Paul thrift shop in Derby holds buy 1, get 1 free sale
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Ansonia man, 22, faces charges after stabbing in parking lot
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| Matthew Romans |
ANSONIA - Police received a report of a two-car accident in the CVS / Burger King parking lot on Pershing Drive at about 2:10 p.m. today, Police Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release.
During the investigation, a separate altercation occurred where one male stabbed another male several times and a friend of the stabbing victim was cut on the hand during the incident, he said. The stabbing happened in front of the officer investigating the motor vehicle accident and the suspect was immediately taken into custody.
The victim, a 21 year-old male from Meriden, was transported to a local hospital for multiple stab wounds to the upper body. He is listed in serious but stable condition.
The suspect, Matthew Romans, 22, of Ansonia, was charged with Assault First Degree, Assault Third Degree, and Criminal Mischief Third Degree. Romans was held on a $75,000 bond and will be arraigned Wednesday at Derby Superior Court.
The investigation into the incident that led up to the stabbing is still under investigation and additional arrests are expected.
This is a press release from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.
The victim, a 21 year-old male from Meriden, was transported to a local hospital for multiple stab wounds to the upper body. He is listed in serious but stable condition.
The suspect, Matthew Romans, 22, of Ansonia, was charged with Assault First Degree, Assault Third Degree, and Criminal Mischief Third Degree. Romans was held on a $75,000 bond and will be arraigned Wednesday at Derby Superior Court.
The investigation into the incident that led up to the stabbing is still under investigation and additional arrests are expected.
This is a press release from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.
'Turnback Tuesday' features Victorian home of manufacturer
Turnback Tuesday visits this very beautiful Victorian home of Joseph and Emma Willmann at 66 Fifth St., Derby.
In 1904, Joseph was a noted inventor, manufacturer, and President of the Dairy Machinery Co. on Canal Street in Derby until 1920.
He then became President of Derby Brass & Copper Co.
In 1932, he moved to Boston for work at another manufacturing company.
Joseph moved into this home at 66 Fifth St. in 1908 and raised a family with wife Emma. While he was employed in Boston, Joseph kept this house as his home base until his death in January, 1963 at the age of 89. Images are of the front and back of the home.
Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
My Sister's Place thrift shop in Ansonia posts weekly sales
My Sister's Place thrift shop is located at 380 Main St., Ansonia.
All proceeds benefit BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.
Derby Public Library presents weekly scavenger hunt fun
DERBY - Flex those Scavenger Hunt muscles and join us [at Derby Public Library] every week as part of our Digital DIY series.
This popular and playful hunt, posted periodically, is packaged to make you ponder.
For this week, you must predominantly find items that start with "P." It is paramount to encourage your pally plus parental figures to participate in your search for 8.
This is shared from the Derby Public Library Facebook page.
Monday, January 24, 2022
Ansonia Library offers take and make paper lantern tiger craft for kids
ANSONIA - 2022 is The Year of the Tiger and we [at Ansonia Library] have paper lantern tiger Take and Makes to help you celebrate the Lunar New Year in style on February 1!
All of the materials and instructions are included in this craft kit but supplies are limited so pick up your child's today!
The Library is at 53 S. Cliff St., Ansonia.
This is shared from the Children's Room at the Ansonia Library Facebook page.
St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby to hold open house Sunday
DERBY - St. Mary-St. Michael School will hold an open house from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30 to kick off Catholic Schools Week 2022.
If you are interested in Catholic education for your child, join us and see what makes SMSM special! We are currently enrolling for the 2022-2023 school year.
For more information call 203-735-6471 or visit www.stmarystmichael.org.
This is shared from the school's Facebook page.
Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center slates free program on fly fishing
Paul Dinice
ANSONIA - The Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center will host a free program at 7 p.m. Feb.18 on fly fishing.
The program covers all the essentials for beginners on how to fly fish. It will be in the form of a PowerPoint presentation as well as a ‘hands-on’ display of the items below.
The program includes:
- Gear and equipment needed.
- Line, leader, and tippet setup.
- Life cycle of May Flies & Caddis.
- Fishing techniques and review of streamer fishing, nymphing, wet fly fishing, and dry fly fishing.
- Salt Water Fly Fishing in New England and the gear, equipment, and techniques
needed.
- The program will also include a brief overview of fly tying and the flies needed for fresh and saltwater fly fishing.
Email to ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org to register for this free program. Space is limited.
This is a press release from the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center.