Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Shelton History Center to host cleanup of grounds Saturday





SHELTON - Ready to lend Shelton History Center a helping hand?
Join us this Saturday for our annual site cleanup! The Center is at 70 Ripton Road.
It takes a lot of work to keep our grounds beautiful, so grab a rake, some gardening gloves, and a friend and join us from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. to beautify our grounds!

This is shared from Shelton History Center's Facebook page.

Seymour Public Library offers free seeds provided by UConn gardener program


 The Library is at 46 Church St., Seymour.


This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Shelton Cleanup Project members to tackle Conti parking lot on Canal Street



SHELTON - The Conti building parking lot on Canal Street is frequently used by residents and visitors alike and is in need of some love! Join us there from 12-2 p.m. Saturday.

For information visit SheltonCleanupProject.org

Join us at one of our upcoming clean-ups, and feel free to bring friends too!


FAQ: Yes! Our clean-ups count towards community service hour requirements for high school students. Just don't forget to bring your form.
No need to sign up, just show up!

This is shared from the organization's website.

'Turnback Tuesday' features downtown Derby confectionery business

Turnback Tuesday visits DeBarbieri & Musante of 220 Main St., Derby.

Frank DeBarbieri was a confectioner in Ansonia until 1909. He moved to Derby in 1910 and started a business with John Musante. They specialized in fruit, confections, and ice cream.

They continued their partnership until 1940 when John took over with his son, Joseph, and changed the name to John & Son Inc. at the same location.

This envelope is postmarked 1937. The second photo shows approximately where the business was located on Main Street.


Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

Check out this week's sales at St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop in Derby


 St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop is located at 237   Roosevelt Drive, Derby.