Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Derby Police: DOT removes stop signs at Derby Avenue, Bank Street intersection


DERBY - The Derby PD shared this post on Facebook today for informational purposes:

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has removed the stop signs on Derby Avenue at the intersection with Bank Street.
New signage is posted notifying those exiting the church parking lot that oncoming traffic does not stop.
Safety improvements to the crosswalk and a new notification system are in place.

Extra! Extra! Check out Derby Historical Society's info-packed newsletter

ANSONIA - The Derby Historical Society recently published its newsletter featuring topics ranging from a successful bakery/confectionery business to a Christmas gathering slated Dec. 16.

The old-fashioned celebration will be held from 1-4 p.m. at the David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St. 

Click HERE to view and download the

November/December newsletter.





Shelton History Center shares No Shave November looks from the past


This #noshavenovember, we'll be sharing some of our favorite and noteworthy looks from Shelton's past each week!

We [at Shelton History Center] are starting off strong with Dr. Gould A. Shelton! Dr. Shelton was a prominent physician and leader in Shelton, writing the city's annual health report in 1907.

At the end of this month, take a moment to vote for your favorite #noshavenovember look. 


This is shared from the Shelton History Center Facebook page.

Derby Neck Library to host Teen Game Night


DERBY - Join us on Thursdays in our Community Room at Derby Neck Library for snacks and tabletop games like Survive!, Settlers of Catan, Twister, Jenga, foosball, pool, and more!
We’ll also have computers available to play online and browser-based games like Jackbox, Garticphone, skribbl.io, Magic: The Gathering Arena Online, Among Us, Blooket–whatever you can think of!
This program is targeted to ages 12+ and the gaming content will reflect that.

Derby Neck Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

Police charge Ansonia woman, 18, with involvement in homicide

 

Jada Artis



ANSONIA - Police arrested Jada Artis, 18, of Ansonia on Nov. 3 for her involvement in the homicide of Abdul-Jalil Humphrey on July 14, 2023 on Hodge Avenue. 

Artis was charged with felony murder, robbery in the first degree, conspiracy to commit robbery in the first degree, and hindering prosecution. 

Artis is being held on a $2M bond and was to be arraigned today in Milford Superior Court, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release.

 

The arrest of Artis was the result of a multi-agency investigation where a second suspect, Sahvon Valentine, 20, of Hartford, was identified as the person who shot Humphrey, police said.

An arrest warrant was obtained for Valentine. He is currently in the custody of the State of Connecticut Department of Corrections on unrelated charges and will be arrested in the near future.

 

The Ansonia Police Department would like to thank the Derby Police Department, Connecticut State Police – Central District Major Crime, Shelton Police Department, Middletown Police Department, and the State of Connecticut Forensic Laboratory for their assistance in the investigation.



This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

 

Seymour Public Library to host talk about baking powder by food historian


SEYMOUR - Before baking powder became a kitchen staple, there was a state-level showdown over the rights to produce and sell it, and food historian Linda Civitello says Connecticut played a central role. 

Join us at 6 p.m. Nov.14 at Seymour Public Library as Ms. Civitello discusses her book, "Baking Powder Wars: The Cutthroat Food Fight that Revolutionized Cooking."

Learn the exciting history behind this, now, essential baking ingredient.

The Library is at 46 Church St.


This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Morbid Curiosity Book Club to meet Nov. 30 at Derby Neck Library


6:30-7:45 p.m. Nov. 30
307 Hawthorne Ave., Derby

An adults-only book club reading into true crime, cults, conspiracies, mortuary science, and more!

Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell.

This is shared from Derby Neck Library's website.