'Turnback Tuesday' highlights construction of Derby Parking Garage

Turnback Tuesday looks back at construction of the Derby Parking Garage. It is located on the block of Elizabeth and Olivia Streets with the entrance on Thompson Place.

The groundbreaking ceremony was in July 1975 after the old buildings were removed. The contract was awarded to P. Francini Co. with the low bid of $1.45 million. It took just over a year to construct the three-story building with enough spaces for 301 vehicles.

According to the Evening Sentinel the final cost was $1,499.890. The ribbon cutting was held on October 21, 1976 with Mayor Edward Cecarelli, former mayor Eugene Micci, Aldermanic President Eugene Skowronski and Chair of the Parking Authority Salvatore Aconfora. Parking was free to the public for the first two weeks.

The first picture was taken standing on Olivia Street and the second was taken from Thompson. The images were a recent donation from the Farley/Guluzzy family.

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

The Children's Room at the Ansonia Library to offer take and make craft

Take and Makes

Beginning October 7 Grab a take-and-make kit to assemble at home. This kit includes materials to make a paper plate monster face.  Available for pickup outside the Children's Room, while supplies last.

The Ansonia Library is at 53 S. Cliff St.

This is shared from The Children's Room October newsletter.

TEAM, Inc. in Derby marks Diaper Need Awareness Week, seeks donations

Want to help? Bring diaper donations to our office at 30 Elizabeth St., Derby. Sizes 4, 5, 6 and 4t/5t pull ups (and wipes) are needed most. 

Or, donate monetarily at the link below selecting "Diaper Bank" from the dropdown. https://givebutter.com/TEAMDonate

This is shared from TEAM's Facebook page.

CT Foodshare truck to visit St. Mary's Church in Derby today

DERBY - The Connecticut Foodshare truck will return to St. Mary’s Church parking lot today from 2:15-3 p.m.

The church is at 212 Elizabeth St.

No income limits, no questions asked...just bring a bag to receive some food. Next visit after that will be Oct 8.

This is shared from Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Parish Facebook page.

Derby Elks Lodge slates fall Craft & Sip event

Please sign up and pay ahead of time by Sept. 26 - WE CAN’T ACCEPT WALK INS.

Only $25! Comes with a drink and snacks too! Sign up at the Derby Elks Lodge,73 Elizabeth St., from 4-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday or email Sheila @ 571sec@gmail.com.

Bring your friends! A great way to have fun!

Shared from the Derby Elks Lodge Facebook page.

All In For Seymour to hold Eat & Greet Thursday at Trinity Episcopal Church