Thursday, September 26, 2024
From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Derby's first mayor
This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features an image of Derby's first mayor, Thomas Jefferson O'Sullivan.
Although Derby was officially recognized by the state of Connecticut in 1675, it wasn't until after Ansonia's separate incorporation as a city in 1893 that Derby's current boundaries were set. And after which time Dr. O'Sullivan was elected mayor of the City of Derby.
Born in 1852 in Preston, O'Sullivan first attended medical school in Burlington, Vermont then eventually earned his medical degree in New York. After graduating in 1876, he practiced in Worcester, Mass. for two years before returning to Connecticut and setting up a new practice in Derby.
He remained in Derby until his death around 1900.
[This was first published on this date in 2017.]
Thanks as always goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
Stroke awareness talks slated at 3 senior centers, Derby Neck Library
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Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of stroke awareness talks and free blood pressure screenings for seniors throughout the Valley in October.
The events will feature a discussion of the different types of strokes, the signs and symptoms, and risk factors.
Griffin Health caregivers will also be offering free blood pressure screenings and consultations.
The events are scheduled for Oct. 3 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Ansonia Senior Center; Oct. 7 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Seymour Senior Center; Oct. 23 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Shelton Senior Center, and Oct. 24 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Derby Neck Library.
These offerings are part of the AgeWell program which is co-sponsored by Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut to increase access to care and prevent disease among the Valley senior community through a series of health screenings and healthy living education sessions each month.
Periodically, this program provides nutritiously balanced and delicious foods for attendees.
Registration is required to attend the AgeWell stroke awareness events.
To sign up, contact the location (Ansonia Senior Center: 203-736-5933; Seymour Senior Center: 203- 888-0406 ext. 1; Shelton Senior Center: 203-924-9324; and Derby Neck Library: 203-734-1492).
This is a press release from Griffin Health.
