Friday, October 18, 2024
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Count Cassetti to host pizza party at Ansonia City Hall on Halloween night
Attention Boils and Ghouls of Ansonia: Count Cassetti's Pizza Party returns!
Join Mayor Cassetti on the steps of City Hall for FREE candy (full size bars ONLY) and pizza starting at 5 p.m. on Halloween and going until supplies last.
This year Count Cassetti will be joined by some out-of-this-world guests...we can only hope there is enough pizza to satisfy them!
Big thanks to this year's pizza sponsor SANTINI'S PIZZA.
This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.
Derby Public Library offers story time session using sign language
Please register at https://bit.ly/48bbM2a
Derby Public Library is at 313 Elizabeth St., Derby.
This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.
From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: History of Derby Green featured
This week’s “Turnback Tuesday” picture features the picturesque Derby Green.
In this image, you can see 2 of the 3 churches that bracket the Green: Immanuel St. James Episcopal Church (r.) and Derby United Methodist Church (l.)
While the original Derby Commons was actually located in East Derby between Academy Hill Road and Clark Avenue, the Derby Green as we know it today - located between Minerva and Elizabeth Streets - was part of the planned downtown for “Birmingham”, orchestrated in 1836 by businessmen Sheldon Smith and Anson G. Phelps (of “Ansonia” namesake fame.)
In fact, the Derby Green is referred to as the “Birmingham Green Historic District” on the National Register of Historic Places.
Note that this image reflects the Green prior to the year 1999, when it underwent significant improvements including the addition of new lighting, new benches, new stonework around the central plaza and in front of the gazebo as well as renovation of the gazebo itself.
The last two upgrades were done to greatly enhance public events such as Derby’s Summer Concerts on the Green series.
[This was first published on this date in 2016.]
Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library for sharing interesting local history each week.
American Legion Post slates annual Veterans Day program on Derby Green
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DERBY - The American Legion John H. Collins Post #24 invites the public to celebrate Veterans Day at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 11 on the Green.
Mayor Joseph DiMartino will be guest speaker.
Refreshments will follow at CWV St. Michael's Post 1562, 112 Derby Ave.
Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to host Smalls & Smiles
Ages: 6 months to 1-year old
Day/Date: Friday, Oct. 25
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Location: Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St., Shelton
Babies and their caregivers are invited to a library playdate!
First, Miss Maura will read a board book, then it will be time for your child and you to play and meet some new friends.
Register online https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=538664&PK=
or call (203) 924-1580 ext. 5108.
Shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.
Salvation Army in Ansonia seeks toy drive hosts
68 Days ‘til Christmas – 100 Days to Make a Difference
We distributed 73,608 toys in 2023 and anticipate the need to be greater this year. Learn more about how you can host a Toy Drive today!
'Tea with the Queen' at Derby Public Library to feature historical performer
DERBY - Join the Derby Historical Society and Derby Public Library for “Tea with the Queen” at 11 a.m. Nov. 2.
This free event is open to the public. It features tea and finger foods while watching a presentation by historical performer Sheryl Faye as Queen Elizabeth II.
This is shared from the Derby Historical Society Facebook page.
