From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Bassett House, Derby YMCA

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" photo features the Derby YMCA once located on Elizabeth Street.

The green building on the left with the green shutters is the Derby YMCA.

It was located next to the Bassett House Hotel, which burned down in 1911, so that means the YMCA was also in Derby around that time. Interestingly, it was in this building - previously home to Dr. Ambrose Beardsley - that Beardsley suggested naming "Ansonia" after Anson Phelps.

[First published on this date in 2015.]

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

Celebrate Shelton to host tree lighting, holiday market at Veterans Memorial Park

Join Celebrate Shelton as we deck the halls and light the Community Tree from 5-9 p.m. Dec. 6.

Come early, sip on some free hot cocoa, enjoy community performances and stay warm by the bonfires, sing along to your favorite holiday songs, and shop our Holiday Market featuring an amazing group of local artisans and vendors!

Tree lighting will be held at 7:30 p.m.

Special guests Santa and Mrs. Claus will be making an appearance too!

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

TEAM posts Toys 4 Kids toy collection locations in region

Announcing our first TEAM Toys 4 Kids 2024 Collection Sites in the community!

Stop by any one of these locations to drop off a toy to donate to children in need!

Want to join the list and Make Magic Happen? Send us your business info here and we will get you a collection box! https://forms.gle/qGyRZ1C6bTFmAiHd8

This is shared from TEAM's Facebook page.

Ansonia police seek information in Friday night shooting of city woman, 27

ANSONIA - Derby Police requested assistance at about 7:50 p.m. Friday for a shooting investigation in which a female victim from Ansonia was at Griffin Hospital in Derby.

Police determined the woman, 27, was shot in Ansonia then transported by private car to the hospital, Ansonia Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release.

The victim was transferred to another hospital for further treatment where she is in stable condition. 

Lynch said it appears to be an isolated incident and detectives are pursuing leads in the case.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411 at the link below.

https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

Ansonia Nature Center to hold winter wreath workshop * waiting list

ANSONIA - Celebrate winter and the festive season at 10 a.m. Dec. 7 at the Ansonia Nature Center as you create a wreath from fresh locally grown greens, then decorate your masterpiece with natural trimmings. 

Enjoy some warm mulled cider and a cookie too! Wreath frames and wire will be provided. 

Please bring your garden gloves and hand clippers. Materials fee: $20. 

The Nature Center is at 10 Deerfield Lane.

Click here to register for this limited-space adult-only program. https://forms.gle/9aUqoDpBnxRCxAC86 

*Note: Waiting list - See link inside link above*

Master's Table Holiday Fair today at Assumption Church Hall in Ansonia

 

Vendors sought for toy show Dec. 1 at Ansonia Armory

Join as a vendor for our first Ansonia Toy Show! Especially looking for vintage/retro toys + collectables from all decades!