Sunday, November 30, 2025

Ansonia Police post winter parking, snow removal regulations


ANSONIA - Winter Parking Regulations will be in effect from Dec. 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026. There shall be in the city a Twenty-Four hour (24) a day, seven (7) days a week, parking ban on all city streets and highways. 
The purpose is to allow snow equipment to remove snow and ice as quickly as possible from all city streets and highways, with the following exceptions:

For this winter season: Motor vehicles shall be allowed to be parked, starting on Dec.1, 2025, on the odd-numbered side of municipal streets continuing through March 31, 2026.

City streets that display “No Parking Signs” shall be exempt from alternate side parking during the winter parking season in the area designated by the “No Parking Signs.”

These streets include: South Cliff Street, North State Street, Crescent Street (Howard Avenue to Day Street), Franklin Street (Jackson to Wakelee Avenue), Colony Street, Division Street, North Spring Street (Hill Street to Jewett Street), High Street (Lester Street to Howard Avenue), Fourth Street (Gatison Park area). Church Street, Holbrook Street (Pork Hollow to Jackson Street), Jackson Street (Wakelee to Westfield) and Pork Hollow.

Winter parking is allowed only on the odd side of the following streets, regardless of the calendar year:
• Star Street
• Velms Drive

Winter parking is allowed only on the even side of the following streets, regardless of the calendar year:
• Fifth Street;
• Jewett Street (North Spring Street to Platt Street);
• Hotchkiss Terrace (the area west of Kathy Lane);
• North Cliff Street;
• Colony Street, north of Gardner’s Lane;
• Park Place.

Parking is prohibited on the following streets: Kingston Drive, Stage Coach Road, Remer Street, Union Street, Crowley Street, Pleasant Street, Beaver Street (North Street to the Seymour Line), Holbrook Court, Father Lar Drive, Lawton Terrace, Crescent Street (Howard Avenue to Lester Street), North Fourth Street, Prospect Street (Moulthrop Street to Viselli Court), Rockwood Avenue Ext., Viselli Court, Walkers Court, Oak Lane, and Carver Street.

Parking is prohibited on both sides of street on Main Street, West Main Street and East Main Street (Kingston Drive to Father Salemi Drive) from 1200 a.m. (midnight) to 6 a.m.

Any person receiving a written notice for violating the regulation must either submit payment of $15, or file a formal appeal, to the Police Department within ten (10) days. The fine will increase to $30 after ten (10) days.

Residents should also be aware of the city regulation that requires the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks within 12 hours from the end of the snowfall. 
The owner of the land and/or the person having care and control of the property shall be responsible for the removal. Any violation of this may result in an infraction for violation of a town ordinance.

Shared from Ansonia Police Department Facebook page.

CT Foodshare Truck to visit St. Mary's Church Tuesday in Derby


The CT Foodshare truck will return to St. Mary’s Church parking lot Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 2:15-3 p.m.
Tickets will be distributed to everyone PHYSICALLY IN LINE at 2 p.m. No place-holding with bags and carts - they will be removed. No income limits, no questions asked - just bring a bag to receive some food.

Next visit will be Dec. 16.


Shared from Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Parish Facebook page.



Shelton History Center to host Holiday Open House Saturday


SHELTON - This holiday season, stop by our annual open house to see the Brownson House decked in festive decor. 
Member exclusive access from 2-4 p.m.; open to the public from 4-6 p.m.
Admission is free with a suggested donation of non-perishable food item(s) for our Spooner House food drive (running now till Dec.19).

Shared from a Facebook event page.

Saturday, November 29, 2025

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: 'Ousatonic' River

This week's Turnback Tuesday features the Housatonic River or "Ousatonic" as it was originally spelled.

The river was named by the Paugussett Tribe as Potatuck which means “River with Falls” or “Great River”.

The Housatonic actually starts near Pittsfield, Mass. and runs for 148 miles into the Long Island Sound.

In the early 1800s, factories were built along the river. These factories in Birmingham harnessed the water to power their turbines and water wheels. A covered bridge was built in 1839 to connect Shelton to Derby and the Ousatonic Dam was dedicated in 1870. Dikes were installed along parts of the river after the Flood of 1955. Not all use of the river was for commercial purposes as recreational boating was very common. In fact, the Yale University boat crews used the river to practice and race, hence the Gilder Boathouse on Roosevelt Drive.

This picture was taken standing on the Derby/Shelton Bridge in 1904. You can see the dam in the background and Oak Cliff Cemetery to the right on the hill.


[First published on this date in 2017.]


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


Seymour cancels annual Christmas Parade


From Seymour Parade and Events Committee Facebook page:

We’re sorry to share that due to the forecasted weather, the Christmas Parade has been canceled — but our holiday spirit is still going strong!


Dietitian to teach holiday cooking class for kids at Derby Public Library


 

Ansonia to hold Christmas tree lighting, holiday marketplace next weekend


 

Friday, November 28, 2025

Derby Police arrest suspect in arson at Roseland Apizza

Jose Guardiano
 

DERBY - Police today arrested Jose Guardiano, 27, of Derby after an investigation into a fire that occurred Thursday at Roseland Apizza.

At 6:24 p.m. police received several 911 calls reporting a shed on fire behind Roseland. The fire department extinguished the fire which was concentrated to a shed adjacent to the restaurant, police said in a written release Friday evening.

Officers reviewed surveillance video from the restaurant, which captured the suspect igniting the shed before leaving the scene.
At approximately 7 p.m. dispatch received a call reporting a suspicious male attempting to enter a 45 Minerva St. apartment building.
Responding officers located the individual and recognized him as the same person observed lighting the fire in the Roseland surveillance footage.
Police detained Guardiano and he was subsequently taken into custody.
He was charged with the following offenses:
• 53a-112 Arson 2nd Degree
• 53a-115 Criminal Mischief 1st Degree
• 53a-63 Reckless Endangerment 1st Degree
• 53a-181 Breach of Peace 2nd Degree
Guardiano was held on a $100,000 bond.

Shared from a release from the Derby Police Department.


From the photo archives: Looking at the sky


 Sunset on this date two years ago. 

Seymour Historical Society to host annual Holly Day Fair


Join us for a great afternoon of handmade holiday shopping in a beautifully decorated building! 

Food and coffee truck will also be on hand.

The Seymour Historical Society is at 59 West St.


Shared from a Facebook event page.


Master's Table to offer Christmas Dinner at Assumption Church Hall in Ansonia


 

Friends of Derby Public Library to host holiday celebration Saturday


 The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St., Derby.

Griffin Health expands PET imaging to aid in dementia diagnosis

DERBY - Griffin Health is proud to announce the expansion of its Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging capabilities to include Vizamyl, a breakthrough tool in dementia diagnosis.


Vizamyl (flutemetamol F18 injection) is an FDA-approved radiopharmaceutical agent used in PET scans to visualize beta-amyloid neuritic plaques in the brains of adult patients. 

The presence of these plaques is a critical biomarker in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. With the integration of Vizamyl into its imaging portfolio, Griffin is equipped to assist neurologists, geriatricians, and referring physicians in the complex process of dementia diagnosis and treatment planning.

“The availability of Vizamyl PET imaging represents a significant step forward in Griffin Health’s commitment to providing comprehensive, state-of-the-art diagnostic tools for cognitive health,” said Griffin Health Vice President of Diagnostic and Cancer Services Christine Cooper, MS, CNMT, RT(N), RSO, FACHE, FAB. “Early and accurate diagnosis is key to effective patient care, and this expansion ensures our facility is aligned with the most current standards in neuroimaging.”

Vizamyl PET imaging is particularly valuable in cases where the cause of cognitive decline is uncertain, or where a definitive diagnosis would guide clinical decision-making. 

The scan results can provide additional information to either support or rule out the presence of Alzheimer’s pathology, contributing to a more informed and confident diagnosis.

Griffin offers a comprehensive approach to support neurology patients and their families, including affiliated neurologists (for indicated treatments), physical and occupational therapy, primary care, support groups, and community resources.


For more information about Vizamyl PET, call 203-732-7265 or visit www.griffinhealth.org/vizamyl. 


Healthcare providers can schedule Vizamyl PET scans for eligible patients by faxing orders to Central Scheduling at Griffin Health at 203-732-1559.

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Wreath-making class slated at Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton


Registration is now open for this winter craft program geared to teens 13 and older, and for adults. Participants will make a wreath to showcase for the holidays. This is an excellent program for a teen and their caregiver to craft up a wreath together. 

Click the link below to register or scan the QR code on the flyer.

https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=2661&BranchID=826&Branch=Plumb%20Memorial%20Library&EventID=575382&PK= 


Shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.


Ansonia v. Naugatuck rivalry marks 125th anniversary on Thanksgiving Day


 

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Monday, November 24, 2025

Seymour Public Library to host holiday concert for children 6 and under

 

SEYMOUR - Get ready for a festive, fun-filled holiday concert with Joy Blooms at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 4 at Seymour Public Library.

Featuring a lively mix of original songs and holiday classics, this interactive family show will have everyone singing along and celebrating the season. 

Let's keep the bells ringing and our hearts singing as we come together to welcome the New Year! 

The Library is at 46 Church St.


Shared from a Facebook event page.

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Civil War monument

This week's 'Turnback Tuesday' features the Civil War Soldiers Monument on the Derby Green.
In 1875, the Kellogg Post of the Grand Army of the Republic began a movement to erect a monument to the men of Derby and Shelton who gave their lives as volunteers during the war. Inscribed on the brass plaque are the names of 83 men, and the poem was composed by Theodore O'Hara, an Irish Kentuckian. The substructure was completed in 1878 and in 1883, the seven-foot tall bronze statue of a Union Soldier standing at rest was added.
The memorial was dedicated on July 4, 1883 amid great fanfare, a parade, and approximately 8,000 people in attendance.
The surrounding cannons were donated later.

[First posted on this date in 2015.]

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

Griffin Health enhances Parkinson's diagnostic imaging tool

Griffin Health Nuclear Medicine, Molecular Imaging and Theranostics Department has expanded its capabilities for more accurate and timely diagnoses of Parkinson’s disease.


Griffin is now offering DaTscan® (Ioflupane I 123), an innovative diagnostic molecular imaging tool used to evaluate dopamine transporter availability in the brain. 

With expansion of services to include this type of neuroimaging, Griffin Health is enhancing its ability to assist neurologists, primary care physicians and other specialists in differentiating between Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders, supporting more accurate and timely diagnoses.

DaTscan imaging involves injecting a small amount of the radiopharmaceutical (a specialized drug that has a radioactive component) into the bloodstream, followed by a single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) scan to capture detailed images of the brain. This procedure is non-invasive, safe, and typically takes less than an hour to complete.

“The addition of DaTscan provides a significant advancement, improving the accuracy and timeliness of diagnoses for patients with Parkinsonian syndromes,” said Griffin Health Vice President of Diagnostic and Cancer Services Christine Cooper, MS, CNMT, RT(N), RSO, FACHE, FAB. “With early and accurate diagnosis, patients can receive appropriate treatment more quickly, which can have a positive impact on their long-term health and quality of life.”


Griffin Health is now accepting referrals for DaTscan. Referring providers can contact the Griffin Nuclear Medicine Department at 203-732-7271 for more information and orders can be faxed to Central Scheduling at 203-732-1559.



This is a press release from Griffin Health.


St. Margaret Mary Church in Shelton slates Holly Fair Dec. 6



St. Mary Ladies Guild in Derby to hold Christmas Cookie Walk


 

Sunday, November 23, 2025

Saturday, November 22, 2025

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Storage building on Caroline Street


This week's "Turnback Tuesday" is a photo of the Peterson-Hendee Co. storage warehouse that used to be located on Caroline Street.

It was used to store flour, grain, and animal feed and also served as a mill. The president of the company was one John R. Peterson.

On July 13,1908 there was a fire in one of the nearby apartments that damaged the building, though the warehouse remained mostly intact. The warehouse remained open until 1930.


[First posted on this date in 2016.]


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

Derby Neck Library to host 'Leftover Remix: Thanksgiving Edition' Sunday




DERBY - Give your leftovers a delicious second act with Leftovers Remix: Thanksgiving Edition at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Derby Neck Library!

Learn how to transform extra turkey, stuffing, and sides into creative new meals like savory hand pies, festive pizzas, and Thanksgiving nachos. Plus, discover how to turn your turkey bones and trimmings into rich, homemade bone broth—the perfect base for cozy soups all winter long. 
Save money, reduce waste, and have fun reinventing your holiday feast!

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

Shared from the Library's website.

Bingo Night to support St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby

Santa to visit Story Time at Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton


2 sessions on Dec. 20
Ages: 1-9 years old
“Story Time with Santa” will include:
Santa reading some festive books, singing some seasonal songs plus participants will decorate an ornament & of course meet Santa and take a picture or two!
2 Sessions:
Please only register your child for ONE session. Each child participating must register separately.
Session #1: 9:15-9:45 a.m.
OR
Session #2: 10:15-10:45 a.m.
Registration opens at noon Tuesday, 11/25 here on FB.
Link in comments OR by calling 203-924-1580 ext. 5108.
The Library is at 65 Wooster St., Shelton.

📌REMINDER: Please only register your child for 3 children’s library programs per month at Plumb Memorial Library. This is being done to provide as many children an opportunity to attend a library program. ~Thank You.
This program is generously sponsored by the Shelton Library Board.


Shared from Miss Maura's Programs' Facebook page.