Derby to host Citywide Reunion Block Party Saturday

 

From the photo archives: Looking at the sky

 Sunset reflections after the rain on this date in 2022.

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Dam collapse in 1891

This week’s “Turnback Tuesday” photo was taken in 1891, just after the Housatonic Dam collapse on January 22 of that year.

Due to faulty construction, a buildup of ice combined with a heavy freshet washed away approximately 250 feet of the dam. This photo was taken on the Derby side of the river, most likely along Roosevelt Drive.

[First posted on this date in 2016.]

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

CWV Post 1562 in Derby seeks vendors, sponsors for tag sale fundraiser

DERBY - St. Michael’s Post 1562 is seeking vendors and sponsors for its second annual Tag Sale to benefit the Target CT for T2T fundraiser.

The Tag Sale will be held at the Post Hall, 112 Derby Ave., on Sept. 13 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sept. 14 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Proceeds will support The Post’s annual Tunnel to Towers fundraiser (Target CT for T2T) to help veterans and first responders in Connecticut. 

The campaign is a grassroots fundraising project to which your donation will be earmarked specifically for any T2T initiative conducted in  Connecticut for first responders and veterans. 

This campaign was first introduced in August 2024 and kicked-off throughout the Naugatuck Valley towns of Derby, Shelton, Ansonia and Seymour.

Table reservations are $30. Renters keep their proceeds but must remove their unsold items at the end of the event.

You can also support the fundraiser by being an event sponsor for $15. Sponsorships will be displayed on signs at the Tag Sale.

Call or Text 203-671-6502 to reserve your table or sponsorship.

The public is invited to come check out the great deals on items, from toys and antiques to household items and tools, and everything in between.

The event also will collect returnable cans and bottles. A baked goods table will offer fruit pies, cookies, breads and award-winning homemade tomato sauce.

Thank you for your support!

This is shared from the Post's Facebook page.

Reminder: Master's Table offers free meal Sunday at Assumption Church in Ansonia

Free Community Meal

When: Sunday, Aug. 24 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. or until food runs out (rain or shine).

Where: Assumption Church Hall, 61 N. Cliff St., Ansonia

Must be present to receive a meal.

Park car and enter church hall, masks are optional. If you are unable to exit your car or don't want to come inside, please speak to our volunteers outside and they will bring out your meal.

Pick up meal and browse giveaway table. You can eat your takeout meal inside but bring your own beverage.

Shared from Master's Table Community Meals Facebook page.