Master's Table to offer meal Sunday at Assumption Church Hall in Ansonia

Free Community Meal

When: Sunday, Sept. 28, 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 the organization's Facebook page.

Ansonia to celebrate grand reopening of Nolan Field Sports Complex

 

Candlelight vigil slated Saturday in Ansonia to honor city man's memory

 

Shared from the Valley Independent Sentinel.

Derby Public Library to host open house Oct. 8

 

Seymour to hold community pep rally Saturday at high school field

 

Salvation Army in Ansonia seeks businesses, churches to host Angel Trees

ANSONIA - Want to bring Christmas joy to dozens of children in your community?

By hosting an Angel Tree at your business, church, or organization, you give employees, customers, and members the chance to change lives.

It’s simple: We provide the tags. You provide the tree. Together, we provide joy!

Learn how to host: https://salarmy.us/100DaysofChristmas2025

Shared from the Salvation Army of Ansonia Facebook page.

Salvation Army in Ansonia set to open Christmas applications

 

All applications will be accepted until slots are filled. Please come in on these days with your paperwork to apply.

If you have any questions, please call us at 203- 736-0707 or message us on FB.

Shared from the Salvation Army's Facebook page.

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 CT in 1675, it wasn't until after Ansonia's separate incorporation as a city in 1893 that Derby's current boundaries were set and Dr. O'Sullivan was elected mayor of the City of Derby. 

Born in 1852 in Preston, CT, O'Sullivan first attended medical school in Burlington, VT then eventually earned his medical degree in New York. 

After graduating in 1876, he practiced in Worcester, MA for two years before returning to CT and setting up a new practice in Derby. He remained in Derby until his death around 1900.

[First posted on this date in 2017.]  

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

Derby Neck Library to hold Crafternoon Sunday

DERBY - Join Kate at Derby Neck Library for a DIY Zone program from 2:30-4 p.m. Sunday and learn to use the supplies, equipment, and machinery in our adult DIY Zone!

Each session will focus on a new activity or skill.

Advance registration may be required for some events. Ages 14+ only.

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

Ansonia Police identify fatality in accident on Pershing Drive

ANSONIA -The fatality in the motor vehicle accident Wednesday on Pershing Drive has been identified as Adonis Lapuppet-Bligen, 27, of Ansonia, Lt. Patrick Lynch said today in a release. 

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined Lapuppet-Bligen died of blunt force trauma. Based on the information gathered so far in the investigation Lapuppet-Bligen was the operator and only occupant of the car when it struck a telephone pole.

This investigation is still active and anyone who was in the area and saw the accident is asked to contact the Ansonia 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

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Derby Police arrest 3 after smoke shop compliance checks

DERBY - Derby Police recently conducted compliance checks at several local smoke shops to ensure adherence to state laws regulating the sale of cannabis and tobacco products.

Officers were assisted by numerous state regulatory agencies.

During these checks, multiple violations were discovered, including numerous pounds of cannabis products at:

Zaza Smoke Shop, 49 Pershing Drive

High Clouds, 676 New Haven Avenue

Arrests include:

Zaza Smoke Shop employees Hamda Alawdi (DOB 11/24/99) and Abdelkader Brahim (DOB 4/17/00), charged with:

• CGS 21a-278(b) – Possession with Intent to Sell

• CGS 21a-279a(e) – Possession of Cannabis Over 5 ounces

High Clouds employee Abdulsalam Albrashi (DOB 8/1/73) of Bronx, NY, charged with:

• CGS 21a-278(b) – Possession with Intent to Sell

• CGS 21a-279a(e) – Possession of Cannabis Over 5 ounces

All individuals arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The Derby Police Department remains committed to protecting our community by holding businesses accountable and ensuring compliance with the law.

If you are aware of illegal activity, please contact our dispatch center at 203-735-7811 or send us a direct message here on Facebook.

Reports can be made anonymously.

Griffin 5K Walk/Run raises record $85K for cancer care services

DERBY – The 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital set a new fundraising record Sept. 20 with sponsorships and more than 500 participants contributing more than $85,000 for local cancer care services and patient support programs.

“This 5K provides hope, comfort and resources to cancer patients,” said Griffin Health President and CEO Patrick Charmel. “Your presence here today supports the Center for Cancer Care in its mission to help your friends, family and neighbors with highly advanced, person-centered care, and treatment, crucial nourishment and free health education and programs that empower them to recover and enhance the quality of their lives.”

The event featured awards for the top individual fundraiser and top team fundraiser selected from the 23 teams. 

The winner of the William C. Powanda Memorial Award for the top fundraiser was Stephanie Ventimiglia, of Derby, who raised more than $3,600. 

Team Aversa, which participates in the event in memory of Dr. John M. Aversa, Sr. won the Team Synergy Award as the top fundraising team, raising more than $10,000. Kyle Mordecai was the winner of the Make It Happen Spirit Award, which recognizes an individual who exhibits tireless effort and support for the event.

The D’Addario Auto Group was this year’s Presenting Sponsor. Additional sponsors were Jefferson Radiology, The Edge Fitness, The Masonic Charity Foundation of Connecticut, Physicians Alliance of Connecticut, CED Technologies, Ion Bank Foundation, In-Home Angels, Centek Engineering, Forest Construction, Telix, Smilow Cancer Hospital, Stelray, Drs. Sudipta & Bindu Dey, Teamsters Local 1150, Star 99.9, and Key Auto Group.

Donations are still being accepted at griffinhealth.org/5k or via mail to The Griffin Development Fund, 130 Division St., Derby, CT 06418.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Seymour Pink slates Swag Pickup today, Saturday for 5K participants