Ansonia posts street milling schedule starting Monday

From the City of Ansonia FB page:

Beginning Monday, Oct. 13, Burns Construction will begin milling the streets with the schedule below.

No parking with be posted accordingly.

Monday, 10/13: Rufus St., Murray St., Fifth St.

Tuesday, 10/14: Summer St., Winter St., N. Cliff St.

Wednesday, 10/15: Hill St., Adam St., Chester St.

Thursday, 10/16: Finish Chester St., Farrel Dr.

Friday, 10/17: Fitzpatrick Rd.

Paving will follow same schedule the following week (10/20).

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Derby Bank

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features a photo of the original Derby Bank. 

Although Derby "Savings" Bank is more well known, it was not the first bank in Derby. The original bank - known simply as "Derby Bank" - opened in 1809, fittingly on Bank Street, facing Jennings Lane. (Note: Derby Savings Bank didn't open until 1846.) Derby Bank was initially established in order to manage the profits brought in by the Derby Fishing Company. 

In fact, the two institutions were so closely linked that when the fishing company ultimately failed in 1815, Derby Bank closed down as well. 

The Bank re-opened briefly in 1824, but dissolved the following year.

[First posted on this date in 2016.]

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

Macaroni supper at St. Mary Church in Derby to benefit Scouts