Monday, December 1, 2025

Make sugar scrub gifts at Plumb Memorial Library Saturday in Shelton


DIY Scrub Gifts
Location: Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St., Shelton
Ages: 8-12 
Day/Date: 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6

Join Ms. Shannon and Ms. Amanda in making scent-sational sugar scrub gifts for your loved ones for the holidays from scratch! 

Please keep in mind that coconut oil, sugar, and almond extract will be used in making these scrubs.

Registration required for each child attending.
Register by calling 203-924-1580 ext. 5108 or online:
https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=574485&PK=


From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Derby Junction


This week's "Turnback Tuesday" photo is of *Derby Junction,* the common name for the intersection of Main Street (foreground), New Haven Avenue (background right) and Derby Avenue (off to the left.)

In this photo, Derby Junction is located more north than it is now since an adjacent bridge was built over the Naugatuck River. You can tell this based on the relative offset of St. Michael's Church. 

Today, the intersection is busier than ever with cars, trucks, buses, etc., but it was once a bustling site with horse drawn carriages and electric trolleys that made transfers to other locations at this spot. 

This picture is likely from the early 1900s.


[First posted on this date in 2015.]


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

Derby 350th Committee to host Colonial Christmas Tree Lighting Saturday


 

Seymour winter parking ban in effect starting today, Dec. 1


 

Stuff a Bus slated Saturday at Blanchette Sporting Goods in Shelton


 

Seymour Police to host annual first responder toy drive Saturday

 

 

Paint a wooden nutcracker Dec. 21 at Derby Neck Library


 Derby Neck Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.,   Derby.


Derby Public Library offers Tuesday Tech Time sessions