Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Monday, March 30, 2026
Derby Police post advisory: Rt. 8 Exit 12B closing overnight Tuesday into Wednesday
Traffic Advisory – Exit 12B Closure (Route 8, Derby)
Dates: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 – Wednesday, April 1, 2026Time: 7:00 PM – 5:00 AM (night work)
Exit 12B on Route 8 in Derby will be closed overnight for Wrong Way Driver Preventative Maintenance.
Detour Route:
Continue on Route 8 Southbound to Exit 12A
Turn left onto Howe Street Right onto Kneen Street Right onto Route 8 Northbound Take Exit 12A off-rampMotorists should expect possible schedule adjustments due to weather or unforeseen conditions. Use caution, reduce speed, and follow posted signage when traveling in the area.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Seymour Oxford Food Bank seeks hams, turkeys for Easter meals
Sharing today's post from the Seymour Oxford Food Bank:
Hey Community!
Here’s the situation:
Over the past week, we’ve been inundated with requests for Easter Meals.
We hadn’t planned on doing meals for Easter because we’re already operating beyond our capacity on a daily basis. It’s been a challenge to keep our shelves stocked for regular shopping, let alone adding anything else. Holiday meal giveaways are a HUGE undertaking that require A LOT of manpower, coordination, and funding.
And yet,
We’ve never been able to look a need in the face and not at least TRY to meet it. We understand we’re not going to be able to help everyone. However, we ARE going to do what we can.
This isn’t going to look like a typical giveaway. We’re not even sure WHAT it’s going to look like. However we know that with YOUR support, we can create holiday magic
for at least some our neighbors.
for at least some our neighbors. Huge thanks to the Arnold family for giving us a head-start with 50 meal bags. We also have approximately 50 frozen turkeys. We are working on hunting down hams.
If you feel called to be a part of this COMMUNITY effort, we will gladly accept hams, turkeys, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and monetary donations.
Donation link:
Boogie time fun for children on tap April 7 at Derby Public Library
Derby Public Library is at 313 Elizabeth St., Derby.
From the Turnback Tuesday archives: Derby Railroad Station
This week's "Turnback Tuesday" photo is of the Derby Railroad Station. It was taken after the mid-to-late 1900s, once the depot was built on the west side of the Naugatuck River.
The Birmingham Iron Foundry is clearly seen behind it as well as the white-painted Sterling Piano Factory.
The steeples of St. James and St. Mary's Churches are well in the background. The depot was originally on the east side of the Naugatuck River from 1849 to the early 1900s.
Thanks goes to Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
Derby Hall of Famer of the Week: William Whitney
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| William Whitney |
Our Hall of Famer of the Week this week owned a jewelry store on Main Street [in Derby] but made his name in a warmer climate as the Deputy U.S. Counsel to Bermuda.
He was appointed to the post in 1872! You can learn more about him at https://electronicvalley.org/.../Hall.../Whitney,William.htm
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Seymour Oxford Food Bank seeks help unloading delivery Monday
SEYMOUR - We have a whopping 9,000 lbs. of food being delivered from Connecticut FoodShare at 8:30 a.m. Monday and we need extra hands!
Unloading pallets involves trips up and down the stairs carrying 25-50 lbs., but we also sort the food once it gets inside.
Any questions or to let us know you’re coming, send the page a message, or you can email marketingSOFB@gmail.com!
Derby Public Library to host Sensory Saturdays starting April 4
The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St., Derby.
Salvation Army in Ansonia invites community to special Easter event Thursday
The Salvation Army is at 26 Lester St., Ansonia.
Friday, March 27, 2026
Ansonia Police announce upcoming road projects
ANSONIA - It is that time of year again and there are multiple road projects going on over the next couple of weeks, Ansonia Police posted today on Facebook.
These road projects may require parking or traffic adjustments/closures. Please be mindful of the construction crews and traffic officers.
Next week, several streets will be impacted by temporary closures and/or daytime parking restrictions.
These restrictions may change daily as the work commences. Multiple roads will be impacted including:
North State Street,
Smith Street
Mott Street
Cottage Avenue
Beaver Street
Central Street
Pulaski Highway
Jewett Street
Ells Street
Holbrook Place
Lester Street
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
We understand that this causes an inconvenience so the companies are working to get these important infrastructure projects completed as soon as possible.
Salvation Army in Ansonia to hold community garden day April 11
ANSONIA - Community members and interested community gardeners are welcome to join us for this spring service day at Salvation Army's community garden, 26 Lester St.
We'll be doing mostly organizational work of getting beds ready for planting later in April or early May. Only steady rain cancels.
Come prepared to shovel or rake; all tools provided. Stop by even if you have questions about getting involved in a garden this year!
Shared from The Salvation Army - Ansonia Facebook page.
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Children's music program on tap Monday at Derby Neck Library
Derby Neck Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave., Derby.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Shelton Library System announces holiday schedule
SHELTON - The Plumb Memorial and Huntington Branch Libraries will be closed on April 3 for Good Friday.
Plumb Memorial Library will be open Thursday (4/2) from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and the Huntington Branch will be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
On Saturday (4/4), the Plumb will be open from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and the Branch will be open from 10 a.m.-3 pm.
When we are closed, online services such as databases, downloadable ebooks (such as Libby and the Palace Project), and streaming movies (Hoopla) are available 24/7 free with a Shelton Library card: https://sheltonlibrarysystem.org/services/#online-services
Shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.
Salvation Army Greater Valley celebrates Women's History Month
Evangeline Booth was a fearless leader who carried The Salvation Army’s mission across borders and into new communities.
Her courage, compassion, and unwavering faith continue to inspire generations.
Shared from The Salvation Army - Ansonia Facebook page.
Bunnies & Books Story Time slated April 2 at Derby Public Library
Join us for a special Easter-themed Story Time & Craft!
Registration required 
The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St., Derby.