Derby posts end of summer concert schedule on Green

 

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: 'Founders Common'

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features a photo of the monument that marks the first Green in the City of Derby. 

"Founders Common," as that Green is known, is flanked by Academy Hill Road and Clark Avenue. 

The monument was erected by the Daughters of the American Founders and Patriots in 1904.

[First posted on this date in 2017.]

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

Enjoy live music Thursday on Green at Quarry Walk in Oxford

 

Derby Cultural Commission readies Derby Day fun on Green

 

Derby to hold tree lighting ceremony Friday on Green

 

Second Congregational Church in Derby gets new steeple

A new steeple was installed Saturday atop the Second Congregational Church, 136 Elizabeth St., Derby across from the historic Birmingham Green. 

The church was built in 1845 and in 1985 the wrath of Hurricane Gloria toppled the steeple. 

Recuperation journey: Sunny Sunday scenes in Derby

... at Osbornedale State Park

and on the Green in a deserted downtown.

Stay safe all!

Derby FD to host 9-11 memorial ceremony on Green

DERBY - On Monday, Sept. 11, the Derby Fire Department and Town/City Clerk Marc Garofalo will host a memorial ceremony on the Green to commemorate the 16th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States.

The Derby Fire Department has invited the Ansonia, Shelton, and Seymour Fire Departments to participate in the service.

Guest speaker will be Assistant Chief of the Orange Fire Department and President of the Connecticut State FireFighters Association Vaughn Dumas. 

The ceremony is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend.

Sharing from a Facebook event page.