Learn to hike with confidence at Ansonia Nature Center program

ANSONIA - Not sure if you’re ready for a hike? Being prepared leads to a better, more worry-free enjoyable hike. 

Learn the tried and true methods at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Ansonia Nature Center to ensure you are prepared for a day in the woods. 

In this program, we will use the Ten Essentials and Leave No Trace principles to plan and map our hike. 

Bring a small backpack, 2 liters or 32 oz water, nonperishable snacks, a hat, bug repellent, and hiking or trail running shoes with synthetic or wool socks (not cotton). 

FREE, for ages 12 to adults. Register at ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org

The Nature Center is at 10 Deerfield Lane.

This is a press release from the Ansonia Nature Center.

Derby City Hall is open today for regular hours

DERBY - Derby City Hall will be open for regular hours on Thursday, June 8 - 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

 

The problem has been repaired and the impacted area will be sanitized.  

We appreciate your concerns and understanding.

 

Sincerely,

 

Marc J. Garofalo, MPA, CMC, MCTC - Town / City Clerk

Derby Senior Center to show 'Book Club,' offer craft classes in June

Join us for our Monthly Movie Matinee on Wednesday, June 14 at 1 p.m. or join one of our special classes.
Call 203-736-1484 to sign up.

Ansonia Police Department posts information about current air quality situation

Here is some information about the current air quality situation. Please see U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for additional information. Thank you and stay safe.

https://portal.ct.gov/.../Press-Releases---2023/Air-quality

https://www.airnow.gov/wildfire-guide-factsheets/

This is from the APD's Facebook page.

 

Ansonia Police arrest Fairfield man in domestic dispute, shots fired incident

Taykwan Williamson

ANSONIA -  Ansonia Police responded on May 30 to Prospect Street on a report of a disturbance where a person had a gun and a shot was fired. 

First responding officers met with a female and a witness who reported the father of the female’s child had come to the residence, kicked in a door then shot the female’s car twice when leaving the area. 

The car, unoccupied at the time, had two bullet holes and shell casings were recovered at the scene. 

Police said the male suspect was identified as Taykwan Williamson.  

 

On June 5 with the assistance of the Fairfield Police Department, Taykwan Williamson was arrested by warrant for his involvement in a May 30, 2023 domestic dispute and shots fired in Ansonia.  

Williamson, 27, of Fairfield was charged with carrying a pistol without a permit, unlawful discharge, first degree reckless endangerment, first degree criminal mischief, and second degree breach of peace. 

Williamson was arraigned Tuesday at Derby Superior Court and released on $150,000 bond. His next court date is July 18, 2023 at Derby Superior Court.

This is a press release from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Ansonia High School seniors visit Mead, Prendergast Schools

 

Sewer line break closes Derby City Hall today, official says

"We regret to inform you that Derby City Hall will be closed on Wednesday June 7, 2023 due to a sewer line break above the Town Clerk's and Registrar of Voters Office suite.

Any deliveries may be left in the in the secure night deposit box adjacent to the parking lot.

If you need service from the Town Clerk's Office today, please reply to this email and we will be available to help you.

Again, we regret this information in more ways than you can think of!

Thanks for your understanding and we wish you a Happy Wednesday!"

Sincerely,

Marc J. Garofalo, MPA, CMC, MCTC - Town / City Clerk