DEEP to sponsor nature walk at Osbornedale State Park in Derby

 

*Note: The walk is from 10 a.m.-noon. Meet at Pickett's Pond.

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Birmingham Iron Foundry

This week's Turnback Tuesday features a bird's-eye view postcard of the Birmingham Iron Foundry in Derby. 

It started out as a family business by the Colburn brothers in 1838. But it did not become the Birmingham Iron Foundry until 1850 when the Colburns sold it to Sheldon Bassett, though the original name is unlisted. 

It was renamed again in 1927 after merging with the Farrel Corp. The building was eventually torn down in 2000 to make way for the Home Depot.

[First posted on this date in 2017.]

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

Ansonia Nature Center to hold annual Earth Day celebration

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Nature Center invites everyone to join us this Earth Day. This year’s theme is Our Power, Our Planet, and will feature hikes, live animal shows, nature exhibitors, and unique items are available for purchase from local vendors. We will have several food trucks onsite as well. 

All ages are welcome to this family-friendly event. No park admission fee. No registration required.  

“Dedicated to creating a lifelong connection to nature.” 

Our mission is to foster environmental stewardship that connects our communities to the natural world of the Lower Naugatuck River Valley, and balance the demand for recreation with the need for conservation. Our 156-acre nature preserve is located at 10 Deerfield Lane. For more information, visit ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org 

This is a press release from Daniel Bosques, assistant director, Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center.

Ansonia Police charge city resident in woman's overdose death

Michael Dupre

 

ANSONIA - Police Tuesday served an arrest warrant on Michael Dupre in an overdose death investigation involving a 40-year-old female resident of Ansonia. 

The warrant was the result of a year-long investigation by Det. Jon Troesser. This is the second arrest of Dupre for his involvement in an overdose death. On Oct. 9, 2024 Dupre was arrested in the overdose death of a 24-year-old female Ansonia resident.

Dupre, 51, of Ansonia was charged with operating a drug factory, 3 counts of sale of narcotics, 2 counts of sale of a hallucinogenic, misrepresentation of a controlled substance, and sale of a controlled substance in public housing. 

Dupre was held on a $150,000 bond and was to be arraigned Tuesday at Derby Superior Court.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

 

Ansonia man charged in child porn investigation

Joseph Alfano

 

ANSONIA - Police Wednesday served a search warrant on a city residence and an arrest warrant on Joseph Alfano in a child pornography investigation. 

The warrants were the culmination of a four-month long investigation by Det. Mark Clifford. Evidence seized during the search warrant will be examined and may result in additional charges.

 

Joseph Alfano, 28, of Ansonia was charged with possession of child sex abuse material first degree and was held on a $50,000 bond. 

He was to be arraigned Wednesday at Derby Superior Court.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

 

'The Personal Librarian' topic of Derby Public Library book discussion

 

St. Vincent De Paul in Derby starts decluttering challenge for Lent; donations sought

 * Apologies for posting a day late!