Resume writing workshops offered at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library offers Resume “Right”-ing Workshops on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

During these sessions, participants are welcome to either start from scratch or bring copies of their existing resumes, cover letters as well, for review and optimizing.  

Often times a new resume can be created simply by making a number of subtle tweaks versus a whole new change.  

The next class will be held at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 1.

Registration is not required.  
For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 


This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Event in Oxford to benefit CT Partnership for Children

Derby Public Library offers patrons mobile printing

DERBY - The Derby Public Library now offers a new service - mobile printing.  

You can now print remotely from your phone, tablet, laptop, or home computer and pick up your prints at the Library Circulation Desk.  

Prints will be released once the associated funds have been received and must be picked up within two business days.  

Simply use the link – http://www.printeron.net/bi/dpl and follow the prompts.  The link is also available on the 

Library’s website www.derbypubliclibrary.org.  

For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit the Library website.  

This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Fire prevention poster contest winners named in Ansonia

Mead School Fire Prevention Poster Contest winners are, from left, Fahmida Chowdhury, Lizsandra Muniz, Logan Coon, Alleyanna Figueroa, Jamiah Renee Carrillo, and Karisma Jones. Second row, from left, Superintendent Dr. Carol Merlone, Principal Amy O’Brien, Assistant Principal John Coppola, and Ansonia Fire Marshal Ralph Tingley./ Contributed photo 

The Prendergast School Fire Prevention Poster Contest winners are from left, Karleigh Gatison, Makayla D’Alessio, Samantha Burton, Alana Morell, Maqila Mosley, and Jaden Manning. They are congratulated by, from left, Assistant Principal Sara Crooks, Principal Liz Nimons, Fire Marshal Ralph Tingley, and Superintendent Dr. Carol Merlone./ Contributed photo

ANSONIA – Fire Marshal Ralph Tingley has announced the winners of the annual Fire Prevention Poster Contest for Ansonia Public Schools.

Gift cards were presented to the top three winners in Grades 4 and 5 for Mead and Prendergast Schools.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carol Merlone joined the building principals for the Jan. 4 presentation.

Lizsandra Muniz, a fourth grader at Mead, and Karleigh Gatison, a fifth grader at Prendergast, were the first prize winners for their grade levels and were also selected as the grand prize winners for the city. 
Their posters are on display in the State Capitol in Hartford. 

The other winners of the contest at Mead are as follows: Grade 4, second prize, Alleyanna Figueroa, and third prize, Karisma Jones; and Grade 5, first prize, Fahmida Chowdhury, second prize, Logan Coon, and third prize, Jamiah Renee Carrillo.

At Prendergast, fourth grade winners are Makayla D’Alessio (first prize), Alana Morell (second prize) and Jaden Manning (third prize), while the other two fifth grade winners are Samantha Burton (second prize) and Maqila Mosley (third prize).


This is a press release from Ansonia Public Schools.

Congratulations to all the contest winners on jobs well done!

Newsletter features lead hazard control program, monkey love in Valley

Dear readers,

Our latest newsletter is out. Please click here to read all about it.

Have a great weekend!

~ Patti and Ralph

Seymour slates kindergarten registration

SEYMOUR - Seymour Public Schools will hold kindergarten registration on the following dates:

• Jan. 17, 8 to 11 a.m., Bungay School, 35 Bungay Road
• Jan. 18, noon to 3 p.m., Bungay School, 35 Bungay Road
• Jan. 19, 8 to 11 a.m., Chatfield-LoPresti School, 51 Skokorat St.
• Jan. 20, noon to 3 p.m., Chatfield-LoPresti School, 51 Skokorat St.

Parents of children eligible for kindergarten in August 2017, as well as Grade One students who have been attending a private kindergarten program, are urged to register their children at the elementary schools in their districts on these dates and times. 

Children must be five years of age as of Dec. 31, 2017 to be eligible to attend kindergarten in August 2017.

Parents must bring a copy of their child's official birth certificate, immunization records and proof of residency. Proof of residency documentation includes driver's license, house deed or lease and two utility bills. 

Children should have the required immunization inoculations for the following: Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, DPaT, Varicella, Hib (Hemophilius Influenza Type B), and Hep B (Hepatitis B), Pneumococcal and Hep A.

State law also requires that all schoolchildren have a health examination prior to entering kindergarten. 

School officials encourage parents to have their private physician perform a health exam for their children prior to Aug.15, 2017 so that their child may be admitted to school Aug. 28, 2017. Completed physical paperwork must be returned by Aug. 15 in order for students to start school.

More information, including other required health screenings, can be found at www.seymourschools.org, or call 203-888-4564.

Nominations sought for Caring Heart Awards in Valley

The Women’s Heart Wellness Committee (formerly Women & Heart Disease) is seeking nominations for its annual Caring Heart Awards. /Contributed photo

DERBY - The Women’s Heart Wellness Committee (formerly Women & Heart Disease) is seeking nominations for its Annual Caring Heart Awards.

These awards are presented to an individual and a group, organization or business that lives or works in the Lower Naugatuck Valley and has made significant contributions to the heart wellness of an individual or the community at large, and demonstrates a “Caring Heart” by their actions and/or volunteerism.

For a nomination form or information on how to make an email nomination, contact Eunice Lisk, 203-732-7107 or whw@griffinhealth.org. 

Nominations must be received by Feb. 3 to be eligible.

The award winners will be announced in February and presented at the Annual Women's Heart Wellness & Caring Heart Award Brunch March 25 from 8:30 a.m.-noon at the Griffin Hospital Dining Room, 130 Division St.

The Women’s Heart Wellness Committee consists of healthcare professionals, heart patients and women from throughout the Valley communities. 

The primary focus of the group is to increase heart health awareness among women, empower them to love and save their hearts, and ensure they are provided the means to do so through education and rehabilitation. Membership is open to all interested persons.

Tickets for the 12th Annual Women’s Heart Wellness Brunch and Awards Program event will go on sale in February. To learn more, become a sponsor or make a donation, contact 203-732-7107 or whw@griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.