Sunday, May 30, 2021

Drive slated at St. Jude Church to benefit St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank in Derby


 

Derby Police advise of road closures Monday for Memorial Day Parade


DERBY -
The Derby-Shelton 2021 Memorial Day Parade will be Monday and commence at 9 a.m.
The parade will start in Shelton, come across the Derby-Shelton bridge, and travel up Elizabeth Street ending at St. Mary’s Church.
Be advised many downtown roads will be shut down and traffic will be significantly delayed. Those traveling Route 34 (east bound) from the Seymour area will be detoured up Cedric Avenue. Signs will be posted to follow detoured routes.
Please be prepared, patient, and plan for an alternate route.
This is a rain or shine event.
Happy Memorial Day!!!
Remember to support those who have served and those currently serving in our military branches.

This is shared from the Derby Police Department Facebook page.

Police post Memorial Day Parade route in Shelton


SHELTON - The Derby/Shelton Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for Monday, May 31 at 9 a.m.

The parade starts at the intersection of Howe Ave and Wharf St (the Exit 14 off ramp from Rt 8 S), goes right on to Kneen St, right on to Coram Ave, right on to White St, right on to Howe Ave, and a left on to the Derby/Shelton Bridge.
Starting at 7 a.m., there is no parking along the parade route.
The no parking area includes Howe Ave from Kneen St to White St, Coram Ave from Kneen St to White St, and White St.
The parade is rain or shine.


This is shared from the Shelton Police Department Facebook page.

Saturday, May 29, 2021

Recuperation journey: Around the yard - Part 36


Taken last week on a much nicer day than  today; 49 degrees is a bit cool for May 29.

Virtual readings of graphic novels on tap at Derby Public Library


DERBY - On June 9 and 23, from 3:30-4:30 p.m., Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 and above to virtual gatherings for the reading/showing of Classic Graphic Novels. 


Zoom access links will be provided via email three days prior to meeting dates. 


Sign up at the library’s Events Calendar at www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 

For more information call 203-736-1482.


This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.


Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to close Monday for holiday


SHELTON - Plumb Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, May 31 in honor of Memorial Day.
We hope you enjoy the holiday, but also take a moment to pause and reflect on our freedom and fallen heroes.
In front of the Library stands a memorial to fallen Shelton residents of World War II. (Pictured above)

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Seymour Public Library posts Memorial Day holiday closing


SEYMOUR - The Seymour Public Library will be closed Monday, May 31 in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.


Shared from the Library's Facebook page.