From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Elizabeth Street house

"Turnback Tuesday"
This week's photo depicts the house of Mrs. Sarah Hull DeForest.

It was located on Elizabeth Street in Derby where the former J.C. Penney Co. store (now Archie Moore's) stood.

[First posted on this date in 2016.]

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

Bingo at Ansonia Senior Center to benefit Julia Day Nursery & Kindergarten

Please join us for our Bingo Fundraiser. All proceeds will go towards center enrichment activities and classroom supplies.

If you can’t join us you can still support us by sharing the flyer. 

This is shared from Julia Day Nursery & Kindergarten Facebook page

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop in Derby to hold Fill a Bag event this week

Oooooooo this is a goodie! Starting Monday 2/10 to Saturday 2/15! Come enjoy our cozy and friendly shopping experience!

Shared from the organization's Facebook page.

Ansonia mayor issues code red parking ban alert for impending snowstorm

Good afternoon this is Mayor Dave Cassetti along with Superintendent Tim Holman, with a Code Red alert from the City of Ansonia.

Due to the impending snowstorm on Saturday evening into Sunday morning, the City of Ansonia is enacting a parking ban on all city streets from 5 p.m. Saturday to 12 p.m. on Sunday.

Residents are reminded that no vehicle may be parked on a city street during this time. All public and school parking lots are open for parking. Any vehicles must be removed from school parking lots by 8 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9 to prepare for school operations on Monday.

The storm is predicted to drop anywhere from 5-10 inches of snow which will cause further narrowing of the city streets. The public works department will be both plowing and widening the streets during the parking ban.

The City of Ansonia will send out further announcements as needed.

Forecast forces cancellation of Master's Table meal Sunday in Ansonia

CANCELLED

From James Fedak, Jr.: 

"We have decided to cancel our meal on Sunday February 9th due to the snowstorm. Our next meal is Sunday February 23rd. Please stay safe."

Ansonia Police announce citywide emergency parking ban

ANSONIA - A Snow Emergency Parking Ban will be in effect citywide in Ansonia starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, and continuing until 12 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9.

While snowfall is expected to end by Sunday morning, the parking ban will remain in place to allow Public Works crews to clear snowbanks and widen roadways. The ban may be extended if necessary. Vehicles not moved during the Parking Ban may be towed at any time.

Available Parking Options:
All City of Ansonia public and school parking lots will be available for off-street parking during the ban.

Parking & Towing Information:
Vehicles must be removed from school parking lots by 8 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9 to prepare for school operations on Monday.
Any vehicles left in school lots after the deadline may be towed at the owner's expense.

If your vehicle has been towed, please contact the Ansonia Police Department at (203) 735-1885 for assistance.

This is shared from the Ansonia Police Department Facebook page.

Griffin Health Cardiac Rehab in Derby to mark National Wear Red Day

DERBY - Happy Heart Month!

Griffin Health Cardiac Rehabilitation is celebrating National Wear Red Day Friday, Feb. 7 to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease in women and help save lives.

Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women.

Members of the Cardiac Rehab team will be accepting $5 donations for red dress pins, red dress magnets, and Wear Red bracelets on Feb. 7 outside the Griffin Hospital Dining Room from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

All proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association. If you can’t make a donation at Griffin, you can donate directly to the American Heart Association at www.goredforwomen.org.

For more information about Griffin's Cardiac Rehabilitation program visit https://www.griffinhealth.org/trea.../cardiac-rehabilitation.

For more information about Griffin Faculty Physicians Cardiology Specialists, visit https://gfp.griffinhealth.org/specialty-care/cardiology.

#goredday #griffinhealth #cardiovascularhealth #goredforwomen

This is shared from Griffin Hospital's Facebook page.