Monday, June 8, 2026
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Valley Shakespeare Festival to perform 'Measure for Measure' in Shelton, Oxford
The word is officially on the street! Meet the incredible cast bringing our 1920s-styled production of Measure for Measure to life this July 9–19!
To celebrate the big reveal, we are unlocking a very limited number of premium reserved seating spots for our performances in both Shelton and Oxford.
Skip the rush, bypass the crowds, and secure the absolute best view in the house. Just pack your favorite picnic, grab your lawn chairs, and stroll right up to your front-row spot. We'll handle the rest.
Where to Catch the Show:Shelton Performances: July 9–13 at Veterans Memorial Park
Oxford Performances at Quarry Walk July 16–19!
A massive thank you to the Valley Community Foundation!
Note: These reserved spots are extremely limited per night and go fast. Grab your VIP spot today!
Get your reserved seats here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../reserved-seating-measure...Griffin Hospital in Derby offers free weight-loss seminars in June
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Griffin Bariatrics will offer free virtual presentations on its weight-loss services throughout June.
Led by Griffin Hospital Director of Bariatrics Dr. Abe Fridman, these seminars will explain how bariatric surgery can help patients lose significant amounts of weight, enhance their health, and provide long-term well-being. Additionally, techniques, support programs, pre- and post-operative expectations, and insurance questions are also discussed.
Upcoming seminars will be held on June 17 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and June 23 from 12-1 p.m.
Griffin Hospital established its comprehensive weight loss surgery program, Griffin Bariatrics, to provide a medical solution for patients with more substantial weight loss needs. The long-term success enjoyed by Griffin Bariatrics patients is a result of excellent medical care, including the latest minimally invasive surgical procedures, combined with access to a full range of multidisciplinary services that have been assembled to support them before, during, and after their surgery.
To register, contact Bariatric Care Specialist Kimberly Fisher at kfisher@griffinhealth.org or 203-732-7108. For more information about Griffin Bariatrics, visit griffinhospitalbariatrics.com.
From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: community of Burtville
DERBY - This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features a photo taken in the neighborhood of Burtville off Route 34 East before you get to Mt. St. Peter’s Cemetery.
This area once had its own church (shown.) The community takes its name from David Burt, who owned the land where the village now stands.
Considered quite a “character” in those days, Burt was brother-in-law to Rev. Stephen Jewett, rector of St. James Episcopal Church. In 1877, Mrs. D.M. Church organized a Sunday school class which grew into a mission, for which George Waterman donated a suite of rooms in the Reagan house that December.
Dr. B.F. Leach succeeded Mrs. Church as head of the mission, and Mrs. Martha Ticknor, adopted daughter and heir of the Burts, donated a site for the chapel adjoining the Burt home. The work was completed on July 6, 1879 at a cost of $500.
Charles H. French succeeded Dr. Leach as superintendent in 1883. Mrs. Charles French was organist, and Lorenzo D. Rockwell, sexton. There were 70 scholars registered at that time, representing the Baptist, Methodist, Congregational, and Episcopal denominations.
[First published on this date in 2016.]
Thanks goes to Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
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