'Turnback Tuesday' remembers Derby's Tercentennial celebration

Turnback Tuesday is remembering the 300th Celebration 1675-1975 of Derby with this beautiful Tercentennial Commemorative Coin.

The image on the coin depicts Derby native Commodore Isaac Hull, who lived from 1773 to 1843. A U.S. Naval Officer, he was the commander of the USS Constitution during the War of 1812.

The ship was referred to as Old Ironsides due to the fact when another ship fired upon it the cannon balls seemed to bounce off as if the ship were made of metal.

The coin was one of the many items created for Derby’s 300th celebration. This coin is still in its original packaging.

There are three of these coins on display at the Derby Public Library that were retrieved from the 1975 Time Capsule along with other items.

This coin is a recent donation to the library in honor of Valerie Wasilewski.

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

Ansonia residents reminded of spring bulk pickup deadline

 

Seymour Community Center to offer Zumba Tone classes

Our Zumba Tone class combines the excitement of Zumba with strength training to help you achieve a full-body workout while enjoying every moment.
The 6-week session begins May 21. Visit Seymourct.myrec.com

Participants invited to join Seymour Memorial Day Parade

 

20th anniversary class adds 3 members to Derby Hall of Fame

DERBY - The 20th anniversary class for the Derby Hall of Fame chosen by the Hall of Fame Committee brings the number of Hall members to 72.

The official announcement was made on May 10, 2026 - as Derby's 350th birthday year comes to an end. Each of the members is memorialized with a brick on the plaza at the entrance to the Derby Greenway.

The three members of the Class of 2026 includes business and medical leaders in Derby.

One operated a circulating library in his business before public libraries existed in Derby. Another was a true pioneer and inventor in the automobile industry and the third was a senior surgeon at Griffin Hospital, had his own private hospital and even was Chairman for Derby’s Tercentenary Committee!

Read more about George C. Allis, Giovanni Lombardi and Dr. Michael Parlato at https://electronicvalley.org/.../HallofFame/classof2026.htm

Shared from the Derby 350 Facebook page.

Salvation Army Greater Valley in Ansonia celebrates National Week May 11-17

Since 1954, National Salvation Army Week has served as a reminder of the important role The Salvation Army plays in communities across the country.

This week, we recognize the dedicated officers, staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners who make this mission possible — helping meet human needs without discrimination and bringing hope to neighbors in every season.

Shared from The Salvation Army - Ansonia Facebook page.

Derby Neck Library to show film noir 'Night and the City' today

DERBY -  Join us [at Derby Neck Library] as we watch Night and the City (1950), Jules Dassin’s pitch-black noir about a scumbag hustler (Richard Widmark) who tries to corner a pro wrestling racket in London. 

Dassin depicts the unglamorous world of brutal small-time hoods in all its authentic grunge and sweaty desperation. Also starring Gene Tierney. Hot, fresh popcorn will be served!

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.