Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Pantry hours at Salvation Army Greater Valley in Ansonia to return Monday


 

Learn to tackle clutter at Plumb Memorial Library program in Shelton


Is your clutter taking over, but you’re just not sure where to start, and you are concerned about the environmental impact of decluttering?
Join Lauren Hass, Certified Professional Organizer and owner of Clutter Kicker for an informative and motivating session that combines practical organization techniques with eco-friendly resources and solutions.
This presentation will inspire you to tackle clutter sustainably, making your space less overwhelming and the world a little greener.
Attendees will learn how to:
🌎Declutter in environmentally responsible ways (beyond just throwing things away)
🌎Donate, recycle, and repurpose items thoughtfully
🌎Align home organization with Earth Day values
Lauren Hass is a Certified Professional Organizer (CPO®), Declutter Coach and Collectibles Advisor and serves on the Board of NAPO-CT (Connecticut chapter of the National Association of Organizing and Productivity Professionals).

Lauren founded Clutter Kicker to help others achieve the organized space of their dreams, knowing that physical order leads to decreased stress, increased productivity and increased happiness. Lauren lives in Orange and provides decluttering and organizing services to clients in New Haven and Fairfield Counties.

Shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

'Turnback Tuesday' highlights history of Derby Public Library


Turnback Tuesday is highlighting the Harcourt Wood Memorial Library/Derby Public Library.

The upcoming month of April is “Passport to CT Libraries.” 
This is a state-wide event that invites everyone to visit as many CT libraries as possible during the month. 

Yes, there will be prizes awarded for the person who visits the most libraries, but more importantly, you get to see some of the most historic and beautiful buildings in our state.

Derby Public Library was built/started in 1901 with the generous donation from the Wood family. Dedicated in December 1902, DPL opened to the public in February 1903. 

This library has stood the test of time the past 124 years, offering not only books but education, entertainment, technology and a quiet place to rest and relax.


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


Derby Historical Society newsletter features Blizzard of 1888, upcoming events

David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St., Ansonia.


ANSONIA - Derby Historical Society's latest newsletter previews events in March and April and features interesting articles about the Blizzard of 1888. 

Read all about it here.

The historical society is headquartered at 37 Elm St., Ansonia.




Monday, March 9, 2026

From the photo archives: Feathered friend in forsythia


 Striking a pose on a bare forsythia branch on this date in 2022. 

St. Joseph Church in Shelton to host Lenten speaker Tuesday


 

CT Foodshare to visit St. Mary's Church Tuesday in Derby


DERBY - The CT Foodshare truck will return to St. Mary’s Church parking lot Tuesday, March 10 from 2:15-3 p.m. (NO SNOWSTORM THIS TIME!!) 

Tickets will be distributed at 2 p.m. No place-holding with bags and carts. No income limits, no questions asked - just bring a bag to receive some food. Next visit will be March 24.

The church is at 212 Elizabeth St.