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.

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

 

Sunday sunset view at 7:55 p.m.

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop in Derby posts this week's sales

DERBY - Plant yourself right in our shop this week for these unbeLEAFable sales! Look here first before you go regular retail!

All items lovingly donated and priced to sell - all for the benefit of our food pantry!

Shared from the organization's Facebook page.

Time flies; today I celebrate the 9th anniversary of my kidney transplant

 

Monday, May 9, 2022

Marking the 5th anniversary today of my life-saving kidney transplant

I'm feeling incredibly grateful today to have been part of a nine-way kidney transplant five years ago at Yale New Haven Hospital. 

I can't say enough good things about the doctors, nurses, and all who helped me through the entire process.

And I'm forever grateful to my altruistic donor, Robin Gilmartin. She is seated at my right in the photo. 

To my left is Ralph's wonderful sister, Sue Watson, for whom I'm also forever grateful. She got the ball rolling, so to speak, by coming forward to be a donor for me. It turned out her kidney was a better match for the man to her left, Bill Greenwood. 

Please click here to learn more about becoming an organ donor.

Derby Public Library offers Busy Bee Bags for kids Monday

These Busy Bee Bags will be geared for children Pre-K to 1st Grade. 

Each bag will come equipped with materials to complete a project along with themed worksheets.

Pick up at the children's circulation desk any time of day. Derby Public Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

Child must be registered for each date the bags are offered above. While supplies last.
Register Now!!

https://derbypubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendars?cid=2132

Shared from Derby Public Library Facebook page.