Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Ansonia Library posts August events calendar for kids


 


Children to learn about, create rain sticks at Derby Public Library


 

Children will enjoy a fable set in Africa before creating their own rainstick, a unique instrument that echoes the soothing sound of rainfall. 
Presented by the Regional Water Authority, this hands-on program combines storytelling, music, and creativity for a fun-filled experience!

Recommended for school aged children & older (geared for ages 7+).
Registration required to reserve supplies.
Please register each child separately so we know how many friends to expect!
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https://derbypubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendars?cid=21324...


Derby Public Library is at 313 Elizabeth St., Derby. 

Monday, July 27, 2026

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

Tonight's waxing gibbous moon is 96 percent illuminated.

Ansonia to hold Q&A session Wednesday on solar project, tax credit





 

Bingo Aug. 6 to support St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby




 

Griffin Faculty Physicians welcomes OB-GYN to medical group in Derby


DERBY - Griffin Faculty Physicians is pleased to welcome Julien Chedid, M.D., a highly skilled and compassionate OB-GYN, to its multi-specialty medical group.

Dr. Chedid joins Griffin Faculty Physicians OB-GYN after serving as the Educational Chief Resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology at BronxCare Health System in New York City, where he cared for people from many different cultures and backgrounds, reinforcing his focus for listening deeply to his patient to provide exceptional care.

“I chose OB-GYN because it brings together so many parts of medicine,” Dr. Chedid said. “I get to help people through some of life's most joyful moments, like welcoming a baby, and through difficult moments that call for clarity, support, and trust. When people come to see me, I want them to feel heard, respected, and fully involved in their care. My goal is for them to know that their voice matters, their questions matter, and that I'm here to guide them and support them every step of the way.”


Dr. Chedid earned a degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences and his medical degree at University of Balamand in Lebanon. He completed a clinical observership in gastroenterology and was a was an acting intern for minimally invasive gynecologic surgery at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. Dr. Chedid expanded his training in OBGYN as a resident physician at Saint George Hospital University Medical Center and Mount Lebanon Hospital in Lebanon.

He is fluent in Arabic, English, French, and Spanish.


Dr. Chedid is currently seeing patients at the Griffin Faculty Physicians OB-GYN office at 300 Seymour Ave., Suite 102. For more information or to make an appointment, call 203-516-5303.


Griffin Faculty Practice provides patient-centered, personalized care with primary care locations in Ansonia, Naugatuck, Seymour, Shelton, Southbury and Oxford. 

In addition, the practice provides specialized care in urology, rheumatology, OB-GYN, cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology, gastroenterology, cardiothoracic surgery, breast surgery, general surgery, and endocrinology. 

For more information, visit https://gfp.griffinhealth.org.


This is a press release from Griffin Health.

All-Star Transportation in Seymour seeks donations of school supplies