Seymour Historical Society to host presentation on Merritt Parkway

Ansonia to open ice rink Saturday

ANSONIA - Residents: Get your skates ready to hit the ice.
The city will open its new skating rink Saturday at Nolan Field. 
Hours will be from 4-9 p.m. 
Inclement weather last week postponed the grand opening event.

The field is at 350 Wakelee Ave. 
There will be a DJ on hand and free hot chocolate.

And since Saturday's forecast is for bitter cold temperatures to hit the region organizers plan to have a bonfire for all to enjoy.

Connecticut Partnership for Children to host breakfast, egg hunt in Oxford

OXFORD - Connecticut Partnership for Children, Inc. is hosting its fifth annual family-style breakfast with the Easter Bunny March 12 at Colonial Tavern, 24 Hawley Road.

Meal includes pancakes, sausage or bacon, juice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate.

Tickets for adults and children 3 and up are $7, ages 2 and under are $2.
Tickets available at www.ctpfc.org

Sponsored by: Great Expectations Day Care & Learning Center

To benefit: Connecticut Partnership for Children, Inc.

This is a diaper drive; please bring a package of wipes or diapers.

The first seating is 8:30-9:30 a.m.
(Doors open at 8:15 a.m.)

The second seating is 10-11 a.m.
(Doors open at 9:45 a.m.)

*Sharing this information from Facebook.

Snowfall forces closing of Seymour offices at 2:30 today

Sharing from the Facebook page of the Office of the First Selectman:

SEYMOUR - Municipal offices will be closing today at 2:30 PM due to inclement weather. All evening meetings will be cancelled.

Derby Town Clerk regrets omission, sends corrected version of release

DERBY - In an email this morning Town Clerk Marc Garofalo issued a new release about the passing Sunday of Past Chief James J. Butler. 

He said in part: 

"Please find at the end of this email, the corrected version of last evening’s email.  In the shock of this tragic news, I inadvertently omitted the name of one of Chief Butler’s daughters.  

"I regret any additional stress that may have occurred due to my haste.  Also, Past Chief Butler was a Deputy Fire Marshal with the City of Derby.  He moved from the Inspector position in the past year due to the death of Past Chief and Deputy Fire Marshal Charles M. Stankye, Jr.

"The entire City mourns the loss of one its sons who served it well for a long time.  Funeral arrangements will be announced as they become available.  May he rest in peace."

The corrected release:

"It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of James J. Butler.  He was the son of James R. Butler, a member and past Chair of the Derby Board of Apportionment and Taxation and the late Josephine DiDonato Butler.  He was the father of Sarah Butler, Julianna Butler and James Butler.  He was the brother of Barbara Butler and Janice Butler. 

"James J. Butler, 50, was a past Chief of the Derby Fire Department and a Deputy Fire Marshal in the City of Derby.  He was a member of the Paugassett Hook and Ladder Company #4 of the Derby Fire Department for more than 30 years.

"Please join Mayor Anita Dugatto and the entire City of Derby in extending our sincere sympathy and condolences to the entire Butler family during this difficult time.

"Expressions of sympathy may be addressed to:

"The Family of James J. Butler

18 Prindle Avenue

Derby, CT 06418."

Sincere condolences go out to the Butler family.

Home show slated in Shelton

SHELTON - Spataro Construction and Courtyard by Marriott will host a Naugatuck Valley Home Show March 6.

The event, which will be held from noon to 5 p.m. at Courtyard by Marriott, 780 Bridgeport Ave., features home improvement companies servicing Fairfield and New Haven counties.

Thinking of starting a new project on your home this spring? You’ll find exactly what you’re looking for to satisfy your remodeling, repair, and other needs at the show. 
Many local companies will be on hand to display their products and services for interested homeowners to browse. 

The show will feature a range of services including lawn care, electrical, oil delivery, and many more.

The initial vendor list for the 2016 Naugatuck Valley Home Show includes:

● All Fenced In, Seymour

● All Terrain Operations, Shelton

● CTEC Solar, Bloomfield

● Connecticut Basement Systems, Seymour

● Decorating Den, Oxford

● Home Depot, Derby 

● InstaPlumbing, Wolcott

● Mavilla Landscaping, Shelton 

● Spataro Construction, Derby

● Standard Oil, Bridgeport 

● Standard Security Systems, Bridgeport

● State Farm Insurance, Shelton

● Wills Electrical Services, Shelton

● Winter Bros. Waste Systems, Danbury

Admission is free, with kid-friendly events and activities taking place throughout the day. 

Visit our Kids Corner with activities from The Giggling Pig, Kidnetic Clubhouse, and Pinwheel Studios. 

Attendees can enter to win an Apple iPad Air as well as other prizes and giveaways from local companies including Valley Lighting, Doorbell Barbers, Grow, Common Bond Market and more. 

Beverages and light snacks will be provided from the Courtyard by Marriott and The Happy Cupcake.

To learn more, visit www.nvhomeshow.com.