Sharing interesting photo from 1908 Derby

From Derby Public Library's Facebook page:

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" is a photo taken in 1908 of the Old Town Well once located at the foot of Academy Hill Road and Derby Avenue [in Derby]. 

A town meeting held in 1702 granted Francis French, Jr. "liberty to digge a well on ye highway provided he secure it against cattle coming to harm thereby and that ye town cartway be not prejudiced thereby." 

It remained a landmark for centuries until double tracking of the trolley necessitated the well's covering around 1910.

Hmmm...is that house still standing?

Celebrate Shelton to host Spring Social Sunday

SHELTON - For the second consecutive year, Celebrate Shelton will be hosting the Downtown Sounds Summer Concert Series at Veterans Memorial Park on July 22, 29, and Aug. 5  beginning at 5 p.m. 

The Downtown Sounds Summer Concert Series will feature live music, along with food truck vendors, handmade artisans and kids activities. 

Like all Celebrate Shelton events, the concerts will be free to attend. 
To cover the costs of sponsoring such a concert series, Celebrate Shelton will be hosting a Spring Social Fundraiser Sunday, April 10 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hyatt House Hotel in Shelton. 

A full brunch will be served, with live music and a silent auction. 

Community members are encouraged to attend the Spring Social fundraiser. 

Tickets are $40 each or 2 for $70. 

All proceeds will benefit Downtown Sounds Summer Concert Series. Checks can be made payable to Celebrate Shelton – C/O The Glass Source Studio, 415 Howe Ave, Suite #104, Shelton, 06484. Or, you may purchase tickets online by going to www.CelebrateShelton.com. 

Please call Michael Skrtic with any questions at 203-924-4368. 

Celebrate Shelton, a city-wide initiative, was created by small business owners Nicole Heriot-Mikula, Michael Skrtic, and Jimmy Tickey. 
Learn more about Celebrate Shelton at www.celebrateshelton.com and follow Celebrate Shelton on Facebook (www.facebook.com/celebrateshelton) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/celebshelton). 


This is a press release from Celebrate Shelton.

Women's History, Earth Day celebrated in exhibit at Kellogg Center in Derby

DERBY - Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection celebrates both Women’s History Month, during March, and Earth Day, on April 22 at the Kellogg Environmental Center.   

An educational exhibit highlighting influential women impacting science, conservation, and protection of the environment will be on display throughout March and April during normal operating hours, from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.  

There is no admission to visit the center or the exhibit, but donations are accepted. 

You can also download a copy of the exhibit and educational material for classroom and public education use from DEEP’s webpage: http://www.ct.gov/deep/lib/deep/education/general/women_in_the_environment.pdf

The Kellogg Environmental Center, operated by DEEP’s Division of State Parks and Public Outreach, is located at 500 Hawthorne Ave.  

For further information or directions, call 203-734-2513, or email donna.kingston@ct.gov.

This is a press release from DEEP.

CWV Post 1562 in Derby to host dinner, movie

DERBY - Catholic War Veterans Post 1562, 112 Derby Ave., will host its monthly pasta dinner and movie at 6:30 p.m. April 12.
Admission is $6. 
For information call 203-734-9748 after 1 p.m.


This information is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and The New Haven Independent.

Shelton Knights of Columbus to host 9th annual 5K in Derby

DERBY - The Shelton Knights of Columbus Council #1350 will host the 9^th annual Greenway 5K Charity Road Race April 23 along the banks of the Naugatuck River in Derby.

The race, which begins and ends on the Greenway in Derby, starting at the municipal parking lot on Factory Street, kicks off at 8:30 a.m.

The course runs along the scenic Housatonic and Naugatuck Rivers on the paved riverwalk pathway.  
The flat, easy 5K measured course is an out and back raceway that meanders along the rivers amid walkers and spectators.

The Greenway 5K Charity Run is a fundraising event sponsored by the local Knights of Columbus Council and all of the money raised will go to local charities in the Valley.  

Bernardo Council #1350 is made up of Catholic men from the parishes of St. Joseph and St. Margaret Mary churches in Shelton. It is a local non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to helping families in need in Shelton, Derby, Ansonia, and surrounding areas.

“We are very excited to continue to bring this type of event to the Valley as an opportunity to showcase the beautiful, scenic greenway along the rivers in an event that combines volunteerism, family fun, and healthy activities for a good cause” said Jeffery Pearce, Grand Knight of the Bernardo Council.

Participants can walk or run the 5K (3.1 miles) and enjoy the beautiful scenery while helping those in need in the Valley.  
Traditional award categories will be given to the fastest runners in different age groups, with a special category for Brother Knights of Columbus members. 

Interested persons may register for the race online at www.hitekracing.com/greenway5k.  
For more information contact race director John Niski at John.niski@comcast.net.


This is a press release from John Niski.