Derby students receive Leadership Awards, win plaudits

DERBY - The Board of Education and Superintendent, Dr. Matthew J. Conway Jr., recently recognized students for receiving the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education Student Leadership Awards. 
The students received this award for their leadership, more specifically in the areas of taking on challenges, ability to make difficult decisions, concern for others, ability to work well with others, and diplomacy.

Derby Middle School students Danthy Nguyen and Zachary Fish and Derby High School students Kaylee Olenoski and Timothy Jordan were recognized at the May 7 Board of Education meeting.
Board of Education Chairman Jim Gildea said, “We are very fortunate in the Derby achool system to be blessed with such outstanding students. The Board of Education is continually impressed with the caliber of our students and the leadership skills that they display. The students who received the CABE Student Leadership Awards are all deserving students whose stars shine bright and whose actions show that they are leaders amongst their peers. They are most deserving of their awards and it is an honor to be able to recognize them.”

Conway said, “Receiving this recognition is a testimony to their ability to work with others and lead side by side through challenges. These are skills they will continue to practice every day as they develop as leaders and help shape our future.”
CABE Area 7 Director and Board of Education Member George Kurtyka said, “The CABE Student Leadership Awards Program is designed to honor Connecticut High School and Middle School students who exhibit exemplary leadership skills. Two students from each school, in a CABE member district, are eligible to receive the CABE Student Leadership Award. Derby is fortunate to have two students from our Derby High and Derby Middle Schools that meet, and in my opinion exceed, their leadership skills. Congratulations to our students!"


This is a press release from Derby Public Schools.

Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce to host Lamont at annual meeting

Gov. Ned Lamont

SHELTON - The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce 55th Annual Meeting & Breakfast featuring Gov. Ned Lamont will be held at 7:30 a.m. June 19 at Brownson Country Club.

This will be the Governor's second visit to Brownson, having joined the Chamber as "candidate Lamont" during last fall's Meet the Candidates series. 

With the regular Legislative Session scheduled to conclude June 5, the Governor will share his vision and priorities for the state's economy.

This is a press release from the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce in Shelton.

Cultural Commission to host Summerfest on Derby Green

Please see information about the annual duck race fundraiser below:

Shelton Historical Society to host annual Father's Day car show

Shelton Historical Society photo

SHELTON -  Shelton History Center’s annual Vintage Vehicles Antique & Classic Car Show will be held on Father’s Day, June 16, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The History Center is at 70 Ripton Road.

Visitors will be able to peek under the hoods of the cars they remember from nearly every decade of the 20th century. 

Two wheels or four, from Model Ts to muscle cars, there’s bound to be something that will trigger a memory from every visitor.  Sometimes a fire truck shows up; one entry was a penny farthing, or high-wheeled bicycle. 
All vehicle owners generously share information, their cars, and their hobby with the public.   

Owners of antique and classic vehicles of all kinds may register to participate.  

Entry forms may be found at www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org, or by calling (203) 925-1803.  

RRegistration costs $15 with proceeds supporting the programs of the Shelton Historical Society. 

Visitors will enjoy refreshments and voting for their favorite vehicles. 

Admission is $1 for dads, $5 for adults, and $10 for a family of four.

A special exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Shelton Historical Society as well as the 100th anniversary of the official naming of the City of Shelton will be available for viewing in the Brownson House, Trap Fall School, and the Wilson Barn.  

The mission of the Shelton Historical Society is to “preserve elements of the community’s history in order to create connections between Shelton’s past, present, and future 

generations through education, maintaining a museum with its collections, and providing a voice in the community regarding matters of historical significance.”

For additional information including directions, please call (203) 925-1803, visit the 

website listed above or see www.facebook.com/SheltonHistoricalSociety.   

This is a press release from the Shelton Historical Society.