Enjoy free breakfast at Assumption Church hall in Ansonia

'Turnback Tuesday' features Derby football team from 1943

Turnback Tuesday says hello to a photo that was recently donated to the Library of the 1943 Derby High School football team.
These handsome young men played six games against Naugatuck, Stratford, Plainville, Milford, Ansonia, and Shelton. 
Pictured are R. Nelson, J. Occhipinti, T. Sosnowski, G. D’Alessio, V. Raiola, J. Donahue, J. Salvati, M. McMahon, F. Vagnini, H. Smith, E. Pagliaro, F. East, J. Ragusa, R. Scatolini & J. Karg. Missing: R. Culbertson, Stas, W. Stankye.


Thanks as always to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week!

Recuperation journey: Looking through the window at wildlife

Photo taken at the same time as the ones above but he was in a shady spot. I wonder what he is contemplating?

Chamber slates forum with Valley lawmakers at PerkinElmer in Shelton

*Click on photo to enlarge.

YA Wednesdays offered in February at Derby Public Library

DERBY - Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to join the fun of YA Wednesdays in February. 

The sessions run from 6-7:30 p.m.  

Sony Play Station Four (PS4), Nintendo Wii, board games, and Legos will be available. 

Light refreshments will be provided. 

For more information stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.


This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.

Shelton High School DECA chapter to hold talent, fashion show

SHELTON - The Shelton High School DECA Chapter welcomes Shelton families and community members to its annual ‘DECA On-Air” Talent and Fashion Show at 7 p.m. Feb. 6 at the high school, 120 Meadow St. 
Join us for an unforgettable night as we showcase our amazing Shelton High students and faculty!  

“SHS DECA invites you to enjoy your favorite hits of the airwaves….LIVE on the Shelton High School Red Carpet!  
"Modeling the latest fashion set to Pop Music, Hop-Hop/Rap, Disco, Rock Music, Roaring 20's, Country Western and Movies/Musicals! Come and enjoy student musicians and performers—even faculty fun and so much more!”  

Tickets are $8 for students, $10 non-students and will be on sale at the door that evening and during lunch waves at Shelton High School.  
Proceeds benefit Children’s Miracle Network and our SHS DECA Chapter Members.  
A special thank you to our sponsors, Paul Mitchell School and Camillo Tuxedo.


This is a press release from the DECA chapter.