'Turnback Tuesday' (on Wednesday) features first lumber yard in Derby

Turnback Tuesday looks back at the constructing of Derby and the Derby Lumber & Building Co. located at Derby Landing (Route 34, along the river). 
The business was started circa 1840 by brothers Willis and Lewis Hotchkiss. This was the first lumber yard in the City of Derby. 
Many churches, homes, and factories in Derby were built by these brothers. 
They sold their land and company buildings to the Railroad in 1900. This made way for the necessary improvements and expansion of the Derby Junction at the intersection of Derby Avenue and Main Street.


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

Derby Public Library seeks applicants for annual $500 scholarship

DERBY - The Derby Public Library is now accepting submissions for its Annual Scholarship Prize of $500. 
It is open to all high school seniors living in Derby who are planning to further their education, regardless of where they go to school. 
The Library Board of Directors will choose the winner based on an essay explaining the role of libraries in their life. 
The award will be presented by the Library Board of Directors at its April meeting. In addition to the monetary prize, the winner’s name will be added to the Scholarship Prize Plaque located in the Young Adult Department.  

High school seniors may submit their entry directly to the Library Director now through April 1.  
For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St. or call 203-736-1482.


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

Bingo Night at Emmett O'Brien Tech in Ansonia to support culinary students

Ansonia Library invites kids to enjoy music, crafts on Valentine's Day

The Ansonia Library is at 53 S. Cliff St., Ansonia.

For information call 203-734-6275.

Master's Table plans free dinners at Assumption Church hall in Ansonia

Griffin Hospital in Derby slates talk on hip replacement surgery

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Orthopedic surgeon Philip Minotti, M.D., will lead a free discussion on the minimally invasive direct anterior approach for hip replacement Feb. 19 at Griffin Hospital.

DERBY – Griffin Hospital will offer a free presentation on minimally invasive hip replacement surgery at 5:45 p.m. Feb. 19 at the hospital.

Orthopedic surgeon Philip Minotti, M.D., will discuss the advanced direct anterior approach for hip replacement, which offers important advantages over standard surgical procedures. Direct anterior hip replacement patients generally experience less pain along with a shorter length of stay in the hospital and faster recovery. 

Minotti will be available at the end of the presentation to answer any questions from attendees.

These seminars are offered monthly at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St. Refreshments will be served.

For more information or to reserve your spot, call Griffin Hospital Orthopaedic Care Specialist Amy Gagne at 203-732-7524.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.