Naugatuck Valley Health District: 1 more COVID-19 associated death

Sharing a press release from Jessica Stelmaszek, MPH, Director of Health:

"Attached please find the latest update on behalf of NVHD. 
Highlights: 1 new case; 1 reported COVID-19- associated death that occurred 7/3."

Rochelle offers update as of Tuesday on state travel advisory

The state has recently updated its travel advisory that was implemented for travelers entering Connecticut from states with high rates of COVID-19. The updated guidance permits travelers to enter the state if they test negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours prior to arriving. Click here to read the updated guidance.

'Turnback Tuesday' features picture postcard of 3 streets in East Derby

Turnback Tuesday visits East Derby at the corner of New Haven Avenue (Rt. 34), Old New Haven Avenue, and Prospect Street. 
This postcard is looking north up Prospect. To the left is what is now Route 34 with the photographer standing on Old New Haven Avenue. 
The small home in the center is 58 New Haven Ave., and the home to the extreme right is 7 Prospect St. Both are still there today with some changes. 
This postcard was given to the library May 11, 1908.

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

Beacon Falls Public Library offers 'browse bags' for curbside pickup

Valley United Way welcomes new director of development

Brian Mezzi

Sharing a press release from the Valley United Way:

"We are excited to welcome to our staff Brian Mezzi, our new Director of Development, starting this month. 

"Brian is currently working with the United Way of Greater New Haven as their Assistant Development Director. Through a special work share agreement, he will be joining us part time each week to help develop and grow our fundraising capacity.

"Brian comes to us with almost 10 years of experience working with United Ways on community engagement and development. He especially loves development work since it is an opportunity to inspire others and help them meet their philanthropic goals. We are so grateful that Brian will be joining our team, albeit remotely for now, and look forward to all that he will contribute to our community and to the Valley United Way!"

Ansonia Rotary Club beautifies downtown corner, supports food bank

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Rotary Club recently replanted flowers and groomed the bushes and shrubs at Haddad Park in downtown Ansonia at the corner of Bridge and Main Streets. 

The Club adopted the spot last year, and has been responsible for keeping it looking well ever since.

Club President Lori Veillette and Vice President Joe Pinto are leaders of the Ansonia Club, which recently donated $2,500 of groceries to the Samela Food Pantry at Christ Episcopal Church. 
Funds for the purchase were a grant from the Rotary District Foundation, and the delivery was arranged by Presidents David Morgan of TEAM, Inc. and Patrick Charmel of Griffin Hospital.

The Club also awarded its annual financial scholarship to two Ansonia High School graduating seniors: Tyler Cafaro and Maliqa Mosley-Williams. Each will receive a grant of $500.

The club meets at Crave Restaurant on Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. 

Call Joe Pinto for more information, 203-623-1105.

Note: This information is shared from the Valley Independent Sentinel.