Jack-o'-Lanterns bring Halloween spirit to Ansonia City Hall steps

Ansonia Cultural Commission members did a wonderful job Friday decorating the front of Ansonia City Hall. 

Concerns over a spike in COVID-19 cases cancelled the Ansonia Cultural Commission's 'Nightmare Alley' drive-through event that had been scheduled Friday evening.

Have a safe and Happy Halloween!  

Recuperation journey: Halloween eve

Tonight's moon is in waxing gibbous phase, 99 percent illumination. 

The moon will be full on Halloween night! 

Have a great weekend.

Ansonia High School to celebrate student athletes

From Ansonia Public Schools' Facebook page:

"Ansonia High School will be celebrating Student Athletes on November 4 and November 5. Student athletes are encouraged to wear their uniforms / jerseys to school.

"At home learners are also encouraged to wear their uniforms / jerseys to their online classes."

Shredding event fundraiser in Ansonia cancelled

 This is from the City of Ansonia Facebook page:

Ansonia mayor, cultural commission invite residents to view jack o'lanterns at City Hall

 

Assumption Church in Ansonia offers takeout-only breakfast

 

Oxford Parks & Recreation to host Drive-Thru Trick or Trunk for residents

Sharing this information from a Facebook event page:

OXFORD - Oxford Parks & Recreation will host a drive-thru Trick or Trunk event for residents at 5 p.m. Saturday at Oxford High School.

Event Highlights
**Oxford Residents Only**

Jack-o-lantern contest: Jack-o-lanterns must be delivered to Oxford High School between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. the day of the event. 

Pumpkins will be part of our jack-o-lantern display along the drive route. Winners will be contacted after the event. If you wish to pick up your pumpkin, you must do so after the event.

Drive Thru Event: Begins at 5 p.m. - Arrive and be directed around the school while viewing fun and "scary" displays! Grades Pre K - 8

Non-perishable food collection: Let's help out our neighbors!

Oxford's First Selectman, Fire, Ambulance and Police wearing masks, gloves and being socially distanced will hand out candy to trick or treaters in their cars as they exit OHS.

Ansonia schools chief: In-person classes at Prendergast School closed until Nov. 16

 

UPDATE: State officials shut down city's Halloween event

Ansonia Events Coordinator Rich DiCarlo said Friday afternoon that the state has shut down tonight's event due to recent spike in COVID-19 cases.

Snowy weather won't stop the city's 'Nightmare Alley" Halloween fun, Ansonia Events Coordinator Rich DiCarlo said Friday.

See you there!  👻

 

'Drive thru' shredding event fundraiser slated Saturday in Ansonia

 

Derby mayor beats COVID-19, thanks residents for support

Sharing Friday morning's Facebook post from Derby Mayor Richard Dziekan:

"As most of you know I came down with COVID-19 three weeks ago.

"I would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. The outpouring was unbelievable I can’t thank you enough. It was a tough road but Sherry and myself made it out. We are 100%. 

"God bless you all wear your mask and sanitize your hands."