'Turnback Tuesday' features Derby Transcript Co., J.E. Hunt & Co.

Turnback Tuesday looks at 139 and 133 Main St., Derby and the homes of The Derby Transcript and J. E. Hunt & Co.

The Derby Transcript/Derby Publishing Co, founded by E. A. Horton in 1867, debuted in daily form.

The building housed the editorial rooms, business offices, and printing.

The management in 1935 stated, “Give all the news in an independent and straightforward manner.”

**The Library has some Derby Transcript newspapers on microfilm.**

The second business located in the same row of buildings is the J. (John) E. Hunt & Co, a manufacturer and dealer in straw and manila paper, paper bags, folding boxes, flour sacks, twine, etc. They were located at 133 Main St., Derby in 1895/96.

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

St. Patrick's Day fundraiser to benefit Ansonia Animal Shelter

Who is ready to try the luck of the Irish and to help out the Ansonia Animal Shelter at the same time? Take a chance!!

Drawing to be held on 3/14/22.

This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

'Gentleman Joe' wins Fat Tuesday paczki-eating contest at Ansonia Armory

'Gentleman Joe' Menchetti of Cheshire wins the five-minute competition after downing 10 paczkis. 

Ansonia Aldermanic President Josh Shuart takes second place after gobbling six and a half of the traditional extra-plump filled donuts.

Mayor David S. Cassetti congratulates Shuart on his second place win.

Board of Education member Sharon Voroschak chows down paczki number one.

Voroschak, the only female participant, is interviewed by media after the competition.

Read correspondent Jean Falbo-Sosnovich's story in the Valley Independent Sentinel here.

Twin Peaks Counseling in Derby to host open house in May

DERBY - Twin Peaks Counseling, 111 New Haven Ave., will host an open house at 11 a.m. May 14.

Meet some of our clinicians and see what we offer at Twin Peaks Counseling. It has been a rough two years and we are here for you.

Also, meet three (3) Connecticut Authors.

Dayne Bachmann, LCSW
Author of SHE HE ME

Tanya Detrik
Author of This is Grief
Waking up with Nora

Jackson Ferris
Author of Murder Mystery series
book seven (7) being released this March.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Recuperation journey: Vibrant visitor

 Brightening a dreary day!

Learn decluttering tips in program hosted by Oxford Public Library

 

My Sister's Place thrift store in Ansonia posts weekly sales

 

My Sister's Place thrift store is located at 380 Main St., Ansonia.

All proceeds benefit BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.

This is shared from My Sister's Place Facebook page.

Meeting to discuss ideas for community center in Ansonia, Derby

This is shared from TEAM's Facebook page.
 

Ansonia Library offers Pot o' Gold crafting fun supplies for children

March Take & Makes are now available!

This is shared from The Children's Room at Ansonia Library Facebook page.