Thursday, May 26, 2022

Recuperation journey: Sharing FB memory from 6 years ago


I thought we all could use a smile today! 

Photo of a squirrel-y friend I had posted May 26, 2016.

Derby Neck Library to close Monday for Memorial Day


 

Ansonia Library announces summer schedule


 

Shelton libraries to close Monday for Memorial Day holiday


 

Seymour Police announce street closings Sunday for Memorial Day Parade


SEYMOUR - On Sunday the town will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade starting at 11 a.m.
The parade route will start on Spruce St. at the French Memorial Park entrance, right onto Rt 67, left onto Main St and right onto Broad St. ending on Pine St.
During the parade, the aforementioned streets will be closed to thru traffic.
There will be no on street parking starting at 6:00 am on the day of the parade on the following streets. Spruce St. between North St. and Rt. 67, Rt. 67 between Spruce St. and Main St., all of Main St. and Broad St. Once the parade ends, on street parking will resume. Spruce St. is being utilized as a set up area for the fire apparatus and floats.
There will be temporary "No parking" signs erected along the parade route. Anyone in violation will be ticketed and their vehicle will be towed at owner's expense.
The Seymour Police Department is asking for everyone's cooperation on the morning of the event and please do not to park along the parade route.
This is a warning advising anyone who will be traveling thru Seymour during the parade to take an alternate route to avoid any delays.
Again, we ask for everyone's cooperation and patience.
We also ask that everyone traveling thru the area prior to the start of the parade and even at the end to use caution as there will be a lot of pedestrian traffic in the area.
We also wish everyone a safe holiday weekend.


This is shared from the police department's Facebook page.


Derby Public Library announces holiday closing, book drops open


 

Learn about local history, wildlife on CT Open House Day in Derby

Osborne Homestead Museum


DERBY - Travel back in time and explore the transformation and expansion of a modest 1800s farmhouse into an elegant 20th century Colonial Revival style home.  

Learn about Frances Osborne Kellogg’s profound attention to detail, the architectural career of her husband Waldo Kellogg, and his design influences in the home at 500 Hawthorne Ave.  


The Osborne Homestead Museum will be participating in the 18th annual Connecticut Open House Day—a state-wide celebration of art, history, and tourism—June 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  During this one-day event, the museum will offer its ever-popular architecture tours.  

 

Located adjacent to the Museum, the Kellogg Environmental Center will also provide a program for families about the diversity and design of bird nests.  

Using its collection of nests, naturalists will help guests understand construction types, structure, and material selection related to the needs of the birds that made them.  The program takes place at 11 a.m. in the Center’s classrooms and the display of nests will be available throughout the day and weekend.  

Additional activities highlighting animal architects will be provided to enjoy at one’s leisure that day.  

 

Whether a home improvement Do-It-Yourselfer looking for inspiration or a romantic about Romanesque Revival style come to the Osborne Homestead Museum and learn about this Colonial Revival style home. 

Connecticut Open House Day is sponsored by the Connecticut Office of Tourism and is designed to broaden awareness of Connecticut’s exceptional art, culture, and history.  

This special day encourages residents to become ambassadors who share their newfound discoveries with visiting family and friends. 


The Osborne Homestead Museum is a facility of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s State Parks & Public Outreach Division. The Kellogg Environmental Center is a facility of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s State Parks & Public Outreach Division. Both are located at 500 Hawthorne Ave. 

For further information or directions please email DEEP.Kellogg@ct.gov or call 203-734-2513. 

 


This is a press release from the Kellogg Environmental Center.


Seymour Public Library to show 'The Paradine Case' Friday


 

Griffin, Naugatuck Valley Health District ask residents to take community survey


Griffin Health Services and the Naugatuck Valley Health District are working with people throughout the Valley to develop our next Community Health Improvement Plan.

As part of this work, it is essential to hear from you and other community members aged 18 or older about what matters most to you right now.

Data from the Community Health Needs Assessment, which is written and released every 3 years, are used to identify community needs and priorities. Based on our findings, we develop interventions, programs, and services to help address these priorities.

This survey is anonymous and confidential. Please be as honest as possible. There are no right or wrong answers.

Online access: https://bit.ly/3sLTYHp.

Please respond by June 15. Thank you for your generous gifts of time and input into this process!

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If you are not familiar with these documents and would like to learn more about them or review the most recent Community Health Assessment, the 2019 Valley Index, or the 2019-2021 Community Health Improvement Plan, please visit www.nvhd.org/cha-chip.

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Ansonia High School announces Top 10 graduates

Ansonia Public Schools photo

Congratulations!
Pictured from left: Louis Gripper, Jr., Valedictorian, Ariana Wang, Salutatorian, Emily Borona #3, Jackson Dong #4, Haylee Johnson #5, Jace Gifford #6, Kendall Evans #7, Kiley Grace Geoghan #8, Haley Labrecque #9, Patricia Kierjczyk #10


Derby Neck Library to offer short hikes, outdoor story times this summer


Derby Neck Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave., Derby. 

Master's Table offers 2 pickup meals at Assumption Church Hall in Ansonia