'Turnback Tuesday' features Derby grocery store during blizzard of 1888

Turnback Tuesday takes a snapshot at the Great Blizzard of 1888 and the business of Burt Grocers.

The blizzard hit the entire Northeast of Connecticut, dumping anywhere from 20 to 50 inches of snow on March 11, 1888. Think about how hard it was to shovel and remove snow of that amount by hand as no plows or snow blowers were available.

This image was taken looking west on Main Street, Derby. The business with the arrow was L. A. Burt Grocers, specializing in groceries and meats.

The store occupied 215/217 Main St. Luzern Burt ran his business from 1886 until 1889 when he moved to Meriden.

Thanks as always goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing local history each week.

Derby Neck Library to host Afternoon Tea V showing today

DERBY - Meet in our Community Room at Derby Neck Library and enjoy a showing on our large-screen TV followed by a discussion of the episode.

Light snacks and flavored teas are served at each meeting.

We are currently watching "Bridgerton."

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Muncheatery in Ansonia holds grand opening, serves culinary delights

Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti cuts a ribbon Friday at the grand opening of Muncheatery, 560 Main St.
To his left is owner/chef Mikey Cotela, and to Cotela's left is Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce President Bill Purcell.

I attended Friday's celebration of Muncheatery and it lived up to all the praise it has received from customers since its soft opening earlier this summer.

The sandwiches and salads were delicious, and the baked goods were out of this world! 

I'm looking forward to visiting again soon! 

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Silver Steel to perform Wednesday at Veterans Park in Ansonia

 

Ceremony to dedicate monument in memory of Shelton resident, Thresher crew