Tonight's sunset seen in Derby.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Griffin Health in Oxford to host women's health month cooking demos
OXFORD – In recognition of Women’s Health Month, the Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road is hosting a series of free cooking demonstrations to help women meet their unique nutritional needs across their lifespan this May.
Held every Tuesday in May from 5-6:15 p.m. at the Center’s Teaching Kitchen, these cooking classes will focus on hormone balance, heart health, bone strength, and overall well-being for women.
Participants will learn how to prepare balanced, nutrient-dense meals that support energy, longevity, and disease prevention using practical, approachable cooking techniques.
Nourishing Hormone Health, which discusses the role of protein, healthy fats, and fiber in hormone regulation, and features a demonstration of Pesto Salmon and Quinoa and Asparagus Salad, will be May 5.
Heart Health for Women, which features Griffin Faculty Physicians General Surgeon Dr. Deepali Jain discussing heart disease risk in women and prevention strategies, and a demonstration of Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Herbed Farro & Mozzarella, will be May 12.
Bone Health & Strength, which features Griffin Faculty Physicians OB-GYN Dr. Rachel Bernstein discussing bone health across life stages and the importance of calcium, vitamin D, and magnesium, and a demonstration of Sesame Tofu Stir Fry, will be May 19.
Gut Health & Inflammation, which discusses the connection between gut health, immunity, and inflammation, and features a demonstration of Raspberry Chia Pudding and House-Made Basic Granola, will be May 26.
These events are free, but seating is limited and reservations are required.
Visit
www.griffinhealth.org/teaching-kitchen or contact the Griffin Center for Healthy Living Coordinator at 203-732-1369 to sign up.
Opened in 2020, the Griffin Center for Healthy Living is a unique facility in which Griffin Health partners with the community in wellness – offering education, guidance and assistance in preventing and managing chronic disease, and promoting overall well-being.
The Center is part of Griffin’s mission to empower individuals to make choices that change their lifestyles for the better, and embodies Griffin’s goal to not only care for individuals when they are not well, but to build a meaningful relationship, guide, and coach them to maximize their quality of life. Visit griffinhealthyliving.org for more information about the Center's features and upcoming community events.
This is a press release from Griffin Health.
Ansonia Police officers recognized for dedication to child advocacy
Protecting children is more than a responsibility, it’s a commitment our officers carry with them every single day.
The Ansonia Police Department is honored to announce that both the department and several of its members were recently recognized through Pinwheels for Prevention by the South Central Child Advocacy Center for their dedication, investigative expertise, and continued efforts to keep children safe.
The Ansonia Police Department proudly received two awards recognizing the department’s overall commitment to going above and beyond in protecting children, supporting victims, and pursuing these sensitive investigations with professionalism, compassion, and care.
In addition, we are proud to recognize Detective Esposito, Detective Mendenhall, Detective Clifford, Officer Ribeiro, and Officer Troesser (not pictured) for also receiving awards for their outstanding efforts, investigative skills, and unwavering dedication to this important work.
Cases involving children require patience, empathy, attention to detail, and relentless commitment — qualities that these officers and detectives demonstrate every day. Their work reflects the department’s mission to serve and protect our community’s most vulnerable with integrity and compassion.
Please join us in congratulating these outstanding members of our department, as well as the department as a whole, for these well-deserved recognitions and for the meaningful impact they continue to make in our community.
Shared from the APD Facebook page.
Derby Police Department launches new drone team
From Derby Police Department Facebook page:
"We’re excited to announce our newly certified Drone Team, featuring Ptl Iacuone, Ptl Giovanelli, Ptl Tirado and Ptl Szymansky!!!
"After successfully completing a rigorous FAA certification course, these officers are ready to take to the skies to enhance public safety.
"Our drone will help with help supplement Officers' with:
-Search & Rescue: Quickly locating missing persons or lost individuals.
-Accident & Crime Scene Analysis: Capturing aerial views for thorough investigations.
-Crowd Monitoring & Public Safety: Supporting large events and emergency situations.
-Evidence Gathering: Providing perspectives that aren’t always visible from the ground
"This technology gives our department a new set of eyes in the sky, helping us respond faster and more efficiently while keeping our community safe.
"Stay tuned for aerial views from our officers in action!"
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Seed library opens at Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton
SHELTON - The Olde Ripton Garden Club’s Seed Library at the Plumb Memorial Library is open!
Perennial, annual, and vegetable seed packs are available to the public this gardening season.
Please limit 3 seed packets per person. All seeds are free to the public.
The Library is at 65 Wooster St.
Ansonia Library posts May event schedules for adults, children
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Griffin Center in Oxford to host cooking demo on stress-relieving herbs
OXFORD - In recognition of Women’s Health Month, the Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen will host a free cooking demonstration about the nutritional and stress-relieving benefits of common garden herbs.
Garden Calm & Herbal Stress Relief will be May 21 at 5 p.m. at The Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road.
Former Executive Director of Massaro Farm and sustainable nutrition expert Caty Poole will discuss spring herbs and how they can be combined into teas and tinctures that can lower blood pressure, detox the liver, help control blood sugar, and contribute to overall stress relief and a person’s level of calm.
Poole will demonstrate how to make a simple tea blend, and all participants will receive an herbal tincture that can help relieve stress and promote calm.
Space is limited for this event, so registration is required.
Visit www.griffinhealth.org/garden-calm or call The Griffin Center for Healthy Living coordinator at 203-732-1369 to sign up.
The Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen is part of Griffin’s commitment to the Planetree person-centered care model, which promotes greater well-being in communities through access to health information and assistance in helping individuals address the social determinants of health such as access to fresh nutritious foods and how to prepare them.
This is a press release from Griffin Health.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Valley Shakespeare Festival to perform Julius Caesar at Plumb Memorial Library
SHELTON - Join us for an exciting live performance of Julius Caesar at Plumb Memorial Library May 27 at 6 p.m.!
Presented by the Valley Shakespeare Festival and directed by Executive Producer Tom Simonetti, this 2026 production re-imagines the classic tragedy as a sharply focused contemporary political thriller.
Part of the VSF2U Professional Mobile Tour, this high-energy, 60-minute adaptation proves that Shakespeare’s most powerful stories don’t need elaborate staging, just great storytelling and an engaged audience.
Special thanks to the Library Board for their continued support of this program!
Don't miss out. Register today!
Registration required. There are three ways to register.
In-person at the Reference Desk.
Phone: (203) 924-1580 ext. 5102The Library is at 65 Wooster St.
'Turnback Tuesday' seeks public's help identifying image
Turnback Tuesday needs some assistance. Derby Public Library has images taken by James Caporale Photographer from 1932 to 1946. The above image is not dated or labeled. This is where we could use your help.
The group of gentlemen seems to be at some meeting or ceremony, not sure where. There is a military photo on the back wall to the right as well as a document that says "Boy Scouts of America." The uniformed gentlemen seated in the center has a number 34 on his lapel. The cap on the table reads "Connecticut." This is where you come in.
We are looking for names of any of these gentlemen, where this image was taken, a possible year and what group or organization it was.
DPL has many more images taken by James. If anyone would like to help identify them, please contact our Local History Coordinator, Christine Boulay, at cboulay@biblio.org to make arrangements.
Thank you for your help.
Thanks goes to Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
Derby Neck Library to host growing together book club for parents
DERBY - Parents and caregivers are invited to join the Growing Together Book Club at 6:30 p.m. today in the Community Room! We'll be discussing our first book, No Drama Discipline, as we share opportunities to put the strategies into practice.
We still have copies available at the Children's Desk and will be discussing it this month and next, so it's not too late to join! We hope to see you there.
The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.
Shared from the Library's Facebook page.
Monday, April 27, 2026
Derby Hall of Famer of the Week: Harold B. Yudkin
The Hall of Famer of the Week, Harold B. Yudkin, was a man of many talents - but his biggest legacy for the City of Derby is his record as the biggest builder of homes in Derby history.
Read more about him https://electronicvalley.org/.../Hallof.../Yudkin,Harold.htm
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