Derby 350 features philanthropist, business, community leader

Col. Holton Wood

 

DERBY - Our first Hall of Famer of the Week for 2026 is Col. Holton Wood, a business and community leader of significance from the moment he arrived in Derby in 1887 to serve as vice president of the Derby Street Railway Company. 

He eventually served the city in the state general assembly and served in leadership positions in many local business groups. 

He and his family suffered a terrible loss in 1897 when their son Harcourt died at the age of 11. A few years later while he was living in Brookline, MA., he made memorial gifts in honor of his son that made the Derby Public Library a reality. 

Read more about this progressive business leader and some library history-https://electronicvalley.org/.../HallofFame/Wood,Holton.htm

Shared from the Derby 350 Facebook page.

Join Ansonia Nature Center volunteers Jan. 24, learn about invasive plants

ANSONIA - Join our volunteers at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 24 to help restore wild places, swap seasonal sadness for woodland adventure, and find connection in the quiet beauty of winter

Curious about invasive plants and what they look like in the winter? Come along and help our Volunteer Conservation Corps find these resilient plants. 

Learn how species like barberry, burning bush, and oriental bittersweet continue to spread even when the temperature drops. It's a great opportunity to see how these plants adapt and what we can do to manage them. 

All experience levels welcome! 12 years and older welcome! Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center is at 10 Deerfield Lane.

Police seek public's help to find missing Beacon Falls resident

We are asking for the public’s help in locating William Garcia-Espana, who has been missing from Beacon Falls since January 2, 2026.

A Silver Alert has been issued.

Description:

* Age: 28

* Height: 5'10"

* Weight: 160 lbs

* Hair/Eyes: Black hair, Brown eyes

* Distinctive Marks: Lion tattoo on his upper right arm; "FAMILY" tattoo across his chest.

Last Seen Wearing:

* Green sweater

* Black sweatpants

* Gray winter hat

How You Can Help:

If you have seen William or have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact the Connecticut State Police Troop I immediately at 203-393-4200.

Please share this post to help bring him home safely. Every share counts.

Shared from the Beacon Falls PD Facebook page.