From the photo archives: Chillin'

 

Facebook photo memory from this date in 2016. 

Around the Yard - Part 101: February edition

A Facebook memory from this date in 2014.
 

From the photo archives: Beautiful visitor

Wintry capture taken through the window from this date in 2017.

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky (and snow)

Good morning. Beautiful January scenes all  around! 

DiMartino declares snow emergency in Derby beginning at midnight

DERBY - Mayor Joseph DiMartino has declared a snow emergency beginning at 12 midnight on Sunday, Jan. 18.

Parking will be restricted to the even numbered side of all city streets until 36 hours after the storm ends.

The Derby Municipal Parking Garage at 2 Thompson Place will be open for residents of the downtown area to park their cars during the storm at no charge until Monday, January 19, 2026 at 9 a.m.

We ask that all non-emergency vehicles stay off the roads during the storm for your safety.

This is a press release from Town Clerk Marc Garofalo.

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

 Five minutes before sunset. 

From the photo archives: Snow shadows

 Front yard 'swirls' from 10 years ago. Thanks, Facebook memories. 

Forecast closes St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop in Derby

 

We'll see you Friday! If you had a Thursday appointment and were not rescheduled yet, we will call you when we reopen.

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop is at 237 Roosevelt Drive, Derby.

This is shared from the nonprofit's Facebook page.

Ansonia Police Department reminds residents of winter parking rules

ANSONIA - The forecast for tomorrow is snow and ice, beginning in the early morning hours and continuing during the day. 
With the forecasted snow storm expected to start later tomorrow morning, the Ansonia Police Department wants to remind all residents of the Winter Parking Rules. If your car is parked in violation and impeding snow removal it may be towed at the owner's expense. 

The parking rules are listed below.

City of Ansonia
Winter Parking Regulations and Snow Removal
Effective December 1, 2024

Winter Parking Regulations will be in effect from December 1, 2024 thru March 31, 2025. 

There shall be in the city a Twenty-Four hour (24) a day, seven (7) days a week, parking ban on all city streets and highways. The purpose is to allow snow equipment to remove snow and ice as quickly as possible from all city streets and highways, with the following exceptions:

For this winter season: Motor vehicles shall be allowed to be parked, starting on December 1, 2024, on the even-numbered side of municipal streets continuing until March 31, 2025.

City streets that display “No Parking Signs” shall be exempt from alternate side parking during the winter parking season in the area designated by the “No Parking Signs.”

These streets include: South Cliff Street, North State Street, Crescent Street (Howard Ave to Day St.), Franklin Street (Jackson to Wakelee Ave), Colony Street, Division Street, North Spring Street (from Hill Street to Jewett Street), High Street (Lester St. to Howard Ave), Fourth Street (Gatison Park area). Church St., Holbrook St. (Pork Hollow to Jackson St.), Jackson St. (Wakelee to Westfield) and Pork Hollow.

Winter parking is allowed only on the odd side of the following streets, regardless of the calendar year:

• Star Street

• Velms Drive

Winter parking is allowed only on the even side of the following streets, regardless of the calendar year:

• Fifth Street;

• Jewett St. (North Spring Street to Platt Street);

• Hotchkiss Terrace (the area west of Kathy Lane);

• North Cliff Street;

• Colony Street, north of Gardner’s Lane;

• Park Place.

Parking is prohibited on the following streets: Kingston Drive, Stage Coach Road, Remer Street, Union Street, Crowley Street, Pleasant Street, Beaver Street, (North Street to the Seymour Line), Holbrook Court, Father Lar Drive, Lawton Terrace, Crescent Street (Howard Ave to Lester St.), North Fourth Street, Prospect Street (Moulthrop St. to Viselli Court), Rockwood Ave. Ext., Viselli Court, Walkers Court, Oak Lane and Carver St.

Parking is prohibited on Main Street, West Main Street and East Main Street(Kingston Drive to Father Salemi Drive) from 1200 a.m. (midnight) to 6:00 a.m.

Any person receiving a written notice for violating the regulation must either submit payment of $15.00, or file a formal appeal, to the Police Department within ten (10) days. The fine will increase to $30.00 after ten (10) days.

Residents should also be aware of the city regulation that requires the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks within 12 hours from the end of the snowfall. The owner of the land and or the person having care and control of the property shall be responsible for the removal. Any violation of this may result in an infraction for violation of a town ordinance.

This was posted Wednesday morning on Ansonia Police Department's Facebook page.

From the photo archives: Backyard shadows

 Sunset colors on this date in 2015. Thanks, Facebook memories.

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

 Good morning! Waiting for the snow.

Snowy scene

Captured on this date in 2014. Temperature at my house in Ansonia was zero that morning. Counting my blessings today!

Thanks, Facebook memories. 

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking through the window

My view of the snow at about 2 a.m. today.

Music and movement fun slated at Seymour Public Library

SEYMOUR - Join us at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 10 at Seymour Public Library for a snowy day-themed music and movement class. Fun for ages 6 and under!

Registration is required. The Library is at 46 Church St. 

For more information or to register, please call the library, 203-888-3903.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

'Springtime' memory

Backyard scene from this date in 2016. 

From the archives: Chillin' on the forsythia

I first posted this backyard get-together pic on Feb. 5, 2016. Wonder what they were discussing?
 

Sharing from the archives

I posted this on Feb. 1, 2017. Notice all the snow!

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

 ... on a dreary afternoon. More snow on the way?

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

 

 Snowy Saturday sun.

From the archives: Snow scene in Derby

I took this on this date in 2014 in Derby.

I remember being out looking for "pretty" winter scenes. My search didn't last long - it was quite cold!