Derby Historical Society to host 'Twelfth Night' celebration Sunday

David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St., Ansonia./ File photo

ANSONIA - The Derby Historical Society will hold its annual Twelfth Night celebration at the David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St., from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday.
There will be tours of the historic house, samplings of some of the foods that were enjoyed in the 18th Century, and a wonderful Dickens reading at 3 p.m. 
Suggested admission is $5 per person. 
The gift shop will also be open for this event. 

Proceeds will benefit the restoration project of the Humphreys house and The Day in 1762 school program. 

Limited parking is available in the lot behind the house, with additional parking on nearby Vose and Thomas Streets. 
The snow date is Jan. 15.

Seymour launches fitness center for residents

*Information shared from the Office of Seymour First Selectman Kurt Miller's Facebook page.

A year later, and Seymour business has outgrown its corner of the world

Business owner Elizabeth Anderson photographed in her shop in December, 2015.


SEYMOUR - I published a post on Dec. 29, 2015 about the grand opening of Lizzie's Corner Consignment and Gifts, 19 Bank St., which was held Jan. 2, 2016.

Now owner Elizabeth Anderson is planning to move her shop to a larger space across the street at 32 Bank St.
And she is hosting a moving party from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday.

As she posted on Facebook: 

"We're having a party! Please celebrate our First Anniversary with us! 
"We would like to thank the friends who have made Lizzie's Corner a success this past year and share in our excitement for the New Year. Thanks to the support from the community, we have outgrown our little corner! 
"Lizzie's Corner will be moving on January 8th to 32 Bank Street. Stop in on Saturday night to see us on our way. P.S. please bring empty boxes."

Wishing readers a Happy and Healthy 2017

Wishing all a safe and Happy New Year's Eve!

Tech Time sessions offered at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library continues to offer monthly Tech Time sessions.  

Every third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. and 

every third Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. a staff member will be on hand to answer all your tech-related questions and concerns.

  
Whether you are having trouble downloading e-books, searching databases, completing on-line job applications, 

scanning/sending documents and photos, etc., your problems will be addressed.  

January sessions will be held at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18 and at 10 a.m. Jan. 19.
No registration is needed.  

For more information, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.     

This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Seymour's Christmas tree pickup schedule shared

2016-17 Christmas Tree Pickup Information
SEYMOUR -The Department of Public Works will be collecting Christmas trees on a schedule based on residents' normal garbage and recycling pickup schedule.

Due to the holiday on 1/2, however, the schedule will be slightly different. 

Crews will begin operations at 7 AM so residents are encouraged to place their trees neatly at the curb free of obstructions the night before. If crews are unable to reach all the trees on a given route, they will resume the following morning so leave your tree out.

Please note, Christmas trees must be free of decorations when placed at the curb for pick-up. Artificial trees are not accepted for curbside collection. 

Residents can also discard of trees at the transfer station Tuesday through Saturday 8 AM-2:45 PM.

Garbage Pickup Day	Christmas Tree Pickup
Monday & Tuesday	Tuesday, January 3
Wednesday	Wednesday, January 4
Thursday	Thursday, January 5
Friday	Friday, January 6

On behalf of the Department of Public Works, we would like to wish everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!


*Information shared from the town's website.