Recuperation journey: Local history

I took this photo of the Soldiers' Monument featuring a Union soldier from the Civil War on the Derby Green as the sun was setting Wednesday. I had to use my phone since unfortunately I'd left my camera home.

Plaques on two sides of the recently-renovated monument list local soldiers who had fallen in four Civil War battles: Atlanta, Chancellorsville (Va.), New Bern (N.C.), and Gettysburg. 

One plaque explains the reason for the monument. It is inscribed: 

ERECTED BY THE
PEOPLE OF DERBY AND HUNTINGTON A.D. 1883
IN HONOR OF ALL WHO FOUGHT
IN THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY "THAT GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE, AND FOR THE PEOPLE, SHOULD NOT PERISH FROM THE EARTH.” 

Derby Public Library to host YA Wednesdays in May

DERBY - Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to join the fun of YA Wednesdays in May as Sony Play Station Four (PS4), Nintendo Wii, board games, and Legos will be available. 

The program runs from 6-7:30 p.m.

Light refreshments will be provided. 

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 Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.

Ansonia slates week-long drive to collect food for needy

Donations to support pantry at Christ Episcopal Church

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Public Works Department is joining hundreds of Public Works Departments from across New England to collect food and household goods to support our local community food bank needs. 

Our Fill-A-Public Works Truck Food Drive will occur during National Public Works Week May 21-26 and will support the Kathleen C.B. Samela Memorial Food Pantry. 

Help us help our neighbors and friends. Our collection will take place at Public Works during the week of May 21-May 26, 1 North Division St., during normal work hours: weekdays from 7 a.m.-2:45 p.m. and 8-11:45 a.m. Saturdays. Drop off will be at the transfer station building near the scale. 

Please visit www.cityofansonia.com for additional details.


This information is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Recuperation journey: Shell game

Caught in the act! Those eggshells are for the blue jays.

Derby student wins second place in statewide road-safety poster contest

Derby Police Chief Gerald Narowski, Mrs. Rudus, Sofia Rudus, Derby Mayor Richard Dziekan.

   Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman congratulates Sofia. 

Sofia's safety poster.

Sharing this info from the Derby Police Department Facebook page:

This week, April 9-13, is National Work Zone Awareness Week.

This year Sofia Rudus, a fourth grade Bradley School student, received second place (Grades 2-4) in this year’s statewide Roadway Safety Poster Contest. 

Students in Grades K-6 were asked to design a poster to illustrate ways in which they think road users can impact roadway safety.

The winners were recognized by Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman and DOT Commissioner James P. Redecker along with representatives from local public works departments, Department of Motor Vehicles, state and local police, and public safety agencies.

We would like to congratulate Sofia for her award and for proudly representing Derby!

Seymour Middle School students' essays recognized

Pictured from left: state Sen. Eric Berthel, R-Watertown, Colin Stewart, Assistant Principal Ernie DiStasi, Adelina Barreira, and state Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria, R-Seymour./ Contributed photo


SEYMOUR- In honor of Women’s History Month, state Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria, R-Seymour, and state Sen. Eric Berthel, R-Watertown,  hosted an essay contest for Seymour sixth graders. 
The theme was “How a Connecticut Woman Made a Contribution to the State and/or Nation and How it Has Influenced Me.”

The winner and runner-up finishers were picked by Seymour Middle School teachers and were presented with an official state citation and pin. 

The winner and runner-up and who they profiled are:

First Place – Adelina Barreira – Caroline Maria Hewins

Runner-Up – Colin Stewart – Ella Tambussi Grasso

This is a press release from Klarides-Ditria's office.

Congratulations go out to the two essay contest winners!

Seymour Ambulance Association slates Safe Sitter classes