Derby official reminds residents June is dog licensing month

Sharing email message from Derby Town Clerk Marc Garofalo: 

"Please remember that June is Dog Licensing Month in the State of Connecticut.  

"Every dog needs to be licensed by June 30. Dog Licenses can be obtained from the Office of the Town Clerk in the town where you reside."

CWV Post in Derby to hold flag retirement ceremony

DERBY - Catholic War Veterans' St. Michael Post 1562 will hold its annual U.S. Flag Retirement Ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday at the CWV Post home, 112 Derby Ave. 

The ceremony will be conducted by U.S. Naval Sea Cadets, Barque Eagle Division-NOSC, Plainville.  
The public is invited to attend this most respected ceremony.

For more information call 203-734-9748.

Mohegan Tribe chairman to address Valley Chamber annual meeting

Sharing a message from Bill Purcell, President, Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce:

On behalf of Chamber Chairman George Mitchell, Jr. and the Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce the 54th Annual Meeting of the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce will be held from 7:30-9 a.m. June 22 at Race Brook Country Club [246 Derby Ave., Orange].

Kevin Brown

Keynote speaker is Kevin Brown "Red Eagle," chairman of the Mohegan Tribe.

Brown is responsible for maintaining the Tribe's sovereignty, overseeing its numerous business entities and ensuring the well-being of its more than 2,100 Tribal citizens. 

He also serves as Chairman of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, which oversees numerous gaming entities across the country as well as two professional sports teams. 

Under his leadership, the Mohegan Tribe has made monumental steps in its business growth and expanded its footprint worldwide. 

Recently, the Tribe announced plans to construct a multi-million dollar, non-gaming tourist destination in the southeastern part of the state. 

The Tribe has extended its reach into the Valley with two business enterprises: 
KOTA, a Mohegan LDI Enterprise, a premium provider of digital office technology solutions, and Arooga's Grille House and Sports Bar scheduled to open in June in Shelton.

A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Brown served in the United States Army for 25 years, retiring as a highly-decorated Colonel. 

He serves on the Board of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut and is Chairman of the American Heart Association Heart Walk.

For information, call 203-925-4981.

Register for Derby Public Library's summer reading club for adults

DERBY - The Derby Public Library will host an Adult Summer Reading Club, June 18-Aug. 10. 
(*Registration begins TODAY, June 4)

Register at https://bit.ly/2J1UYm4 or call 203-736-1482.

*Information shared from the Derby Public Library Facebook page. 

Shelton Historical Society's Brownson House receives award

Community invited to visit on CT Open House Day

SHELTON - The Shelton Historical Society has just received an Award of Merit from the Connecticut League of History Organizations for its interpretation of the Brownson House on the grounds of Shelton History Center, 70 Ripton Road.  

The public is invited to celebrate from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday during Connecticut Open House Day. 

This event is free and open to the public. Other buildings on the grounds, which include the 1872 Trap 

Fall School and the Wilson Barn, built c. 1860, will be open for viewing as well.  

For more information, call 203-925-1803, visit www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org, or see the Facebook page.  

Although the house was built c. 1822, it has been furnished to demonstrate how a middle-class farm family coped with the rapidly changing society of the early 1900s.   

The 1913 interpretation of the historic house was achieved after a decade of research and interviews with former Shelton residents including those of the Brownson family who used to live in the house.  

One inspiration was the discovery of a ledger that detailed the family’s every expense and all income during 1913-14.  

It revealed activities that took place in the community, how business was transacted by local farm families, and travel by the Brownsons for entertainment and business purposes.  

Enhance understanding of history

The Connecticut League of History Organizations presents Awards of Merit to institutions and individuals who demonstrate the highest of professional standards, and who enhance and further the understanding of Connecticut history. 

The purpose of the Awards of Merit is to recognize the care, thought, and effort invested in these contributions and to inspire and encourage others by acknowledging exceptional contributions to state and local history.

Connecticut Open House Day is an annual event scheduled the second Saturday of June, where cultural organizations and tourism attractions throughout the state open their doors to Connecticut residents, inviting them to discover - and rediscover - Connecticut’s fascinating world of art, history, film and tourism with a variety of special visitor incentives. 

The unique one-day event is part of a broad state initiative that began in 2005 and is coordinated by the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism (www.CTvisit.com).


This is a press release from Tracey Tate, executive director, Shelton Historical Society.

Recuperation journey: Survivors at Shelton Relay called Hope Heroes

SHELTON - Saturday was a day to remember those who have lost their battle with cancer and to celebrate survivors at the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of the Naugatuck Valley.
The two-day event was held at the Shelton Riverwalk.

Survivors were treated to a lunch and given pins that say "Hope Hero." 
A big thank you goes to the committee members who have worked hard for the past year to organize the Relay for Life activities.

Ansonia High School music students excel at adjudication

The AHS Music Department participated in adjudication, a music performance assessment, May 11 at Berlin High School. 
The Chorus received an EXCELLENT rating and the Band a SUPERIOR rating. 


Congratulations go out to music teacher Maria  Tangredi and all of the music students!

*Shared from the Ansonia Public Schools Facebook page.