Derby Neck Library to host guitarist, beer historian, Medicare talk

 Musician Peter Biedermann

Medicare options

DERBY - Derby Neck Library presents Certified Choices Advisor Bonnie Chevarella at 3 p.m. Oct. 7 discussing options afforded senior citizens during the Open Enrollment for Medicare changes weeks.  

This period runs from Oct. 15-Dec. 7, 2019. Please bring your questions and concerns to be answered and explained.  

Guitarist to perform

The Library presents a live concert by instrumental guitarist Peter Biedermann at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 9.  

Hear this accomplished musician on a variety of guitars producing melodic and rhythmic tunes. This performance is suitable for all ages.  

Something old, something new

At 1 p.m. Oct. 21 the Library celebrates the 100^th Wedding Anniversary of library founder and donor, Frances Osborne Kellogg and her husband Waldo Stewart Kellogg.  

Adult programs manager Natalie Belanger from the Connecticut Historical Society will present a powerpoint: “Something Old, Something New:  Connecticut Weddings thru the Ages.” 

This is open to the public and begins at 1 p.m. in the Community Room. 

Beer historian

Will Siss, Connecticut author and beer historian will host an Oktoberfest talk and beer tasting featuring local breweries at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 21.   This evening event may only be attended by those ages 21 or older. 

Registration is requested.

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave. For information call 203-736-1492.


This is a press release from Patricia Sweeney, reference librarian, Derby Neck Library.

'Turnback Tuesday' features carriage blocks in downtown Derby

Turnback Tuesday takes a step: 
Carriage Stepping Stones/Carriage Blocks/ Mounting Blocks were a very common accessory along Derby streets at one time. 
These stones made it easier when stepping up or down from a carriage. You can see such a stone in this picture in front of the Wallace Homestead located on Minerva Street. There are still remnants of these useful stones in Derby even today.


Thanks go to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

Recuperation journey: In a minute

My camera tells me these photos were taken within the same minute. 
The sun moved fast!

Monday's fiery sunset.

Walk & Roll event at Hammonasset Beach in Madison to benefit form of MD

Bridgeport man, 29, shot early today in Ansonia North End

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department said in a press release late this afternoon that at about 12:05 a.m. today (Sept.16) it received a report of shots fired in the area of Fourth and Fifth Streets. 

Officers located a 29-year-old male, from Bridgeport, on Fourth Street near North Main Street, who had been shot twice. 

The male was shot in the hip and leg, [and] he was transported to a local hospital where he is listed as [in] serious but stable condition. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885 or www.tip411.com.

Logan to host annual senior health fair at Warsaw Park in Ansonia

Mead School in Ansonia seeks Halloween costumes for annual parade