Ansonia Police: Water main break closes Platt Street, residents without water

From the Ansonia Police Department Facebook page:

ANSONIA - Due to a water main break on Platt Street, residents in and around the area will be without water until further notice.

Platt Street will also be closed between Prindle Avenue and Jewett and Elm Streets.

Clothing drive slated this weekend at Shelton company in memory of supervisor

SHELTON - A clothing drive at Blue Acorn ICI, 20 Constitution Blvd. South, will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in memory of a supervisor who passed away unexpectedly the week before Christmas.

Carl was a lover of animals, loved people, and always helped anyone needing help even if the person was a stranger.

Organizers of the drive are requesting unwanted clothing, coats, boots, scarves, hats, anything that might help someone in need.

Donations for furry friends will also be accepted.

Derby Historical Society to host virtual lecture on The Narrows in Derby

 

The Narrows, a history lecture with Dr. Joe DiRienzo, will be held from 2-3 p.m. Feb. 27.

From its inception, and over the course of its early development, Derby residents recognized various geographical sections of the town colloquially referred to as Old Town (or Uptown), the North End, the Hill, and the Landing.

In this lecture, we will look at some of the prominent historical features of one of the oldest sections of the town known as the Narrows.

Join the Derby Historical Society for an informational and exciting virtual presentation from non-other than Dr. Joe DiRienzo.

Free! Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/137614423445

This is shared from the Derby Historical Society Facebook page.

Super Bowl benefit slated at Chifrijo for Leah Rondon Memorial Scholarship Fund

Leah Rondon

ANSONIA - Leah Marie Rondon, age 6, was a lifelong resident of Ansonia.

She was a kindergarten graduate of John C. Mead Elementary School and attended the Valley YMCA Preschool.

The Leah Rondon Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a graduating female student at Kolbe Cathedral High School in Bridgeport where Leah's father, Henry Rondon, is an administrator.

The Leah Rondon Fund is housed at the Valley Community Foundation and is designed to benefit Ansonia youth.

Chifrijo Restaurant is located at 242 Main St.

Ansonia Police seek community's help in locating missing teen

Kevahri Thompson

ANSONIA - Ansonia Police are attempting to locate a missing male juvenile, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a release late Tuesday. 

The missing juvenile is Kevahri Thompson, a 14- year old black male 5’7” tall, 150 pounds, with black shoulder-length, braided hair and brown eyes. 

Kevahri was last seen at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19. He was wearing flannel pants, a white T-shirt, and a red sweater. 

Kevahri’s family believes he could be in the area of Houston Avenue or Trumbull Avenue in Bridgeport.  

 

The department is asking anyone with information to please contact 203-735-1885 or tips can be left anonymously through TIP 411 at the link below.

https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

This is a press release from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Recuperation journey: Tuesday sunset

Backyard view at 4:40 p.m. Have a peaceful evening.

'Turnback Tuesday' features song played at Commodore Hull Theatre in Derby

 

Turnback Tuesday is bursting out in song. Not just any song, but one that was played at the Commodore Hull Theatre.

This piece of sheet music proudly boasts the theatre and names of businesses in Derby. The Theatre opened its doors on May 7, 1928 and closed on Nov. 23, 1954. It was located at 59 Elizabeth St., and the building itself is still there today.

The performance of this song occurred sometime in 1929 under the direction of Alfred Gottesman of Theatrical Enterprises who sold it to Warner Bros. in 1929. Alfred later became associated with the building of the Dunes Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip in the 1950s.

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week!