Author reading/book signing at Derby Neck Library postponed

DERBY - The reading and signing for our esteemed reference librarian Pat Sweeney's new biography of Frances Osborne Kellogg, previously scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 8, has been POSTPONED. 

The event will take place on a future date, TBD. Stay tuned for more information!

This is shared from Derby Neck Library's Facebook page.

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to host end of summer reading party

Day: Saturday, Aug. 10
Time: 11 a.m .- noon
Location: Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St., Shelton

Children 5 years old and older who have participated in our Summer Reading Program are welcome to join us to celebrate their reading accomplishments as they are educated by Animal Embassy. 

Through this educational program, children and their caregivers will meet a variety of animals that live on land, as well as their relatives that live very different lives under water. 

We'll learn about floating vs. sinking, and we'll discover other adaptations that help these creatures to live beneath the surface or on dry land. 

Caregivers must remain with their children for this program.

Registration is required for children only.
Register by calling 203-924-1580 ext. 5108 or online: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=523200&PK=

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Derby Public Library collecting donations for Ansonia Animal Shelter

DERBY - DPL is partnering with the Ansonia Animal Shelter to collect pet-friendly donations.
- Food and toys can be dropped off in the designated bin next to our circulation desk.
- For monetary donations, please see one of our our helpful staff members.
**Thank you for your support.

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Condolences offered to Ansonia Police Department after passing of K9 Kane

K9 Kane

ANSONIA -The Ansonia Police Department regrets to announce the passing of our K9, Kane. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Officer Paul Smith and his family.

Kane fell ill yesterday and after round the clock treatment and testing was found to have cancer. Kane was euthanized today [Monday] at 6 p.m. and an official ceremony honoring him and his service to the City of Ansonia, the Police Department, and citizens will take place in the near future.

Thank you Kane for your 8 years of dedicated service, rest easy.

This is shared from the Ansonia Police Department's Facebook page.

Elected officials ask Ansonia residents to complete Gatison Park survey

Gatison Park in Ansonia / Contributed photo 

ANSONIA - State Rep. Kara Rochelle (D-Ansonia, Derby), 1st Ward Alderman Dan King, and attendees of the Gatison Park community meeting are seeking community participation for a survey on the most favored improvements.

Residents of the 1st and 2nd Wards of Ansonia, along with anyone else who uses the park, are especially encouraged to participate, but all Ansonia residents are welcome to take the survey.

During the 2024 legislative session, Rochelle was able to secure $100,000 in state dollars for Gatison Park improvements. 

This funding will be sent to the city to be used on the park with the city having authority on specific improvements for which the funds will be used.  Attendees of a Gatison Park community meeting developed the idea of the public survey to involve the entire community. 

The Gatison Park group wants to make sure the true needs and priorities of the neighborhood are voiced to the administration.

“This is a great way to get involved and make sure everyone’s voices are included,” said Rochelle. “Hearing the neighborhood’s input is the best way to make sure that Gatison is more kid-friendly, welcoming, and safe for all and specific improvements that residents favor are prioritized,” she said.

“This is a great opportunity for members of our community to have input in this project,” Alderman King said. “This park is for the residents in the neighborhood so we feel it should reflect their needs and wants.”

This is a bipartisan effort to reflect Ansonia community needs. 

The survey can be taken at this LINK: https://www.housedems.ct.gov/Rochelle/GatisonSurvey.

Rochelle serves the 104th District, which includes Ansonia and Derby.

This is from a press release from Rochelle's office.

Seymour Oxford Food Bank posts August wish list

August Wish List:
Juice/Canned Fruit/Chef Boyardee/Jelly/

Beef Stew/Progresso Soup

Thank you for your support!

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The food bank is at 20 Pine St., Seymour.

This is shared from the food bank's Facebook page.

Ansonia Library slates school bus story time Friday

Register using this link: https://forms.gle/zyzreouME3vbwFWJ8

The Library is at 53 S. Cliff St., Ansonia.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.