From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Derby's newspapers

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features Derby's early newspapers. 

The Derby Journal was the city's first paper and began publication in 1846 with the office located on 139 Main St. During its time, The Journal underwent several name changes including The Derby Transcript in 1867. 

The paper again changed its name in 1889 to The Evening Transcript. Eventually the company was shut down in 1902, leaving The Evening Sentinel as the Valley's only local newspaper until that, too, folded in 1992. 

This image was taken in the mid to late 60's. The building still remains and fortunately, Derby Public Library has most of The Evening Transcript available on microfilm from 1848 - 1890.

This was first published on this date in 2017.

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

The Bernadettes to perform Friday on the Derby Green

DERBY - We’re baaaaack!!! It’s been a minute, but The Bernadettes return to invade Derby Friday at the End of Summer Concert Series!!! 

Get ready for an evening of outdoor music - R&B, Motown, Soul, Funk - and fun.

The concert will run from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Bring the whole family down and enjoy some togetherness, fun and fantastic music!!! 

Bring a lawn chair or sit on the grass!!! But above all, bring your dancing shoes and get ready for a spectacular evening!!! We’ll see you there!!!

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Massaro Farm in Woodbridge to host fall cooking demo Friday

WOODBRIDGE - Join us [at Massaro Farm, 41 Ford Road] for a fall cooking demo, creating delicious food while also reducing our food waste. 

We'll focus on using those veggie parts you routinely discard. And we'll discuss new and innovative ways to reduce food waste before it even reaches your table! 

Please RSVP to let us know you'll be attending. Suggested donation of $8/pp at the door. Weather permitting, we'll be under the pavilion.

This is shared from Massaro Farm's Facebook page.

Supercuts in Oxford to hold fundraiser for TEAM Inc.'s Flood Relief Fund

 

Archaeologist to discuss CT hiking trails in program at Seymour Historical Society

SEYMOUR - Former Connecticut state archaeologist Nicholas Bellantoni will discuss Connecticut's hiking trails at 2 p.m. Sept. 29 at Seymour Historical Society.

The Society is at 59 West St. Doors open at 1 p.m. Admission is free for members, $5 for nonmembers. Seating is limited.

Connecticut’s hiking trails are lined with ruins of Revolution War camps, Native American settlements, abandoned mansions and more.

These sites – including some in the Naugatuck Valley - will be the focus of a program led by Dr. Bellantoni, the former Connecticut state archaeologist whose folksy storytelling breathes life into historic locations and events.

He has co-authored a book, “Hiking Ruins of Southern New England,” which offers ideas for easy walks in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.

Even if you’re not the outdoors type, you’ll enjoy Dr. Bellantoni’s stories about an old lime kiln (in Seymour), a 19th-century amusement park, and old rock quarries littered with rusting equipment.

This is shared from Seymour Historical Society's Facebook page.

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Derby's 300th anniversary memories

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" is an oldie but goodie for today. 

This is a picture of the Derby Public Library staff dressed in all their finery for Derby’s 300th celebration in 1975. (l. to r.) Tom Moran, Olga Guilletti, Mrs. Kopp, Mrs. Helen Ahearn (Head Librarian), Joyce Tredinick, and Betty Guilletti.

This post was first published on this date in 2018.

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

Seymour Public Library to serve up fun for kids to learn about food

SEYMOUR - Join Tiny Food Explorers at 11 a.m. Oct. 1 at Seymour Public Library for an hour of food, fun, and exploration! 

Bring your tiniest chefs, picky eaters and great eaters and create a delicious snack together.

Food Explorers classes provide a no-pressure environment for our littlest eaters to explore food and new flavors. Recipes are nut free but may contain dairy, eggs, and gluten.

Best for children ages 3-6. Registration is required and limited. The Library is at 46 Church St.

For more information or to register, please call the library at 203-888-3903.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.