Cassetti congratulates Ansonia Chargers on NVL weightlifting win

ANSONIA - Mayor Cassetti would like to congratulate our football team for winning first place in the NVL Weightlifting. 

Great job, young men! Go Chargers!

Shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Bassett residence on Bank Street

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" photo is of the Robert N. Bassett residence at 40 Bank St. in Derby in 1889. 

In 1952, the address was designated as 64 Bank St. and was occupied by eight families. The house to the left, 50 Bank St., was the Henry Sawyer residence which was later razed to make way for Franklin School.

[First posted March 8, 2016.]

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

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

View from my front door at 7:35 a.m. Happy Daylight Savings Time.

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

The waxing gibbous moon at 1 a.m. today. Surprised that my phone captured blue sky around the moon! 

Great Hill UMC in Seymour to host Chili Cook-Off fundraiser

SEYMOUR - Great Hill United Methodist Church will host a Chili Cookoff Dinner Saturday, March 15 from 5:30-7 p.m. (or while supplies last). 

For $12.50, enjoy either a bowl of chili with toppings and cornbread or a hot dog with toppings. Both dinners come with sides of coleslaw, mac & cheese, and bag of chips, as well as a beverage and dessert in the church’s fellowship hall. Diners will have a chance to taste from a selection of specialty chilis and vote on their favorite.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Master's Table offers free meal Sunday at Assumption Church in Ansonia

Free Community Meal

When: Sunday, March 9 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. or until food runs out (rain or shine).

Where: Assumption Church Hall, 61 N. Cliff St., Ansonia

Must be present to receive a meal.

Park car and enter church hall, masks are optional. If you are unable to exit your car or don't want to come inside, please speak to our volunteers outside and they will bring out your meal.

Pick up meal and browse giveaway table. You can eat your takeout meal inside but bring your own beverage.

Shared from the nonprofit's Facebook page.

Graduates of Griffin School of Allied Health Careers in Derby win plaudits

Hats off and congratulations to the Griffin School of Allied Health Careers Practical Nursing graduating class of 2025!

Your journey has been one of incredible resilience. Facing the unexpected closure of your previous school, you embraced the challenge, joined the Griffin PN School and excelled in our specialized teach-out program. You've proven that 'obstacles are just detours in the right direction.'

Now, go shine in your nursing careers and conquer the NCLEX-PN! We are incredibly proud of your determination.

Shared from Griffin Hospital's Facebook page.