Wednesday, April 2, 2025
St. Vincent de Paul in Derby seeks Easter food, monetary donations
Happy Spring to our beautiful Valley community!
Our bustling pantry could really use your help for April, which includes Easter!
Did you know we have already helped 1,667 people in need of food this year? Easter hams are the big need now along with all other food. Thanks for sharing the love! And remember, we are open late Wednesday [today] until 6 p.m.!
Shared from the nonprofit's Facebook page.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Shelton Libraries host April reading challenge on Beanstack
'Turnback Tuesday' features saloon, bottling business in Derby
Turnback Tuesday visits another business in Derby: John J. Mahony, owner and operator of J. J. Saloon at 50 Elizabeth St., Derby, started in 1904. By 1909, the saloon was located at 47 Elizabeth St.
In 1912, he added bottling. The bottle shown would've been used in the saloon. The business remained until 1921, and would've been located where 3rd Street meets Elizabeth Street.
This bottle is a recent donation from R. Ahearn.
Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.







