Bradley School in Derby posts honor roll

(Photo from Derby schools' website)

DERBY - Bradley School Principal Mario Ciccarini has announced the honor roll for the second quarter.

Congratulations to the following students on their achievements:

High Honors – Grade 4

Bekim Balidemaj, Caden Drezek, Joseph Ferrigno, Zachary Fish, Brian Gregory, Nathan Kelly, Amani Marbou, Truman Martin, Alyssa Cayer-McCarthy, Cayla Cayer-McCarthy, Damien McGhee, Pirnaaz Mekael, Danthy Nguyen, Kush Patel, Ryan Slack, William Wolf

High Honors – Grade 5

Amelia Douglas, Nikita Khanna, Ava Kish, Kelsey Picheco 

Honors – Grade  4

Emma Bishop, Lordina Boakye, Jacob Boyko, Sophia Brunetti, Alexa Clark, David Collazo,  Michael Corso, Noah Doyens, Alex Enjem, David Kacpryzski, Ken Little, V, Amani Marbou, Breanna Maurati, Madison McCarthy, Antony Murphy, Cody Newberg, Arya Patel, Shiv Patel, Ava Pereiras, Brianna Rosiak, Imani Sowell, Jenna Strengowski, Alirio Zapata 

Honors – Grade 5

Osman Ahmetaj, Alyssa Caruso, Alexa Clark, Shane Dedura, Julia Dota, Nina Grim, Michael Hyder,  Alyssa Iorfino, Jason James, Tyler Kerr,  Shane Long,  Mary Montini, Cassidy Ngaopraseutsack, Rylee Netto, Gabriel Nolan, Kayla Strengowski, Lexi Strengowski, Laci Sullivan, Brooke Uleano, Kasia Wlazlo

Conroy plans office hours next week in Seymour, Beacon Falls

Kane, Crisco to join her at constituent sessions

Theresa Conroy

State Rep. Theresa Conroy, D-Seymour, will meet with constituents Monday in Seymour and Tuesday in Beacon Falls.

The sessions will provide residents with the opportunity to discuss any issues and concerns with Conroy. 

She will be joined by state Sen. Rob Kane, R-Watertown, in Seymour and state Sen. Joseph J. Crisco, D-Woodbridge, in Beacon Falls.
Conroy's district also includes parts of Beacon Falls and Derby.

“It is important to hear your priorities and concerns early in the legislative session,” Conroy said. “From the economy to public health issues – I want to hear your thoughts.”

Conroy’s Seymour office hours run from 7-8 p.m. Monday in Seymour Town Hall. Her Beacon Falls office hours run from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday in Beacon Falls Town Hall.

Conroy is House Chair of the Legislative Internship Committee. She serves on the Public Health, Veterans Affairs and Planning and Development committees.

This is a press release from Conroy's office.

'Mayor's Night Out' planned in Ansonia

Cassetti to host 2nd annual event 

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Rescue and Medical Services' building, 22 W. Main St., will be the location for Mayor David S. Cassetti's second "Mayor's Night Out" at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19.

David S. Cassetti

The "Mayor's Night Out" is an opportunity for residents to share their thoughts and questions along with Cassetti, municipal staff members, and Board of Aldermen.

All residents are encouraged to attend.

"I want to give the residents of Ansonia an opportunity to meet and have their voices heard," Cassetti said in a prepared release. "I want to hear from my constituents. I am interested in their ideas and feedback."
Contact A.R.M.S. at 203-735-3668.

This is a press release from the mayor's office.  

Seymour Pink to thank emergency personnel

'Off-Duty' Night slated at shop

The gift shop is at 3 Franklin St., Seymour.

Derby to hold kick-off to kindergarten at DHS

Career coach to return to Derby Public Library

DERBY - The CT Works Career Coach will return to the Derby Public Library from

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 20.

During both the morning session, 10 a.m.-noon, and the afternoon session, 1-3 p.m.,

instructors will be offering the class, Using Social Networking in Your Job Search.

Both sessions will explain very useful tools that job seekers need today.

Social Networking has become one of the most popular ways

of landing your next “big” job by creating useful connections online. 
These connections make it easier to look for a job online through your created network.

Classes are free and open to the public.

Registration is requested but walk-ins will be welcomed on a first come, first served

basis.
The CT Works Career Coach is a project of The WorkPlace, Inc. operated 

by Career Resources.  

For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or 

visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 

This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Diabetes workshop offered at Griffin Hospital in Derby

DERBY - Individuals diagnosed with diabetes can learn how to take control of the health disorder through a free, six-week diabetes self-management workshop at Griffin Hospital this March.

Part of the Live Well Chronic Disease Self Management program, the workshops will be held on Fridays from 1-3:30 p.m. from March 6-April 10 at the hospital, 130 Division St.


The workshop will focus on several topics for those with diabetes, including what to eat, foot care, low and high blood sugar, sick day guidelines, tips for dealing with stress, and how to set small and achievable goals.

The Connecticut Department on Aging, Connecticut Department of Public Health and Griffin Hospital Community Outreach and Valley Parish Nursing sponsor the program.

To register or for more information, contact Mary Swansiger, 203-732-1137 or at mswansiger@griffinhealth.org.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.