Derby mayor swears in fire chief, 3 assistants

Derby Mayor Anita Dugatto administered the oath of office Jan. 2 to the fire department's chief officers at a ceremony in Hotchkiss Hose Fire Company 1 Hall. 

They are:

Michael W. Goodman - Fire Chief
Robert J. Laskowski Jr. - 1st Assistant Chief
David M. Lenart - 2nd Assistant Chief 
Michael F. Gloade - 3rd Assistant Chief

*Sharing information and photos from the Derby Mayor's Office Facebook page.

NAACP Ansonia Branch to celebrate legacy of Martin Luther King

ANSONIA -The Ansonia Branch #2000 of the NAACP will celebrate the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at noon Monday at Macedonia Baptist Church, 243 Pershing Drive.
Keynote speaker will be the Rev. Alfred L. Smith Jr., pastor.

Monday is the Martin Luther King Day holiday.

All are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be available.

Derby Public Library hosts teen activities on Wednesdays

DERBY - The Derby Public Library hosts YA Wednesdays every month from 6-7:30 p.m. 
All young adults ages 12 to 17 are invited to join the fun each Wednesday in February as Nintendo Wii, board games, and Legos will be available. 

Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is requested. 

For more information stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 


This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.

Seymour Pink to host wine tasting fundraiser in March

Here's a fun way to support this wonderful nonprofit that helps so many who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

No monkeying around! Time to donate to 11th annual drive in Shelton

10th annual Monkey Drive organizers pose with area nonprofit representatives who received monkeys for needy children in this February, 2016 file photo. 


SHELTON - Valentine's Day is approaching, which means it's time for the 11th annual Monkey Love Valentine Drive.

Organizers say new plush monkeys are once again being collected to warm the hearts❤️ of area children in need now through Feb. 10. 
Please bring (or mail) monkey donations to Jennifer Sneider, owner, J Cuts barber shop, 505 Howe Ave., where they are being collected.


*Information shared from Facebook. 

Learn about benefits of Reiki at Griffin Hospital in Derby

The Griffin Hospital Life after Stroke Support Group will host its next meeting Jan. 12. It will feature a discussion on the ancient healing practice of Reiki./ Contributed photo


DERBY - The Griffin Hospital Life after Stroke Support Group will feature a free talk on the ancient healing practice of Reiki at its next meeting from noon-1 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave.

Certified Reiki Master Nancy Corvigno will present “Reiki after Stroke.” 

Corvigno will explain and demonstrate Reiki, and discuss the relaxation benefits for stroke survivors.

Reiki is a complementary healing method based on ancient healing practices that involves the conscious direction of healing energy through the practitioner's hands. 

When channeled properly, this energy relieves energy blockages to the body and bring balances to the energy fields thereby promoting healing on all levels.

The Life after Stroke Support Group at Griffin Hospital is open to stroke survivors between the ages of 20 and 65. This group provides information from health experts, resources and support for individuals who have suffered a stroke in the prime of their lives. 

Caregivers are also welcome.

For more information, contact Griffin Hospital Rehabilitation Services, 203-732-7445.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Wintry mystery photo

Where in the Valley did I snap this photo today?

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