Oxford Public Library shares virtual calendar for week

 

Ansonia Police seeking info on 2 thefts of purses from cars

 

ANSONIA - Ansonia Police investigated two reports of purses stolen from cars this past weekend, one from Cumberland Farms on Pershing Drive and the other from Stop and Shop on Division Street, Lt. Patrick Lynch said this afternoon in a release.

 

On Saturday at about 11:55 a.m., a female in the Stop and Shop parking lot was putting groceries in her car when someone entered the unlocked front passenger door and took her purse. 

The victim described the suspect as a black male, 5’10” tall wearing a black jacket and he was the passenger in a dark-colored SUV. 

A review of the surveillance video showed a person wearing a black jacket exit the passenger side of a grey Jeep Cherokee enter the victim’s car then return to the Jeep and leave the area. 

The Jeep had a New Jersey license plate, V67KHF, and had been reported stolen out of Stamford prior to this incident.

 

At about 7:25 a.m. Sunday, a female stopped for gas at the Cumberland Farms and when she got into her car after getting gas her purse was missing. 

The victim did not see anyone enter her car. The surveillance video from the store showed a black Dodge Challenger in the lot pull up on the passenger side of the victim’s car. A passenger from the Dodge gets out and less than 15 seconds later gets back in the Dodge and leave the lot.  

The quality of the video did not allow better description of the suspect or vehicle used by the suspect.

 

The department is asking anyone with information to please contact 203-735-1885 or tips can be left anonymously through TIP 411 at the link below.

https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

This is a press release from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.

'Turnback Tuesday' highlights businesses on Elizabeth Street in Derby

Turnback Tuesday continues from last week’s history with the front side of the three businesses featured.

This postcard from 1908 shows the corner of Elizabeth and Main Streets looking north starting with Hubbell Brothers at 2-4 followed by 6 with Graham Gilson Dentist, Mary Hanley Dressmaker, Mary F. Brodie Manicures, Frank A. Elmer Physician and Taylor & Gregory Silverware. At 8 Harry Lugg Barber is followed by Demosthenes Bros Confectionary at 10.

Up the line is Elmer T. Sharp Physician and George Comstock Optician at 12 and Morris Cerowicz Milliner at 16.

Peter Hart Variety store is 20 with The Birmingham Water Co. and Derby Gas Co. at 22 Elizabeth. Edmond Larkin Dentist is at 24, Albert Kennedy Bicycle Agency at 26 and both W. Bradley Studios and Edward Maguire Physician at 28.

Next is H.N. Atwood & Co. grocers at 30 with D.H. Kelly Plumber at 36. Derby was set up so that everything you needed was within walking distance.

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

DiBacco: 2 at Prendergast School in Ansonia test positive for COVID-19

Dear Parents and Guardians:

This morning, we were made aware that two individuals at Prendergast School have tested positive for COVID-19.

They were last in district on Jan. 28, 2021. All individuals with whom these individuals were in close contact have been notified and have been ordered to quarantine.

A sixth grade classroom and a first grade classroom will operate in a remote setting through Feb. 11 and will reopen on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. Prendergast School will remain open.

Under the District’s protocols, our school-based teams responded quickly to get the information needed to make the best decisions possible. While we cannot share the full details for privacy reasons, we can inform you that Ansonia Public Schools continues to work closely with the Naugatuck Valley Health District to perform contact tracing and quarantine close contacts to prevent the spread of the virus.

Quarantining as a result of close contact tracing is not an indication that someone has contracted the virus; it is simply a prudent and precautionary step.

We cannot oversell the fact that our best protection from broad transmission of COVID-19 within our schools and community is a knowledgeable and attentive population. You have a part to play in keeping everyone safe by performing a daily health screening.

Families should err on the side of caution when deciding whether or not to send children to school if symptoms develop. Health screening should happen each day with your child prior to sending them to school. You may always contact our nursing staff if you have questions or concerns.

We will keep you up-to-date on any further developments as they happen. We will also continue to follow all recommended safety protocols. Finally, please remain Ansonia Strong as we all face this national health crisis together.

Sincerely,

Joseph DiBacco, Ed. D.

Superintendent

This was posted Tuesday morning on the Ansonia Public Schools' Facebook page.

My Sister's Place thrift store in Ansonia posts this week's sales

My Sister's Place thrift shop is located at 380 Main St., Ansonia.  All proceeds support BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.

Ansonia Library to present virtual program on creating household budget

ANSONIA - Ansonia Library will host a virtual presentation with Lisa McManus on creating a budget from 11 a.m.-noon  Feb. 10. Join the Zoom meeting by typing in zoom.us in the search bar.

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meeting ID and passcode listed below.

Meeting ID: 986 0575 3567
Passcode: 339187

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This is shared from the Library's Facebook event page.

Seymour Public Library to host virtual program on 'Historic Haunts'