Enjoy moon and firefly hike July 10 at Ansonia Nature Center

ANSONIA - Follow the Ansonia Nature Center’s Rangers, Jeremy and Evelyn, through our fields and meadows in the moonlight, looking for fireflies among the leaf litter and discovering the beauty of bioluminescence around you. 

The hike steps off at 8:30 p.m. July 10. The Nature Center is at 10 Deerfield Lane.

We’ll end the hike with a show by beetles in the Lampyridae family, better known as lightning bugs and fireflies. 

Fee is $3 per person ages 4 and older. Wear shoes for hiking. 

Please arrive on time, or the hike may leave without you.Click here to register:

https://www.eventbrite.com/.../moon-and-firefly-hike... 

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Derby Neck Library to close Saturday for holiday

The library will be closed on Saturday, July 5, in observance of this weekend's holiday. 

We will resume normal hours on Sunday, July 6. Thank you!

Griffin Health to host teaching kitchen demo at Quarry Walk in Oxford

 

Ansonia Police arrest Rhode Island man, 21, in April street takeover

Matthew Kinney

ANSONIA - Police arrested Matthew Kinney, 21, of Rhode Island Monday for his involvement in the April 26 street takeover in Ansonia. 

Kinney turned himself in and is the fourth arrest in the investigation, Lt. Patrick Lynch said Thursday afternoon in a release. Detectives continue to investigate to identify others involved in the incident.

Kinney was charged with riot first degree, conspiracy to riot first degree, risk of injury, breach of peace second degree, and racing. 

He posted a $50,000 bond and will be arraigned July 14 at Derby Superior Court.

All arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411 at the link below.

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

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Shelton Clean-Up Project posts July schedule starting tonight

 

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to hold hot dog competition for kids

 

Massaro Farm in Woodbridge seeks vendors for Halloween Hoopla event