New parking location, shuttle buses slated for Seymour Pumpkin Festival

 SEYMOUR PUMPKIN FESTIVAL 

 NEW PARKING LOCATION! 
This year, we’re making parking easier and more convenient for everyone!

 FREE PARKING
Park at the Larry Janesky / Connecticut Basement Systems parking lots in Silvermine Industrial Park.

 MORE SHUTTLE BUSES!
Free shuttle buses will bring you directly to the Pumpkin Festival and back to your vehicle!

Plenty of FREE parking + more shuttle buses = a better festival experience!

Buses run from 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.

A HUGE thank you to Larry Janesky and the Connecticut Basement Systems team for helping us create a better parking experience for everyone attending this year’s festival!

St. Joseph Church to hold annual festival Sept. 20 in Ansonia

 

'Turnback Tuesday' features farm couple in East Derby

This week's “Turnback Tuesday” photo is of Oliver B. Sherwood and his wife, Charlotte (Fowler) Sherwood.

Oliver was born in Greenfield Hill, Fairfield County, and moved to Derby with his father in 1817. Charlotte was born in Milford where the two met. They married September 3, 1836 and had 4 children together. Oliver was a farmer aka “seed grower” and distributed his produce all the way up to New York.

The photograph was apparently taken by one of Oliver’s relatives, Elizabeth Sherwood, in front of their home located on Derby Hill.

It was taken sometime during the late 1880’s or early 1990’s before Charlotte’s death in 1892. Sentinel Hill Road and Sodom Lane were both listed as cross streets, so the house was located somewhere in that area. Oliver and Charlotte are buried in Oak Cliff Cemetery on Hawthorne Ave.

[First published on this date in 2016.]

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

Derby Mayor DiMartino swears in Brian Grogan as new chief of police

DERBY - Family, friends, fellow officers, city officials, and members of the community recently gathered for the swearing-in and promotion ceremony of Brian Grogan as Chief of Police of the Derby Police Department.

Chief Grogan spoke about the responsibility and privilege of leading the department, while recognizing the hard work and dedication of the men and women who have served before him.

Three highlights from Chief Grogan’s remarks:

“Together, we will continue building trust within our community, embrace change and progress, and honor the proud traditions of those who wore this uniform before us.”

“It is the honor of my lifetime to serve as your Chief of Police. I look forward to leading this department, and I am excited for what the future holds.”

“I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together, and truly I’m humbled that others see the effort that is put behind it.”

Please join us in congratulating Chief Brian Grogan on this well-deserved promotion and wishing him continued success as he leads the Derby Police Department.

Congratulations, Chief!

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop in Derby posts this week's sales

Come on in Monday to Friday since we're closed Saturday for Labor Day weekend! We have fields of new stock, fall clothing, one-of-a-kind items flowing out onto the sales floor all day long. Fall and Halloween decor is glowing in the back room!

Derby PD, school system welcome new resource officer

We are happy to announce that Officer Stephanie Kowalec will be joining the Derby School System as our newest School Resource Officer (SRO)!

She has been with Derby PD for 18 years. Officer Kowalec brings dedication and a strong commitment to serving our community. Her experience and passion for community engagement will make her a tremendous addition to our schools.

As an SRO, Officer Kowalec will play an important role in building positive relationships with students, staff, and families while helping strengthen the partnership between the Derby Police Department and the Derby school system.

This appointment is another important step in our continued commitment to community policing, building trust, and creating positive connections with the people we serve.

A special thank you to Mayor DiMartino, Dr. Conway, the Derby Board of Education, and the Police Commissioners for their continued support and commitment to making our schools and community stronger.

Please join us in congratulating Officer Stephanie Kowalec on her new assignment! 

Welcome to the Derby schools, Officer Kowalec!

Derby Public Library posts September events