Derby Lions to Host Diabetes Awareness Walk

 

Open House at Derby Historical Society

 

Open House - Derby Historical Society

 

Event Name:  Open House at the General David Humphreys House

Date:  Saturday, September 19, 2020

Location: David Humphreys House, 37 Elm Street, Ansonia, CT

Time:  11 am - 3 pm

Admission: $5.00 per visitor

Contact:  203-735-1908 or info@derbyhistorical.org

Ansonia – Saturday, September 19, 2020.  Please join us for Derby Historical Society’s Open House on Saturday, September 19th from 11 am to 3 pm. Our talented Docents will be pleased to lead small groups through a tour of the House. While visiting, take a look in our Gift Shop for unique, one-of-a-kind items! Szabo’s Seafood will be on-site! Parking is available in our lot and on Thomas Street.

Thank you for your support and for helping us preserve our place in history. Call 203-735-1908 for information or visit our website www.derbyhistorical.org

The Derby Historical Society is a regional historical society dedicated to preserving, maintaining and celebrating the rich and varied history of the Lower Naugatuck Valley. The Derby Historical Society welcomes all visitors and is also available to support researchers, school or other program needs.  Our staff offices are located at the Sarah Riggs Humphreys House, 37 Elm Street, Ansonia, CT.  For more information, visit www.derbyhistorical.org

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Derby Revaluation of Properties Getting Underway

DERBY- The City of Derby would like to make homeowners and commercial property owners aware that the 2020 revaluation project is under way and will be performed by the City of Derby Assessor’s Office.

The first phase of the revaluation process is collecting current information on all properties within the City of Derby. Derby was scheduled to conduct a Full Inspection effort which included an onsite visit to all properties within the City.  Due to COVID-19, an executive order has been enacted by the state substituting the Full Inspection effort with a Data Mailer. 

Data Mailers are a postal mailing that contains specific information on each property.  They will be mailed to the owner on record with the City.  The property owner will be asked to make any necessary adjustments and return the form to the Derby Assessors office or deposit it in the drop box on the Minerva side of City Hall.  Detailed instructions will be included in the mailing.

The Data Mailers are expected to be mailed in July of 2020.

Any questions, please contact the Derby Assessor’s Office at revaluation@derbyct.gov or call 203-736-1455. Thank you, in advance, for your cooperation in this very important process.

(This is a press release from Town/City Clerk Marc Garofalo)

Derby Police Chief Issues Statement on Police Brutality

Derby High School Registration Now Online

Sharing a Press Release from Derby High School's Assistant Principal Ray Coplin:

Some very exciting news for our Derby High School families during these less than ideal times of distance learning. With the end of the school year approaching, it is that time of year where students begin registering for next year's classes. 

We at DHS are particularly excited this year, as the course registration process for the 2020-2021 academic year will be completely navigated online through the use of the PowerSchool portal. What this means is no more tedious, week-long tracking down teachers to sign recommendation forms or trying to manage the jigsaw puzzle that is course selection. The new process is significantly more time efficient and streamlined in a way that allows more clarity for students and parents. 

DHS Principal Martin Pascale is raving about the much needed improvement as it will "allow for an uninterrupted continuation of promotion to the next grade level". Assistant Principal, Ray Coplin added "especially during a time when physical meetings with teachers and counselors cannot take place, it is essential to ensure students are still supported through this process."

School Counselors, Jen Ostrosky and Adam Baker both agree, the new online course registration has been a long time coming. "I'm so excited about the online course registration this year! Not only will it be more time efficient, but students will be able to work side-by-side with their parents/guardians throughout the selection process. This also prevents lost or misplaced forms and maintains confidentiality. It's a win-win", explained Mrs. Ostrosky. The online course registration portal goes live on Monday, May 11th. 

Mr. Baker adds, "We're really excited about the online course registration. Students and parents can review course offerings and prerequisites to easily select their course schedule for the upcoming school year. Moving forward, this will be the way DHS completes course registration. So we're very happy to roll out this new exciting process on Monday." 

Registration began May 11. Incoming 9th graders currently at Derby Middle School will be provided with a step-by-step tutorial via Zoom videoconference with Ms. Ostrosky and Mr. Baker to be held the following week on Monday, May 18th. Stay tuned for additional info on that upcoming webinar. In preparation for both of these dates, the 2020-2021 Program of Studies is available for students and families to review on the Derby High School website as well as being sent to all families via email.  

Finally, a Course Registration sign-up sheet is available in all grade-level Google Classrooms, allowing students to secure a time slot to meet with their counselor for assistance in selecting the most appropriate course load. Students should always feel welcomed to reach out to their counselors via email, and be on the lookout for relevant correspondence from them as well. And as always, the Derby High School website is a valuable resource to access much of this important information, including the 2020-2021 Program of Studies which will provide students the menu of courses and their respective credits and prerequisites that they can review prior to making their selections. 

Ray Coplin

Assistant Principal

Derby High School

Home of the Red Raiders

75 Chatfield Street

Derby, CT 06418

(203) 736-5032 [phone]

(203) 736-5056 [fax]

rcoplin@derbyps.org

Derby Public Schools      

Drive-By Food Drive April 19

Italian Pavilion Delivers Easter Dinner to Griffin Hospital

Italian Pavilion In Derby Donated Easter Dinner to Griffin Hospital, and shared this message below on their Facebook page:

Buona Pasqua a tutti! Especially to all of the healthcare workers working today and every day to keep our community safe, we appreciate all that you do ❤️

An Easter Message from BadSons Brewery

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Help Feed Those in Need During Health Crisis

Meal Delivery for Seniors

Home Meal Delivery  for you , a loved one , neighbor or client

Grab & Go Lunches for Valley Kids

Volunteers Needed for Plant-Based Diets Study

DERBY – The Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., Derby, is looking for adult volunteers to take part in a study looking at how a vegan diet, with or without eggs, affects diet quality and heart health.

Study participants will eat a plant-based diet for approximately five months, including eggs for six weeks. 

The study team plans to enroll 35 adults in this study, including men who are 25 to 75 years old, and women up to 75 years of age who have gone through menopause, but are not on hormone replacement therapy. Those who qualify must be non-smokers, and have an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes based on certain criteria for this study.

Benefits for those who participate in this study include free study-related dietary counseling from a dietitian, free health testing, free eggs, grocery store gift cards to purchase vegan foods, and a total of $600 for completing the study.

For more information and to be considered for this study, please call Rocky at 203-732-1265 extension 300.

This study is funded by the Egg Nutrition Center, the science and nutrition education division of the American Egg Board that sponsors health-related scientific research that is primarily focused on eggs.

(This is a press release from Griffin Hospital)

Last Call for Early Bird Tickets for Brewers Ball

LAST CALL FOR EARLY BIRD TICKETS! Early Bird Ticket sales to Connecticut's largest homebrew competition end Sunday!   With our friends from Smoke in the Valley, we're excited to announce the return of the Brewers Ball - Home Brew Festival! Come enjoy a wide variety of beers from 25+ home brewers and participate in the People's Choice Competition! Join us at the brewery on Saturday, April 25th from 12-4pm, where we'll have food trucks, artisan vendors, and live music all day! $25 Early Bird Ticket sales end Sunday, so make sure to grab yours today!   Buy Tickets!

APRIL 4 - APRIL SOURS BEER FEST Only a few tickets left for Connecticut's biggest, baddest, most sour beer fest!   Join us for our second ever all-sours beer fest, hosted right here at BAD SONS! From 1-5pm on Saturday, April 4th, we'll be enjoying live music, food trucks, local vendors, and of course, the best sours money can buy! Stay tuned in the coming weeks as we introduce our stellar lineup of this year's breweries. In the meantime, snag your $35 pre-sale tickets by following the link below. We sold out quickly last year and can't guarantee day-of tickets, so make sure to grab yours today! *Over 75% of tickets have already been sold. This may be your last chance to grab yours!* Buy Tickets!

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Griffin Health Hosts 'Ask a Pharmacist' on March 4

DERBY –The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., Derby, invites the community to bring their medication questions to Griffin’s expert pharmacists on Wed., March 4 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the hospital.

Griffin Health Director of Pharmacy Services Lisa Jaser, Pharm D, and other members of the Griffin Pharmacy staff will lead a casual Q&A for any and all medication questions.

Medication errors injure hundreds of thousands of people every year in the United States. However, most medication errors can be prevented with open communication between the pharmacist and patient as well as the patient’s caregivers. Important information individuals should ask their pharmacist includes the name of the medication, what it is supposed to do, how to take or use the medication, what to do if a dose is missed, and what activities, foods, or other medications to avoid while taking the medication.

This program is part of a series of free, educational forums hosted by the Community Health Resource Center in an effort to help improve the health of the community.

To register or for more information, call Kerry or Deborah at 203-732-7399.

The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital is a traditional library that provides an array of medical and health information, including a large collection of easy to read health and lifestyle related materials. The Center is open to the public to educate themselves on ways to enhance their well-being, prevent illness and play an active role in decisions about their health.

(This is a press release from Griffin Hospital)

State Rep. Rochelle to Hold Coffee Hour Feb. 21

Hops & Harvest Beer Dinner at BadSons

FEBRUARY 14 - HOPS AND HARVEST BEER DINNER Skip fighting for reservations and celebrate Valentine's Day with us!   Our first beer dinner was such a success, we've decided to once again partner with the amazing folks from Street N' Savory to bring you an amazing 4 course beer dinner. Click below for more detail Learn more

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