Valley Household Hazardous Waste Collection Oct. 31

Marching Units/Organizations Sought for Annual Seymour Christmas Parade

Seymour – Preparations are under way for the 44th annual Seymour Christmas Parade, to be held Sunday, November 29^th in downtown Seymour. The rain/snow date will be the next Sunday, December 6th.  The Parade association president Robert Lang has issued a call for new units to take part in the parade. “We encourage area organizations such as girl scouts, brownies, cub scouts & boy scouts, youth groups, civic groups, churches, and businesses to help us welcome the holiday season in the valley by participating in this year’s event.”

As an incentive to participate, trophies and ribbons are awarded each year in five categories. Children’s marching units vie for the Sponheimer Trophy, sponsored by Miller-Ward Funeral Home. The Mackenstein Trophy, sponsored by the Seymour Lion’s Club, is given to the best children’s float.  Adult floats can capture the Isaacson Trophy, sponsored by American Legion Post 10, while school groups are eligible to win the LoPresti Trophy, sponsored by Hot Tops.  The best new unit in the parade will walk off with the Pelletier Trophy, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, which is given in memory of the past president of the parade association, Ronald Pelletier. In addition, all participants receive commemorative dated ribbons. 

 

For more information or to enter a unit in the parade, please contact Bob Lang, 203 888-6268 or rclang27@sbcglobal.net. 

Seymour High School Girls' Swim Team Finish Season Undefeated

Congratulations to the Seymour High School Girls Swim Team on finishing the regular season 12-0!!! Next up is the NVL Championship Meet and the Class S State Meet. Keep up the great work ladies!!!

(information shared from Seymour First Selectman Kurt Miller's Facebook page)

State Rep. Theresa Conroy Honored

HARTFORD - State Rep. Theresa Conroy, D-Seymour, was recognized recently by the Connecticut State Medical Society with its 2015 Legislative Recognition Award.

"We are grateful for your support during the 2015 legislative session as CSMS worked to stop attempts to worsen the medical liability climate in our state,” CSMS President Robert Russo, M.D. said. 

 

“Connecticut Physicians and their patients value your continued support for the practice of affordable quality medicine.”

 

“I am honored to be recognized by Connecticut’s physicians,” Conroy said. “Connecticut continues to make important steps to make sure all residents have access to quality health care.”

 

Conroy, an advanced practice nurse, was the chief proponent to expand access to life-saving anti-overdose drugs earlier this year.

 

(This is a press release from Conroy's office. She represents Seymour, Derby and Beacon Falls.)

Free 'Halloween on the Green' event in Ansonia Oct. 23

Seymour Jr. Midget Cheerleaders Score State Championship

Congratulations to the Seymour Jr. Midget cheerleaders for becoming Connecticut State Champs this past weekend. Great Job Girls!!!!!

(Information shared from First Selectman Kurt Miller's Facebook page)

Seymour 'Trunk or Treat' Sat. Oct. 24

Seymour Police Sergeant Earns Citation

SEYMOUR- Police Sgt. Steve Prajer received a citation from state Sen. Rob Kane and state Sen.
Kevin Kelly for his recent leadership award from the  Northwestern University Center for Public Safety. Pictured from left to right are: First Selectman Kurt Miller, Deputy Police Chief Paul Satkowski, Police Chief Michael Metzler, Sgt. Steve Prajer, state Sen. Rob Kane and state Sen. Kevin Kelly.

Ansonia to Host Business Forum Oct. 22

Comedy Show Oct. 24 to Benefit Seymour Soccer

Kick the Habit at Griffin Hospital

DERBY - Looking to kick the smoking habit? Griffin Hospital is helping members of the community prepare to quit smoking with a free smoking cessation program starting Nov. 18.

“That’s It – Learn to Quit” teaches a variety of methods to help individuals quit smoking. 

The program consists of Wednesday meetings from 5:30-7 p.m. scheduled for Nov. 18, Dec. 2, 9, and 16 at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave.

 

“The goal of the program is to help you learn how to quit,” said Carrie O’Malley, RN, a co-coordinator of the program. “There are different methods of quitting and managing nicotine withdrawal. If one method didn’t work for you in the past we’ll help you understand all your options.”

 

Through group discussion and interactive activities, participants learn how to develop a quit plan that addresses their personal behaviors and habit. 

Strategies to manage nicotine withdrawal, behaviors, triggers, and urges are all discussed as well as weight control and stress management.

Participants must be prepared to attend all four sessions. 

 

To register for “That’s It – Learn to Quit,” call 203-732-1476.

 

(This is a press release from Griffin Hospital)

 

Seymour High School to Debut Artificial Turf Field Friday (Oct. 16) Night

SEYMOUR- Ribbon cutting ceremony for the new athletic field at Seymour High School will take place on Friday night at 6:45 pm prior to the homecoming game.
(Information and photo is from First Selectman Kurt Miller's Facebook Page)

Bring Your Change to TD Bank to Help the Homeless

Tomorrow's the Day!
Bring Your Change to TD Bank Shelton to "Bring Change"

Got change? On Friday, October 16th, donate your loose coins at the Penny Arcade located in the TD Bank Shelton store at 820 Bridgeport Avenue to support Spooner House. On top of your donation, TD Bank will match a portion of the coins counted to help folks at Spooner House get back on their feet. We hope to see you tomorrow! Learn more about the "Bring Change" program here.   When: Friday, October 16th Where: TD Bank Shelton - 820 Bridgeport Avenue Time: 8:30 am - 4 pm

(this is a press release from Spooner House)

Derby GOP Mayoral Candidate Rich Dziekan Issues Statement on Bogus Robocall

To the Residents of Derby

The recent robo call that was sent out this past weekend (Saturday Oct 10^th ) was NOT paid for by “Rich Dziekan for Mayor” or his camp. The individual who’s message suggested that “Mayor Dugatto is closing Bradley School and shipping kids to the Bridgeport school system to save money for education” is not a Republican or a representative of the Republican Party.

“After investigating the matter further my team and I immediately contacted Mayor Dugatto of our findings (in a conference call) and have passed on the information we were able to obtain; and that the individual who sent out the said robo call has acted alone and on their own accord.” said Rich Dziekan.

(This is press release from Rich Dziekan)

*note: Dugatto has vehemently denied the claim made in the automated phone call, and the Democratic Town Committee is working with state election officials to figure out who is behind it 

Seymour Cheerleaders Show Support for 'Seymour Pink'

SEYMOUR - Seymour High School Cheerleaders literally spelled out their support for 'Seymour Pink Day' Wednesday (Oct. 14) to help raise awareness for breast cancer.

The squad, decked out in shades of pink, took to the mats in the school gymnasium and formed the words 'Pink,' using only themselves to form the letters.

Way to go Wildcats!
 

Derby Republicans Open Campaign Headquarters Downtown

DERBY- Thursday Oct 8^th marked the official opening of the Republican Headquarters located at 21 Elizabeth St. in downtown Derby (next door to Archie Moore’s Restaurant). 

An event that was open to the public brought in many Derby residents and candidates alike.

"I am humbled by the support we received last night and on a daily basis as we knock on doors throughout the city.” added GOP Mayoral Candidate Rich Dziekan.

Our doors will be open Mon-Thurs. 1-4 p.m. & again from 5-8 p.m. with hours on the weekend for special events. We would love for you to stop down to share your concerns about the city or just to say hi.

(This is a press release from Derby Republicans)

Halloween Hoopla Oct. 30 at Warsaw Park

The 14th Annual Children’s Health and Safety Fair will be “treating” families to Halloween fun this year.

 

Set for Oct. 30 from 3-8 p.m. at Warsaw Park on Pulaski Highway in Ansonia, families are encouraged to come in their Halloween costumes to a “Halloween Hoopla,” featuring free healthy treats, games, a show by Freakout Magician Chris Lengyel, along with a variety of health, wellness and safety programs. The event will be held rain or shine.

 

“The Halloween Hoopla will be a safe, family-friendly environment where children can do their trick-or-treating and the whole family can learn about important information that will keep them safe and healthy on Halloween and year-round,” said Daun Barrett, RN, Director of Griffin Hospital's Community Outreach and Valley Parish Nursing Program.

 

Interactive health, wellness and safety displays at the event will include poison prevention, good hand washing, how to call 911, and there will be a bike helmet clinic, the Child Identification Program (CHIP), fire engines and rescue vehicles, a safety house to teach about safety features in homes, and much more. Free bike helmets will be available for the first 500 children.

 

The Halloween Hoopla is sponsored by the Valley Parish Nurses of Griffin Hospital, The Valley Community Foundation, Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley, and Griffin Faculty Physicians.

For more information about the fair, call 203.732.1337 or 732-7584.

(This is a press release from Griffin Hospital)

Ansonia-based College Access for All Kids, Inc. Receives Grants

ANSONIA - College Access for All Kids, Inc. is in its second year of providing Ansonia/Derby students an opportunity to visit and explore a college campus. The mission of the College Access program is to provide an experience that would motivate students to attend higher education after they graduate high school. This program is designed to provide ongoing mentorship and guidance especially to those first generation college students.

The Katharine Matthies Foundation, Bank of America, N.A, Trustee has partnered with us this year and granted us $3,500 to ensure campus trips in the Valley. The Valley Community Foundation has also granted $2,500 to College Access. First trip is scheduled on Oct. 16th to Western CT State University and the second trip is scheduled on Nov. 10th, to Sacred Heart University in Fairfield.

We thank the Katharine Matthies Foundation, Bank of America, N.A, Trustee and the Valley Community Foundation for providing these funds and giving Valley students an opportunity to "see" what they are actually working towards. 

For more information, contact John Bedosky 203-770-5304 or see our website at www.cafak.org 

(This is a press release from College Access for All Kids, Inc)

Griffin to Host Program on Options after a Mastectomy

DERBY-  As mastectomy continues to be necessary in the treatment of breast cancer for many women, and an option for prevention in certain patients, Griffin Hospital is helping women understand their breast reconstruction options with a free talk on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the hospital’s Meditation and Learning Center, 130 Division St., Derby.
 

Entitled “Breast Reconstruction – Know Your Options,” this free event will feature Dr. John Reilly discussing breast implant reconstruction after mastectomy and Dr. Boris Goldman explaining fat graft breast reconstruction. There will also be information about breast cancer testing services and support offered at The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital.
 

The presentation is being held in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and

Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day. Officially Oct. 21 this year, BRA Day is an international initiative designed to promote education, awareness and access for women who may wish to consider post-mastectomy breast reconstruction. The initiative’s goal is to make sure that all women will be offered information about the options for breast reconstruction prior to undergoing breast cancer treatment, and that they are provided access to breast reconstruction in a safe and timely manner.
 

To reserve your spot or for more information, call 203.732.1511 or visit the calendar section at griffinhealth.org.

For more information on BRA Day, visit breastreconusa.org. To learn more about The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness, visit griffinhealth.org/cbw.

(This is a press release from Griffin Hospital)

Wesley Village to Host 7th Annual 5K Race & Fun Walk

SHELTON- Wesley Village is proud to host the 7^th annual benefit 5k Road Race on Saturday, October 24, 2015, starting at 9 a.m. Over 400 runners and walkers are expected!  The event takes place at the Wesley Village Campus, 580 Long Hill Avenue in Shelton and features a 5k run, 1-mile walk and ½ mile Kids Fun Run.  This year’s 5k course will again be a flatter out and back course.

 

Bring the entire family for a morning of Halloween fun!  Participants are invited to join us at the post-race party for entertainment, a brunch with famous egg sandwiches, smoothies, fruit, granola bars, bagels and more. Children’s activities include a bounce house, face painting, a clown and the opportunity to trick-or-treat!  Costumes are encouraged!  The first 400 5k entrants will receive a free tech shirt and cotton t-shirts will be given to all other event participants. Runners aged 70+ run for free; pre-registration is required.  With over ten percent of last year’s race field over 70, the race may have one of the highest percentages of older runners in Connecticut.

 

Race proceeds benefit the award winning activity program at Wesley Village.  The Wesley Village campus provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term rehab, outpatient therapy and fitness services, and skilled nursing care. 

 

The title sponsor for this year’s race is CE Floyd Company, Inc.  M&T Bank will be sponsoring the 1-mile Fun Walk and Merit Insurance will be sponsoring the Kids Fun Run.  Also supporting this year’s race as major sponsors to date are: Bic Corporation; Murtha Cullina LLP; O’Connor Davies, LLC; Crown Uniform and Linen Service; McKesson Medical-Surgical; Performance Food Service; Serra & DelVecchio Insurance;  Aetna; Center for Comprehensive Care; Impact Branding and Design; New England Homecare; Omnicare, Inc.; Alliance Rehab of CT; All Waste, Inc.; EDM Architects & Engineers.

 

For more information on the Wesley Village Halloween 5K & Fun Walk, please visit jbsports.com or call JB Sports at (203) 481-5933.

 

Wesley Village is a campus of senior care communities including Crosby Commons Assisted and Independent Living Community, Wesley Heights Assisted and Independent Living Apartments and Cottages, Lifestyle Transitions Memory Care, and Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center. The campus is owned and operated by UMH, a local, mission-based, not-for-profit organization serving all members of the community. To learn more about the continuum of care offered at Wesley Village or the mission of UMH, please visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org or contact Lisa Bisson at 203-225-5024. 

(This is a press release from Wesley Village) 

Crisco to Host 30th Annual Senior Fair in Ansonia

Joseph J. Crisco

ANSONIA - State Sen. Joseph J. Crisco Jr., D-Woodbridge, will continue his commitment to seniors from the Valley when he hosts the 30th Annual Senior Fair from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Oct. 15 at Warsaw Park.

Crisco’s annual Senior Fair has become a Valley tradition, attracting hundreds of seniors from around the region to receive free dental care and blood pressure screenings, a massage, nutrition tips, or to meet with dozens of state, local and non-profit vendors offering services to our senior citizens.

The annual Senior Fair was begun in 1987. Warsaw Park is at 119 Pulaski Highway.

The non-political event typically attracts several hundred area residents to get flu shots, play bingo, learn about scams and fraud, apply for drivers’ licenses, manage chronic diseases and meet with state and local agency representatives such as the local police or visiting nurses. 
(This is a press release from Crisco's office) 

The Valley Goes Pink! Lists Events

The Valley Goes Pink! is celebrating its sixth annual campaign to raise awareness about breast cancer with a variety of fundraising events throughout the month of October.

The grassroots, community-wide effort is geared to increase awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection, support the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital and to celebrate the charitable spirit of the region’s businesses and organizations.

For more information about “going pink” and joining the campaign visit griffinhealth.org/pink or contact the Griffin Hospital Development Fund at 203.732.7504, Jodi Dawley at 203-521-2233 or dawleypink@yahoo.com, or Sue Petrizzo at 203-400-1068 or petrizzopink@yahoo.com.

The following 'pink' events have been scheduled:

Thursday, Oct. 8 marks the Young Emerging Professionals’ “Pinktober Fest” from 6-8 p.m. at Molto Bene Italian American Kitchen, 557 Wakelee Ave., Ansonia. The event will feature a variety of craft brews, specialty pink drinks, games and prize drawings, and more. For more information, visit the Young Emerging Professionals on Facebook www.facebook.com/CTYEP or contact the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce at 203.925.4981 or www.greatervalleychamber.com.

Monday, Oct. 12 is the Yuengling Pinkling Beerfest from 5 to 9 p.m. at Wellingtons Restaurant, 51 Huntington Plaza, Shelton. Presented by Star Distributors, this event offers a tasting of Yuengling beers and a Pinkling menu featuring German specialties. Proceeds from the beer sales will support the campaign.

Wednesday, Oct. 14 is Pink Trivia Night at 7 p.m. at Caloroso Eatery & Bar, 100 Center St., Shelton. A $20 donation includes an evening of trivia, prizes, pizza and soft drinks. For reservations, call Jodi Dawley at 203-521-2233.

Saturday, Oct. 24 is The Social Convention Goes Pink event from 6-11 p.m. at River Rock Tavern, 5 Main St, Derby. The band Social Convention hits the stage at 8 p.m. at this event featuring food and prizes. Cover charge is $10.

Monday, Oct. 26 marks The Valley Goes Pink Wrap-up Celebration Wine Tasting at 6 p.m. at Wellingtons Restaurant, 51 Huntington Plaza, Shelton, to close out the month’s festivities and to celebrate its success. For more information and to make your reservation, call 203-414-8851.

The Valley Goes Pink is sponsored by WPLR, Hearst Media, Spector Furniture and Real Estate Two.

Janice Sheehy named Honorary Starter for Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5K

DERBY/SHELTON- Janice A. Sheehy, Senior Vice President and Team Leader, Business Banking for Webster Bank has been named as the Honorary Starter for the 2015 Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5K Road Race.

 

Sheehy becomes the 10^th person recognized with the award and the first female. The award is made to people of distinction who have made life time contributions to the two communities along the race course – Derby and Shelton. The tradition of selecting the Honorary Race Starter began in 2005. The Honorary Starter’s chief duty is to fire the starting gun at the race.

 

Sheehy joined Webster Bank in 1997 and has over 40 years of banking experience. Janice works closely with business owners to help them achieve their financial goals.  

 

In addition to her banking career Janice is a very active and involved community leader serving on numerous boards including Board Chair of the Valley United Way, board member of Birmingham Foundation, the Hewitt Foundation, Shelton Economic Dev. Corp. and Center Stage. She is also a corporator of Griffin Hospital and was a member of the committee that raised funds for the Breast Center.

 

She is also a former volunteer for Junior Achievement, has served as Chair of the board of the Valley YMCA and is a past member of the community Foundation for Greater New Haven’s Women and Girls Fund.

 

Her community leadership has been recognized by the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce which presented her with its Gold Seal Award. She is also the recipient of the prestigious Charles H. Flynn Humanitarian Award presented by the Valley United Way. 

 

Janice graduated from the University of New Haven with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration.   

 

The race is held on Thanksgiving morning starting along the Riverwalk on Canal Street in Shelton and crossing over the Derby-Shelton Bridge to the Derby Public Library and then back to the Riverwalk in Shelton. The race honors the memory of one of America’s greatest naval heroes, Commodore Isaac Hull who authored one of the US Navy’s greatest victories as commander of the U.S.S. Constitution in the War of 1812. Funds raised from the race have been donated to the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley. Through the first 13 years of the race, that has amounted to more than $140,000.

 

Complete information on the race including the list of all past Honorary Starters can be found at http://electronicvalley.org/derby/HullRace/.

(This is a press release from Valley United Way)

 

Vendors needed for 2015 TEAM Festival of Trees Wesley Village Craft Fair

Mayor Cassetti Swears in Two New Ansonia Police Officers

ANSONIA - Mayor David Cassetti on Wednesday (Oct. 7) swore in two new Ansonia police officers, Alan Luna and Brian Caruso.

"I am pleased to welcome Officer Luna and Officer Caruso Ansonia's Police Department," Cassetti said. "We have a growing Latino population in Ansonia, and we want to ensure that they are well represented in City government."

Ansonia Block Watch Aims to Build Community

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent

ANSONIA >> Though police recently caught a suspect they believe is responsible for a rash of summer home break-ins in the city’s Hilltop section, neighbors are moving forward with a block watch program to ensure all eyes and ears remain vigilant.

An organizational meeting for residents interested in joining a Hilltop neighborhood block watch program will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday (Oct. 8) at the Hilltop Hose firehouse, 80 Pulaski Highway. The public is invited, though the meeting primarily aims to find Hilltop residents to join various block watch groups.

The city held a meeting last month, which drew more than 300 residents, to discuss numerous break-ins and attempted break-ins in August. Since then, police arrested city resident Devon Miller, 21, allegedly linking him to several home burglaries in Derby. Both Derby and Ansonia police believe Miller is allegedly responsible for the series of Hilltop burglaries, as well, though Miller hasn’t been charged with the Ansonia burglaries to date.
Read more here.

Derby school board to review ‘nepotism’ policy

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent

DERBY >> Whether relatives of Derby Board of Education members can be hired for positions in the school system school will be the focus of a policy meeting this week.

The school board’s policy subcommittee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday (Oct.8) at Derby Middle School to review and discuss the board’s policy on nepotism.

The policy meeting comes in light of the board hiring Scott Marcucio, a Derby resident and son of longtime board Chairman Ken Marcucio, at a meeting in June. Scott Marcucio was hired as a social studies teacher at Derby High School. The board voted 5-1 in favor of Marcucio getting the job, with board member Jim Gildea casting the sole dissenting vote.

Some said bringing Marcucio onboard was a violation of the board’s own policy about hiring family members.
Read more here.

6 to be inducted in Seymour High School’s Sports Hall of Fame

John Kitik

Marty Blanko

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent

SEYMOUR >> Six former outstanding athletes, who excelled both on the field and in the classroom, will be honored next month during Seymour High School’s Sports Hall of Fame third annual banquet.

The banquet will take place at 6 p.m. Nov. 14 at Colonial Tavern in Oxford. Tickets are $45, and can be purchased at Armand’s Service Center, Seymour Town Hall or at Seymour High School. The evening will begin with a social hour and cash bar, followed by dinner and the induction ceremony. A 50/50 raffle will also be featured.
Read more here.

Thousands flock for beer, live music at Seymour’s Smoke in the Valley Festival

A staffer at the Stony Creek Brewing Company table looks for a drink coaster at the Smoke in the Valley Festival on Saturday, Oct. 3, in Seymour. Stony Creek, a Branford-based brewery, was one of several local breweries handing out samples on Saturday, Oct. 3. Esteban L. Hernandez — New Haven Register

By Esteban L. Hernandez
Register Staff

SEYMOUR >> Making beer is hard. It’s one of the first lessons Mike Davies learned when he started brewing at home.

“It’s fun,” Davies said. “It’s scientific and it’s an art.”

Davies, of New Haven, is a member of the homebrewing club Brew Haven, and was one several homebrewers who showcased their beer at the 5th annual Smoke in the Valley festival. Davies has been homebrewing for about six month said it was his first time showcasing the beer at an event, though he added that people’s reaction to his porter, made from dark malt and maple syrup, was positive.
Read more here.

Katharine Matthies Foundation splits $900K among nonprofits in Valley

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent

The Katharine Matthies Foundation has awarded nearly $900,000 in grants to benefit nonprofit organizations serving the Lower Naugatuck Valley.

According to Kate Kerchaert, vice president of US Trust for Bank of America, 71 grants were distributed to organizations in Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Oxford, Seymour and Shelton.

The foundation was established in 1987 following the death of prominent Seymour resident and philanthropist Katharine Matthies. The foundation annually marks Matthies’ spirit of philanthropy by awarding grant money to Valley organizations that meet social and community needs.

Valley Emergency Medical Services Executive Director Robert Pettinella was grateful for the $30,000 grant which will help purchase a new, lifesaving heart monitor/defibrillator.
Read more here.

Ansonia lands $50,000 grant for development initiatives

Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti speaks about a $50,000 grant that will aid the city in redevelopment initiatives. Jean Falbo-Sosnovich — New Haven Register

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent

ANSONIA >> Thanks to a $50,000 shot in the arm from the state, Mayor David Cassetti announced several initiatives Tuesday (Sept. 28) geared to attract more businesses downtown.

Cassetti, during a press conference in front of Antonio’s Restaurant on Main Street, said the city scored a $50,000 Vibrant Communities Grant from the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation. The funds, he said, will enable Ansonia to achieve “three core objectives” toward his administration’s path to continued economic revitalization.

First, the funds will assist the city in implementing business-friendly zoning downtown, called Village District zoning.
Read more here.

Pre-holiday Outlet Shopping Trip Oct. 10 to Benefit Boy Scouts of America Troop 3 Derby

DERBY - Seats are still available for a pre-holiday shopping trip to the Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in Central Valley, NY on Saturday, Oct. 10.

 

The cost is $45 per person, and includes round trip bus and continental breakfast. Proceeds will benefit Derby Scout Troop 3.

 

Shoppers will find impressive savings at more than 220 outlet stores on famous brands like Ann Taylor, Burberry, Coach, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and more.

 

A bus will leave at 7:45 a.m. Oct. 10 from the Derby Train Station, and return to the train station at 9 p.m.

 

For more information, contact Pam Neuendorf  at 203-650-3281 or                                              

pgn210@snet.net or Carole Cafaro at 203-231-3850 or ccafaro@sbcglobal.net

Celebrate Columbus Day in Derby Oct. 12

Valley Regional Lodge #151 – Sons of Italy

Louis Giordano, President

In cooperation with:

The Cities & Towns of the Naugatuck River Valley

  You are cordially invited to help us celebrate

Columbus Day 2015

Monday October 12, 2015

11:00 a.m.

 Sons of Italy – 73 High Street – Derby, CT
 

   Pledge of Allegiance & National Anthem

Italian Flag Raising

Tribute to Columbus & Brief Remarks

Benediction

 

Lunch Reception following

Please RSVP  ASAP – Kathryn Gasparini – 203-734-6261
 

(this is a press release from Derby Town Clerk's Office)

Cut-a-Thon Oct. 10 to Benefit Seymour Pink

Registration Underway for 2015 Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5k

DERBY-SHELTON--  It was fourteen years ago which seemed like yesterday when a small group of people decided to bring some attention to a well known local historical figure, Commodore Isaac  Hull, Commander of the U.S.S. Constitution (Old Ironsides)during the battle of 1812 who had lived in both Derby and Shelton.  A road race honoring him on Thanksgiving Day was developed and the committee was hoping to get at least one hundred runners.  The start/finish line is at the Farmer’s Market along the Shelton Riverwalk then crosses into Derby along the Derby Greenway and turns around to return with the race starting at 8am. 

Three hundred signed up that first year and it had not been under 300 runners since and now has a cap of 750 runners.  That first race was very sunny but very cold but there were young and old alike starting their Thanksgiving morning with a brisk run and as promised by the organizers were finished before the start of the local High School football games.  

The 2015 registration has been open for less than a month and there are over 300 runners already signed up. To sign up or to see how one can be a sponsor or a volunteer please check out http://electronicvalley.org/derby/HullRace/index.htm  All registration is done online at this site.  If one does not have access to a computer at home they can visit their local library to get online.

Presently, those 750 runners also include families, which is this year’s theme and so far has runners coming from 8 states and D.C.   The Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5k touts the best “Race Goodie Bag” in the area and local merchants include items like coupons and other discounts and area merchants and businesses sponsor space on the back of the race tee shirt that has also been sponsored by the flagship sponsor, Greco and Haines each year.  Businesses also supply free raffle prizes so although not everyone will win the race, every participant will have a chance to win a raffle prize.

The race is also one of the most photographed races in the area and chances are most participants have been captured on film or video with the video of the race usually available online later that night so the traveling runners can share their experience with family and friends back home. 

If thinking about starting your Thanksgiving morning running this race or volunteering this year, don’t delay sign up today or come on down to the start finish line or anywhere along the course that morning to cheer the runners on.   
(This is a press release from Markanthony Izzo)

State Rep. Themis Klarides to hold Business Friendly Forum Oct. 7