Seymour residents cope as entire town remains without power (video)

Seymour copes with power outage: Marge Jachimowski of Seymour leaves the shelter at the Seymour Middle School after taking a shower there. Mara Lavitt/Register

By Michelle Tuccitto Sullo
Naugatuck Valley Bureau Chief
SEYMOUR — After the weekend storm battered her home, resident Florence Fadden tried to get some sleep, but couldn’t.
Fadden decided to take advantage of the shelter the town opened up, at Seymour Middle School, 211 Mountain Road.
On Monday, Fadden, who lives alone, was sitting comfortably in the school’s library, visiting with other residents and enjoying water and pastries.


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Derby's St. Vincent De Paul cupboards almost bare

By Patricia Villers
Register Staff
DERBY — The thrift shop manager at St. Vincent De Paul Helping Hands of the Valley said Friday the nonprofit is “desperate” for food donations.
“Our shelves are bare and the phone doesn’t stop ringing (from) new clients and old, seeking assistance from us,” said Cindy Barbian. “Donations are way down. It’s very sad, very scary.”
She said staff and volunteers at the organization at 237 Roosevelt Drive have already started packing bags of food for their clients for Thanksgiving, and they are in need of a variety of items for the distribution.

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Flea market to benefit club

    SHELTON - The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley will hold a Flea Market Nov. 5 to benefit its Keystone Club.
    The event will be held at Storage Deluxe, 829 Bridgeport Ave., rain or shine.
    Vendor stalls will be located outside on the blacktop and may be purchased for $30 per 8' x 6' space. Vendors should bring their own table, tent, and generator (if electricity is required). Space is limited to 40 vendors.
    Food concessions are welcome. Reservations are required; contact Jill DeWerdt at 203-924-9329, JillDewerdt@BGC-LNV.org. Set up is from 8-9 am; flea market runs from 9-5.

Ansonia woman hit by vehicle on Pershing Drive

ANSONIA — A city woman was injured Thursday evening when she was struck by a vehicle on Pershing Drive near Clifton Avenue, police spokesman Lt. Andrew Cota said.
Sabrina Reese, 42, of Ansonia, was transported to St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport where she was listed as a patient Friday. No other information was available.

Home-style dinner to benefit Boy Scouts

    DERBY - A home-style macaroni and meatball dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at St. Mary Church Hall, 212 Elizabeth St. to benefit Housatonic Council, Boy Scouts of America . 
    The menu, prepared by Marc Garofalo, John Coscia, members of St. Mary Church and friends of Housatonic Council BSA, includes macaroni,  meatball,  sausage,  sauce,  bread,  salad,  soda,  coffee and  dessert.
    Cost is $10 for adults; $8 for children 16 and under. Reservations  are required. Call 203-735-7519 or email ccafaro@bsamail.org.
    For information visit www.troop3derby.org.

Arts council plans reception for 'Spellbound' exhibit

  DERBY - The Valley Arts Council will host a reception from 6-9 p.m. Saturday for “Spellbound,” a Halloween art show and sale, at its Gallery@37 at 37 Elizabeth St.
    The show features Halloween and autumn-themed artwork in a variety of media. It is sponsored by PestRx of Hamden.
    All are welcome. The show will run through Nov. 19.

50 turn out to dedicate Ansonia Riverwalk Park

By Patricia Villers
Register Staff
ANSONIA — Despite Thursday’s inclement weather, more than 50 people turned out for the dedication of Ansonia Riverwalk Park.
Phase I of the project, which includes a recreational walkway along the Naugatuck River, a pavilion and landscaping at the Division Street entrance, is nearly complete.
The site is across Division Street from the entrance to the Derby Greenway.

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