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Press Release | Jun 11, 2025 8:33 pm
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Griffin Health
The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers will host an open house on June 30 to highlight its new Ansonia location and new scholarship opportunities.
ANSONIA - The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers will host an open house on June 30 from 2 – 6 p.m. to highlight its new Ansonia location and new scholarship and grant opportunities.
The school is pleased to announce a new scholarship program available to prospective students. Futuro Health and the Elizabeth C. Deluca Foundation will provide scholarships that cover the full cost of tuition for the school’s Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Phlebotomy and Medical Assistant programs. The scholarships are part of the organizations’ shared mission to support growth, health and wealth of communities by supporting adults seeking a rewarding career in healthcare. Applicants must be 18 years of age to apply.
The school also has partnerships with TEAM Inc., The Workplace, Inc. and other grant programs that can reduce tuition costs.
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Press Release | Jun 11, 2025 1:02 pm
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Mary Rozsa/Daughters of the American Revolution
The Sarah Riggs Humphreys-Mary Silliman Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Inc. reminds everyone that Saturday, June 14, 2025 is Flag Day.
The following information is provided by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution The Wright Administration:
Many people have memorized the Pledge of Allegiance and recited it without thinking about its meaning.
In celebration of the 350th Anniversary of the City of Derby, the Derby Historical Society will be offering public tours of the David Humphreys House on Saturday, June 14th from 10:00am – 2:00pm. No registration necessary. Just swing by and a costumed docent will teach you all about David Humphreys and life in pre-revolutionary Derby while giving you a tour of this 327 year old home, featured on the National Register of Historic Places.
There is no cost to visit but donations to maintain the house and continue opening it to the public are always welcomed.
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Jean Falbo-Sosnovich | Jun 11, 2025 11:17 am
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Straight from the digital files of The Evening Sentinel, courtesy of The Ansonia Historical Commission, we take you back 100 years this week to 1925.
This was the year Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. launched its first “Goodyear Blimp,” beginning one of the most well-known advertising and public relations campaigns in history. Charlie Chaplin was the most famous person in America and U.S. life expectancy was 57.6 years for men and 60.6 years for women. Calvin Coolidge was sworn in for a full term as President of the United States. It was the first inauguration to be broadcast on radio.
DERBY — Officials at the high school held a special graduation ceremony on June 9 to honor a senior entering the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.
The rest of Ferdinando ‘Ferd’ Amartey’s classmates are scheduled to graduate Friday (June 13). However, Amartey’s schedule changed so that he had to report to the Marines’ 13-week boot camp earlier than planned. He’s not missing classes because classes for seniors ended last week.
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Press Release | Jun 9, 2025 4:04 pm
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Alyssa Saint-Vilien.
DERBY - Derby Public Schools is proud to announce that Alyssa Saint-Vilien, Paraeducator at Derby Middle School, has been selected as the 2026 District Paraeducator of the Year.
Alyssa is widely recognized by her colleagues as an exceptional paraeducator whose warmth and unwavering dedication extend well beyond the students she is assigned to support. Her daily presence at Derby Middle School radiates kindness, patience, and professionalism, making her an irreplaceable asset to the entire school community. Her positive energy inspires those around her, and she serves as a role model for fellow paraeducators and staff alike.
The Connecticut State Department of Education and the School Paraprofessional Advisory Council established the Anne Marie Murphy Paraeducator of the Year Program to recognize the critical role of paraeducators in supporting student achievement. The award is named in honor of Anne Marie Murphy, a paraeducator who tragically lost her life in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
Reflecting on her work, Alyssa shared one of her favorite quotes: “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi.
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Jasmine Wright | Jun 9, 2025 3:33 pm
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The Commodore Hull Bridge on Route 8 connects Derby and Shelton.
DERBY/SHELTON – The state Department of Transportation said it will pay for additional officers and signage to help direct traffic near the Commodore Hull Bridge, following massive backups and traffic issues that elected officials say have gotten out of control.
“To help with traffic congestion, CTDOT is funding additional officers near the highway ramps and busy intersections. More police presence will help keep traffic flowing at crucial bottlenecks. We are also adding more signage along the corridor to divert traffic away from the area,” said Josh Morgan, a state DOT spokesman.
The Commodore Hull Bridge, which connects Derby and Shelton on Route 8, is currently undergoing emergency repairs that were announced May 30. On June 7, a truck swerved into the construction zone, striking a construction vehicle and sending the truck’s driver to the hospital.
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Press Release | Jun 9, 2025 11:55 am
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The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital will offer free prostate cancer screenings from 3-5 p.m. on Thurs., June 26.
DERBY – In recognition of Men’s Health Month, The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave., Derby, and the Health Initiative for Men (HiM) will host free prostate cancer screenings from 3 – 5 p.m. on Thurs., June 26.
The screening is sponsored by HiM, which encourages men to see their physician annually, and empower them to actively manage their health by being screened for various diseases that respond better to treatment if detected early. Ansonia businessman Frank Michaud and his wife, Judy, established the “Health Initiative for Men Fund” at the Valley Community Foundation to promote outreach efforts that would help raise awareness about men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer and colorectal cancer.
Every screening participant will also be entered into a raffle for a Yeti Cooler sponsored by HiM.
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Eugene Driscoll | Jun 8, 2025 9:16 pm
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A Derby Planning and Zoning Commission meeting from January. (Left to right) Commission chairman Gino DiGiovanni, Jr., city engineer Ryan McEvoy, commissioner David Kopjanski and commissioner Paul Denice.
DERBY – A lawyer on May 20 advised the Derby Planning & Zoning Commission to stop holding “informal discussions” about development proposals.
“I don’t think this board is in a position to give an informal opinion or informal advice. That’s just not something that is appropriate,” Brian Lema, a lawyer for the commission, said.
The Derby commission has allowed developers to appear in front of them for feedback on development applications before the applications are formally submitted. It’s not an uncommon practice in Connecticut, according to this 2002 legislative report.
The following info on detours was sent by state Rep. Mary Welander:
Ramp Closures on Route 8 in Shelton and Derby
6/04/2025 The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that an Emergency Declaration has been declared for the Commodore Hull Bridge (Bridge No. 00571) which carries Route 8 over the Housatonic River and Route 110 in Shelton and Derby on May 30, 2025. As part of the Emergency Declaration Project, the Exit 12A Route 8 northbound on-ramp and Exit 12B Route 8 southbound on-ramp will be closed starting on June 4, 2025 until to further notice. These closures will allow the coordination of lane shifts in order to maintain two lanes of traffic on Route 8 when the contractor is not working. A bridge load restriction of 32 tons for all vehicles is also in effect.
