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SPONSORED POST | Apr 18, 2025 8:26 am
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DERBY — Something new is growing in Connecticut’s cannabis scene — and it’s not just what’s in the jars.
Hi! People Cannabis Market, a locally owned cannabis marketplace, is setting a bold new standard with the launch of Connecticut’s first-ever live bud bar — now open at its flagship Derby location at 90 Pershing Drive. The space offers adult-use customers a rare chance to explore flower strains in person, engaging their senses in a way that has been off-limits — until now.
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Press Release | Apr 17, 2025 11:53 am
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DERBY — Please join the Derby Historical Society at their Annual Meeting and Luncheon on April 27, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Payden Field House in Derby as they conduct their Annual Meeting and give their 3‑core volunteer-based awards. The luncheon will consist of chicken, ziti, salad, bread, beverage, coffee and dessert. Ticket prices are $45.
The Derby Historical Society is so appreciative for all those who volunteer and play a role in helping us fulfill our mission of preserving local Valley history. In that regard, the Society will present the following 3 awards:
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PRESS RELEASE | Apr 17, 2025 11:24 am
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DERBY– Derby High School Principal, Jennifer Olson, has announced Brianna Kling as the valedictorian and Vanessa Nguyen as the salutatorian of the Class of 2025. The Top 10 students of the class will lead their classmates during the commencement ceremony on Friday, June 13th, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Leo F. Ryan Athletic Complex in Derby, Connecticut.
According to Olson, “The Top 10 students have many achievements both in and out of the classroom. They have completed numerous Advanced Placement (AP), dual-credit, and Early College Experience (ECE) courses offered at Derby High School to prepare them for post-secondary education. Their individual bios are very impressive and include accomplishments in the arts, music, athletics, student government, clubs, and a wide range of civic engagement and community service activities.”
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Jean Falbo-Sosnovich | Apr 16, 2025 9:39 am
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This week, join us for a look back at 1972 when Richard Nixon was President and “The Godfather” ruled the box office. It’s an offer you can’t refuse!
Ling-Ling and Hsing-Hsing, the first giant pandas in the United States, arrived at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., as a gift from the People’s Republic of China.
The Grateful Dead played their first paying concert in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The #1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart was “A Horse With No Name” by America.
In living rooms across America, people were watching popular shows like “Hawaii Five‑O,” “Hee Haw,” and ‘The Rookies.”
Here is what was happening in our Valley, as stolen from the microfilm edition of The Evening Sentinel!
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Press Release | Apr 16, 2025 7:42 am
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ANSONIA — Community members are invited to attend the “Healthy Together” Collaborative Community Health Fair on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Life, Health, and Wellness Center, located at 199 North Main St.
This free, family-friendly event will offer health screenings, educational resources, and community activities.
Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with local health organizations, vendors, and wellness experts, and learn more about how to take charge of their health.
Organized through a partnership between the Life, Health, and Wellness Center, the Southern Connecticut State University School of Nursing, the Connecticut chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN), the Southern Connecticut Black Nurses Association, Cornell Scott Hill Health Center, and the National Association of Nigerian Nurses in North America (NANNNACT).
For more information, please reach out to Dr. Maria Krolat Southern Connecticut State University.
The Derby Shelton Rotary Scholarship applications have been updated in Naviance and are now accessible for students. Please ensure that you apply before the deadline: May 6th.
Seniors from Derby and Shelton can apply for the following scholarships:
An illustration showing a section of what the renovated ShopRite in Derby will look like when a renovation is completed later this year.
DERBY – The ShopRite supermarket at 49 Pershing Drive is undergoing a renovation, according to a press release issued Tuesday (April 15).
The updates “will introduce a fresh contemporary store design, along with expanded departments and upgraded amenities,” according to the statement.
The renovations are underway and are scheduled to continue until the end of spring. The work is being done in the overnight hours to minimize disruption to shoppers.
The Derby ShopRite is owned by Cingari Family Markets, a 90-year-old company based in Connecticut.
ANSONIA-DERBY — State Rep. Kara Rochelle is scheduled to hold her monthly in-person Community Coffee Events on Friday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m in the private room of the Valley Diner, 636 New Haven Ave in Derby and Monday, April 21, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Copper City Bar & Grill, 82 – 84 Main St. in Ansonia.
Residents from Derby and Ansonia are welcome to attend. They are encouraged to come share their thoughts, ask questions, and provide feedback on state policy issues.
“Connecting with residents and having real conversations about improving our community is one of my favorite parts of this work. I carry your thoughts and ideas with me while crafting policy and advocating for Ansonia and Derby at the Capitol. I proudly host these events to encourage open dialogue and to promote community participation in our democratic process,” Rep. Rochelle said in a prepared statement.
People who cannot attend can call Rep. Rochelle’s office at 860 – 240-8585 or email her at [email protected] to share their thoughts or schedule an alternative time to talk.
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Eugene Driscoll | Apr 15, 2025 5:48 am
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The Derby Municipal Parking Garage at 2 Thompson Place.
DERBY – Elected officials on the Derby Board of Aldermen & Alderwomen voted April 10 to issue a request for proposals regarding the city’s parking garage at 2 Thompson Place.
Officials said the garage, with crumbling concrete and exposed rebar in places, is structurally sound but needs repairs.
Linda Fusco, Mayor Joseph DiMartino’s chief of staff, said the city is 0 – 4 with grant applications from two administrations trying to fund the repairs, so getting input from the private sector is a logical next step.
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Press Release | Apr 14, 2025 8:50 am
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ANSONIA — TEAM is getting ready for a better-than-ever 17th annual Men Who Cook fundraiser. The event will be held at Warsaw Park in Ansonia 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
The event features dozens of volunteer chefs from the community representing their organizations and businesses, offering samples of their signature dishes.
TEAM, Inc. is selling all-inclusive tickets to this event ($65/ each) which guarantee attendees all-you-can-eat food, drinks (beer, wine, signature cocktails and soft drinks), music & dancing.
Tickets can be purchased online at https://givebutter.com/mwc25 or mail a check to TEAM Inc, 30 Elizabeth St., Derby, CT 06418. Tickets are $65 each. If purchasing in a group of 10 individuals, tables will be reserved.
All questions can be directed to Lillian McKenzie at [email protected].
