Derby Lions to Host Diabetes Awareness Walk

 

Exercise Class at Linett Park

LINETT PARK REPURPOSED FOR EXERCISE CLASS!!

Ansonia- Looking to break a sweat and tone up among similar enthusiasts? Why not try an early evening workout in the park with Tad-G’s Fitness. Every Mon, Wed and Thur at 6:15pm, the fitness center on East Main Street, offers POUND and Zumba classes at Linett Park. For more information or to sign up, call Terry at 203-895-6082, or visit www.tadgsfitness.com

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)

Online Town Hall Meeting for Older Adults Living Through the Pandemic

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:     Lorrie Hoak

                    Director of Support Services

                    (203) 736-5420 ext.1246

                    lhoak@teaminc.org  

“Living Through the Pandemic” for CT’s Older Adults, Friday July 17

Who?          Connecticut Coalition on Aging

Older adults residing in CT, age 60 and above, are invited to join the CCOA Board for a virtual conversation about the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on older adult life.

What?         Town Hall Meeting for CT’s Older Adults:

                    Conversation will be limited to attendee responses to the following:

                    1. During the pandemic, what were the greatest challenges you faced?

2. What helped you get through isolation and how did you get your needs met?

3. Do you think your life has now changed permanently? In what ways?

                   

When?        Friday, July 17, 2020 from 10:00AM – 11:30AM

Where?       You must register to attend on-line meeting using “Zoom” (free, web base meeting software for a computer, tablet or smartphone). To register click on this link: Register for 7/17 Town Hall Meeting  For more information email: Kliberman@cox.net

Closed Caption will be available

AHS Principal says 'Thank You'

State Guidelines for CT Businesses On Re-Opening

Sharing Link from New Haven Biz Magazine:

https://www.newhavenbiz.com/article/biz-planning-to-reopen-may-20-must-self-certify-they-are-following-covid-19-guidelines?fbclid=IwAR02_sM_2ai1sU3zGlfrWro7mlinzI9AzlwJK4SnafThLoWdI7VXQbRKZ_c

'Seymour Strong' T-Shirts for Sale

Sharing from Town of Seymour's Facebook page:

Help support the community. All profitable proceeds will go to the valley community foundation Covid-19 response and recovery fund. Sale ends May 17th #seymourstrong #community #shirts #supportlocal #staystrong #screenprinting #customart

https://seymourstrong.itemorder.com/sale

"Seymour Strong" Banners Available

Sharing from Seymour's Facebook Page:

Are you looking for a way to show your support to our First Responders, Medical Personnel and all of the Essential Employees that are working hard for each and every one of us? Are you looking for a way to help the many charitable organizations in the Valley that need our support? If so, please consider purchasing a personalized banner to be hung from a telephone pole in town. Your donation of $132 includes the banner and a $25 donation to the Valley Community Foundation COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund. If you are interested, you can call Joe at Grand Concepts at (203) 881-2332 to order yours today. Any questions, please let us know. #seymourstrong

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

Copyright © 2020 BAD SONS Beer Co., All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: BAD SONS Beer Co. 251 Roosevelt Dr. Derby, CT 06418

Help Feed Those in Need During Health Crisis

Ring Those Bells, Seymour!

Meal Delivery for Seniors

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

Valley Towns Close all Parks, Playgrounds, Basketball Courts Amid COVID-19 Concerns

Sharing information from Seymour First Selectman Kurt Miller, Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti and Derby Mayor Richard Dziekan:

Mayor Richard Dziekan

ANSONIA: Attention residents- At this time for public safety, we must close all city basketball courts, city playgrounds and city parks to the public. If you are out for a walk in open space, please practice social distancing by staying six feet apart- Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti

SEYMOUR: Effective tonight (March 23) at 5 pm, we will be closing all parks and playgrounds in Seymour to go along with all of the sports fields on school property. We are doing this in the best interest of public health and safety. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause- Seymour First Selectman Kurt Miller

DERBY: As we continue to navigate our new reality amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, it is important that local government officials help set the tone to mitigate the spread of the virus.

In accordance with this idea, Derby will be following the lead of Seymour, Ansonia and Oxford and closing our public parks until further notice.

This includes:

-Payden Park/Ryan/DeFillippo Field (baseball, football/soccer field and track),

-Bradley School court and playground, Irving School court and playground,

-Witek Park Soccer Field,

-the picnic grove and basketball courts

As of right now, the Derby Greenway will remain open, but we strongly encourage you to practice social distancing if you chose to utilize it.

These restrictions will remain in place until further notice- Derby Mayor Richard Dziekan

Mayor David Cassetti

First Selectman Kurt Miller

What's Open, What's Closed?

Ansonia Resident Volunteers to Help Seniors

Ansonia Resident Volunteers to Pick Up Your Groceries and Prescriptions During Covid-19 Crisis…

Contact:  John Izzo                             jizzo9531@gmail.com                                   860-929-8715

With the Covid-19 virus bringing our state to a near standstill and mandates that call for citizens not to gather with more than 10 people and maintaining a safe 6-foot distance, our seniors are the most vulnerable to be affected, said Ansonia resident John Izzo.  

These core group of Valley citizens have had to make major adjustments to their daily lives that makes it difficult to do the simplest things that many of us take for granted, like a trip to the local market to do their weekly grocery shopping, or to pick up their prescriptions from the pharmacy.     

I feel those of us that are capable must do our share to help our seniors during these difficult times.  Therefore, I am volunteering my time to do the grocery shopping or pick up prescriptions from local supermarkets and pharmacies for any of our elderly residents over the age of 65 in the towns of Ansonia, Derby, Seymour and Shelton.  

With state-mandated closures of most businesses, there are and will be very limited hours and locations to shop for groceries and I want to do what I can to assist our senior citizens for this purpose.    

These are not typical times. In just a few short months, the coronavirus has led to the creation of a new language, one with phrases like “social distancing” and “self-isolation.”  While public health officials work diligently to keep all citizens abreast of safety measures and precautions that are currently in place, our elderly population is being affected and the ones most in need during this crisis.

We are facing unprecedented times and we must do whatever we can to keep our seniors safe. ] 

There is no charge for this service, and anyone needing help with their grocery shopping or prescription pick up can email me on jizzo9531@gmail.com., or call 860-929-8715 for more information.   

(This is a press release from John Izzo)

Dial 2-1-1 for Coronavirus Info in CT