Ansonia PD posts street closing info for Saturday

ANSONIA - On Saturday at 11 a.m. the City of Ansonia will be having a flag-raising ceremony in honor of St. Patrick’s Day at Ansonia City Hall, 253 Main St. 

Main Street from Water Street to Kingston Drive will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. while the ceremony takes place. 

Southbound Main Street traffic will be detoured onto Kingston Drive to East Main Street or West Main Street to Bridge Street and back to Main Street. Northbound Main Street traffic will be detoured onto Water Street to West Main Street to Kingston Drive and back to Main Street.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.  

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host talk on lawn care tips

Griffin Hospital will encourage people to get active through yard work with “All about Lawns,” a free talk March 29 on tips for improving your lawn by selecting the right seed mix, knowing when to fertilize, and how to mow properly./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will host a free talk about getting active through lawn care at 6 p.m. March 29 at the hospital, 130 Division St.

Are you green with envy for your neighbor's lawn? Learn the secrets of the professionals and golf courses to keep your lawn green and healthy. 

Experienced horticulturalist Francine Vallillo will present “All about Lawns,” providing tips on improving your lawn by selecting the right seed mix, knowing when to fertilize and how to mow properly. 

The talk will identify types of insects, diseases, and weeds and how to prevent and control them.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention yard work is a moderate-intensity level activity, which the CDC recommends two and a half hours of each week to help prevent chronic health conditions.

This series is part of Griffin Hospital's Healthy U program, a series of free wellness talks featuring Griffin Hospital medical experts and community partners providing trusted health information and answers to questions on a wide range of topics. 

Light refreshments will be served.

To reserve your spot or for more information, call 203-732-1511 or visit the calendar at griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Wesley Village in Shelton hosts monthly dementia support group

SHELTON- Do you know or care for someone recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia? 

Are you in need of support? You’re not alone! 

Caregivers are invited to Wesley Village 
April 20 and every third Thursday of the month, from 2:30-3:30 p.m. for an Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group. 

The group will offer problem-solving techniques, helpful support and group conversations for families and caregivers and is facilitated by Wesley Village staff. 

Please inquire about your loved one participating in activities while you attend. 

Wesley Village is a campus of senior care communities including Crosby Commons Independent and Assisted Living Community, Wesley Heights Assisted and Independent Living Apartments and Cottages, Lifestyle Transitions Memory Care at Wesley Heights, 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 and is located at 580 Long Hill Ave. 

To learn more about the continuum of care offered at Wesley Village or the mission of UMH, visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org or contact Lisa Bisson, 203-225-5024.

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.

Seymour Dems seek candidates for November election

SEYMOUR - The Seymour Democratic Town Committee is seeking candidates to run for various town offices in November’s municipal election and will being choosing a slate for the July convention.

The party is looking for residents interested in running for the following boards:  

Board of Selectmen, Board of Education, Board of Finance, Board of Assessment Appeals, Board of Police Commissioners, Board of Library Directors and the Planning & Zoning Commission. 

The town committee will be supporting candidates that are invested in their community:  looking to make it a better place to live, work, raise a family and stay after retirement.  Interested candidates should be able to work well with others for the improvement of Seymour.  

The committee will nominate and endorse a slate of candidates in July.  

Any registered voter in Seymour may seek nomination.

Interested residents should contact Democratic Town Chairman Phil Wilhelmy at 203-888-4383 or Theresa Conroy at 203-888-1300.  

This is a press release from Theresa Conroy.

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