Blue jay ready to have an egg shell for an afternoon snack.
I took this photo through the patio door.
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Recuperation journey: Afternoon stop
Blue jay ready to have an egg shell for an afternoon snack.
I took this photo through the patio door.
'Turnback Tuesday' features Brownie Castle on Academy Hill in Derby
Famously known as Brownie Castle, it was located on Academy Hill in Derby.
A colonial saltbox house built in 1686 by Samuel Bowers, it was later owned by W.S. Browne who lived there for more than 50 years, hence “Brownie Castle”.
To be a colonial-style house, the chimney is located in the center as well as the front door, with equal number of windows on both sides. Thus, the home is symmetrical. A saltbox has a low back roof line.
Brownie Castle had a spectacular view of the Housatonic River going towards Long Island Sound.
A big thank you goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week!
Trash, recycle pickup in Ansonia delayed by one day next week
ANSONIA - Trash and Recycle pickup will be delayed by one day the week of Sept. 1 due to Labor Day.
Bulk pickup will also resume in September after Labor Day.
Please call 203-736-5945 for an appointment.
Back to School bingo slated at Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton
Back-to-School B-I-N-G-O!
Plumb Memorial Library
65 Wooster St., Shelton
Sept. 7, 1-2 p.m. Sept. 7
Sept. 7, 1-2 p.m. Sept. 7
"Excited about the new school year? Join us for “Back-to-School B-I-N-G-O! Instead of looking and listening for numbers and letters, we will look and listen for things that are related to school.
"If you match the called school items to your Bingo board you could win a prize!
"All ages welcome to attend. Caregivers must remain with their children for program duration.
"This will be the last Children’s Program at Plumb in the Meeting Room before we begin our renovations!"
Register online: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm…
*This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.
Traffic issues at Prendergast School spur Ansonia PD to modify parking
Shared from the Ansonia Police Department Facebook page:
"Due to residential complaints and traffic issues in front of Prendergast School there have been some parking modifications to address these concerns.
"The problem arises during pick-up and drop-off times for children at the school. Parents and guardians that are waiting in line to pick up or drop-off their children stop and wait in the travel lanes of Finney Street. This prevents employees from getting to work on time and also poses a serious traffic hazard.
In an effort to eliminate travel lane blockages the following changes will be put into effect beginning August 26, 2019.
• There will be NO PARKING allowed, in front of Prendergast School next to the grass island on Finney Street, between the entrance and exits for the school buses.
• This area will be clearly marked with signs that indicate only cars waiting to pick up or drop off children can wait in line. NO PARKING is allowed in front of the school on Finney Street.
• Parents and guardians will be asked to approach the school and wait in their vehicle along the curb line on the Ford Street side, along the island in front of Prendergast School and wait to enter the drop-off zone.
• Vehicles will not be allowed to wait in the travel lanes to enter the parking lot.
• Vehicles approaching the school from Pulaski Highway will have to drive to the end of Finney Street and enter the queue line on Ford Street.
• Vehicles will only be allowed to turn right into the pick-up/drop-off zone.
• Vehicles leaving the pick-up/drop-off zone can turn left or right when leaving.
• This area will be clearly marked with signs that indicate only cars waiting to pick up or drop off children can wait in line. NO PARKING is allowed in front of the school on Finney Street.
• Parents and guardians will be asked to approach the school and wait in their vehicle along the curb line on the Ford Street side, along the island in front of Prendergast School and wait to enter the drop-off zone.
• Vehicles will not be allowed to wait in the travel lanes to enter the parking lot.
• Vehicles approaching the school from Pulaski Highway will have to drive to the end of Finney Street and enter the queue line on Ford Street.
• Vehicles will only be allowed to turn right into the pick-up/drop-off zone.
• Vehicles leaving the pick-up/drop-off zone can turn left or right when leaving.
"Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this matter."
Griffin Hospital in Derby to host Better Breathers Club
DERBY - Griffin Health has partnered with the American Lung Association to help individuals manage lung disease and live better.
Griffin will host monthly meetings for the Lung Association’s Better Breathers Club® starting Sept. 4 from 1-2:30 p.m. at the hospital.
Better Breathers Clubs are welcoming support groups offered at no charge to people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or other chronic lung diseases.
The club brings people together to learn how to manage their condition and improve their quality of life.
The club will provide support, education and socialization to help participants:
- Better manage their condition
- Talk to their healthcare provider
- Tracking symptoms, understanding medicines and treatment
- Managing everyday activities (bathing, dressing, shopping)
- Share experiences, challenges and skills with others
- Learn about resources and activities in the community
- Become more active
“Chronic lung diseases are not curable, but they can be managed,” said Liza Mecca, BA, RRT, AE-C, director of Respiratory Services at Griffin Hospital. “The Better Breathers Club helps people understand that they are not defined by their condition and that they can live well with chronic lung disease.”
For more information or to register, contact Liza, 203-732-7574 or lmecca@griffinhealth.org.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.