BHcare seeks bowlers, sponsors for 32nd Bowl-2-Benefit in East Haven

EAST HAVEN - BHcare’s 32^nd Annual Bowl-2-Benefit The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services will be held March 7 at AMF Circles. 
All proceeds benefit UCDVS which provides services to over 7,700 victims of domestic violence and their children each year throughout Greater New Haven and the Lower Naugatuck Valley. 

UCDVS provides emergency safe shelter, 24-hour crisis services, counseling, court advocacy, support and other crucial services.

In 1988, we held our first B2B event and 32 years later, B2B is the largest event of its kind in the area! 
Year after year, we continue to raise awareness and funds for domestic violence services. And in 2020, we Bowl BACK-2-the-80s! That means we're bowling to the best 80s tunes and encourage you to come dressed in your awesomely 80s attire. Join us for family-friendly fun, raffle prizes, and a Blast from the Past Photobooth sponsored by Yale New Haven Health.

You can register today at B2B.BHCARE.ORG.

Bowlers of all ages and skill levels are welcome to participate in teams of 4-5, in one of five bowling sessions scheduled for 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Bowlers pay a minimal $10 registration fee and are asked to collect pledges to support their efforts. Each bowler will receive 90 minutes of bowling, event giveaway, shoe rental, and soft drinks. 
The event is ideal for clubs, schools, organizations, corporations, and families. 

B2B offers sponsorship opportunities for all budgets, with levels starting at just $100. Sponsors reap the benefit of exposure to the more than 1,000 participants as well as additional exposure online.

The 32^nd B2B is sponsored by the Bassett Family Fund, The Candid Group, Milford Vascular Institute, Shoreline Pharmacy Rx, Yale New Haven Health, Valley Community Foundation, VNA Community Healthcare & Hospice, Gulish & Associates, Guilford Rotary Club, Guilford Savings Bank, Tomasella, Schlitter, & Burrell, P.C., Derby-Shelton Rotary Club, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, 4Imprint, Eye Center of Southern Connecticut, Subway, Underwater Construction Corp., Jamie Cohen, WPLR 99.1-FM, Star 99.9-FM. and Zip06. 

For more information about domestic violence services, call 203-446-9739 x1856 or visit www.bhcare.org.  
If you or someone you know needs immediate assistance, please call our 24-hour domestic violence hotline 1-888-774-2900.

BHcare is a regional community provider of behavioral health, addiction prevention, and domestic violence services for the Lower Naugatuck Valley, Greater New Haven and Shoreline communities. 
For more information, visit www.bhcare.org.

This is a press release from BHcare.

Rochelle to testify at Waterbury Rail Line public hearing in Hartford

State Rep. Kara Rochelle

HARTFORD - State Rep. Kara Rochelle, D-Ansonia/Derby announced Friday the legislature’s Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing Monday, Feb. 24 on legislation she and members of the Waterbury Rail Line Caucus introduced to study rail infrastructure issues and improve service.

“The Waterbury Train Line has a huge economic impact on the people of Ansonia and Derby even if they do not ride the trains. Increased service brings about transit-oriented development and increases property value, both of which grow the grand list and increase the potential that local city leaders could

lower local property taxes. Trains mean development, larger grand lists, lower taxes, and more jobs if we all work together to make it happen,” said Rochelle. “While I am encouraged that the Department of Transportation recently sent out an RFI for leasing trains for mid-2022, when the passing

sidings and positive train control currently being created are completed for our tracks, we need our new,

permanent trains ordered, stations updated, and other rail line resources to ensure that our district and our region can reach the next stage of its revitalization. I’ve fought hard for this issue and will continue to fight as it is so critical for the lives and wallets of all residents.”

Rochelle plans to testify during the public hearing and has reached out to Ansonia and Derby mayors, President and CEO of the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce Bill Purcell, Griffin Hospital President and CEO Patrick Charmel, President and CEO of TEAM Inc. David Morgan, Chairman of the Connecticut Commuter Rail Association Jim Gildea, and other community stakeholders inviting them to submit testimony or join her in Hartford.

The public hearing will begin at 11 a.m. in Room 1E of the Legislative Office Building. 
Residents can submit testimony via email to TRAtestimony@cga.ct.gov. 
Those who wish to testify in-person are asked to submit 55 copies of their written testimony to Committee staff in Room 2300 of the LOB during the speaker sign up, which will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. 
Speaker order will be determined by a lottery system. Interested individuals can find more information about testifying during public hearings on the Connecticut General Assembly web site here.
This is the second time Rochelle will testify on this issue. 
During the 2019 legislative session, Rochelle testified before the Transportation Committee in support of similar legislation.

Prior to the public hearing, the Waterbury Rail Line Caucus will hold a press conference at 10 a.m. Monday in Room 1B. 
Members will discuss their proposal, which seeks to modernize rail transit in Naugatuck Valley and address congestion on state highways.

This is a press release from Rochelle's office.

Seymour Lions Club to hold Dining for a Cause at Pub 67