Thursday, June 4, 2020

Naugatuck Valley Health District: 1 more COVID-19 associated death


Boys and Girls Club opens registration for summer camp in Shelton, Ansonia


The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley has opened registration for its 2020 Summer Camp. 
Registration is first-come, first-served for all nine weeks of camp, which opens on June 22 and closes on Aug. 21. 

Summer Camp will run in two locations—the Raymond P. Lavietes Clubhouse in Shelton and the Joel E. Smilow Clubhouse in Ansonia. 
Cost is $250 per child per week, and the hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 

Children will participate in a variety of activities throughout the day, including arts and crafts, outdoor activity—including our Splash Pad for our Shelton Clubhouse—indoor exercise, movies, and educational activities. Each week will feature a special theme. 
Camp is certified by the State of Connecticut, and our staff are certified in first aid and CPR.  

To register visit www.BGC-LNV.org


This is a press release from the Club.

Recuperation journey: Arguing, snacking, being birds





Afternoon entertainment.


Rochelle shares COVID-19 update, $224.3M in COVID-19 funding awarded to DOT


CT Receives $224 Million in Federal COVID-19 Funding for Rail and Bus Operations

The Connecticut Department of Transportation has been awarded $224.3 million in federal COVID-19 funding from the Federal Transit Administration to help cover expenses for rail and bus operations in the state that occurred on or after Jan. 20. 

This funding will be used for the following:
  • $150 million will be earmarked for New Haven Line, New Canaan Line, Danbury Line, Waterbury Line
  • $6 million for Shore Line East
  • $50 million for CTtransit, CTtransit Express, and CTfastrak services statewide
  • $10.1 million for rural transit services within the state
  • $8.2 million for bus transit districts statewide
Additionally, there is $19.2 million in pending awards for the transit districts. 


*This information is taken from a release received Thursday morning from state Rep. Kara Rochelle's office.


Ansonia Animal Shelter asks community for financial help