The Valley Voice: 12/17/20

Thursday, December 17, 2020

Derby Police remind residents not to throw snow into street

From a post today on the Derby Police Department Facebook page:

***Public Service Announcement***

"Please DO NOT throw snow into the street. When removing snow from your car, sidewalk, or parking area be sure to place the snow on your own property. This will help ensure the roads will remain clear and safe for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. You can be fined for any violations.

"Thank you and Safe Travels!!"

Lions Club collecting eyeglass donations at Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton

SHELTON - Plumb Memorial Library has once again partnered with Lions Club of Shelton for eyeglass donations.

The library is a station where those who have eyeglasses, that are no longer used, can be donated.

The Lions Club does an amazing job making sure those who are less fortunate get what is needed. 'Tis the season of giving!

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Griffin Hospital in Derby starts to hold COVID vaccine clinics for caregivers

Griffin Health Chief Medical Officer Frederick Browne was the first to be vaccinated Tuesday at Griffin./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Per the State of Connecticut's plan for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, Griffin Health will receive 975 doses this week.

Griffin started administering the vaccine to staff members Tuesday, Dec. 15 around noon and will be holding ongoing vaccination clinics at Griffin Hospital for caregivers.

The first to receive the vaccine was Griffin Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Frederick Browne. (above)

Leslie Vidic, MST in the Griffin Hospital ICU, receives the vaccine Tuesday./ Contributed photo

Director of Pharmacy Services Lisa Jaser, Pharm D, opens the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine for healthcare workers at Griffin Hospital in Derby./ Contributed photo

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

'Turnback Tuesday' (on Thursday) highlights clothier business

Turnback Tuesday goes back to a business that started circa 1883 called Allis & Redshaw (T.S. Allis & J.G. Redshaw) at 105 Main St., Derby.

They specialized as Clothiers & Furnishing Goods, and moved their business to 231 Main St. in 1890.

The team broke up in 1892 with J. G. Redshaw moving to Seymour, and T. S. Allis changing the name to Allis & Co. Here lies the mystery. There is no record of Allis & Redshaw in our City Directories to confirm that they were in fact in Seymour.

In an interesting juxtaposition, T.S. Allis also worked as a clerk in 1879 for V.A. Page’s, the Turnback Tuesday we highlighted last week.

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week!

Panel of experts to discuss Valley's response to pandemic

How has the Valley responded to the Public Health Crisis, and what is the outlook for the critical weeks and months ahead?

Please join us at 8 a.m. Friday as we explore these important questions at a Conversation with our distinguished Panel of Medical & Public Health Experts and Community Leaders to include:

Dr. Fred Browne, Chief Medical Officer, Griffin Hospital.
Jessica Kristy, MPH, Health Director, Naugatuck Valley Health District.
David Morgan, President & CEO, TEAM, Inc.
Patrick Charmel, President, Griffin Health.

Presented by Greater Valley Chamber Healthcare Council in partnership with the Valley Council for Health & Human Service Organizations and the Valley Community Foundation

Friday, Dec. 18, 8-9:15 a.m. via Zoom

This is a release from Bill Purcell, President, Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Snowstorm closes Derby Neck Library Thursday

Sharing post from Derby Neck Library Facebook page:

"Good morning!

"We will be closed today to make sure our grounds are safe for you to return when we open on Saturday! Please be safe and be well and enjoy the Snow Day!"