Full moon!
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
'Turnback Tuesday' features Derby furniture maker, dealer
Turnback Tuesday visits another business from Derby: Summers & Lewis, a Furniture Manufacturer/Dealer/Undertaker at 68 Main St.
It was started some time before 1872 by Stephen N. Summers & Levi C. Lewis. They operated a successful business until Levi Lewis passed away in 1882. Stephen changed the name to S. N. Summers’ until his passing in 1884.
This picture is of Stephen’s business/calling card. It measures 3 ¼” x 2 7/8”.
Thanks go to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week!
Griffin Hospital staff to hold forum today via Zoom on COVID vaccine
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| Griffin Hospital in Derby. |
Shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page:
Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti invites you to participate in a community conversation with Griffin Hospital staff and physicians regarding the new COVID vaccine.
Have questions? Concerns? Join us at 5 p.m. today via ZOOM.
Access information is listed below.
Topic: Mayor Cassetti - Griffin Hospital Forum
Time: Dec 29, 2020 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 995 0990 9881
Passcode: 907691
One tap mobile
+19292056099,,99509909881# US (New York)
My Sister's Place Thrift Store in Ansonia posts this week's sales
My Sister's Place Thrift Store and Donation Center is located at 380 Main St., Ansonia.
All proceeds benefit BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.
Klarides-Ditria: Libraries offer Eversource 'Kill-A-Watt' kits to monitor energy use
Connecticut residents in Eversource service territory can now check out a “Kill-A-Watt” kit from their local library to monitor their home energy use.
The kit includes a “Kill-A-Watt” meter and information to help homeowners and renters understand the three different types of electric use: plug, lighting, and mechanical.
With the help of a Kill-A-Watt meter and the Eversource educational booklet included in the kit, residents can measure and record the amount of electricity they’re consuming. The booklet also provides tips to help homeowners and renters reduce their energy use and electric costs.
“Kill-A-Watt” kits are available at Beacon Falls Public Library and Seymour Public Library.
For additional information on ways to save energy, visit www.Eversource.com or call 877-WISE-USE (877-947-3873).
Sincerely,
This is a press release from Klarides-Ditria's office.
Shelton Library System announces New Year's schedule
SHELTON - We [at the Shelton Library System] wish you the best for the upcoming new year!
May we all have a happy and healthy 2021!
The hours for Plumb Memorial Library this week are:
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday: 9:00am-4:30pm
Thursday: 9:00am-3:00pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 10:00am-3:00pm
Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky
Afternoon moon at 3:50 p.m. Monday. The moon was in waxing gibbous phase, 97 percent illumination.
Today we can look forward to a full moon!