Klarides-Ditria: General Assembly to conduct most business virtually


I just wanted you to know that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Legislative Office Building and Capitol are closed until further notice.

In the meantime, representatives and senators will conduct most business virtually.

You can watch livestreams of committee meetings, and there will be opportunities to participate in public hearings using Zoom.

In order to make it easier to find all the information you need in one place, the House Republican Caucus created an online virtual meeting guide with information, resources and links to help you follow what's happening in the General Assembly. The guide also includes instructions on how to participate in a Zoom meeting, a calendar of events, access to legislative committee pages, bill tracking, and more.

The page will be updated throughout the session as new information and technological options become available.

For more information, and to access the virtual meeting guide, please click here.

Every year, as the legislative session begins, the non-partisan Office of Legislative Research (OLR) publishes a report on the major issues that could be taken up by the legislature.

OLR provides brief descriptions on several topics, including but not limited to issues impacting:

  • seniors
  • the state budget
  • education funding
  • business programs and regulation
  • public utilities, and much more

This report, and reports from past years, can be found on the OLR website.

You may notice that some of these items may affect you. 

While I try to keep you informed on many issues, the legislature has some great resources on its website - www.cga.ct.gov - on various bills being considered, as well as bills that have passed. This website is handy if you're interested in testifying for or against a bill, or just want to stay up-to-date on pending legislation.

Sincerely,

 

Beacon Falls Public Library offers 'pizza pan' craft fun


Choice of two designs:

Pink & Cream- Heart and Hustle

Teal & Cream- Find Joy in the Journey

You will need either a hot glue gun or strong quick-drying glue to attach rope, floral, and bow elements.

Pickup is Feb. 4 at curbside between 3 and 5 p.m. 

Beacon Falls Public Library is at 10 Maple Ave.

Due to the limited operating hours for the library, we ask that you please pick up your craft kit during this time.

Space is limited and registration is required.

Please email Kerri at KVardon@biblio.org with questions.


To register:

https://www.eventbrite.com/.../pizza-pan-adult-craft...


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Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

 

Friday afternoon photo fun. Have a nice evening!

Oxford Public Library to host Virtual Teen Trivia Tuesday


OXFORD - Oxford Public Library will host
"Virtual Teen Trivia" for ages 12 and up at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Test your knowledge against your friends! Categories will include Connecticut
History, Video Games, Music, Weird Science, and Books!
The winner will receive a $10 Amazon gift card!
Space is limited.


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Derby Public Library virtual Lunchtime Book Discussion to feature memoir


DERBY - The Derby Public Library Lunchtime Book Discussion scheduled at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 27 will feature “Educated” by Tara Westover.

One of the most acclaimed books of our time, "Educated" is an unforgettable memoir about a young woman who, kept out of school, leaves her survivalist family and goes on to earn a PhD from Cambridge and emphasizes the importance of education to enlarging her world. 
She details her journey from her isolated life in the mountains of Idaho to completing a PhD program in history at Cambridge University.

There is a limited number of copies available on a first-call basis for patrons who place holds for vestibule pick-up.

Registration is required for this program online to receive the Zoom link and password.


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Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky


... at 7:09 a.m. 

Today's moon is in waning crescent phase, 27 percent illumination. Enjoy the day!