Klarides-Ditria: State to loosen some COVID-19 restrictions

Beginning Friday, March 19, the state will loosen some restrictions on businesses, houses of worship, and athletic activities.

Friday, March 19, 2021:
All capacity limits will be lifted on restaurants (8-person table capacity, 11 p.m. closing time remain), retail, libraries, personal services, theaters (50 percent capacity), gyms/fitness centers, offices, houses of worship, museums, aquariums, and zoos
Private residences may host up to 25 people indoors, 100 people outdoors
Commercial venues may host up to 100 people indoors, 200 people outdoors
All sports will be allow to practice, compete, and play in tournaments
The state's travel advisory will be reduced to recommended guidance, instead of mandatory quarantine

Monday, March 29, 2021:
Daycare class sizes may increase to 20 students (currently 16)

Friday, April 2, 2021:
Outdoor amusement parks may open
Outdoor event venues may increase to a 50% capacity, capped at 10,000 people
Indoor stadiums can open at 10% capacity
Summer camps and summer festivals are advised to begin the planning stages to open for the upcoming season

Masks/face coverings, social distancing, and sanitation measures will continue to be enforced and bars that only serve drinks will continue to remain closed.

For more information, please reference the governor's press release. 


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Ansonia High School celebrates Women's History Month

 

Police charge Stratford man in robbery of S&A Mart in Ansonia

Shanqueto Pinnock

ANSONIA - Police Wednesday arrested Shanqueto Pinnock, 19, of Stratford for his involvement in the Oct. 20, 2020 robbery of the S & A Mart at 95 Wakelee Ave., Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release Thursday afternoon.

 

Pinnock was charged with Robbery First Degree, Larceny Fifth Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery First Degree and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny Fifth Degree. 

He was held on a court set $350,000 bond to be arraigned at Milford Superior Court on March 18, 2021.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Ansonia police warn of fake unmarked vehicle pulling over cars

ANSONIA  - This morning (March 18) Ansonia Police investigated a complaint of an unmarked vehicle with blue and red flashing lights attempting to pull cars over in the Wakelee Avenue and Franklin Street area, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release. 

The suspect vehicle was described as a Toyota Camry or Honda occupied by three to four people. The Ansonia Police Department does not have Toyota or Honda unmarked vehicles and is not aware of any surrounding departments having those vehicles. 

While the Ansonia Police Department does have unmarked vehicles equipped with emergency lights and sirens, all employees driving those vehicles will be in either uniform or clearly identifiable as a police officer. 

We would like to remind all drivers that if an unmarked vehicle attempts to pull you over and you are not sure it is the police, drive the speed limit, go to a well-populated area before stopping, or call 911 while you are driving to report the incident.

The department is asking anyone with information to please contact 203-735-1885 or tips can be left anonymously through TIP 411 at the link below.

https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

 

This is a press release from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch. 

 

Derby Neck Library offers 'What's True Wednesday' fun

DERBY - For the previous "What's True Wednesday", #1 was TRUE and #2 was FALSE--the grounds of Robert E. Lee's mansion were selected as the site of Arlington National Cemetery, in part to ensure that Lee would never again be able to return to his home.
Above is this week's "What's True Wednesday"--comment with your answer!

Take note--Pat's next #HistoryGameNight is April 12.

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Derby Neck Library

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This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Klarides-Ditria shares schedule for COVID-19 vaccine clinics for veterans

The VA Connecticut Healthcare System is hosting both walk-in and appointment-only Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics for veterans at their West Haven, Newington, and Orange locations this weekend.

Other clinics and locations are added to the VA's online calendar as they are scheduled, so please check back often.


Walk-in COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

Date: Thursday, March 18, 2021

Time: 1:00 PM- 3:45 PM (EST)

Location: West Haven Annex, 200 Edison Road/Pez Blvd. in Orange

https://www.connecticut.va.gov/locations/West_Haven_Annex.asp




COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic - By Appointment

Date: Friday, March 19, 2021

Time: 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM (EST)

Location: Newington campus, 555 Willard Avenue, Bldg. 2E

Call 203-932-5711 ext. 5627, 7784 or 7754 to schedule an appointment.




Walk-in COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

Date: Friday, March 19, 2021

Time: 1:00 PM- 3:45 PM (EST)

Location: West Haven Annex, 200 Edison Road/Pez Blvd. in Orange

https://www.connecticut.va.gov/locations/West_Haven_Annex.asp




COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic - By Appointment

Date: Saturday, March 20, 2021

Time: 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM (EST)

Location: West Haven campus, 950 Campbell Avenue, Bldg. 2, 2nd floor Firm B

Patients should call 203-932-5711 ext. 5627, 7784 or 7754 to make an appointment.



Walk-in COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

Date: Saturday, March 20, 2021

Time: 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM (EST)

Location: West Haven campus, 950 Campbell Avenue, Bldg. 2, 2nd floor Firm B



Key Information for Attendees:
Veterans (any age) must be enrolled for care with VA to receive the vaccine. Veterans can apply online at https://www.va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply/.

We are administering the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. Location will determine which vaccine you receive.
Availability is first come, first served at walk-in clinics.
Mask and physical distancing required. 

To maintain physical distancing, if possible, please don’t bring anyone with you to the clinic.

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