Friday, April 30, 2021

Rochelle: Deadline extended to apply for help paying last winter's heating bill


Connecticut residents who need some support paying last winter's home heating bill have until June 15 to apply for financial aid through Connecticut's Energy Assistant Program. Residents who need help paying their winter energy bill are encouraged to apply, regardless of whether their home is heated through electricity, natural gas, or a deliverable fuel. 

If the household's primary heat source is electricity or natural gas, the payment will be sent directly to the utility company. 

Home heating benefits are available for households with incomes up to 60% of the state median income (currently, $37,645 for a single person and $72,394 for a household of four). Payments are issued directly to fuel vendors and utility companies on behalf of eligible households.

Applicants should contact the Community Action Agency serving their region or partnering intake sites around the state. 

TEAM, Inc., is the Community Action Agency serving Ansonia and Derby. To apply, call TEAM at 203-736-5420.  

If you do not live in or around Ansonia/Derby, call 2-1-1 or visit www.ct.gov/staywarm to find the application site nearest you. In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, households will also be advised how to complete applications remotely through a mail-in process or over the phone. 

Read the full announcement here.


This is a press release from state Rep. Kara Rochelle's office. She represents the 104th District.


My Sister's Place thrift store in Ansonia to hold May 1 sale Saturday


Shared from My Sister's Place Facebook page:

If April showers bring May flowers
What does MSP [My Sister's Place] bring?
Stay tuned to Saturday’s May 1st Sale!

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.

Derby Public Library to host virtual magic show








DERBY - Abracadabra Magic 101 (episode 4 of 4) video will be posted at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 1.

Children ages up to and including 12 can learn amazing magic tricks performed and taught virtually by magician Ed Popielarczyk.

Ed has been performing magic for children and family audiences for over 30 years!
Follow along as he reveals magic’s biggest secrets through his fun, virtual series.


This is shared from the Derby Public Library Facebook page.

Oxford Public Library offers free craft program for adults


OXFORD - Oxford Public Library to hold “Free Adult Craft: Cherry Blossom Bouquet” at 6 p.m. May 13. ONLY 5 SPOTS LEFT
Create your own Cherry Blossom spray using provided vase, fabric flowers and tissue paper. You provide the branches and hot glue. Limit 10.
Register to receive craft materials and link to program. For information call 203-888-6944.


This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.