Derby Public Library accepting essay submissions for annual scholarship

DERBY - The Derby Public Library is now accepting submissions for its Annual Scholarship Prize of $500. 

It is open to all high school seniors living in Derby who are planning to further their education, regardless of where they currently go to school. The Library Board of Directors will choose the winner based on a submitted essay explaining the role of libraries in the applicant's life. The award will be presented by the Library Board of Directors at its April meeting. 

In addition to the monetary prize, the winner’s name will be added to the Scholarship Prize Plaque located in our Young Adult Department. 

High school seniors may submit their entries to dplreference@biblio.org now through April 1. Good luck!

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Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky (in awe)

... at 4:52 p.m. 

An amazing end to the day!

 

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

 

... at 4:35 p.m. 

Spectacular sunset after a gray day.

Recuperation journey: Looking out the window

 Weathering another gray and gloomy day.

Klarides-Ditria shares new policies effective Jan. 1

New policies affecting Connecticut taxpayers and businesses took effect on January 1st, 2022. This year, several important measures that may impact you, your family or your business become law, including: An Act Concerning Paid Family and Medical Leave - Public Act No. 19-25 - Summary An Act Concerning Diabetes and High Deductible Health Plans - Public Act No. 20-4 - Summary An Act Concerning Court Operations - Public Act No. 21-104 (Sec. 2-10, 12-14, 24, 27, 29-33) - Summary New legislation effective dates are typically January 1st, July 1st, and October 1st throughout the calendar year. I encourage you to take a look at the full list by clicking here.

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Ansonia superintendent announces schools closed until Jan. 10

 

Seymour to distribute limited number of COVID test kits Tuesday

This is the text of Seymour First Selectwoman Annmarie Drugonis' COVID testing kit update today via Code Red:

"This morning we received a smaller than anticipated allotment of COVID testing kits from the State.

Given the extremely limited number of testing kits available, we are asking that only those currently experiencing symptoms come to the distribution event.

That drive-through event will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 4 from 5-7 p.m. at Seymour High School. Proof of residency, such as a driver’s license or addressed piece of mail, will be required to receive a test. Each vehicle will be given one box with two tests inside.

There is an even more limited supply of testing kits will be reserved for the medically vulnerable. If you are medically vulnerable, please reach out to my office at (203) 888-2511, extension 2.

There will not be enough testing kits for everyone. Both the event tomorrow and the testing kits reserved for the medically vulnerable will be distributed on a first-come-first-served basis. We understand that it is very difficult to find a test at the moment. We ask that you look out for your neighbors and consider those who are at elevated risk.

We appreciate your continue patience, understanding and partnership."

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Derby Neck Library readies crafting fun for children

DERBY - Check out what we're doing [at Derby Neck Library] for the Crafting Time for Littles Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. 

Call 203-734-1492 to reserve a supply pack!

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

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Seymour Public Library slates Spanish/English story time