Klarides-Ditria provides information on Operation Fuel heating assistance

Dear Neighbors,

The days are already getting shorter and colder, and I am sure given our current situation there are folks out there who are concerned about heating their homes this fall and winter. I wanted to let you know that Operation Fuel, the oldest fuel bank in the country, can provide assistance to those in need.

Operation Fuel provides year-round emergency assistance to help families avoid heat, electricity, and water shutoffs. 

They also provide help:

To reach to as many families as possible affected by COVID-19, Operation Fuel increased their grant awards and modified their eligibility guidelines.

• Home System Repair & Replacement to help lower-income homeowners reduce energy bills by repairing or replacing older furnaces, boilers, and water heaters;
• Homelessness Intervention & Prevention helps to prevent and eliminate homelessness that results from unaffordable home energy costsIf you or anyone you know is struggling to pay their heating, electricity, or water bill, or need help with deliverable fuel, please reach out.

They have launched an online portal so clients can apply directly for assistance. 

Learn more and apply today here. If you have any questions, you can contact opfuelapplications@operationfuel.org or call (860) 243-2345.

Please share this information with anyone in need, and feel free to reach out to me with any other concerns.


Sincerely,

Cassetti announces downtown Farmer's Market extended through Thanksgiving

 

Mayor David S. Cassetti shops at the Ansonia Farmer's Market./ City of Ansonia photo

ANSONIA - Mayor David S. Cassetti Thursday announced that the Farmer's Market held from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Fridays has been extended through Thanksgiving.
That's according to him and Gazy Brothers Farm of Oxford, the market host. "Response has gotten increasingly popular and justified an extension,” said Cassetti.

Other regular vendors include Beldotti Bakery of Stamford (breads and mozzarella) and Amski's Delights of Ansonia (jams, jellies, and baked pies).


This information is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Naugatuck Valley Health District to hold flu clinic at Seymour Community Center

 

SEYMOUR - The Naugatuck Valley Health District will hold its annual free flu clinic from 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 9 at the Community Center, 20 Pine St.

Please bring your health insurance card.
Masks must be worn and participants must remain in their car, due to social distancing guidelines.
Each resident will be given paperwork to complete and will be administered the shot while he/she remains in the car.


This information is shared from the Seymour Community Center website.

Derby Public Library to host 'Lunch and Learn: Under the Hood 101' via Zoom

DERBY - Derby Public Library will host 'Lunch and Learn: Under the Hood 101' from 11 a.m.-noon Oct. 15.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when it comes to basic car care maintenance. 

AAA will share some basic D.I.Y. maintenance work you can do to save time and money.

All drivers welcome so register here https://bit.ly/2ZImefC to receive Zoom link and password.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

BHcare Facebook LIVE event to focus on addiction treatment

National Recovery Month is observed every September to educate Americans on substance use treatment and mental health services and how they can enable those with mental and substance use disorders to live healthy and rewarding lives. Prevention works, treatment is effective, and people can and do recover.  If you're ready to walk away from addiction and reclaim your life, BHcare is here to help. Our Medicated Assisted Treatment (MAT) is the use of FDA-approved medications along with comprehensive counseling and behavioral therapies to help provide a "whole-person" approach to address issues related to opioid dependence, including withdrawal, cravings and relapse prevention. Join us at 1 p.m. Sept. 23 on APW's Facebook page to learn more about our MAT program. Join us for our first Facebook LIVE event: MAT 101 with David Borzellino, LMFT, ADCC MAT Program Director at BHcare will share Information on MAT services and treatment during COVID-19. This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Derby Historical Society to host Open House and Mollusk Exhibit

The Derby Historical Society’s Open House and Mollusk Exhibit  Saturday, Sept. 19 at the  David Humphreys House,  37 Elm St., Ansonia 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.   The Derby Historical Society welcomes you to an Open House! Our talented docents will lead small groups through a tour of the House. While visiting, take a look in our gift shop for unique, one-of-a-kind items! The Milford Marine Institute will be here to support us with an incredible Mollusk Exhibit. Come and SEA a sample of the 50,000+ species that live in the ocean! Szabo’s Seafood will be on-site! Parking is available in our lot and on Thomas Street. Thank you for your support and for helping us preserve our place in history. Call 203-735-1908 for information or visit our website www.derbyhistorical.org $5 per visitor

Seymour Lions Club, Smith's Ansonia Shell to host cruise night at Tri-Town Plaza

SEYMOUR - The Seymour Lions Club and Smith's Ansonia Shell will sponsor a Cruise Night from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at Tri-Town Plaza, 814 Derby Ave.

"This show will be lots for fun for the whole family; we take pride in the part we play bringing car enthusiasts together to celebrate a time when the automobile was more than just an appliance. 

"We invite all hot rods, street rods, rat rods, classic, custom, trucks, motorcycles, and antiques to join us.

"As local car aficionados showcase their vintage, classic, and custom cars, trucks, and motorcycles and all the work they have done on them, there are opportunities to network and uncover new ideas for local car enthusiasts.

"Trophies will be award for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place car/truck winners also a motorcycle trophy will be award. 

"Our sponsors pick the winners! Music, raffles, socializing makes for a fun night!"

For more information visit www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/seymourct/ or our Facebook page, “The Seymour Lions Club,” follow us on Twitter @seymourlions, email us seymourlions52@att.net or call Lion Corky @ 203-619-1571 or Lion Melissa @ 203-430-9356.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.