Seymour Oxford Food Bank, Seymour Food 2 Kids team up for summer program

Summer break is right around the corner and we are teaming up with Seymour Food 2 Kids to provide meals to any Seymour or Oxford family who can use a helping hand.

If you would like to help you can donate by using the link below, Volunteer opportunities will be posted soon along with our program specific Wishlist.

Register link
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSe.../viewform...

Donate here! By using this link every dollar goes directly to The Summer Food to Kids program.

https://seymour-oxford-food-bank.givecloud.co/.../G2EXWJD6

Learn to craft seed bombs May 2 at Ansonia Nature Center

Seed Bomb Crafting and Hike May 2 at 1:30 p.m. ANSONIA - Support habitat restoration efforts by crafting seed balls to disperse on a hike, and take an extra seed ball home for yourself! Support native plants this National Wildflower Week by helping the Nature Center disperse seed balls. Seed balls (or seed bombs) are made by combining seeds, clay, and a bit of soil into a protective ball. This program will begin with the creation of seed balls (so be prepared for muddy hands!), then a hike to disperse them in our woods to support habitat restoration efforts.  Participants will also be able to make a seed ball for themselves to take home! FREE - donations welcome! The Center is at 10 Deerfield Lane.

Register for Seed Bombs

From the photo archives: Looking at the sky

Backyard view on this date last year. 

Ansonia Police use search warrant to take 39 dogs, 2 ferrets from residence

ANSONIA - Ansonia Police began an investigation Thursday after receiving a complaint of possible animal cruelty and unsanitary living conditions at a residence on Schumacher Drive, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release Friday morning.

A search warrant was obtained to enter the home and inside the investigating officers found 39 dogs, 2 ferrets, 2 adult females, and 3 juveniles, ages 15, 5, and 2 living in the house. 

Officers found garbage, animal feces, and urine throughout the house. 

The living conditions in the residence were deemed to be unsanitary and unsafe; the house was condemned by the Ansonia building inspector. 

Initial examination of the dogs has shown the dogs to be healthy. All the dogs will be checked by a veterinarian to ensure they are healthy and have not been neglected. 

Police said the Department of Children and Families assisted in the investigation and the juveniles were brought to a local hospital for evaluation due to the condition of the home. 

The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released as it becomes available.

Chief Williams would like to the thank Woodbridge Animal Control and the Town of Oxford for their assistance in the case.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Abundant Life Ministries in Ansonia to distribute food Monday

 

Huntington Fire Company No. 3 to host free child passenger safety clinic

DERBY – Griffin Health, Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley, and Huntington Fire Company No. 3 will offer a free child passenger safety clinic  from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. May 16 at Huntington Fire Company No. 3, 44 Church St., Shelton.

Certified child passenger safety technicians will help parents, caregivers, and children learn the importance of child car seats, how to properly install them and the appropriate positioning of a child in car seats or booster seats. 

If needed, the clinics will provide individuals with new free child car seats.

Appointments are not required, but encouraged to ensure a spot. 

To make an appointment for the clinic or for more information, contact Cathi Kellett at ckellett@griffinhealth.org.

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, every 32 seconds, a child under the age of 13 in a passenger vehicle is involved in a crash. Many times, injuries and deaths can be prevented by proper use of car seats, boosters, and seat belts. 

For more information, visit NHTSA.gov/TheRightSeat

This is a press release from Griffin Health.

Derby Public Library needs volunteers for community garden