My Sister's Place in Ansonia presents fashion show

My Sister's Place Thrift Store and Donation Center in downtown Ansonia held a fashion show today. Store manager Nancy Cahoon looks like she enjoyed modeling rain gear. All of the store's proceeds support The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services, a program of BHcare.

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Salvation Army to hold recognition breakfast in Ansonia

This will be a great community event. Please join us next Thursday!

Gentile backs bill to give firefighters workers' compensation

HARTFORD - State Rep. M. Linda Gentile, D-Ansonia/Derby, is pleased to report that firefighters, both current and former, could soon have workers’ compensation coverage for illnesses and diseases attributable to the performance of their duties.  

State Rep. Linda M. Gentile 

“This important bill has come a long way thanks to the hard work of many,” Gentile said.  
The bill passed by unanimous vote at 12:07 a.m. today and will now be taken up in the Senate.

The legislation presumes that firefighters are at risk for numerous types of cancers, diseases and illnesses.  
It makes those affected eligible for workers' comp benefits unless evidence shows something else was the cause.  

“It is reasonable and responsible legislation that will provide a much needed and deserved level of protection for those individuals who selflessly provide public safety and protection for all of us and our families," Gentile said. "It is simply the right thing to do."


This is a press release from Gentile's office.

Derby Cultural Commission to hold EcoFest in May

Boys & Girls Club slates summer camp at Ansonia, Seymour, Shelton sites

The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley has scheduled Summer Camp programs at its three locations:

Raymond P. Lavietes Unit, 1 Positive Place, Shelton;

Joel E. Smilow Unit, 28 Howard Ave., Ansonia; and

Seymour Unit, 20 Pine St., Seymour.

For information about the summer camp programs, visit www.BGC-LNV.org.


This is a release from the club.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host presentation on group drumming

Mark Zarrillo will demonstrate drumming May 3 at Griffin Hospital. /Contributed photo

DERBY - The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital will host a free presentation on the mind, body, and spiritual benefits of group drumming at noon May 3.

Mark Zarrillo, a local drum circle leader and sound healing practitioner, will host “Community Drumming for Health & Happiness,” an interactive demonstration of group drumming and presentation of its evidence-based health benefits. 

Participants take part in a hands-on drumming exercise that teaches about finding and locking into a rhythmic pulse, creating a dialogue with the instruments, and creating smiles.

This program is part of a series of free, educational forums hosted by the Community Health Resource Center in an effort to help improve the health of the community.

To register or for more information, call Kerry or Deborah at 203-732-7399.

The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital is a traditional library that provides an array of medical and health information, including a large collection of easy to read health and lifestyle related materials. 
The Center is open to the public to educate themselves on ways to enhance their well-being, prevent illness, and play an active role in decisions about their health.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Opioids 101 presentation slated May 9 at Shelton Intermediate School

This release was provided by the Shelton Police Department.  



Below is a graphic shared from the VSAAC website that demonstrates the impact that opioid abuse has had on our community.