Gentile hails passage of bill to help close gender wage gap

HARTFORD - State Rep. Linda M. Gentile, D-Ansonia, Derby, applauded House passage of a bill Thursday that would help close the gender wage gap and ensure women earn equal pay for equal work. 

Linda M. Gentile

House Bill 5386 passed the state House of Representatives with bipartisan support in a 142-4 vote. 

The legislation, which would help ensure women earn equal pay for equal work, now heads to the state Senate for further consideration.

Gentile said, “I am ecstatic to see this legislation finally poised to become law once the Senate votes on it and the governor signs it. While we still face serious challenges with respect to equal opportunities and gender pay gap, I am optimistic that this measure will lead us on the right path towards equality.”

In Connecticut, women working full-time earn 83-cents for every dollar paid to men. Each year, Connecticut women lose a combined $5.5 billion due to the wage gap.

Under this legislation, employers would be prohibited from asking prospective employees about their previous wages.

“Eliminating the question about previous compensation from the application, will allow women in particular to get a fair shot at getting the pay they are qualified to earn at par with that of a male candidate for the same position,” Gentile said. “That’s a first step towards our ultimate goal.”

This is a press release from Gentile's office.

Ansonia Youth Cheer slates registration at Armory

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ANSONIA - Ansonia Youth Cheer will hold an in-person registration from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Armory, 25 N. Cliff St.

If you prefer to register online, please go to www.ansyc.siplay.com.

Fundraising and payment plan options available. Please send us a message to find out more.

Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby seeks volunteers

DERBY - Want to make a difference in your community? Enjoy wildlife and the outdoors? Get involved!

Come to the Kellogg Environmental Center from 6:30-7:30 p.m. April 27 to learn about current and new volunteer opportunities.
The Kellogg Environmental Center offers a variety of volunteer and citizen science projects that involve monitoring wildlife, educating the public on environmental issues, and maintaining park trails. 
The staff will share the findings of its winter citizen science project, Project FeederWatch, and announce the schedule for its spring and summer volunteer opportunities. 
The spring and summer citizen science projects include the Monarch Larvae Monitoring Project focused on the distribution and abundance of breeding monarchs and the Great Sunflower Project focused on bee populations. 
Both are good for individuals and families to take part in and to expand their understanding of the environment.
Bring a friend and join us in celebrating the volunteers who make it happen! 

This event is free; light refreshments will be served. Register by calling 203-734-2513. 

The Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave., is a facility of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.


This information is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and The New Haven Independent.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host Reiki workshop

Griffin Hospital will host a Reiki Level 1 Workshop May 19./ Contributed photo

DERBY- Griffin Hospital will host a Reiki Level 1 Workshop from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 19.

Reiki Master Eileen Carino, R.N.-BC, MA, ADS, will teach the basic concepts of Reiki, allowing ample time for hands-on practice. 

Reiki is a complementary healing method based on ancient healing practices that involves the conscious direction of healing energy through the practitioner's hands. 

When channeled properly, this energy relieves energy blockages to the body and bring balances to the energy fields thereby promoting healing on all levels.

The cost is $125, including certificate and Reiki book. 

Griffin Hospital employees and current volunteers can register at the discounted rate of $25.

Workshop space is limited, and preregistration is required by May 7. 

The hospital is at 130 Division St.

To register, contact Laura Murphy, Planetree Services Supervisor, 203-732-7466.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Fundraiser at Savino Vineyards in Woodbridge to support Empower Her

WOODBRIDGE - Savino Vineyards, 128 Ford Road, will host the second annual Wine Tasting for the Bethany-based nonprofit, Empower Her, Inc., from 1-4:30 p.m. May 6.


This information is shared from Facebook.

Recuperation journey: Kiddos

 Doing my own Throwback Thursday today. I love this photo from the summer of 1995.