TEAM requesting more donations for Toys 4 Kids

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton collecting food for Spooner House

Ansonia Police to collect food, toys at Stop & Shop Friday

Teen Maker Space slated at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to Teen Maker Space from 3-4:30 p.m. Dec. 27. 
Available resources include 3D design programs, 3D printer, 3D doodle pens, Legos, and more! 

Light refreshments will be provided. The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

For more information call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.


This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.

Dziekan raises funds at Tipsy Tomato in Derby for animal foster, rescue

Thank you to everyone who supported our fundraiser benefitting Furry Friends Foster and Rescue Inc !!! 

We had a great time raising money for the pups 🐶 And a huge THANK YOU to Mayor Rich Dziekan for guest bartending and always doing everything he can to support charities and small businesses!! — withHeather Hallet DiBerardino, Joe Elcuri and Richard Dziekan at Tipsy Tomato Bar and Pizzeria.

*Shared from Tipsy Tomato Facebook page.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to offer medical assistant training program

Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers to offer a new Certified Clinical Medical Assistant training program./ Contributed photo

DERBY - The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, 300 Seymour Ave., Suite 206, will offer a new Certified Clinical Medical Assistant training program starting Jan. 14.

The program prepares students to become multi-skilled health care professionals that specialize in outpatient settings. Medical assistants perform both clinical and administrative duties and assist a variety of providers including physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. 
Graduates of this program may find entry-level positions in medical offices, clinics, urgent care centers and may work in general medicine or specialty practices. This program also provides the diversity of other job options in the hospital or laboratory setting.

The program will run for 28 weeks with classes five days a week from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., including 160 clinical hours at Griffin Faculty Physicians’ primary care offices and specialty offices such as gastroenterology, OB-GYN, surgical and cardiology.

Topics covered in the program include anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, clinical procedures, aseptic techniques, minor surgical procedures, phlebotomy, electrocardiogram, pathology, and law and ethics in the medical field, as well as general administrative skills including electronic health records, insurance billing and coding, formatting documents, basic accounting and patient scheduling.

The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant training program will be offered twice a year.

Anyone 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED may apply for admission. Early application is encouraged for all courses, as space is limited. 
For more information or to apply, call 203-732-1276 or 203-732-7578 or visit griffinhealth.org/allied-health.

About the School of Allied Health Careers
Griffin Hospital's School of Allied Health Careers was one of the first hospital-based schools of its kind to be authorized by the Connecticut Office of Higher Education and offers Phlebotomy and other professional educational programs to provide training, education, and certification in selected health careers. 
Classes are taught by certified instructors in the Griffin Hospital Medical Building, 300 Seymour Ave.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Meeting to focus on Derby-Shelton Bridge rehabilitation project

Ansonia readies Riverwalk sign for Pershing Drive entrance

ANSONIA - The city’s new Riverwalk entrance on Pershing Drive will soon include a gateway frame assembled from restored original Wakelee Avenue trolley tracks. 

The entrance frame measures 15’ height x 18’ wide and is being produced by JRD Restoration in Derby. 

It will be topped with signage reading:

"Copper City Pass - Gateway To The Ansonia Riverwalk."

The original Wakelee Ave Trolley Line (1888-1937) traveled past the Pershing Drive gateway, up Clifton Avenue into downtown Derby.

If anyone is seeking a unique 4”x5” collectible or Christmas gift, the trolley tracks are also available for sale at Mayor David S. Cassetti’s office at City Hall. 

For more trolley track information visit www.cityofansonia.com.

This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Recuperation journey: Chilly bear

Day 3: I found her sitting outside this morning ... she forgot her sunglasses!