Derby mayor tests 'positive' for COVID-19, City Hall closed Tuesday for cleaning

Sharing from Derby Mayor Richard Dziekan's Facebook post:

"After feeling slightly “under the weather” starting this past Friday October 9th, I kept a close eye on my symptoms through the weekend. As of last night, I presented with a low-grade fever so I decided to get tested for Covid-19 this morning. Unfortunately, the results from that test have come back “positive.” Other than some cold-like symptoms, I am feeling okay.

"Out of respect for City Hall staff and the residents of Derby, we will be closing City Hall tomorrow Tuesday October 13th to allow for a deep clean of the building. The Naugatuck Valley Health District will be conducting contact tracing efforts and anyone from my staff who was in close contact with me toward the end of last week will be tested through Griffin Hospital.

"I will be following the CDC guidelines related to self-quarantine and isolation and will not be present at City Hall or any events around Derby until and when I am medically cleared to do so. Thank you for your understanding."

*We wish you a speedy recovery, Mr. Mayor!

TEAM, Inc. to hold food distribution Tuesday at church parking lot in Derby

This is shared from TEAM, Inc. Facebook page.

Chifrijo in Ansonia to host fundraiser Wednesday for son of murder victim

 

Rochelle shares info on state's temporary rental assistance program

Funding for the Temporary Rental Housing Assistance Program (TRHAP) has doubled from $20 million to $40 million. 

The program provides up to $4,000 to landlords on behalf of approved tenant applicants who have been impacted by COVID-19. 

It is funded through the CARES Act's Coronavirus Relief Fund and administered by the Connecticut Department of Housing in partnership with the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority and 11 housing counseling agencies across the state. 

The online web platform is anticipated to reopen to new applicants in mid-October.

Additionally, the eviction moratorium has been extended until Jan. 1, 2021. This provides protection for tenants who were current on their rent at the beginning of the pandemic and have paid at least a portion of their rent since. 

This extension is enacted by Executive Order No. 9E. 

Read more here. 

This is from a press release from state Rep. Kara Rochelle, D-Ansonia/Derby.

Jones Family Farms in Shelton to host annual UNICEF Children's Festival

Jones Family Farms photo

SHELTON - Jones Family Farms will host its annual UNICEF Children's Festival from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Oct. 24 and 25.  

A highlight of the farm year, the event is held during the last weekend before Halloween. The farm is at 606 Walnut Tree Hill Road.

Families are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes, get their faces painted, and take part in games, pumpkin decorating, shows, wagon rides, and other fun activities.

The farm donates a significant portion of the weekend’s sales proceeds to UNICEF. 

Jones Family Farms has donated over $120,000 since starting the festival in 1985.

*Note: FB Events will not allow capital letters to show acronym of UNICEF - thus Unicef. 

This info is shared from a Facebook event page.

BHcare's Alliance for Prevention & Wellness to host story time about mental health