Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to host animal crossing for teens, tweens
SHELTON - Tweens/teens 11+ can join Plumb Memorial Library's Miss Jessica on her Animal Crossing island at 2 p.m. Thursday trade fossils/DIYs, dive for creatures, fish, catch bugs, and more!
***Patrons must have a Nintendo Switch, a copy of Animal Crossing, and an active Internet connection for the Nintendo Switch in order to participate***
Register here: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661...
Klarides-Ditria: Wrong time for payroll tax increase, state employee raises
On Jan. 1, most private sector, non-union workers will be forced to pay a new half-percent payroll tax to fund a state-run Paid Family Leave Program that, when finally implemented in 2022, will offer some of the nation's most generous benefits.
That same day, unionized state employees will be given $38 million in salary increases.
Those pay raises—an annual increment—are the final portion of an overall 11 percent increase estimated to cost the state roughly $350 million over two fiscal years.
This, despite the global COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent governor-mandated business restrictions that have caused more than 600 restaurants, and thousands of small businesses to permanently close, or that more than 188,000 Connecticut residents are still filing for weekly unemployment benefits.
And just yesterday [Monday] the governor pledged Connecticut would enter into a controversial, regional Transportation Climate Initiative Program (TCI-P) that reports say will cost Connecticut drivers as much as 17 cents per gallon in the first year.
According to the governor’s press release, in an effort to reduce CO2 emissions, provide jobs and invest in “green energy,” the program would require fuel suppliers to purchase allowances for carbon emissions and use the funds generated to invest in “equitable and cleaner transportation options.”
As noted by the Yankee Institute, over time, as emission allowances are reduced and fuel producers are forced to pay the higher fees, the likelihood is that those fees will get passed on to drivers through higher prices at the pump.
Drivers will be forced to pay more per gallon even though they are driving less and their vehicles become more fuel efficient.
The memorandum does the following:
Lays out the Transportation Climate initiative program (TCI-P) design, and schedule
Creates a Model Rule which establishes a base annual CO2 emissions cap beginning in 2023 for each member jurisdiction to the TCI-P.
Requires state fuel suppliers to obtain allowances for the fuel they sell.
Requires the state to invest at least 35 percent of the proceeds to overburdened and underserved communities.
Requires the member jurisdictions to establish an administrative organization to have cognizance over administrative and technical support to member jurisdictions.
With the pandemic still wreaking havoc on our country physically, emotionally and financially, I am dismayed that low and middle-income families will be further punished by tax increases while state employees get lavish raises.
Sincerely,
The memorandum does the following:
Lays out the Transportation Climate initiative program (TCI-P) design, and schedule
Creates a Model Rule which establishes a base annual CO2 emissions cap beginning in 2023 for each member jurisdiction to the TCI-P.
Requires state fuel suppliers to obtain allowances for the fuel they sell.
Requires the state to invest at least 35 percent of the proceeds to overburdened and underserved communities.
Requires the member jurisdictions to establish an administrative organization to have cognizance over administrative and technical support to member jurisdictions.
With the pandemic still wreaking havoc on our country physically, emotionally and financially, I am dismayed that low and middle-income families will be further punished by tax increases while state employees get lavish raises.
Sincerely,
'Turnback Tuesday' ringing bells to usher in the new year
Turnback Tuesday is ringing those bells, used to announce the arrival of an event, activity or occasion.
They toll in good times and in bad times. They ring out warnings, ring in the New Year, or announce the union of two people.
Bell ringing can be traced to pagan winter celebrations or to scare away evil spirits. Bell ringing became popular over time and was incorporated into other activities and events as a way to bring people together.
This is a postcard from the [Derby Public] Library’s collection.
Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting history each week.
Valley Shakespeare Festival to host 'A Community Christmas Carol' Part 4
Sharing from a post from the Valley Shakespeare Festival on the Shelton Library System Facebook page:
"We are so excited to welcome two NEW cast members to help us complete Scrooge's story tonight [Tuesday] at 6:30 p.m.
With Joan Stokes of the
Shelton Library System
and Diane Stroman of well as friends from Valley United Way
, Celebrate Shelton
, bring the Hoopla
, Seasonal Catering
, TEAM, Inc.
, and Massaro Community Farm
!"This is the link to Part 4.
Bishop Wicke Health and Rehab Center in Shelton scheduled for COVID-19 vaccine
Staff and residents at Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center in Shelton will receive the COVID-19 vaccination next week. Pictured from left are healthcare staff Beth Cairone, Evelyn Rupsis, Lori Bauer and Faith Wajdowicz./ Contributed photo
SHELTON - Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center is partnering with CVS/Omnicare Pharmacy to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to residents and staff.
Long-term care communities will be receiving the vaccine during the first phase of distribution.
The community has been given Dec. 30. as the date of the first vaccinations.
This means residents are fortunate to receive the vaccine prior to those not living in a senior living community, providing a foundation of increased safety from this pernicious virus.
Residents and staff alike will be lined up and looking forward to receiving the vaccine.
“Those living in skilled nursing homes and short-term rehabilitation centers have been most impacted by this global pandemic. Our residents and patients have been able to thrive and have as “normal” a life as possible this year due to the outstanding staff who love them like family. We look forward to the day, hopefully soon that families and friends can come in and visit and hug their loved ones,” said Debra Samorajczyk, administrator.
“Vaccinations will play a critical role in the next step of containing the COVID-19 pandemic,” she said. “Having the vaccine in place will help put the minds of our residents, team, and family members at ease. We will continue to follow all CDC recommendations to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of our community. These same precautions have helped keep our community safe during this pandemic, including enhanced cleaning, screening protocols, and social distancing."
Wesley Village
Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center is part of the Wesley Village Senior Living campus located at 580 Long Hill Ave. and is part of United Methodist Homes, a local not-for-profit organization.
They are among an elite group of U.S. nursing facilities that have been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care for 2020-21 by U.S. News & World Report. The Wesley Village campus offers assisted and independent living, memory support, skilled nursing, short-term rehab, and outpatient therapy and fitness services.
To learn more, visit www.umh.org/wesley-village.
This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.
Recuperation journey: Winter morning pix
Grateful for my sunrise view.
Feathered friend in the mulberry tree.
Have a great day and keep looking up!
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