From Derby Town/City Clerk Marc Garofalo:
Derby City Hall will be closed on Monday. January 18, 2021
in remembrance of Martin Luther King, Jr.
No delay in trash and recycling and the Transfer Station is open for regular hours.
Friday, January 15, 2021
Ansonia Police release age-enhanced photo of Vanessa Morales
ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department with the assistance of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children today is releasing an age-enhanced photograph of Vanessa Morales.
Police said Vanessa has been missing since December 2, 2019. At the time of her disappearance she was one years old and she is now almost two and half years old.
The department is asking anyone with information to please contact 203-735-1885 or tips can be left anonymously through TIP 411 at the link below.
https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553
https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553
This is a press release from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.
BHcare to hold challenge for The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services
This is shared from an event page on Facebook:
Strength comes in many forms.
The Coronavirus has changed our everyday lives. Despite this, we are still committed to providing life-saving and life-changing services for victims and survivors of domestic violence.
The Coronavirus has changed our everyday lives. Despite this, we are still committed to providing life-saving and life-changing services for victims and survivors of domestic violence.
This year, instead of lacing up our bowling shoes, we're hosting a virtual 14-day challenge that will empower your body, mind, and spirit.
The challenge will run from 7 a.m. March 13 to 8 a.m. March 27.
Join The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services for the Strength-4-Survivors challenge!
Sign up here: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/s4s2021/register/
The Strength-4-Survivors challenge will honor victims and survivors of domestic violence. Funds raised by S4S will support the services and programs that The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services provides for nearly 8,000 people a year.
Each morning, you will be sent a challenge to complete. They will range from mindful, to creative, to physical- with options to modify or challenge yourself.
Complete the daily challenge and post it on social media. Bragging is totally acceptable!
The money you raise in sponsors will go to The UCDVS, helping victims, survivors, and their children rebuild their lives.
Klarides-Ditria provides information on COVID-19 vaccine access
 Dear Friends and Neighbors, Governor Lamont announced that phase 1b of Connecticut’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout will begin on Monday, Jan. 18, and residents in the state over the age of 75 can now schedule appointments to receive the vaccine. To date, approximately 160,000 doses have now been distributed statewide. Vaccine access with be phased in for the following groups in Phase 1b: Currently scheduling: Individuals 75 and older Scheduling soon: Front line essential workers Individuals and staff in congregate settings Individuals between the ages of 65 and 74 Individuals between the ages of 16 and 64 who have underlying health conditions that put them at greater risk of the virus All eligible residents are required to make an appointment in advance of receiving the vaccine. Beginning today, January 14th, individuals over the age of 75 can make appointments utilizing the following tools: Healthcare Provider: Many residents have already been or will be contacted to schedule an appointment by their healthcare provider if their provider is participating in the state’s vaccine program. Not all providers are administering the vaccine. A list of participating providers is available at ct.gov/covidvaccine. Residents are urged not to contact their physician or healthcare provider directly for COVID vaccine appointments. Online: A form can be accessed online at ct.gov/covidvaccine that allows individuals to schedule an appointment through the web-based Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS). Telephone: Those without Internet access can call Connecticut’s COVID Vaccine Appointment Assistance Line at 877-918-2224. The phone system was created in partnership with the Department of Public Health and United Way of Connecticut and is specifically targeted to provide support for eligible vaccine recipients who have limited technology access, or who have language, disability, or other barriers that could prevent them from using existing self-scheduling options successfully. The line will take calls on Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will offer a call-back option when all contact specialists are busy serving other callers. The team will aim to return calls as soon as possible, with the goal of same-day response. Further details on phase 1b eligibility will be forthcoming and will include guidance for employers, employees, self-employed, and other individuals on when and how to schedule vaccine appointments and where vaccinations will be available. FAQ regarding the vaccine can be accessed here. Next Phases As the rollout continues into more phases, it is expected that vaccines will be available to the general public at pharmacies, doctors' offices, community health clinics, local health clinics, as well as through other providers. Additional Resources For more details about the tentative rollout of the COVID-19 vaccinations in Connecticut, please reference the following resources. Understanding how COVID-19 vaccines work (CDC): Click Here COVID-19 Vaccine in Connecticut: Click Here CT COVID-19 Vaccine Phases & Eligibility: Click Here CT COVID-19 Response: Click Here   |
Beacon Falls Public Library curbside pickup area gets addition
Sharing from the Beacon Falls Public Library Facebook page:
Curbside pickup hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
The Library is at 10 Maple Ave., Beacon Falls.
Derby Public Library offers Take & Make craft for families
"To commemorate the 10th anniversary of Take Your Child to the Library Day event as part of our Take & Make series, we will be offering families a DIY craft activity to make a one of a kind adorable stuffed sock bunny!
"All materials will be supplied through vestibule pickup at our Elizabeth Street entrance on the day of the event. Bags will be available only to those who have pre-registered."
Registration is required at
This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.
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