Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

The moon tonight is in waxing gibbous phase, 93 percent illumination. 

On Sunday we'll see it 100 percent illuminated.

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

Tonight's moon is in waxing gibbous phase, 93 percent illumination.
 

Ansonia Police, State Police, FBI probe threat to blow up AMS; nothing found

ANSONIA - The Federal Bureau of Investigation contacted the Ansonia Police Department at about 11:45 a.m. to report they received a complaint that a person threatened to blow up the middle school, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a release late Friday afternoon. 

After consulting with the Ansonia Board of Education, a decision was made to send home the Pre-K students, all other students were on a remote learning day. 

The decision to send the students home was done out of an abundance of caution. A check of the school inside and out by officers and staff did not reveal anything suspicious. 

Bomb sniffing dogs were also used to check the school and nothing was found.

 

With the assistance of the F.B.I. and Connecticut State Police, all the people involved were located and interviewed. 

The investigation showed there was on ongoing neighbor dispute where one neighbor alleged that during a verbal argument the other neighbor said they were going to blow up the house and middle school. 

The accused neighbor cooperated with the investigation and denied making any statements about blowing up the school. 

No evidence was found to substantiate the initial claim and no arrests have been made.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Easter fundraiser to benefit Ansonia Animal Shelter

 

Derby Public Library to host virtual estate planning seminar

 

DERBY - In an informational webinar at 6 p.m. April 21, Tatiana DaSilva, Trusts and Estate attorney, will review the most important documents to have in place during the initial phases of your life, including after college, through marriage, and having children.

The Derby Public Library is hosting the event. 

Moderating the webinar will be Rebecca Miller, a wealth and legacy planner specializing in retirement planning.

Register here https://bit.ly/39h71qB prior to 4:30 p.m. on the date of the program to receive the Zoom link and password.

This is shared from the Derby Public Library's Facebook page.

DiBacco: Ansonia Middle School closes early after nearby disturbance Thursday night

 

Klarides-Ditria: Access improvements scheduled to begin on Derby-Shelton Bridge

The Connecticut Department of Transportation has announced that work intended to improve access for both cyclists and pedestrians on the the Derby-Shelton Bridge over the Housatonic River will begin April 1. The proposed work includes the coordination and movement of several utilities and an overall realignment of traffic resulting in a final configuration of three 11-foot travel lanes, two sidewalks (5-foot and roughly 8-foot) and a 10-foot bike lane.  The parapets will be reconstructed to meet new safety standards with the current historic shape and finish.  The existing lighting will also be upgraded and include decorative light standards. Additional details: SR 712 (Bridge Street) Between Howe Avenue and Route 34 (Main Street), the contractor will maintain a minimum of one 11-foot travel lane in each direction. Work will begin on the northern side of the structure and progress to the center of the bridge and finish with the reconstruction of the southern parapet. Access to and from the Derby Greenway will be maintained except during the actual construction of an upgraded access point. Additional informational press releases will be issued prior to stage changes alerting motorists to the new alignment.

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Derby Public Library to present virtual author talk with climate scientist

 
DERBY - Derby Public Library will present a virtual author talk with David Goodrich at 7 p.m. via Zoom.

From the Library's Facebook page:

"We are pleased to welcome author David Goodrich to talk about his new book, A Voyage Across an Ancient Ocean: A Journey Through the Northern Dominion of Oil. 

"Dr. Goodrich will talk about his journey and share photos of his ride into the vast heart of North America’s new oil country on two wheels.

"Register here https://bit.ly/31fHOsm for Zoom link.

"Goodrich worked at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, retiring as Director of Climate Observations. He also served as the Director of the UN Global Climate Observing System in Geneva, Switzerland."

Ansonia High School marks Women's History Month with Book of the Week

 

Derby Public Library to host virtual gathering for reading of teen graphic novels

DERBY - Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 and above to virtual gatherings for the reading/showing of Classic Graphic Novels from 3:30-4:30 p.m. April 14 and 28.

Zoom access links will be provided via email three days prior to meeting dates. Sign up at the library’s Events Calendar at www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

For more information call 203-736-1482.

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