ANSONIA - Master's Table Community Meals organizers have cancelled its takeout dinner Sunday because of the impending storm.
The next meal is scheduled from 3:30-5 p.m. Sept. 12 at Assumption Church hall, 61 N. Cliff St.
Friday, August 20, 2021
3 For Faith to host annual lemonade stand in Shelton to benefit Make-A-Wish
SHELTON - 3 For Faith will hold its annual lemonade stand starting at 11 a.m. Saturday to raise funds for Make-A-Wish.
The girls' stand is located at 11 Bristol Drive.
Rochelle shares CT's preparedness tips for hurricane emergencies
This is shared from a release from state Rep. Kara Rochelle, D-Ansonia/Derby.
It's peak hurricane season in Connecticut, which begins in mid-August and ends around mid-October. Make sure you're prepared for inclement weather and know how to keep yourself and your family safe during a weather emergency.
Below are some simple steps you can take to prepare:
Download the CTPrepares' App in the Apple iTunes or Google Play store.
Download or request a free copy of the CT Ready! Personal Preparedness Guide(available in ten languages) and use this guide to pack an Emergency Supply Kit and develop a Family Emergency Plan.
Sign up for the State of Connecticut Emergency Notification System.
Be aware of inclement weather forecasts and follow instructions from public safety officials.
Visit www.211ct.org or dial 2-1-1 for the latest information on emergency shelters and storm relief resources in your community. You can also find tips on how to prepare and stay informed during different weather emergencies.
Rochelle represents the 104th District.
Children can read to therapy dog Molly Saturday at Derby Public Library
DERBY - The Derby Public Library welcomes therapy dog Molly from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday who is following in her brother Ollie’s “paw steps.”
Children ages 3-11 will be given a 10-minute time slot to read and may select a book from home, or one they have already checked out from, or is provided by, the library, to share with her for the program.
Register at https://bit.ly/37Wo1RV
This is part of the popular B.A.R.K. (Be A Reading Kid) program here at the Library.
This is a great opportunity for beginner or reluctant readers - as well as experienced readers - to build confidence, enhance literary skills achieved during the school year, and develop a love of reading.
This is shared from the Derby Public Library Facebook page.
Valley Save Our Youth cancels outdoor activities; to distribute backpacks
This is shared from a post on Jill Duffus' Facebook page.
Recuperation journey: Leisurely breakfast
I got a new supply of peanuts for my friends - squirrels and birds alike.
Rochelle lauds legislation to support senior citizens
State Rep. Kara Rochelle, D-Ansonia/Derby, is highlighting critical legislation passed during the 2021 legislative session to help support seniors across the Valley and Connecticut. |
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Rochelle backed bills to cut taxes for seniors and increase funding for vital programs and services like Meals on Wheels and aging in place initiative. She advocated for legislation to strengthen the nursing home residents' Bill of Rights which also was made law this session. “Our older neighbors, friends, and loved ones deserve to age with dignity, independence, and support. The legislation we passed this session seeks to address gaps in care and improve seniors' overall quality of life. I'm proud to be a part of this effort and look forward to building on these measures in future sessions,” said Rep. Rochelle. |
Here’s a closer look at the bills:
HB 6458, An Act Lowering the Age of Eligibility for Property Tax Relief for Senior Citizens and Establishing a Task Force to Protect Senior Citizens from Fraud, gives towns the ability to lower the age to provide property tax relief for seniors to 65, and as described, creates a task force to prevent seniors from fraud.
HB 6457, An Act Concerning Access to Recordings and Images from Technology Used by Nursing Home Residents for Virtual Visitation and Virtual Monitoring, expands the rights of nursing home residents and ensures their right to use technology to facilitate virtual visits with family and friends.
SB 975, An Act Strengthening the Bill of Rights for Long-Term Care Residents and Authorizing the Use of Resident Technology for Virtual Visitation and Virtual Monitoring, expands the nursing home patients' bill of rights to include a resident's right to treat their living quarters as their home, including purchasing and using virtual visitation and virtual monitoring technology.
SB 1046, An Act Concerning Long Term Care Insurance, puts in place strong consumer protections for long- term care insurance to prevent significant, unexpected rate increases and ensure affordable products are available.
The state budget continues to phase out the state income tax on pensions and annuities - exempting an additional 28 percent over the next 2 years, which will exempt in total 70 percent of this income from state taxes for most seniors.
The state budget also increases funding for nursing homes, aging in place initiative, Meals on Wheels and other services.
This is a press release from Rochelle's office.
Shelton Library System offers Tween Book Boxes
Shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page:
"By filling out one simple form, you will get a box with a hand-picked book and small items tailored to your literary interests.
"Book boxes will be available once a month and ready for pick up on the last Monday. Help customize the next book box by filling out the included survey and returning it with your book!
"Sign up here: https://sheltonlibrarysystem.org/tween-book-box/
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