Tuesday, September 20, 2022
3rd annual event in Bethany to raise awareness of breast cancer, honor survivors
Seymour Public Library slates showing of 2022 mystery thriller movie
My Sister's Place thrift store in Ansonia posts weekly sales
My Sister's Place thrift store is located at 380 Main St., Ansonia.
All proceeds benefit BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.
This is shared from the store's Facebook page.
Cabrera announces $1.4M in grants for Beacon Falls, Bethany, Woodbridge
HARTFORD - State Sen. Jorge Cabrera, D-Hamden, Monday announced three towns will receive grant funding through the Small Town Economic Assistance Program.
The program supports small towns for economic development, community conversation, and quality-of-life capital projects.
A combined $1.4 million will be released to Beacon Falls and Bethany for road improvements and Woodbridge for renovation of the Woodbridge Center Gym.
"I'm grateful to Governor Lamont for making these approvals for the towns of Beacon Falls, Bethany and Woodbridge," said Cabrera. "The towns are also contributing to these important projects which will benefit drivers and pedestrians in Beacon Falls and Bethany, and all those who enjoy using the Woodbridge Center Gym."
Funding through the STEAP grants will support:
· Beacon Falls: $500,000 in state funding is approved for a road improvement project at Church Street. This will be matched by $580,000 from the town.
· Bethany: $404,696 in state funding is approved for road improvements that will ensure access to essential facilities and roads. This will be matched by $101,174 from the town.
· Woodbridge: $500,000 in state funding is approved for the renovation of Woodbridge Center Gym. This will be matched by $106,687 from the town.
Huntington Branch Library in Shelton to host Story Explorers for preschoolers
SHELTON - Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers can join Miss Jessica at Huntington Branch Library for a story, a craft, movement, and music at 11 a.m. Sept. 26.
Each child must be registered individually, with the name of the caregiver provided.
The Library is at 41 Church St.
https://sheltonlibrarysystem.org/events-page/
This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.
'Turnback Tuesday' features Second Congregational Church in Derby
Turnback Tuesday brings you the Second Congregational Church at 136 Elizabeth St., Derby across from the Green.
The church was dedicated January 28, 1846 with Rev. Mr. Cook as its first minister. In 1889, the church added to the rear of the building to accommodate the new organ.
In 1914, Boy Scout Troop 3 was founded in this church and still meets there today.
In 1985, the steeple was damaged by Hurricane Gloria. The houses behind the church are facing Olivia Street.
Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.