Ansonia Police Department reminds public use of fireworks prohibited in Connecticut

Connecticut State Police video

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https://youtu.be/3jl_KRlEw_w

As we approach the July 4th holiday, the Ansonia Police Department wants to remind the public that Connecticut law prohibits the use of fireworks except for sparklers/fountains.

Please leave the use of fireworks to the professionals and enjoy the holiday with your family and friends.

This Connecticut State Police video (linked above) is a stark reminder of the dangers that all fireworks pose.

This is shared from the APD Facebook page.

Boating safety class planned in Oxford

OXFORD - The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering a one-day Boating/Personal Watercraft Safety Course from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday at the American Legion Hall, 43 Oxford Road.

Admission is $50.

Upon completion you will be able to obtain your Boating/PWC license/certificate from the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, allowing you to operate a vessel and/or PWC.

The About Boating Safety Course exceeds the State requirements that allow you to obtain that license/certificate.

Topics include safety, Connecticut state law, trailering, waterways, canoes, motor boats, sailboats, PWCs, just to name a few.

If interested and would like to pre-register please contact Peter Aiksnoras, 203-888-7252 or aiksnoras@sbcglobal.net.

Walk-ins are welcomed.



This information is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and The New Haven Independent.