Thursday, February 28, 2019
Recuperation journey: Sunny morning visitor
Quick capture through the window on a cold Thursday morning.
Derby Public Library discussion to highlight book on women's history
DERBY - In celebration of Women’s History Month, the featured book at Derby Public Library's Lunchtime Book Discussion is “The Other Einstein” by Marie Benedict.
The discussion will be held at 12:30 p.m. March 27 at the library, 313 Elizabeth St.
The book offers a window into a brilliant, fascinating woman whose light was lost in Albert Einstein’s enormous shadow.
It is the story of Einstein’s wife, a brilliant physicist in her own right, whose contribution to the special theory of relativity is hotly debated and may have been inspired by her own profound and very personal insight.
The discussion will be held at 12:30 p.m. March 27 at the library, 313 Elizabeth St.
It is the story of Einstein’s wife, a brilliant physicist in her own right, whose contribution to the special theory of relativity is hotly debated and may have been inspired by her own profound and very personal insight.
Einstein may not have been the only mastermind behind his groundbreaking ideas about relativity.
It turns out the renowned theoretical physicist collaborated a great deal with his first wife, Mileva Marić, a Serbian woman of modest means who was one of the few women to study math and science at the Zurich Polytechnic School where the two met.
Did giving Mileva his Nobel Prize earnings assuage his guilt for her unacknowledged assistance and confirm her contribution to his work?
Benedict makes a strong case that the brilliant woman behind him was integral to his success, and creates a rich historical portrait in the process.
Did giving Mileva his Nobel Prize earnings assuage his guilt for her unacknowledged assistance and confirm her contribution to his work?
Benedict makes a strong case that the brilliant woman behind him was integral to his success, and creates a rich historical portrait in the process.
Lunchtime Book Discussions are held the last Wednesday of the month and are free and open to the public.
Multiple copies of the book will be available at the circulations desk.
Drop-ins are welcome; no registration required.
For information call 203-736-1482.
This is a press release from Kathy Wilson, Head of Adult Circulation, Derby Public Library.
Multiple copies of the book will be available at the circulations desk.
Drop-ins are welcome; no registration required.
For information call 203-736-1482.
This is a press release from Kathy Wilson, Head of Adult Circulation, Derby Public Library.
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Ansonia High School presents Appreciation Award to Logan
*This is shared from Logan's Facebook page.
Rochelle responds to Lamont's proposed budget
HARTFORD - State Rep. Kara Rochelle, D-Ansonia and Derby, issued the following statement in response to Gov. Ned Lamont’s two-year proposed budget.
“Governor Lamont presented to the legislature his version of the budget last week and I want to assure you that in the history of the General Assembly the legislature have never passed a budget as a Governor has presented it.
"I hear the concerns of our residents and this is the first step in a long process of revision. The bipartisan Appropriations and Finance Committee is analyzing the Governor’s proposal and working to produce a budget that reflects the legislature’s priorities. Following that proposal, we can expect additional negotiations that I hope will lead to a balanced, bipartisan budget that benefits the most people,” Rochelle said.
Thursday, Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 2C
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"I hear the concerns of our residents and this is the first step in a long process of revision. The bipartisan Appropriations and Finance Committee is analyzing the Governor’s proposal and working to produce a budget that reflects the legislature’s priorities. Following that proposal, we can expect additional negotiations that I hope will lead to a balanced, bipartisan budget that benefits the most people,” Rochelle said.
“I will be critically analyzing each budget proposal to ensure the people of Ansonia and Derby are being fairly considered," she said. "My priority is to continue advocating for the working class, rebuilding the middle class, proper funding for our schools, improving our train service, and spurring economic development, decent wages, tax relief for working class families, reigning in healthcare costs, and building the long-promised Valley Fire School amongst other issues that deeply affect our residents,” Rochelle said.
“I encourage residents to be in touch, attend my twice-monthly community conversations in Ansonia and Derby, and share your questions, concerns, and ideas for how best to move forward," she said. "I will share with residents via Facebook and Email opportunities to make their voices directly heard at legislative public hearings. I want to thank everyone who has participated so far. I look forward to working hard for all of you over the next several months.”
The governor’s proposed budget is the first step in a drafting process that typically produces a unified and blended budget from various parties by the end of the legislative session.
Lamont’s budget can be accessed here: https://portal.ct.gov/Office-of-the-Governor/2019-Legislative-Proposals.
The Appropriations Committee will hold public hearings at the Legislative Office Building on the following dates, which residents can use as an opportunity to share their thoughts on Gov. Lamont’s budget proposal.
Thursday, Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 2C
Friday, March 1 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 2C
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