Recuperation journey: Up on the roof

The birds all love to hang out on the neighbor's shed. 
From my perspective it's a perfect spot to capture a photo or two. I especially enjoy seeing the cardinals.

Have a great Thursday!

Shelton's Echo Hose Ambulance, Fairfield U. to co-host EMT class in fall

SHELTON - Echo Hose Ambulance and the Fairfield University Public Safety Department are excited to announce a new Saturday Only EMT class beginning Sept. 7.
Classes will meet Saturdays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Some Saturday practical classes will meet in Shelton at the Echo Hose Ambulance Training Center.
Class will end Dec. 14.

*Students who can't attend a class on a Saturday due to illness, conflict, etc. will be able to attend the missed class the following day on Sunday at our Training Center in Shelton. Students are welcome to attend classes either at Fairfield University, in Shelton, or a combination of both locations throughout the semester due to scheduling conflicts that may arise.

For more information, or to register, visit: https://www.fairfield.edu/undergraduate/student-life-and-services/public-safety/training-programs/
or www.echohose.com

Oxford Public Library offers technology workshop for emergent readers

Logan to host coffee hour at Three Brothers Diner in Hamden

Logan, R-Ansonia, represents the 17th District.

Derby notifies residents of Aug. 1 tax deadline

Sharing a message from Derby City/Town Clerk Marc Garofalo:

"The Tax Collector has published the following notice on June 25, 2019, July 7, 2019, and July 27, 2019:

“Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the City of Derby that the Personal Property Taxes, the first half of Real Estate Taxes and the first half of Motor Vehicle on the October 1, 2018 Grand List are due and payable JULY 1, 2019. You have until AUGUST 1, 2019 to pay these taxes without penalty. ALL TAXES become delinquent August 2, 2019 and will be subject to interest from July 1, 2019 at the rate of one and one half percent per month. Failure to receive a bill does not invalidate the tax or any interest accrued. The Derby Tax office is located at 1 ELIZABETH ST and will be open Monday through Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Thursday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm and Friday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.”

In short, the last day to pay your taxes that are due, without interest, is Thursday August 1, 2019.

City Hall will be open on August 1, 2019 from 8:30 am until 6:00 pm.

If your payment is made after August 1, 2019 at 6:00 pm then interest will be applied from July 1, 2019 to the date of payment.

If you mail your taxes and they are post marked on or before August 1, 2019 then no interest will be applied.

If your payment is post marked after August 1, 2019 then interest will be applied from July 1, 2019 to the date of payment.

Additionally, the night deposit box at City Hall is open and will be locked at 6:00 pm on Thursday August 1, 2019.

If you have deposited your tax payment in the night deposit box on or before Thursday August 1, 2019 at 6:00 pm then no interest will be applied.

Derby taxes may also be paid online.  Additional Fees will apply – Online payments can be made by clicking on the following link - https://derby-webtax.gemsnt.com/

All of the above information is pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes.

For more information visit the Tax Collector Page of the Derby website by clicking here - https://www.derbyct.gov/tax-collector

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host Mini-Med School class

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DERBY - Griffin Hospital is accepting registrations for its free, 10-week “Mini-Med School” course that begins Sept. 5.

Specifically designed for the layperson with little or no medical background, Mini-Med School provides a unique opportunity to gain a greater understanding of how the human body works, insight into common disorders of the various organ systems, as well as information about disease prevention.

This free course will be conducted over 10 consecutive weekly sessions. Griffin Hospital physicians serve as faculty, covering a wide range of topics, including: Anatomy and Physiology; Primary Care; Cardiology; Endocrinology; Orthopedics; Pulmonology; Gastroenterology; Nephrology; Neurology; Oncology and Hematology; Cardio-Thoracic Surgery; Ophthalmology; Gynecology; Urology; Interventional Radiology; Dermatology; and General Surgery. 

Each weekly session will be divided into two hour-long presentations on different medical topics, with a refreshment break between presentations and ample time for questions and answers.

The program meets Thursdays from 6:30–9 p.m. in the hospital’s Meditation and Learning Center, 130 Division St. 

The Mini-Med School will culminate with a “graduation” ceremony Nov. 21. The course is comprehensive and the knowledge base is cumulative, so those participants who attend all sessions will gain the most benefit.

There is no fee to enroll in the Mini-Med School, but space is limited; early registration is encouraged. 

To register, visit the events calendar at griffinhealth.org or call 203-732-1511.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital. 

Bad Moon Rising concert in Ansonia postponed to Thursday