Derby Town Clerk Marc Garofalo shares COVID-19 vaccine information

 

Recuperation journey: Exploring

 "Let's see what's up here."

Shelton Library System to host Animal Crossing for tweens, teens

SHELTON - Tweens and teens can join Miss Jessica at 2:45 p.m. Thursday from Huntington Branch Library for an hour of Animal Crossing where they can fish, dive for sea creatures, catch bugs, trade DIYS and items, and more!

Tweens/teens MUST have a Nintendo Switch, a copy of the game Animal Crossing, and an active Internet connection on their Nintendo Switch to participate.

An email address is required to register.

A Zoom link and password will be emailed to each participant prior to the start of the program.

Register here: http://engagedpatrons.org/events.cfm?siteid=2661

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Oxford Public Library posts program schedule for March, April, May

SPRING INTO FUN WITH THE LIBRARY! This Spring we have tons of special visitors joining us for virtual and on-site programs! All events held at the library will be outdoors and all virtual events will be live to participate in real-time at home! Click one of the images below for more information and to register! 3/20, 4/24, 5/15 "Food Explorers" A live-virtual kid-friendly cooking program! 3/26 "Do the Locomotion" Learn about (and meet!) some animal friends on-site at the library! 4/14 "Kid's Cartooning" A live-virtual cartooning program for young artists! 4/15 "The Art of Henna" Tweens and teens will learn about henna and receive a personal henna design! 5/8 "Theater Games" Acting and improv games and activities, on-site at the library! 5/22 "Bring the Hoopla" Learn hooping skills and stunts and have a great time doing it! [Oxford Public Library] [49 Great Oak Road] [203-888-6944] [oxfordlib.org] Click here to see our full calendar!

Recuperation journey: Sharing FB memory from 2016

Rainbow over Big Y - on St. Patrick's Day!

 

True story! Facebook memories can be fun!

Klarides-Ditria: State creates UniteCT emergency rental assistance program

 

I just wanted you to know that the Connecticut Department of Housing introduced UniteCT - a $235 million federally-funded program to assist residents financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic who are struggling to pay their rent and utility bills. Landlords and utility companies will be eligible to receive up to $10,000 in rental assistance and up to $1,500 in electric utility payments per approved tenant/customer. The program will provide assistance of up to 80 percent of the HUD Area Median Income (AMI). The 80% AMI for Beacon Falls is: Household of 1: $54,950.00 Household of 2: $62,800.00 Household of 3: $70,650.00 Household of 4: $78,500.00 Household of 5: $84,800.00 Household of 6: $91,100.00 Household of 7: $97,350.00 Household of 8: $103,650.00 The 80% AMI for Derby is: Household of 1: $54,950.00 Household of 2: $62,800.00 Household of 3: $70,650.00 Household of 4: $78,500.00 Household of 5: $84,800.00 Household of 6: $91,100.00 Household of 7: $97,350.00 Household of 8: $103,650.00 The 80% AMI for Seymour is: Household of 1: $54,950.00 Household of 2: $62,800.00 Household of 3: $70,650.00 Household of 4: $78,500.00 Household of 5: $84,800.00 Household of 6: $91,100.00 Household of 7: $97,350.00 Household of 8: $103,650.00 Click Here To Apply More detailed information about the program can be found here. If you qualify, you can begin the application by clicking below. If you have any questions about the program or the application, DOH has provided technical support and guidance: Phone: (844) 864-8328 Email: DOH-UniteCT@ct.gov I encourage you to share this email with anyone who may benefit from this information. Democracy works best when we are all informed.

Sincerely,

'Turnback Tuesday' features Frank P. Witek, Medal of Honor recipient from Derby

Turnback Tuesday looks at the Medal of Honor series during WWII which are true tales of the Nation’s Highest Honor by Arthur S. Curtis. 

The strips ran from 1945 to 1949. 

The artist was Michael Arens. This strip is about Marine P.F.C. Frank P. Witek of Derby, a selfless young man who sacrificed his life to protect others. Frank was awarded the Medal of Honor for knocking out several enemy positions and killing 16 enemy soldiers before he himself was killed on Aug. 3, 1944. 

Witek Memorial Park in Derby was dedicated and named in his honor on May 29,1999. 

Thank you to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.