Even with the fear and uncertainty created by the COVID-19 coronavirus, neighbors, businesses and groups are supporting each other in any number of ways.
Here are some examples of good things happening, as seen on local social media or sent to The Valley Indy:
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In keeping with Ansonia’s blue ribbon unity theme, 15 city restaurants recently displayed banners outside their business promoting pickup and delivery service. The banners were organized by Ansonia Middle School health teacher Lisa Nicolari.
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Ansonia Superintendent of Public Works Michael D’Alessio, painted a blue line down Main Street April 7. “The blue line, along with blue ribbons throughout the city, represent unity as we fight this battle against the coronavirus together,” according to a post on the city’s Facebook page.
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Pinpoint Promotions donated face shields to Ansonia Rescue and Medical Services.
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Chifrijo restaurant on Main Street donated 12 pizzas April 2 to Ansonia’s police department and emergency staff at ARMS. This came after Chifrijo donated 30 steak dinners to The Little Pantry on Church Street the week prior. PHOTO: Co-owner and chef Gustavo prepares pizza.
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The Kardamis family dropped off the the world’s biggest sandwich at Ansonia Rescue Medical Services. “We are so fortunate for all the amazing donations and support,” ARMS said in a Facebook post.
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— — — — —DERBY— — — — —
Gordon Rubber and Packing Co. in Derby has been manufacturing straps that are being affixed to personal protective equipment that is being donated to area frontline workers, including nurses.
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Mayor Rich Dziekan delivered 150 masks to Ellen Oczkowski, Derby Housing Authority’s subsidized housing coordinator, for distribution to residents at Cicia Manor, Stygar Terrace and Guardiano Terrace.
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“Thank you to the generous resident who dropped off patriotic masks for the Derby City Hall staff. Stay safe, everyone.” (From the mayor’s Facebook page)
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The Dew Drop Inn and Jersey Mike’s recently donated food to the Derby Police Department.
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State Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria recently delivered masks to the Derby Police Department.
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From the Derby Storms Facebook page on April 4: “This week one of our members made one of the disinfectant sprayers out of a paint gun and old SCBA that is trending around social media.”
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— — — — —SEYMOUR— — — — —
From the Seymour PD Facebook page: “A very BIG Thank You to the mother of one of our officers. She sent a care package of homemade cookies and medical gloves for all the employees here at the Police Department. Thank you Donna Parratt, greatly appreciated!”
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The Seymour Police Department would like to thank AIEP Host Families and Students for the generous donation of hand sanitizer and face masks.
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From the Seymour Ambulance Association: Words cannot express how great full we are for a such a supportive community!!!!! Thank you to the young men and women for doing this tonight!!!!!
