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Chabad Jewish Center Of Oxford Leases New Space

by | Apr 29, 2025 10:30 am | Comments (0)

OXFORD —  The Chabad Jewish Center of Oxford, has secured a lease for a new location that will allow it to expand its religious, educational, and cultural programming. This marks a significant milestone for the center, which has been serving the Jewish communities of Oxford, Southbury, Middlebury, Beacon Falls, and Seymour for just over a year and a half. The leased facility is located in Southford at 1450 Southford Rd. at the former Newtown Savings Bank location.

Founded in 2023, the Chabad Jewish Center of Oxford has become a hub for Jewish life in the area, offering services such as Torah study, holiday events, and community programs. The new space will provide a permanent home for its activities and create a central location for the growing community.

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DAR: National Day Of Prayer Is May 1

by | Apr 29, 2025 10:24 am | Comments (0)

The Sarah Riggs Humphreys-Mary Silliman Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) reminds everyone that Thursday, May 1, 2025 is the National Day of Prayer.

The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May inviting every one of all faiths to pray for our nation. The president is required by law to sign a proclamation each year encouraging all Americans to pray on this day. It is fitting that we, in 2025, take a day to meditate and pray for peace in our dealings with others remembering that we are all brothers and sisters and are truly instruments of peace.

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Shelton Author And Family To Give Dramatic Reading At Plumb Library

by | Apr 29, 2025 10:17 am | Comments (0)

SHELTON The Plumb Memorial Library at 65 Wooster St. in Shelton will be welcoming back Shelton author Gary Scarpa, his wife Francesca and daughter Mia on Friday, June 6 at 6:00 p.m. in the Plumb Meeting Room. 

Along with his wife Francesca and daughter Mia, author Gary Scarpa will present a unique 30 minute dramatic presentation, intended to introduce readers to his latest novel, STILL LIFE. The program will feature the Scarpas acting out scenes from the novel, accompanied by nostalgic photos and music of the era, the late 1960s. Well known in the region for their outstanding work in theater over the course of more than forty years, the Scarpas’ presentation promises to be an entertaining one. After the dramatic presentation, the Scarpas will take questions from the audience. 

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Ansonia Senior Center Offering June Trip To Lancaster, PA

by | Apr 28, 2025 5:17 pm | Comments (0)

ANSONIAThe Ansonia Senior Center is offering a three-day trip to Lancaster, PA from June 3 through 5. The trip includes a stay at a resort, a guided tour of Amish country, and reserved seats at a show.

The cost is $569 for a spot in a double-occupancy room, or $719 for a single, with $100 due at sign-up. The deadline to sign up is May 8.

For more details see the flyer above.

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Route 8 Construction Update For The Weeks Of April 28 – May 5, 2025

by | Apr 25, 2025 6:42 pm | Comments (0)

Connecticut DOT

The following is copy-pasted from the Connecticut DOT website:

Why is Route 8 asphalt being removed? Visit our FAQ page here to find out.

Work will continue during the daytime, 7AM to 3PM, Monday through Friday

  • Both northbound and southbound traffic lanes have moved to the right shoulder to create a work area for median barrier replacement between Exit 20 and 22 (New Exits 17 – 18), and to create a second work area for median barrier replacement after Exit 22 (New Exit 18).
  • Median barrier and median drainage are being replaced.
  • Pipe repair and lining activities will continue throughout, northbound and southbound from Exit 15 to 22 (New Exits 12B-18).

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Seymour School Festival Celebrates Community And Culture

by | Apr 23, 2025 9:10 am | Comments (0)

Sisters Evelyn and Elizabeth Sember try on traditional Korean clothing shared by paraeducator, Sungok Hong.

SEYMOUR — Seymour Public Schools welcomed over 150 guests on Friday evening, April 4th, for a lively and heartwarming Multicultural Festival hosted at Chatfield-LoPresti School. 

The event brought together students and families from across the district — including the high school, middle school, and both elementary schools — to celebrate the vibrant diversity of the community.

The festival featured a colorful array of cultural displays, traditional clothing, live music, dancing, games, and a variety of international foods — not to mention plenty of pizza to go around. High school students and community members proudly represented their heritage, creating an engaging and educational experience for all.

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Derby Neck Library Offers Teens Volunteer Hours

by | Apr 23, 2025 8:50 am | Comments (0)

DERBY — The Derby Neck Library is urging teens to assist them in fundraising for Summer Reading. Teens from any town who need community service hours, volunteer experience for their resumes or college applications, or are just interested in community engagement can sign up by visiting the Derby Neck Library Great Give profile and registering as a fundraiser: https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/derby-neck-library-association

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