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Ansonia National Day Of Prayer To Be Observed At Veterans' Memorial Park

by | Apr 30, 2025 11:35 am | Comments (0)

ANSONIA – Ansonia will host an observation of the National Day of Prayer at Veterans’ Memorial Park (253 Main St.) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 1.

Click here for a Facebook post from the official city page.

In 1952, a joint resolution by Congress, signed by President Truman, declared an annual National Day of Prayer. In 1988, the law was amended and signed by President Reagan, permanently setting the day as the first Thursday of every May.

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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)

ANSONIA – The 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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