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New Surgeon to Provide New Services at Waterbury Health

Submitted by johnmurray on Mon, 03/29/2021 - 12:29

Waterbury HEALTH welcomes Dr. Daniel Kleiner, a hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and complex upper GI surgeon. The arrival of Dr. Kleiner will allow Waterbury HEALTH to bring sophisticated hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery to patients in the greater Waterbury area filling a service void. Before joining Waterbury HEALTH, Dr. Kleiner was Chief of Hepatic and Biliary Surgery at Western Connecticut Health Network. Dr. Kleiner was also vice-chairman of the Waterbury Hospital Department of Surgery.

StayWell Health Center Launches New Website

Submitted by johnmurray on Tue, 03/16/2021 - 19:10

StayWell Health Center announced the official launch of the new online experience in preparation for their 50^th Anniversary next year.

Quassy Amusement & Waterpark Hiring For 2021

Submitted by johnmurray on Fri, 03/05/2021 - 17:31

Quassy Amusement & Waterpark, one of the area's largest seasonal employers, is now hiring for the 2021 season, which opens April 24.

OLLI at UConn Events

Submitted by johnmurray on Thu, 02/18/2021 - 21:07

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UConn Waterbury is pleased to announce details of its enterinaing and educational lectures for February. OLLI offers academic and social learning experiences to anyone 50 or over. All OLLI's classes are currently taught online, while still offering the broad range of courses and learning experiences for which Connecticut's only OLLI is known.

$46+ Million in Federal Emergency Relief Funds for Area Schools

Submitted by johnmurray on Tue, 02/02/2021 - 20:22

State Senator Joan Hartley (D-15), a former educator, was enthusiastic to see the release of $492.43 million in federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds throughout Connecticut, including over $46 million in funds to Waterbury, Naugatuck, and Middlebury schools.

Community Testing for COVID-19 by StayWell Health Center

Submitted by johnmurray on Tue, 01/26/2021 - 19:10

StayWell Health Center will be providing free Covid-19 testing at 1309 South Main Street in Waterbury every Monday and Friday in February from 8am until 10:30am. Testing is offered to anyone in the community who needs or wants to get tested. No doctor approval is needed and no appointment is necessary. This testing site offers drive-up and walk-up testing. Test results come back in 2-5 days.

Acts 4 Ministry To Hold Virtual Bingo Fundraiser Feb. 13th

Submitted by johnmurray on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 17:03

The non-profit organization Acts 4 Ministry will be the singular recipient of proceeds from a two-hour Virtual Bingo fundraising event to be held Saturday, February 13 between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. that will include ‘traditional Bingo’ and Music Bingo with songs from the 1970s and 80s.

The non-denominational non-profit Acts 4 Ministry, Inc. at 1713 Thomaston Avenue in Waterbury will be the singular beneficiary of a two-hour Virtual Bingo fundraiser that will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2021 between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. The fundraiser will be hosted by Get Your Bingo On, and sponsored by Thomaston Savings Bank.

Hayes Requests Assistance from FBI for Local Law Enforcement

Submitted by johnmurray on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 16:10

Last week, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) led a letter with 30 other Members of Congress to FBI Director Christopher Wray inquiring about the Bureau’s plans to train, support, and advise state and local law enforcement as they face domestic threats to their state capitols, public officials, and government buildings. The FBI confirmed threats of armed protests in all 50 states in the days leading up to President Joe Biden’s inauguration.

Senator Hartley Leads Manufacturing Caucus Meeting

Submitted by johnmurray on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 16:01

State Senator Joan Hartley (D-Waterbury), co-chair of the Connecticut General Assembly’s bipartisan Manufacturing Caucus, hosted a meeting of the caucus’ membership on identifying issues of significance for the state’s manufacturing community and developing potential legislative actions to address issues raised.

Waterbury HEALTH has Minority Ownership Interest in Wtby. Surgery Ctr.

Submitted by johnmurray on Sat, 01/16/2021 - 13:56

Waterbury HEALTH -- a local network anchored by 357-bed Waterbury Hospital that offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient healthcare services as well as primary and multispecialty physician services and home health care -- has acquired a minority ownership interest in Waterbury Surgery Center, a free-standing multispecialty facility providing high-quality ambulatory surgical services. Waterbury HEALTH began managing the facility Dec. 31, 2020.

Covid-19 Tests ~ Jan. 20 & 22 at StayWell Health Center

Submitted by johnmurray on Sat, 01/16/2021 - 13:44

StayWell Health Center will be providing free Covid-19 testing at the StayWell Health Center site located at 1309 South Main Street in Waterbury on the days listed below. Please understand that testing may be cancelled on short notice due to winter weather conditions. Please check the website and social media for the most up-to-date information.

Native American-inspired Craft Workshops ~ January & February

Submitted by johnmurray on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 21:18

The Institute for American Indian Studies located in Washington Connecticut is keeping up a popular tradition in 2021 by offering a series of Native American-inspired craft workshops for kids and families every other Sunday in January and February.

Italian Heritage Celebration at Silas Bronson

Submitted by johnmurray on Sun, 01/03/2021 - 18:05

Waterbury UNICO, in conjunction with the Silas Bronson Library, is hosting virtual Celebration of Italian Heritage for the entire family at 1pm on Saturday, January 9th. The zoom event features Angela Buzzelli reading Tomie DePaola's "The Legend of LaBefana", an Italian folklore tale centered around the Feast of the Epiphany and a musical performance by Vittorio DiCarlo, an Italian-American singer from Puglia, Italy. There is no charge for the event however advanced registration is require

Community Testing for COVID-19 by StayWell Health Center

Submitted by johnmurray on Wed, 12/30/2020 - 16:04

"Be the Reason" ~ United Way Campaign

Submitted by johnmurray on Mon, 12/21/2020 - 17:20

I am happy to be stepping into the role of board chair at the United Way of Greater Waterbury—despite the challenges our community is facing, for two reasons - the people and the strategy. Donors, volunteers, businesses, local officials, and the United Way staff came together in 2020 as our strategies held strong.

Environmental Groups Ask Lamont and CGA to Say “NO” to Killingly

Submitted by johnmurray on Tue, 12/15/2020 - 17:08

Environmental advocates, elected officials and community leaders joined together for a virtual press event today to highlight public opposition to NTE Partners’ proposed fracked gas plant in Killingly, and to call for a moratorium on new fossil fuel infrastructure projects in Connecticut. Together, grassroots activists have generated over 650 hand-written letters to Governor Lamont, in addition to 2,550 emails to the Governor and CT Elected Officials in opposition to the proposed fossil fuel power plant. The organizers closed out the zoom press conference with a holiday gift for Gov. Lamont; more than 5,925 petition signatures signed by CT residents in support of ending investments into fossil fuel infrastructure and investing instead into renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Virtual Class Forming for Individuals, Families, Interested in Foster Care

Submitted by johnmurray on Fri, 12/11/2020 - 10:48

During this challenging time, especially, individuals and families are considering how to make a meaningful difference. For some, becoming a Wheeler foster parent might be one way to make a lasting contribution in the life of a child or youth.

NVCC Allied Health & Nursing Program is Top 10 Bellwether Finalist

Submitted by johnmurray on Sun, 12/06/2020 - 14:44

The Bellwether College Consortium has named NVCC’s Allied Health and Nursing Program a top 10 Bellwether Award Finalist in the category of Instructional Programs & Services. One of 30 community colleges among three categories, NVCC will compete for the top Bellwether Award at the 2021 Virtual Community College Futures Assembly in January.

7th Annual Festival of Lights is a GO… Virtually!

Submitted by johnmurray on Mon, 11/30/2020 - 20:25

Festival of Lights has been the event of the season for the past 6 years and while this year may be unique we aren't going to let Covid keep us down. Have no fear, we’ve gone virtual this year! Mark your calendar and join us on December 9 & 10.

Palace Theater ~ Holiday Activities

Submitted by johnmurray on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 18:08

The Palace Theater has planned some festive themed activities for the community to help make spirits brighter during the holiday season this year. “Now more than ever we need some holiday cheer, particularly the children, whose routines and traditions they normally look forward to, have been so adversely affected by the Pandemic”, stated Sheree Marcucci the Palace Theater’s Marketing/PR Officer. To that end several activities are planned: