Governor Ned Lamont announced on August 5 that he has signed an executive order related to the COVID-19 emergency declarations, which provides municipal leaders with the option of requiring masks in indoor public places within their respective towns and cities for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status.
Read MoreThe Interfaith AIDS Ministry of Greater Danbury, Inc. (IAM) has received a $10,000 grant from the United Way of Western Connecticut's (UWWC) COVID-19 Resiliency Fund.
Read MoreI am sure that in my long career, I have neglected to touch on many issues during “well” visits. I always believed that if doctors overdo their advice, it all becomes overwhelming. The child and the parent walk away remembering nothing. But there are so many issues! Safety, diet, exercise, reading to your child, giving children their space, avoiding praising or criticizing a child's appearance excessively.
Read MoreCommunication is the heart of building effective relationships. Being able to speak in your native language to others is key to creating relationships and in fostering a sense of belonging in schools. Danbury Public Schools (DPS) knows that a family’s relationship with their child’s school is key to academic success.
Read MoreThe pandemic closed the Connecticut Capitol to the public during the 2021 legislative session, but AARP was active, virtually advocating and submitting nearly 50 pieces of legislative testimony. Highlights of the important legislation AARP worked on in 2021 is below.
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