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Grandparent scams in the age of Coronavirus: “Grandma: I’m in the hospital, sick, please wire money right away.” “Grandpa: I’m stuck overseas, please send money.” Grandparent scams can take a new twist – and a new sense of urgency – in these days of Coronavirus. Here’s what
Governor Lamont Urges Volunteers From the General Public to Participate in Connecticut’s COVID-19 Response Efforts: Governor Ned Lamont and a large number of state officials and nonprofit providers are urging Connecticut residents to consider taking on a volunteer role in their communities to help respond to the COVID-19 crisis. While the state already began a
What's Up: Skywatching Tips from NASA:  What to Look For: April 1-5. Watch each night as Venus climbs higher in the sky each evening, crossing through the Pleiades star cluster. The real highlight is on April 3rd, when Venus will appear inside the Pleiades — meaning it'll
ORTHOCONNECTICUT OFFERING VIRTUAL MEDICAL VISITS: In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, OrthoConnecticut is now offering telemedicine - virtual visits which enable you to see an orthopedic surgeon from the privacy & safety of your own home or office. Did you know that many orthopedic issues, including some urgent
New Fairfield Health Department Covid-19 stats.: The New Fairfield Health Department is continuously working with the State Department of Health (CT DPH) to stay up-to-date with developments regarding COVID-19. They participate in daily conferences with State and Local partners and are available every day for your questions. The Town
Gov Lamont Announces Open Fishing Season for Connecticut: This week, Governor Lamont signed an Executive Order that included the early opening of the fishing season in Connecticut. With spring showing its early colors, fishing is a perfect outdoor activity. It states: "opening the fishing season early in inland waters will help
"Trading Places" -- Comedy Series Kickoff at Virtual Playhouse:   If there’s a silver lining on lockdown, it’s that we have an unprecedented amount of time with our families and the opportunity to explore an exciting amount of art, film and culture online.  Virtual Playhouse aims to bring you a selection of
Danbury Airport lot will house two refrigerated trailers as overflow for hospital morgue : After locals inquired about activity outside of Danbury Airport, Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton reported that the City of Danbury, in collaboration with Danbury Hospital, is using a lot on the airport to house two refrigerated trailers to serve as an overflow
Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is offering 2 FREE Virtual Sessions Weekly: In response to the COVID-19 closures, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk will be streaming two of its popular educational programs for free each week, while also making a selection of paid marine-science classes available to Norwalk schools. Students, families and individuals
Small businesses: Where to go for financial relief information: If you own a small business or work for one, you’ve seen the headlines about financial relief that may be available to some companies through the Small Business Administration (SBA). But you’ve also heard about scammers who extract a grain

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