Monthly Archives: January 2015

Compassion Counts: Join a Shoreline Community Forum in Westbrook Tonight

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Join this shoreline community conversation to listen and learn from each other and work together to support mental wellness with meaningful action. This discussion titled, ‘Compassion Counts: Exploring Mental Wellness in an Age of Stress and Anxiety’ will explore mental wellness in an age of stress and anxiety.  It will be held on Thursday, Jan. 29, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Westbrook High School, 156 McVeagh Rd, Westbrook.

Snow date is Feb. 3, same place and time.

Light refreshments will be served.

Dan Osborne, Executive Director, Gilead Community Services will be the moderator.

Robert W. Plant, Phd the Senior Vice President at Valueoptions – CT Behavioral Health Partnership, will give the introduction.

Panelists include:

  1. Squitiero, a mother of a son recovering from drug and alcohol abuse.
  2. Allen, a professional recovering from drug and alcohol abuse.
  3. Dr. Lisa Donovan of Old Lyme, a child and adolescent psychiatrist.
  4. Alicia Farrell, Phd, a cognitive psychologist and daughter of a suicide victim.
  5. Robert W. Plant, Phd, Senior Vice President at Valueoptions – CT Behavioral Health Partnership.

A light meal will be provided.

This is a FREE event. You may register online here.

For more information, contact Lucy McMillan at (860) 301-6634 or lmcmillan@gileadcs.org.

Free 1.5 CEUs: This program has been approved for 1.5  Continuing Education Units by the National Association of Social Workers, CT and meets the continuing education criteria for CT Social Work Licensure renewal.

Partners for this event include:

• Aware Recovery Care • Child & Family agency • Clearview Consulting & Mental Fitness •
• Community Foundation of Middlesex County • essex Community Fund • Gilead Community Services • • Hamilton Educational Learning Partners • Joshua Center Shoreline-Natchaug Hospital •
• Middlesex Hospital • naMI Connecticut • Pathways • Region ll Regional Mental Health Board •
• River Valley Services•Comerrudd-Gates & Linda Nickerson•Rushford: a Hartford Healthcare Partner • Sierra Tucson • Turning Point •

JLN Associates of Old Lyme Purchases Top Rung Inspection & Testing of Salem, CT

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JLN Associates LLC of Old Lyme has announced the acquisition of the Top Rung Inspection and Testing Company. Top Rung has been a leader in the testing of fire department ground and aerial ladders in the New England region since 1996.

By incorporating the Top Rung business line into JLN Associates, it aligns a proven process with the strengths and resources of JLN Associates that will allow JLN to further extend its services to the municipal fire services on the east coast.

The addition of the ladder inspection and testing services will complement JLN’s municipal services division. Ladder testing services will be added to JLN’s hose testing and community risk and fire department support business lines.

JLN Associates Principal John L. Nickerson said.“The acquisition allows JLN to become a more valuable supplier of services to the emergency response community. The core values of Top Rung and JLN align and make for a seamless transition into the JLN business model.”

JLN Associates has been providing safety and fire protection services since 1999. JLN core services include a diverse safety product line including field safety services, providing emergency response management and staffing to industrial facilities, technical consulting to municipal emergency services community, along with regulatory required safety and specialized training at JLN’s Training Center located in Old Lyme, Conn.

For further information about JLN Ladder Testing or other Safety/Training Services, visit JLN’s Web Page or contact John L. Nickerson at (860)-434-3443 or (855)-SAFEJLN.

Community Foundation Supports Scholarships for KinderMusik Program, Free Preview, Jan. 27

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01/27 Update: The Community Music School is closed today due to the inclement weather. This event will be rescheduled.

Through a generous grant from the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, Community Music School is pleased to offer scholarships for the award-winning early childhood development program, Kindermusik.

A free demonstration day is being offered on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 10 a.m. for families with infants and toddlers interested in the program. The demonstration takes place at Community Music School, 90 Main St. in Centerbrook (in the Spencer’s Corner complex next to Essex Elementary School).

The Community Foundation of Middlesex County is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life for the people of the County, now and in the future, by developing endowments, making grants that have impact and assisting donors in meeting their philanthropic objectives. Since its founding in 1997, the Community Foundation has awarded 1,100 grants totaling over $3.3 million for the arts, cultural and heritage programs, educational activities, environmental improvements and for health and human services.

With more than 25 years of experience in early childhood development, Kindermusik is the world’s most trusted name in musical learning. It is a carefully researched, developmentally based program that offers children their first experiences with music and movement in classes that are inviting and enjoyable.

The classroom curriculum is supplemented with engaging take-home materials. If you’re looking for something special to share with your child, Kindermusik is the answer. Community Music School faculty member Martha Herrle will lead these engaging and fun music education sessions.

For additional information about the Kindermusik program or for a scholarship application, please call 860-767-0026 or visit www.community-music-school.org.

Regional Shelter Opens at 5pm Today

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Old Lyme residents are served by a Regional Shelter, administered by the Red Cross and located at the East Lyme Middle School on Society Rd.  The Shelter will open at 5 p.m. today.

Old Lyme residents and their pets are welcome.  Take all medications with you.

Call the Old Lyme Emergency Operations Center for further assistance at 860.598.0120

 

Winter Storm Juno Arrives, Two Feet of Snow Possible, Parking Ban Announced in Old Lyme

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Updated map of predicted state snowfall accumulations.

Updated map of predicted state snowfall accumulations.

As Winter Storm Juno begins to affect our towns, a parking ban has been announced throughout Old Lyme from 6 p.m. tonight until further notice. Keep all vehicles off the roads so that they remain open for emergency vehicles and can be safely cleared when the storm ends.

Governor Dannel Malloy has announced that all non-emergency travel must cease on all roads in the state tonight after 9 p.m.

If there is a fire hydrant on or near your property, please help by keeping it clear for emergency use.

The following cancellations and early closings have been announced in Lyme and Old Lyme:

  • The Solarize Meeting and Annual Town Meeting have both been cancelled for tonight and will be rescheduled
  • The Lymes’ Senior Center is closed for the remainder of the day and will be closed on Tuesday
  • Region 18 schools have early dismissal today, all evening activities cancelled and will be closed on Tuesday.
  • There will be no trash or recycling pick-up on Tuesday.

The Old Lyme Emergency Operations Center  @ 860 598 0120 will open mid-afternoon.

To report a power outage, call 800-286-2000, or text the word “outage,” followed by a space and your zip code, to 24612.

Stay away from downed power lines and call 911 to report them.

Travel will be hazardous. Stay off the roads during the storm.

Your cell phone will be an important tool during this emergency — make sure it is charged.

Exposure to cold temperatures and sustained winds will contribute to hypothermia and dehydration. If you go outside, dress in layers and wear hats, scarves and gloves. Remove wet clothing as soon as you are back indoors.

Call 911 to report all emergency situations

Snow has already begun and will intensify during the afternoon commute.

Snow tonight will increase with rapid intensity at rates of 2-4 inches per hour.

High winds will also be present, gusting up to 60 mph along the coast.

Expected snow accumulation is from 12-25” across the state, with wind gusts up to 40 mph, and the risk of blizzard conditions through 6 pm Tuesday.

Tidal flooding can be expected with tides being 3-4 feet above normal.

Flooding can also be expected in low lying areas around town.

High tides are predicted at 3:04 pm Monday.

Tuesday’s high tides will be 10:15 am and 11:18 pm. 

This is the map issued by the state’s Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) showing predicted snowfall totals for Winter Storm Juno.  It looks like there’s little chance we’ll dodge the snow this time, in contrast to last week when we were let off pretty lightly

Here’s a link to track the storm and another on how to prepare for the storm.