News 12 Connecticut Numbers & Links for August 2024
News 12 Connecticut Numbers & Links for August 2024.
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Aug. 31
West Nile virus information:
Connecticut Mosquito Management Program
New York State Department of Health
New Jersey Department of Health
Aug. 30
22 PTSD Awareness Challenge - bringing veterans and related non-profits together to help them raise money and promote their services to as many veterans as possible, further reducing veteran suicides across the country. More information
Wilton Family Y's Flood Relief Campaign. More information
Aug. 29
Clothes for Kids: More information
How to Help Residents Affected by Flood-To help residents that have been affected by the flood in Southbury, these groups are coordinating efforts to provide assistance and support.
Aug. 27
Aug. 25
Brian Cody's Overdose Awareness 5K & Recovery Festival: More Information
Diabetes red meat findings in The Lancet: Study
Findings on type 2 diabetes and Zepbound/Mounjaro: Study
Type 2 diabetes: More information
Eating to turn type 2 diabetes around: More information
Aug. 24
Baby Foods Study Findings in Journal Nutrients: More Information
Aug. 23
Stratford Antique Center: Website
Tastyolk: Website
ShakesBeer Fest: Website
Aug. 22
Fairfield "School Speed Limit 20 MPH" zones: More Information
Aug. 21
CT School Tech Policies: More Information
Southbury road closures:
Crook Horn Road: closed at Settlers Park
Georges Hill Road: closed from south of Kettletown State Park to Kettletown Road
Kettletown Road: closed between Stonegate Drive and Burr Road
Oak Hill Drive: closed from Kettletown Road to Hickory Lane
Old Field Road: closed between Heritage Road and Poverty Road
Old Waterbury Road: closed at Church Road (accessible from Main Street North and Dublin Rd; closed to thru traffic west of Old Highway Road)
Route 6: closed at Constantine's Restaurant
Route 67: closed between Kettletown Road and Peck Lane
Sanford Road: closed between Jeremy Swamp and Jacob Road
Stillson Road: closed between #154 and #248
West Flat Hill Road: closed at #266
Aug. 20
Verify GoFundMe flood recovery links - Centralized hub
Rebuild Hope for Randi Marcucio & Her Son from Oxford Flood - GoFundMe Link
Stamford Food Fest: Website
MPox vaccination sites near you: CDC website
People at risk of MPox: CDC website
Bridgeport Scholarships: More Information
Aug. 17
Study Findings on High Blood Pressure & Alzheimer’s: More Information
Aug. 16
Starrlight Social: More Information
Aug. 15
DEEP Reissues Alcohol Ban for Seven State Recreation Areas:
• Beach Pond State Boat Launch, Voluntown, including a portion of Pachaug State Forest
• Billings Lake State Boat Launch, North Stonington, including a portion of Pachaug State Forest
• Gardner Lake State Park and State Boat Launch, Salem
• Lake Waramaug State Park, New Preston
• Paugussett State Forest (upper section)/George Waldo State Park, Southbury
• Quaddick State Forest, Thompson
• Wadsworth Falls State Park, Middletown/Middlefield
Aug. 14
Darien Farmers Market: More Information
Aug. 13
2024 Westport Citizens’ Police Academy: Westport, CT
Aug. 10
Blood drives near you: American Red Cross, New York Blood Center
Aug. 4
Stoked Smoke Shop: More Information
Jamaican Independence Day: For more information call 203-243-6926
CT Pizza and Brew Fest: More Information
Alzheimer’s & Dementia resources: Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer's Foundation of American, National Institute on Aging, Alzheimer’s website
Alzheimer’s clinical trial: Website
Aug. 2
Donations For Swim Across The Sound 2024: More Information
Aug. 1
Immunization Awareness Month: Immunization requirements for pre-K through 12th grade in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York
Wegmans Hiring: Interested applicants are invited to apply online at wegmans.com, or call 203-299-3333 for more information.
