Local News for Sharon, Connecticut

Warner Theatre’s playwrights festival, staged reading scheduled

TORRINGTON – Theater’s aren’t able to fully reopen because of the pandemic, but the restrictions aren’t stopping organizations like the Warner Stage Company and theater from performing. Internationa Playwrights Festival The Warner’s next production of the 9th Annual International Playwrights Festival , “Good Morning” by Anne Lucas (MA) – from the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre READ MORE.

Vaccines administered to Sharon Hospital employees

SHARON – Sharon Hospital kicked-off its COVID-19 vaccination clinic for hospital employees Friday morning. Dr. Jeff Nicastro, Interim Chief Medical Officer, SVP & System Chair, Surgical Services, Nuvance Health, said he was excited to receive the vaccine deliveries this week. “Danbury Hospital received a couple thousand doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine,” Nicastro said. •”We READ MORE.

Despite surge, Sharon Hospital reports less than five COVID-19 patients

SHARON — COVID-19 cases may be surging, but officials at Sharon Hospital are reporting less than five patient cases in the building. The hospital plans to start administering the vaccine this week to high-risk health care personnel, those who come face-to-face with patients and other employees. “Then, based on government tiers, we’ll dispense the vaccine READ MORE.

NBC Connecticut: Sharon Osbourne Hospitalized After …

Sharon Osbourne Hospitalized After Testing Positive for Coronavirus Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

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Sharon Hospital to give community update Dec. 14

SHARON – Sharon Hospital, part of Nuvance Health, will host its online “Community Update” from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 14, with a live online program. Members of the surrounding community are invited to join the virtual webinar to hear from hospital President Dr. Mark Hirko. He will discuss the latest hospital developments READ MORE.

Sharon Hospital offers COVID-19 testing schedule update

SHARON – Testing for COVID-19 will move to an appointment-only basis at Sharon Hospital until further notice, effective Dec. 10, according to a statement. All specimen collections at the hospital are completed in an isolated area at the facility’s rear Wound Care entrance. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. “This change READ MORE.

Sharon considers food truck ordinance

SHARON — The Board of Selectmen said it will pursue establishing a food truck ordinance. Jessica Kain, owner of Sharon Valley Tavern, spoke in favor of food trucks during a selectmen’s meeting this week. She has owned the tavern, which is in a residential area but zoned commercial, for 12 years, and has been closed READ MORE.

HVRHS: Congratulations to the Girls …

Congratulations to the Girls Soccer -Berkshire League Champs! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

HVRHS: Join our friends @limerockpark …

Join our friends @limerockpark this Saturday for their Drive to End Alzheimer’s Disease, which will end at the high school. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Sharon Audubon schedules December programs

SHARON – The Sharon Audubon Center, 325 Cornwall Bridge Road, Sharon, has scheduled events and programs for December. Read the rest of the article on countytimes.com READ MORE.

Sharon Playhouse welcomes director of education

SHARON – The Sharon Playhouse recently announced that Michael K. Baldwin will join the staff as Director of Education/Associate Artistic Director, starting Nov. 1. Baldwin guides all new and existing educational programming, including off-season classes, summer youth theater and community outreach while ensuring that all is fostered through a lens of equity, cultural awareness and READ MORE.

Sharon Audubon schedules December programs

SHARON – The Sharon Audubon Center, 325 Cornwall Bridge Road, Sharon, has scheduled events and programs for December. “While the center building remains closed due to COVID-19, our grounds, aviaries, and trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset,” membes said in a statement. “Experience the joy of nature with Sharon Audubon Center – the READ MORE.

Sharon Center School nurse tests positive for coronavirus

SHARON — The Sharon Center School nurse tested positive for the coronavirus and had visited the Sharon Day Care Center, which is located in the school building. Out of an abundance of caution, the center will be closing until Dec. 3, school district officials announced. According to a memo from Region 1 interim Superintendent Lisa READ MORE.

Links to Invasive Resources

Here are a few select links to resources for managing invasive plants. Invasive Plants in Your Backyard, Connecticut Conservation Commission booklet: https://cipwg.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/244/2016/12/Invasives_guide_2016_web.pdf Preventing the Spread of Knotweed, Best Management Practices, NH Dept. to Agriculture https://www.agriculture.nh.gov/publications-forms/documents/japanese-knotweed-bmps.pdf Managing Japanese Knotweed and Giant Knotweed on Roadsides, PSU https://plantscience.psu.edu/research/projects/vegetative-management/publications/roadside-vegetative-mangement-factsheets/5managing-knotweed-on-roadsides Oriental Bittersweet fact sheet, Michigan Dept of Natural Resources https://mnfi.anr.msu.edu/invasive-species/OrientalBittersweetBCP.pdf READ MORE.

Sharon Audubon receives grant to provide THS students with conservation programs

TORRINGTON – Sharon Audubon Center, a nature education center of Audubon Connecticut, recently received a $8,650 grant from Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation to provide students of Torrington High School in Litchfield County with a series of hands-on learning experiences that… Read the rest of the article on countytimes.com READ MORE.

In Your Corner: St. Thomas Episcopal Church builds new food pantry

AMENIA, N.Y. — Within yards of the Sharon border, St. Thomas Episcopal Church knows no boundaries when it comes to helping those in need. Its huge food pantry distributes items to both residents of Dutchess County in New York, as well as those from the Northwest Corner. The giveaway has been in existence for 11 READ MORE.

Valley Indy Radio: Sharon Closius And John Zseller

Click play to listen to an interview with Sharon Closius, CEO of The Valley Community Foundation, and John Zseller, Scout Executive of the Housatonic Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Read the rest of the article on valley.newhavenindependent.org READ MORE.

HVRHS: Sweet drone shot from …

Sweet drone shot from Spencer M. from last Saturday’s food distribution event. #mostbeautifulschool Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Warner’s playwrights festival is online, starts Nov. 6

TORRINGTON – The Warner Theatre will present its 9th Annual International Playwrights Festival, “The Ties That Bind”, from the Warner’s Nancy Marine Studio Theatre at 7 p.m. starting Nov. 6. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, this will be a virtual event – each production will be recorded in the Warner’s Nancy Marine Studio Theatre READ MORE.