Tivoli Restaurant
7 Main Street
New Milford CT 06776
860-210-9065
Taking Reservations for Easter Sunday. Open 12:00-8:30. Bring the family in and let us make your Easter a Special One.
Monday and Wednesday Special
Surf and Turf $14.95
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NY Strip
Shrimp Scampi
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March 21st 5:30 to 7:30 pm The Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to attend The Business Scene, an informal, networking event for business people in the Greater New Milford area at 1st and 10 Sports Bar & Grill.
Sponsored by Greater New Milford Business Association and LoStocco Refuse Service.
507 Danbury Road, New Milford
March 25th 6 to 8 pm Speed Networking
The Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to attend Speed Networking* a networking event offered exclusively to Chamber members in the Greater New Milford area.
Because of limited seating and the format of Speed Networking
• we are operating on a first come, first served basis
• one representative per Chamber membership may attend
• an RSVP is required.
Email: nmcc@newmilford-chamber.com to RSVP.
* Speed Networking is a method of making a potential business contact by briefly speaking with people at an organized event and exchanging contact details.
Networking can help local businesses build leads and uncover new opportunities as well as raise a business’s profile within the business community. Especially in a slow economy, networking can be an effective and low cost component of any business’s marketing plan and often yields a relatively high “bang for the buck” compared to other forms of marketing. Also, for some business people, it can be difficult to break down barriers and approach new people at existing Chamber networking events like the monthly Business Scenes.
With these things in mind, the Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce is pleased to hold Speed Networking events for Chamber members. These free events will include a structured period which will maximize the number of people each participant meets and speaks with.
Each attendee is encouraged to prepare an elevator pitch+ and bring a stack of business cards and pamphlets or other marketing materials to distribute as part of the event. Our intention is for each attendee to arrive with a stack of their own business cards and leave with a stack from those new business acquaintances they’ve made a connection with during the event.
At the end of each event, the Chamber will host a period of open networking so that members can follow up with new acquaintances they met during the Speed Networking.
+An elevator pitch is a brief overview of an idea for a product, service, or project. The pitch is so called because it can be delivered in the time span of an elevator ride (60 to 90 seconds).
via The Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce – Calendar of Events.
Job Opportunities
Part Time Recording Secretary – Evenings
All applications and inquiries should be directed to:
Town of New Milford
Personnel Department
10 Main Street New Milford, CT 06776 Phone: (860) 355-6089
Fax: (860) 355-6031
#18 Jameson Steinhardt
D | Player of the Game
Jameson Steinhardt earned player of the game honors for his rentlentless defensive zone presence as well for his adept breakout plays. He played a very strong game and capped of an exceptional Sophomore season in which he logged extensive ice time and played with heart and soul each and every game.
Lorenzo Stellato also had a strong game making plays at both ends of the ice. He made a fantastic Defensive zone play in the first period stopping a 2-1 rush and also had several great scoring opportunities amongst his team leading 9 shots.
Matt DePalma was solid and focused throughout and stopped 26 of 28 shots
The Green Wave ended their season 12-7-2 and had very strong contributions from all players on the team. The team worked hard, played hard and got along well as a unit. In the past 2 seasons the Wave have made strong strides forward and gone 22-18-2. The team also has a strong number of high quality, battle tested, returning players that should make 2013-2014 a great year
via New Milford High School (CT) Ice Hockey Players of the Game.
Choreographer Chase Brock (Broadways Spiderman Turn Off the Dark & The Chase
Brock Experience) will host a benefit gala at St. Johnʼs Church in New Milford in support
of Artists In Motion (AIM), a non profit student dance company located in New Milford.
The event begins at 6pm with a pre-performance cocktail party followed by
performances by AIM dancers, professional guest artists & musical entertainment by
actress/singer/dancer Savannah Wise of TV’s Smash & Broadway’s Rock of Ages. A
post performance reception with delectable food & drink, a silent auction & dancing for
all will conclude the evenings events.
Artists in Motion (AIM) in residence at Fineline Theatre Arts in New Milford was
conceived in 2011 to bridge the gap between the student dancer and the professional
dance artist by providing performance opportunities, community outreach programs and
interactions with local schools. AIM seeks to give back to the community by funding
free performances for the public and performing on behalf of other charitable
organizations. AIM has awarded scholarships for workshops and participated in benefit
performances in Stamford, Danbury, New Milford & Torrington, CT and at SUNY
Purchase, NY. In 2013, AIM will mature its community outreach program by partnering
with local schools to offer adaptive dance programs to children with special needs. AIM
presently has 22 dance company members from 8 surrounding towns ranging in age
from 10 to 18.
Please join us at our first Annual Spring Gala on April 6 at 6pm at St Johns Church Hall,
7 Whittlesey Avenue, New Milford. Tickets are $35 per person priority seating: SOLD
OUT, $25 per person Standing Room Performance and Table Seating after show, $20
Standing Room Only Tickets. For more information or to purchase tickets please
contact AIM co director, Kerry Gallagher at 203.560.5229 or by emailing
friendsofaim@hotmail.com.
Now that http://TheGoodWord.Me/ is humming at about a million hits a day it’s time to give thanks.
All existing advertisers on the local sites will have their 1 year contracts extended FOREVER. A new page will be created to spotlight these businesses on the THE GOOD WORD global site.
Thank you for your help in getting the concept off the ground. Approximately 40 local companies have earned a spot as lifetime sponsors.
We just created 50 new sub domains, one for each state in the USA. The sub domains will be launched next month giving the site a giant boost in traffic and creating many opportunities for entrepreneurs, state wide and national companies.
The local Connecticut sites including The Good Word of New Milford, Connecticut are now scheduled for a major overhaul and boost in the search engine optimization.
Much love and thanks,
Steve
Sandy Hook School Shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting was and is a devastating occurrence to those directly and indirectly affected. Kimberley Deutsch, Creative Architect, has donated countless hours developing this video, organizing the fundraiser, research, and distribution of its release to multiple news stations and even Oprah Winfrey. THE GOOD WORD applauds her efforts.
In this video, a collaboration of what’s to be found on the net has been created as an impacting, heartfelt video. Imagery has been optimized to its potential and links to donate are provided on this page.
Kimberley felt moved by this occurrence and even more-so because it was so close to home. This event should not bring to light the individual allegedly responsible. Let’s only take this time to reflect on the ones affected in the most positive way possible and gather to help these families in this unimaginable time of despair.
There are other ways to donate if money is not your preference. Here are some ideas. If you are unsure of how to present yourself/services, email me and I will use my resourceful abilities.
Please donate. Even if it is only a dollar. Money collected will be given to the governor of Connecticut for appropriate handling. Arrangements will be made to have this publicized. If you are unable to donate, PLEASE SHARE THIS VIDEO WITH EVERYONE YOU KNOW. Sharing the video will increase the chances of collecting money to help these families. ALL DONATIONS MADE TO THE NEWTOWN PARENT CONNECTION WILL BE DONATED TO the families and community AFFECTED BY THE Tradgedy.
Via http://www.techarchx.com/newtown-connecticut-school-shooting-fundraiser/
Local Volunteer & Advocate Michael Gold Challenges the Community to Raise Money for Their Neighbors Proposes a grassroots effort to SUPPORT local social service program funding
NEW MILFORD, CT (November 26, 2012): New Milford resident Michael Gold is a long time supporter of United Way and an advocate in the greater New Milford community. He is a volunteer in the community, owner of a business that provides health related services, and a family man. And he is now calling on his neighbors and colleagues to help raise money for United Way and improve conditions in the Southern Litchfield County community.
With the economy slowly pulling out of a recession, many people are still facing a tough reality. And many others are finding themselves newly in need.
“There are real people in our community who have never experienced the difficulties they are facing today,” said Kimberly Morgan, United Way of Western Connecticut CEO. “And this growing population overlays the people who have always been in need of services. As many as 15% of the families in New Milford alone are considered working poor.”
United Way gives these families the support they need to get back on their feet by funding crucial social service programs that form a safety net to not only catch them in their time of need, but to gently set them back on their feet to thrive again.
“As a volunteer with United Way, I have seen first hand the value that the organization brings to this community,” said Mr. Gold. “I have been involved in distributing funds to our local social service agencies and have experienced the challenge of meeting the funding needs of these worthwhile programs with limited funds.”
“United Way is an investment in solving the issues that are impacting our neighbors and families. We need to come together as a community and shore up the gap in funding that has expanded over this recession.”
As a way of doing his part in his community and helping his neighbors, Mr. Gold is proposing a challenge to the Southern Litchfield Community: help him to raise an additional $100,000 above and beyond the regular United Way fundraising campaign in Southern Litchfield County.
Mr. Gold envisions a true grassroots effort: banding together to coordinate with individuals in your circle of friends, neighbors and colleagues who may have never given to United Way – or those who may be able to give a little more – AND canvas the small businesses in our community to expand their business investments to include investments in their community.
The need within Southern Litchfield is made obvious in calls that have come in to United Way 211. From June 2011 through July 2012, United Way’s 211 information and referral hotline directed over 1,100 people to the services and help they needed, for everything from utility issues to information on food pantry and health care. 1,175 calls for Southern Litchfield County resulted in 1,669 requests for services.
Requests for Services in
Request for Services Southern Litchfield
Utilities/Heat 189
Disaster Services 154
Public Assistance Programs 132
Outpatient Mental Health Care 124
Housing/Shelter 119
Financial Assistance 114
Information Services 112
Substance Abuse Services 93
Health Supportive Services 69
Total Calls 1,175
Total Requests for Services 1,669
Requests for
Town Services
New Milford 1,236
Washington 148
Kent 101
Roxbury 58
Sherman 55
Bridgewater 39
Warren 32
Continuing this kind of help, supporting social service programs, and expanding United Way’s focused initiatives in Southern Litchfield is only possible if people across the region generously support the United Way campaign.
Michael is leading by example – as he often does in this community. “I’ll be forming a team comprised of friends, associates, family, to go out to their networks of personal & business contacts and raise money for United Way,” said Mr. Gold. “In true grassroots fashion, I will be knocking on doors, paying visits, making calls – whatever it takes to expand our communities’ donor base. And I’m inviting others to do the same.”
ABOUT United Way of Western Connecticut
United Way of Western Connecticut advances the common good, creating opportunities for a better life for all by focusing on the three key building blocks of education, income and health. United Way creates long lasting community change by addressing the underlying causes of problems that prevent progress in these areas. LIVE UNITED is a call to action for everyone to become part of the change. For more information about United Way of Western Connecticut, please visit: www.uwwesternct.org.
Personal Letter From Michael Gold: To all my Neighbors, Friends, Family and Colleagues,
Many of you know that I am involved with United Way of Western Connecticut, specifically the Southern Litchfield County Council.
I have served for the last 5 years on United Way’s Southern Litchfield Community Council where we help ensure our local community needs are met, and that money raised here is used effectively to help people right here in our community.
Unfortunately, as is the case across the U.S., we can expect a shortfall in funding for our own area this year – largely due to an economy that has been slow to recover.
So I have an idea. Let’s help United Way as it works to fill this gap in funding so we can play a direct role in preserving our social service safety net.
I am heading up the Southern Litchfield County Neighbors Fund – a volunteer-driven initiative to raise $100,000 for United Way of Western Connecticut, and the local programs they serve in our area. This is a campaign that will run from now to December 31st – a grass roots fundraiser that specifically helps our town and surrounding towns, i.e., New Milford, Bridgewater, Roxbury, Washington, Warren, Kent, and Sherman.
I have enclosed material so you can see how your donation will make a difference in our community. Additionally, visit the New Milford Spectrum for a recent article on these efforts (click here).
So along with many of my friends and colleagues, I am making a direct appeal to you. Join me in helping our neighbors here in Southern Litchfield County. This is where you and I can make a difference. Help us raise $100,000 so our local programs can continue to get our neighbors in need back on their feet.
You can make a donation one of two ways:
Join our grassroots effort – and encourage your friends and family to do the same. This is it!
WE can make a difference!
Many thanks! And Happy Holidays!
Michael P. Gold President/Owner GeronNursing & Respite Care, Inc.
United Way of Western Connecticut 85 West Street, Danbury, CT 06810
P: (203) 792-5330 Ext 239 C: (203) 858-8404 F: (203) 790-5182
www.uwwesternct.org www.volunteerdanbury.org
The Red Cross continues to focus on reaching as many people as possible who need our help. Your help is urgently needed to continue to support relief efforts. Getting supplies and meals and water into affected areas is the top priority. Since the beginning of the Sandy relief effort:
Please donate today. Financial donations make the greatest and most immediate impact, helping the Red Cross provide shelter, food, emotional support and other assistance to those affected by disasters like Hurricane Sandy.
Each year, the American Red Cross immediately responds to about 70,000 natural and man-made disasters in the U.S., ranging from fires to hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, hazardous materials spills, transportation accidents and explosions.
People count on the Red Cross to help them in their darkest hour. In turn, the support of donors makes it possible for the Red Cross to fulfill its humanitarian mission. We are deeply grateful for the generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations who invest in the Red Cross.
To find out more about American Red Cross disaster services programs at work, please visit The Red Cross Disaster Online Newsroom, Flickr, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Linkedin and Social Vibe.
Do you reside in an area that is prone to hurricanes? If you live on the East Coast, namely in the south or if you live along the Gulf Coast, the risk of a hurricane impacting your life can be quite high. Are you prepared?
Unfortunately, not everyone is. As a result, many home owners are left scrambling to recover during the aftermath. For example, people without power may need gasoline powered generators. If hundreds of people in the same area need generators at the same time, stores are likely to sell out before more can be brought in, leaving those who did not stock up in advance in the dark. Other problems that may arise during the aftermath of a hurricane include:
To make matters worse, many roads may be blocked due to storm damage or flooding, so even if a local store or supermarket has supplies you need, getting the necessary supplies may be very difficult or impossible depending on where you live.
hurricane season extends from the beginning of June through the end of November. It is important to preplan for hurricanes. If you live in a coastal area prone to hurricanes, you fortunately get lots of warning from weather centers across the country. Take advantage of this advanced notice by heeding hurricane watches and warnings and preplanning your hurricane evacuation and safety.
Follow these steps.
You will want to first start by deciding what you need or what you would like to bring with you in case of an evacuation. You will want to create a list of storm preparedness items for a hurricane, make copies of that list, and store those copies in convenient locations around your home. Because it is more difficult to remember the details of what to bring when faced with an immediate crisis, creating of list of what items you will need to gather is important. This will ensure nothing important is left behind or forgotten.
There are also things you need to do around the house prior to a storm. Make yourself a Pre-Disaster Action Checklist to ensure you have prepared your home to the best of your ability. Read more about how to prepare your home for a hurricane.
Do you have an evacuation plan in place? Do you have any close friends or family members who live on higher ground or farther inland? If so, arrange to stay with people you know who are willing to temporarily open up their homes to you. If you do not have any friends or family in a safe area, you will need to stay at a hotel or a hurricane evacuation shelter. Check your local municipality to see where your nearest hurricane evacuation shelter is located. If you choose to stay at a hotel, it may be a good idea to have some cash on hand you can take with you.
Although people are urged to evacuate from areas where hurricanes are forecasted to hit, some residents still choose to remain behind to protect homes and other belongings. If your area has received an evacuation notice or mandatory evacuation, evacuate. No material belonging is more valuable than one’s own life.
If you own pets, make arrangements to bring them with you. Many animals left to their own devices after a storm become lost, injured, or killed by damage to homes, flooding, or flying debris. It is best to remove pets from the area until everything has settled down.
If you own livestock, implement a storm preparedness plan for a farm. Livestock is especially susceptible to injury from flying debris in open fields and flooding. When frightened, livestock herding instincts kick in and may cause animals to group together in the worst possible areas. Once trapped, it can prove very difficult to relocate livestock during the chaos of severe weather.
*This information is general and is not intended to replace or override any of the advice, warnings, or information given by local officials, FEMA, NOAA, or any other official regulatory organization or government branch regarding storm safety in the form of thunderstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes, hail storms, floods, or any other natural disaster or man-made disaster. Always follow take-cover recommendations, evacuation orders, and any other advice given by local officials for your area, regardless of whether it is similar to or different from the information on TractorSupply.com.
Tractor Supply works to provide dedicated emergency response to areas where the need for emergency supplies is greatest. When the power goes out, we re-route trucks to affected communities and give special notification to the area as to where supplies can be found. When the water rises, we send special loads of water pumps and supplies to help ease the losses. And we always work to provide the same legendary customer service to you, our friends and neighbors, regardless of the weather.
In the aftermath of a hurricane or other natural disaster, all you want to do is get back to normal. Cleaning up after a storm is a big job, and it can also be dangerous. Get tips for how to safely and efficiently clean up after a storm. Read More
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