Boys & Girls sets date for annual gala
The Boys & Girls Club of Bristol is hosting its second annual gala on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville from 5 to 10 p.m. Entitled the “Future Stars” Gala this event will highlight accomplishments BB&GC youth and future goals.
Tickets are available at www.bbgc.org/gala. Questions about sponsorships or advertising opportunities may be directed to Rayshe Ramirez, Associate Director of Resource Development, at 860-540-3150.
Energize CT partnership to hold virtual Q&A workshop for applicants
The Energize ConnecticutSM Community Partnership Initiative, offered by Eversource and United Illuminating, Southern Connecticut Gas and Connecticut Natural Gas, will host a virtual Q&A forum Tuesday, Feb. 7, at noon and 7 p.m. to answer questions about the application process.
To register for the webinar and forum or to learn more about the Community Partnership Initiative, please visit https://energizect.com/resources-for/community-partners.
The partnership is now accepting applications for its second round of funding supporting energy efficiency outreach in Connecticut communities. The deadline for applications is Friday, March 3, 2023.
The Community Partnership Initiative assists community-based and nonprofit organizations in their efforts to raise awareness and educate residents about Energize CT energy efficiency programs. These programs include Home Energy Solutions, Small Business Energy Advantage, income-eligible customer heat pump adoption, the Multifamily Initiative and residential demand response.
The partnership works with both municipality-affiliated community outreach groups, such as energy task forces and energy commissions, and unaffiliated groups like houses of worship, civic organizations, environmental groups, and business organizations to reach customers who can benefit from participating in energy efficiency programs.
In Round 1, nine projects were implemented in eight communities: Bethel, Branford, Hamden, Middletown, New London, Waterbury, West Hartford and Wilton.
Bristol Hospital bed capacity
As of Jan. 24, 61.3 percent or on average 82.1 of 134 adult staffed hospital beds, the same as the previous week, were occupied at Bristol Hospital, according to the State of Connecticut’s Data and Analytics division.
During the same week, the number of occupied staffed ICU beds remained at 64 percent or 9 of 14 from the previous reporting period.
Latest COVID-19 stats
Bristol’s COVID-19 positivity rate is 8.6 percent down from 9.5 percent a week ago with 40 positive cases the same number as the previous week, leaving Bristol in the high category with over 15 cases per 100,000 people. Hartford County is in the high category.
The CDC recommends that people at high risk for severe illness, talk to their healthcare provider about whether to need to wear a mask and take other precautions. In addition, the CDC reminds people to take the following measures:
- Wear a mask indoors in public and on public transportation.
- Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines.
- Get tested if you have symptoms.
- If you are at high risk for severe illness, consider taking additional precautions.
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