Month: June 2020

Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum to reopen its tours and galleries with new exhibition in collaboration with Silvermine Arts Center

Norwalk, CT – After temporarily closing on March 23, the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is pleased to announce that it will reopen for tours at noon on Wed., July 29, 2020. While most of the programming for youth and adults throughout the season will be offered virtually, and be either live-streamed or recorded, the Museum will…

First County Bank Foundation Awards Three High School Seniors with Richard E. Taber Citizenship Award Scholarships

STAMFORD, CT – First County Bank recently announced this year’s recipients of the Richard E. Taber Citizenship Award scholarships. This annual award honors Fairfield County high school students who consistently demonstrate good citizenship at school, at home and in the community. The program awards scholarships to three deserving students, and is designed to recognize and…

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk to reopen to the public on Saturday, June 20 with timed-ticketing and other COVID measures

NORWALK, CT – After a three-month closure, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk will reopen to the public on Sat., June 20 with online ticketing for timed entry and other special guidelines for guest and staff well-being. In aligning with the state’s phased approach and federal and state public-health directives, The Maritime Aquarium will limit guest…

Wilton Library’s drive-thru window opens June 22

Wilton, CT – Wilton Library is pleased to announce that following Governor Lamont’s state directives, and while adhering to local guidelines, the drive-thru window will be open to pick up physical materials beginning Monday, June 22 at 10 a.m. Library staff has been working diligently to bring the best possible practices to its drive thru…

Thousands of New Items Added to Norwalk Public Library’s Digital Collection

Norwalk, CT – The Norwalk Public Library is pleased and excited to announce a major addition to its streaming on-demand content of seven new entertainment services and educational offerings on the RBdigital platform. Norwalkers with a valid library card, now, can access thousands of additional films, TV shows, concerts, educational material and so much more,…

Bridgeport Mayor Ganim Accepts Former President Obama’s Commit-to-Action Against Police Brutality

Bridgeport, CT – Bridgeport Mayor Ganim signed the Obama Foundation pledge which calls for a commitment to action by mayors and other community leaders across the country to address police use-of-force policies. The call-to-action is made by former President Obama following the death of George Floyd and the need to engage the community in steps…

Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum to present a virtual talk on American Impressionist Mary Rogers Williams by author & scholar Eve Khan

Norwalk, CT – On Sunday, July 12, 2020, at 2 p.m. the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will present author and scholar Eve M. Kahn for an illustrated virtual talk on the forgotten American impressionist, Mary Rogers Williams. Ms. Kahn said, “I grew up visiting the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum and can’t wait to bring my research and…