The Holiday Toy Drive sponsored by Windsor Safety Services, Windsor's Healthy People and Healthy Community had its kick off Saturday December 11th. The people of Windsor and Windsor businesses were incredibly generous this year. On the 18th of December 280 children received gifts including hand made mittens, scarves, hats and slippers, toys, stuffed animals and a bag of goodies. Special thanks to the many town employees, and volunteers for their efforts.

The State Department of Public Health is making influenza vaccine available by co-sponsoring regional influenza clinics in a variety of Connecticut towns this week. The clinics will be held in West Hartford, New Britain, Waterbury, Torrington, Ridgefield, Mansfield and Waterford, but are open to all Connecticut residents who meet the following eligibility requirements:

• All children aged 6-23 months
• All adults aged 50 and over
• Persons aged 2-49 years with chronic medical conditions
• All women planning to be pregnant during the flu season
• Residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities
• Children aged 2-18 years on chronic aspirin therapy
• Health care workers involved in direct patient care and
• Out-of-home caregivers and household contacts of persons in high risk groups (e.g., persons aged 65 or over; persons with chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart or lung disease, or weakened immune systems because of illness or medication; and children aged <2 years).

Detailed information regarding clinic locations is available on the American Lung Association website at www.alact.org

On December 22^nd, the DOT turned on the new signal at Rte. 218 and Columbia Road. The adjacent signal at Rte. 218 & W. Wolcott Ave. was removed and a stop sign was installed facing W. Wolcott Ave. (the side street). The driveway to the commuter parking lot is now opposite Columbia Road. The Connecticut DOT will install pavement markings for Columbia Road and the commuter lot. Both will have two lane approaches.

The Main Library will close Monday January 10 for moving. Public services and materials will be relocated to 139 Broad St, the former Aglow Auction House. Staff anticipates re-opening at Aglow on January 20. The library website and main phone number will provide any updates as needed. 285-1910 or www.windsorlibrary.com

The Wilson Branch will remain open during this period. Branch hours are:

Monday 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Tues- Fri 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Sat 10:00 – 3:00 PM

While at the temporary location, the main library hours and phone numbers will remain the same as they are currently.

Citizens will have access to new library materials, tax forms, computers, a copy machine and a fax machine. Library programs will be held at various locations around town.