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Health and human services report: farmer’s market permits, screening events, donation portal and new repair fund
Summary
Health and human services staff reported a busy season: the farmer’s market opens April 26, a caregiver event drew more than 40 attendees, a May 17 skin‑cancer screening is planned for first responders, and a new website donation portal raised $1,500 in two weeks.
New Canaan’s health and human services staff reported multiple seasonal programs, new outreach tools and partnerships at the commission meeting.
Health updates: Jen Eilson, director of health, said activity is picking up for the department’s busy season. The town’s farmer’s market is scheduled to open April 26 and permitting activity is accelerating. Eilson reported that a caregiver event held the prior day drew “over 40 people” and included participation from several agencies listed in the meeting: Waveny’s navigator program, Wheel It Forward, Elder House, Lifted Brain Wellness Center and Oasis Senior Living. She said the town’s walking club resumed with many new participants and that…
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