Food Safety Seminar for Nonprofits

On Monday, May 7, at 7 p.m., at the Lyme Public Hall, the Lyme Fire Marshal’s Office and the Ledgelight Health District will be offering a free informational seminar on food safety designed for nonprofit organizations that conduct special events involving the selling or offering of food to the public.  Topics covered at the seminar will include the safety requirements that apply to the use of kitchens; the preparation and serving of food; food handling and storage activities; and proper sanitation. The presentation will also focus on the use of transportable LP gas devices, food trucks and solid-fuel cooking.  To register for the free seminar, please contact Fire Marshal Dave Roberge at 860-662-1339 or dwr@snet.net.   Last minute walk-ins will also be welcomed.