Recuperation journey: Around the yard - Part 27

Spring! 

It's getting cloudy as I write this. No more blue sky. 

Rain is on the way.

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'Turnback Tuesday' in Facebook memory today highlights old Derby Junction

Sharing 'Turnback Tuesday' from three years ago today:

This week's 'Turnback Tuesday' looks at the old Derby Junction (Transfer Point) located on the corner of Derby Avenue and Main Street.

This electric road was the first one built in New England with construction starting in 1887. Mr. Thomas Wallace of Ansonia persuaded Mr. James Kennedy to come to Derby and build.

Mr. Kennedy built the first electric railroad in America. Derby Junction had access to New Haven, Bridgeport (by way of Shelton) and Waterbury (by way of Ansonia).

Thanks to the staff of Derby Public Library for sharing interesting local history each week!

Traveling Chic Boutique to hold fundraiser for Seymour High School

OXFORD - Join us [at Traveling Chic Boutique] for a little retail therapy and support the Seymour High Seniors!

From May 4-7 mention Seymour High and 10 percent of your purchase will be donated to the Senior Class.

Join us for a special Seymour High Night on May 6 from 3-8 p.m. and 15 percent of the proceeds will be donated. Raffles, laughs, and shopping - the perfect night out.

Traveling Chic Boutique is located at 308 Center Rock Green, Oxford.

This event info is shared from Facebook.

Rochelle shares info on Lamont's easing of COVID-19 restrictions

Friends and Neighbors, In case you missed it on Monday, Governor Lamont announced Connecticut will begin easing certain business restrictions in two phases. The first phase will start on May 1 and pushes the business curfew back from 11 p.m. to 12 a.m. This phase also allows bars to reopen with no table size limits. The second phase happens on May 19 and ends all remaining business restrictions. This means curfews will be lifted and social distancing mandates will be up to businesses. Masks will still be required.

This is promising news that will depend on low rates of infections and increases in vaccination rates. Read the full announcement here.

Rochelle, D-Ansonia/Derby, represents the 104th District. This is a press release from her office.