A 'Turnback Tuesday' posted on this date in 2018 features Derby Junction

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 goes to Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

Pickleball play to start today at Seymour Community Center

 

Tryouts slated for Ansonia High School varsity cheerleading

 

Derby Public Library to host book discussion, tea with author

 The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St., Derby.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to host Smalls & Smiles story time

Smalls & Smiles

SHELTON - Babies and their caregivers are welcome to listen to a story read by Children's Librarian Miss Maura then the group is welcome to play with library toys and meet some new friends too!

Ages: 6-24 months

Day/Date: Friday, April 26

Time: 10-11 a.m.

Location: Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St.

Registration is required for children only.

Online registration: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=520864&PK=

Phone registration: 203-924-1580 ext. 5108.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.