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"Rules are made to be broken."
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
'Turnback Tuesday' features Derby Street Railway trolley
Turnback Tuesday is taking you for a Trolley Ride down Main Street, Birmingham/Derby.
The Derby Street Railway began operations in April, 1888, with the line running cars every 15 minutes to the Opera House, Birmingham, and 3rd Street, Ansonia.
The #16 Trolley is in front of the local Merchant/Tailor business of Henry Somers at 189 Main St. Somers ran his business from 1892 until his passing in 1902.
The Derby Street Railway Co. was under the leadership of H. Holton Wood, who was also the benefactor of the Derby Public Library.
The Derby Street Railway Co. was absorbed by the Ct. Railway & Lighting in December of 1900.
Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week!
Ansonia police officer congratulated on his retirement
Officer Philip Landona
Congratulations to Officer Philip Landona on your retirement from the Ansonia Police Department.
The City of Ansonia wishes you well with your future endeavors and thanks you for your 21 years serving and protecting the residents of Ansonia.
Good luck and Godspeed.
This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.
Recuperation journey: Around the yard - Part 51
From the archives: This came up in my Facebook memories from two years ago today. I'm pretty sure it's a starling who stopped by for a drink.
Rochelle shares list of bills in support of CT veterans
HB 6449, An Act Expanding Economic Opportunity in Occupations Licensed by the Department of Public Health, reduces the requirements for health care professionals licensed in other states to obtain licensure and practice in Connecticut, making it easier for the family of service members to transfer into our state.
HB 5592, An Act Redefining “Veteran” and Establishing a Qualifying Review Board, ensures all Connecticut veterans have access to state-provided services and benefits.
HB 5737, An Act Establishing A Veterans and Military Tourism Trail, creates the Veterans and Military Tourism Trail to link memorials, battlegrounds and other historic sites related to CT's veterans and military history.
HB 6483, An Act Concerning the Enrollment of Children of Members of the Armed Forces in Public Schools and the Establishment of a Purple Star School Program, adopts the "Purple Star School Program" to ensure military-friendly schools for children who must relocate schools due to a change in a parent's duty station.
This takes a vital step to address some of the challenges children face when they switch schools and better supports military families.
| This is from a press release from state Rep. Kara Rochelle, D-Ansonia/Derby. She represents the 104th District. |
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