'Turnback Tuesday' features Coon Hollow Park in Derby

This week's Turnback Tuesday looks at Coon Hollow Park in Derby. 

This postcard was mailed in 1941 when the park was new. The park now houses the athletic ball fields near Derby High School off Chatfield Street and Nutmeg Avenue.

*Thanks go out to Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.  

Klarides-Ditria shares road-widening plan for Rte. 34, Derby-Milford Road

Dear Neighbors,

Below is a message from the Department of Transportation announcing that work will begin at the intersection of Route 34 and Derby-Milford Road for a road widening project in  Derby on April 1, 2018.

Operational Improvements On Route 34 At Derby-Milford Road

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that work will begin at the intersection of Route 34 and Derby-Milford Road for a road widening project in the Town of Derby on April 1, 2018.

The project consists of the construction of a right turn lane on Route 34 onto Derby-Milford Road by extending the edge of road to the south. 
Widening proposed on Derby-Milford Road will accommodate a three-lane approach to Route 34. A two-lane approach into the intersection from Sentinel Hill Road is also included in the overall construction. 
These additional lanes will reduce congestion and improve overall operations.

A minor retaining wall will also be needed for roadway support on the southeastern side of the intersection. The improvements also include modifying the turn radius for right turning vehicles from Route 34 onto Derby-Milford Road. Signal improvements will be required at the intersection to accommodate the two new left turn lanes on Derby-Milford Road. 
The existing guide rail on Derby-Milford Road will be replaced to meet current standards. Some vegetation will be evaluated for removal to improve sight lines at the intersection.

DOT Project No. 0036-0195 was awarded to NJR Construction LLC, at a cost of $1,792,638.65 on March 5, 2018, and is scheduled to be completed Nov. 30, 2018.

LANE CLOSURE INFO

Route 34: During the allowable periods, the contractor shall maintain and protect a minimum of one lane of traffic in each direction not less than 11 feet. For turn lanes, 10 feet shall be maintained for a minimum of 150 feet.

Derby-Milford Road and Sentinel Hill Road: During the allowable periods, the contractor shall maintain and protect at least an alternating one-way traffic operation, not less than 12 feet in width. The length of alternating traffic operation shall not exceed 300 feet.

The contractor shall maintain access to and egress from all commercial and residential driveways throughout the project limits.

Citizens Engine Co. in Seymour to hold Easter Plant Sale

Recuperation journey: Spring has sprung

I hereby declare that spring has now sprung.

Yesterday I released my gnomes back into the outside world, to do their jobs and guard the garden.

Therefore there shall be NO MORE SNOW. 

Valley Arts Council Prez to teach watercolors at E Street Gallery in Derby

Recuperation journey: Writing companion

I don't mind if Linus keeps me company and swishes his tail around my old camera. I actually thought it looked cute. He's always good for comic relief.

Santa brought me a better camera - with lots of bells and whistles that I don't really know how to use yet - so Linus can make himself at home (as if he didn't already!) 

These days my mantra is 'auto photo, auto flash.' It has been working out so far.

'Queen' addresses loyal subjects at Seymour Historical Society

Seymour resident Carolyn Ivanoff dressed as Queen Elizabeth I strikes a pose Sunday before her presentation at Seymour Historical Society./ Contributed photo


Stay tuned for more coverage in an upcoming issue of the Valley Voice newsletter.