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Jean Falbo-Sosnovich | Sep 19, 2024 6:19 am
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State Department of Transportation Chief Inspector Kayla Krijgsman overseeing construction work Wednesday (Sept. 18) at the intersection section of Route 34 and Loughlin Road in Oxford.
OXFORD – Officials from the state Department of Transportation (DOT) said they plan to have Route 34 near the Stevenson Dam open again with a $1.2 million temporary bridge by Oct. 31.
The road has been closed in both directions at Loughlin Road since Aug. 18 when flood waters took out the bridge that passed over the Eightmile Brook next to the Housatonic River.
The flood waters rushing down a hill toward the Housatonic took out the 100-year-old bridge, which was supported by a large concrete arch, along with a swath of forest next to Roosevelt Drive. The bottom half of Loughlin Road also got washed away.
The video below from DroningAroundCT shows how the road and bridge looked between August and September:
The Seymour Democratic Town Committee has announced the details for the Kennedy-Pawlak Awards Dinner. The event will be held on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Brookside Inn Restaurant, Oxford, CT from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. $75.00 per person includes a buffet menu. Cash bar.
The Kennedy-Pawlak Award is given out by the Seymour Democratic Town Committee to an individual, or individuals, who exemplify the qualities and spirit of President John F. Kenney and former Seymour First Selectman Paul Pawlak. The emcee of this year’s award dinner is Paul Roy, former Seymour first selectman.
Demolition at Tri-Town Plaza in Seymour started in December 2018, according to this Facebook image posted by The Valley Post.
SEYMOUR – A judge wants the parties in the lawsuit between the Town of Seymour and the people who control Tri-Town Plaza to get on with it, already.
“This action has been pending for two years,” Superior Court Judge Theodore E. Tyma wrote in a Sept. 17 order. “The pleadings are not closed and no trial dates have been assigned. The parties shall file an agreed upon proposed scheduling order no later than September 26, 2024, including whether trial will be to jury or court.”
Tri-Town Plaza was once home to an Ames department store, an Adams grocery store and a multi-screen movie theater. Ames closed in 2002, and Adam’s supermarket closed in 2003. The two anchor stores comprised about 94,000-square feet of space.
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Jean Falbo-Sosnovich | Sep 18, 2024 2:40 pm
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SEYMOUR — The 58th annual Seymour Pumpkin Festival will take place on Sunday (Sept. 22) at French Memorial Park.
French Memorial Park, located at the junction of Routes 8 and 67, will again be transformed into a Halloween haven of handicrafts, food and fall-themed family fun.
The festival is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be held rain or shine. Admission is free.
Free parking will be available at Chatfield-LoPresti School, 51 Skokorat St., with shuttle buses running throughout the day. There’s also parking available in the downtown area, with a short walk to the park. Handicap parking will be available on Garden and Spruce streets.
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Press Release | Sep 17, 2024 5:16 am
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OXFORD — Please support the Cub Scouts annual mum sale! This is one of two fundraisers the group does, and there are concerns the plant sale won’t do as well as past years because of the traffic headaches caused by damaged roads from the flood of Aug. 18. So make it a point to read the flyer and support the pack!
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Press Release | Sep 16, 2024 10:17 am
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ROCKYHILL— When someone is in crisis, or worried about someone in crisis, 988 is the first stop. 24 hours a day, seven days a week, local help is available by phone, and since February of this year, by chat and text.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) launched 988 nationwide on July 16, 2022, as a new, easy-to-remember Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
United Way of Connecticut 211 has provided the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline service (now the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) for more than 40 years, in close partnership with the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS).
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Jean Falbo-Sosnovich | Sep 12, 2024 9:09 am
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Amanda 'Ravange' Tuttle is opening a Halloween shop on Sept. 14 in Seymour.
SEYMOUR – Something “spooktacular” is coming to downtown Seymour!
The owners of Halloween Dungeon, a year-round Halloween store that will offer masks, costumes, and décor, are scheduled to hold a grand opening at 10:31 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 14) at 151 Main St.
(10:31 a.m. = Oct. 31!)
The store is owned by Seymour residents “Amanda Ravange” (stage name, real name Amanda Tuttle) and her husband, Alex Tuttle. They’re diehard fans of all things macabre.
“I always joked that I loved Halloween since I was born,” Ravange said. “Not only did I trick or treat every year, but on multiple days throughout the year growing up, I wore costumes.”
The store will stock masks, costumes, make up, props, along with specialty and handmade items. They’re also planning to offer some special FX make-up classes, as well.
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Jean Falbo-Sosnovich | Sep 11, 2024 9:06 pm
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Ralph Black served as chief of operations for New Haven Fire Department from 2006-2016 and his career in department included promotions to lieutenant, captain, battalion chief and acting chief. On the left is state Rep. Mary Welander. On the right is state Rep. Kara Rochelle.
DERBY – Whether rushing into the burning World Trade Center 23 years ago or braving raging flood waters to rescue people last month, first responders are a beacon of hope in times of crisis.
That’s how Maria Blackwell, an officer with Derby Elks Lodge 571 summed up the courage, bravery and resilience on display every day by the Valley’s volunteer firefighters, police officers and EMTs.
Blackwell addressed a crowd of about 150 people who gathered on the Derby Green on Elizabeth Street Wednesday for the city’s annual Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony.
Flooding in Seymour at River Street and Route 67 on Aug. 18, 2024.
HARTFORD – In light of the historic flooding that recently devastated parts of New Haven, Fairfield, and Litchfield Counties, the Connecticut Insurance Department (CID), Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), and Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) are urging all Connecticut residents to consider purchasing flood insurance as a critical measure to protect their homes and businesses.
Why Flood Insurance Is Essential
If it rains, it can flood. 25% of all flood losses in the U.S. occur outside FEMA-designated flood zones — in more places than we commonly imagine — and just an inch of water can cause more than $25,000 in damages to your home.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) flood insurance covers up to $250,000 for structural damage to homes and up to $100,000 for personal belongings with an additional premium. Commercial business owners can also purchase coverage, with up to $500,000 available for non-residential buildings.
The average NFIP flood insurance premium ranges from $800 to $1,200 per year, depending on risk level, coverage amount, and deductible choices. It’s a small price to pay for peace of mind.
