Route 15 & Route 63 Road Work, Downtown Derby Funding, and Firefighter Rescues Child

June 14, 2024


As Father's Day approaches, I would like to say thank you to all the great dads out there who serve as role models for their children and others in our community!
You can expect slowdowns on Route 63 in Woodbridge and Route 15 by the Heroes Tunnel for road work. Please read below to get the timeline on these projects.

There was a celebration to announce that $1 million is coming to redevelop part of downtown Derby. I'll break down the plan to make the city more accessible.

A volunteer firefighter from Orange proved that he's always on alert after saving a boy while on vacation in Mexico! Keep scrolling to learn more about this incredible story and to hear how that firefighter rushed to help.

Here are the sections in this week's email:

  • Delays on Route 15 for Work by Heroes Tunnel
  • Lane Closures on Route 63 in Woodbridge 
  • $1 Million for Derby Downtown Development 
  • Historic Home Receives Critical Funding
  • Overnight Parking Banned at City Parks in Derby 
  • Celebrating our Strawberry Festivals
  • Boy Scout Picnic
  • In The News
  • Orange Volunteer Firefighter Rescues Teen
  • Derby Events Calendar
  • Upcoming Events in Hamden
  • Orange Events Calendar
  • Upcoming Events in Woodbridge
 
Delays on Route 15 for Work by Heroes Tunnel
Drivers should expect delays on Route 15 in both directions for road work near the Heroes Tunnel in Woodbridge, Hamden, and New Haven. Some lanes will be closed from 9:00 P.M. on Friday, June 21 to 8:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 22 as crews mill and fill resurface the road.
 
The backups on the northbound lanes will start at the Woodbridge/New Haven town line to a quarter mile past the Heroes Tunnel. Delays on the southbound side will be from just past Exit 60 (Route 10) to Exit 59 (Route 69/63).
More details on this project here
 
Lane Closures on Route 63 in Woodbridge
Drivers are dealing with delays for night time road work on a nearly six mile stretch of Route 63 in Woodbridge and Bethany. The project is in full swing through the morning of Thursday, July 25. Crews will be off from Wednesday, July 3 until Sunday, July 7 due to the Fourth of July holiday.
North Pease Road at Route 63 in Woodbridge
The Connecticut Department of Transportation says there will be lane closures from Route 63 at North Pease Road in Woodbridge to Litchfield Turnpike in Bethany. Work will take place from 7:00 P.M. to 5:30 A.M., Sunday night through Friday morning.
Click here for more information
 
$1 Million for Derby Downtown Development
Courtesy: Jasmine Wright at Valley Independent Sentinel
I joined U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro and members of the Derby delegation to celebrate $1 million in funds for development in the city. The plan is to use the money to buy a scrapyard on Factory Street and to build a road there that will make it easier to connect with the rest of downtown. Thank you to U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro for securing this federal funding for Derby!

Scroll down to the "In The News" section to learn more.
 
Historic Home Receives Critical Funding
Courtesy: Amity & Woodbridge Historical Society
I was thrilled to attend a special ceremony as a historical gem in Woodbridge received much-needed funding. Preservation Connecticut awarded the Amity and Woodbridge Historical Society $9,000 to repair one of the original chimneys of the Thomas Darling House on the Litchfield Turnpike. Construction on the colonial cape started in 1772 and was completed two years later.
Thank you to Preservation Connecticut for your generous gift and allowing us to preserve our history in the 114th district! You can learn more about the Darling House by clicking here.
 
Overnight Parking Banned at City Parks in Derby
The city of Derby will have a ban on overnight parking at city parks starting on Sunday, June 16. The ordinance states that no vehicle or trailer is allowed on the grounds of any city park from 11 P.M. to 6 A.M. CLICK HERE for more details.
 
Celebrating our Strawberry Festivals
I had the pleasure of attending and tasting some delicious treats at the Strawberry Festivals in Woodbridge and Orange this past weekend. The food was so good, and the weather was perfect! Thank you to all the organizers and everyone who attended. Such great community events!
 
Boy Scout Picnic
Boy Scout Troop 907 and their families came together for the Court of Honor and Family Picnic. It's always special to see our active scouts showing leadership and spending time with their loved ones.

CLICK HERE to learn more about Troop 907 in Woodbridge!
 
In The News
Valley Independent Sentinel: "U.S. Rep. DeLauro Celebrates Funding For Derby Redevelopment"
 
Orange Volunteer Firefighter Rescues Teen
Courtesy: NBC Connecticut
A volunteer firefighter at the Orange Fire Department helped rescue a 13-year-old boy while on vacation at a resort in Mexico. Tom Bartiss heard commotion and joined other bystanders who all performed CPR for about 20 minutes. Emergency crews arrived and rushed the child to the hospital. The boy returned to the resort three days later.

Tom Bartiss spoke to NBC Connecticut about the rescue. You can listen to that interview and learn more about that incredible story by CLICKING HERE.
 
Derby Events Calendar
Check out the events below, and click the button at the bottom of this section to access the community calendar.
The Derby-Shelton Rotary Club Flags for Heroes program is Saturday, June 15 at 11 A.M. at Shelton Veterans Memorial Park on Canal Street. The names of our heroes in both Derby and Shelton will be read. Light refreshments will be served.
Connecticut Foodshare will be giving free food to the community on Tuesday, June 18 at 3:00 P.M. at St. Mary's Church on Elizabeth Street. Make sure to bring a bag so you can bring the food home.
Derby Community Calendar
 
Upcoming Events in Hamden
Take a look at the fliers below to learn more about upcoming events. Make sure to click on the button at the bottom of this section.
More Hamden Events
 
Orange Events Calendar
Check out the flier and community calendar in Orange below.
Celebrate Pride Month at Case Memorial Library through Saturday, June 15 and make your own rainbow friendship bracelet with a take-home craft kit. This craft is best suited for tweens, teens, and adults. No registration. While supplies last.
Orange Community Calendar
 
Upcoming Events in Woodbridge
Check out the events below, and access the Woodbridge community calendar by clicking on the button at the bottom.
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Woodbridge Community Calendar