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Derby, Connecticut Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How are Derby Lowe’s parking lot cameras tracking your license plate?

Also on today's calendar: Congresswoman DeLauro's Community Resource Fair and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: An a.m. shower, then breezy, with a high of 65 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Rain at times, temps: high: 60, low: 50.
  • Friday: Cloudy with showers around, with a high of 62 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Connecticut lawmakers eye new limits on license plate cameras at big box retailers. (thehour.com) — License plate cameras already operating at the Lowe’s entrance in Derby are drawing new scrutiny as Connecticut lawmakers weigh tighter rules on how retailers and police can use and share that data. Recent legislation limited police data-sharing for immigration and other investigations, and legislators now say private systems at big-box stores may be next on their agenda.
   


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Other local events
    Wednesday May 13
  • South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority - Land Use Committee - Regular Meeting
    City of Derby Meetings South Central Connecticut Regional Water District at 90 Sargent Drive, New Haven, Connecticut
    5:30 pm
  • Inland Wetlands Agency - Regular Meeting
    City of Derby Meetings Hybrid - In person and Zoom - See Agenda for details
    7:00 pm
  • Thursday May 14
  • Board of Aldermen/Alderwomen - Regular Meeting
    City of Derby Meetings Hybrid - In person and Zoom - See Agenda for details
    7:00 pm
  • Friday May 15
  • Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments - CNVNPO - Regular Meeting
    City of Derby Meetings Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments at 49 Leavenworth Street, 3rd Floor, Waterbury, Connecticut 06702
    10:00 am
  • Sunday May 17
  • Mike Milazzo
    Foundry Kitchen and Tavern, 1 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook
    11:30 am
  • Corey Lewin Music: BAD SONS Beer Co.
    BADSONS Beer Co., 251 Roosevelt Dr, Derby
    3:00 pm
  • Monday May 18
  • South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority - Consumer Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting
    City of Derby Meetings South Central Connecticut Regional Water District at 90 Sargent Drive, New Haven, Connecticut
    5:30 pm
  • Tuesday May 26
  • Congresswoman DeLauro's Community Resource Fair
    Miller Memorial Library, 2901 Dixwell Ave, Hamden
    5:00 pm
  • Saturday May 30
  • Elvis Tribute Band Concert
    St Theresa School, 55 Rosemond Terrace, Trumbull
    6:00 pm

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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