A popular shopping center in Seymour is preparing to welcome back the community.
The majority of the businesses in Klarides Village were destroyed after historic flooding slammed the small town.
Nearly two months later, the plaza once again has electricity.
Mike Abe, the owner of the Route 67 Diner, said getting the electricity back on means he’s one step closer to opening his diner.
“I’m very excited, very happy, looking forward to get back to the plaza again,” Abe said.
Abe’s diner was a total loss and he’s been working to rebuild it ever since.
He said while it’s been a difficult time for him and his family, the support from his community has motivated him to keep going.
Abe plans to have a grand opening for his new and improved diner in January of 2025.
“We’re going to work very hard to reach it, I know Seymour town can’t wait for the diner to be open again,” Abe said.
Seymour First Selectman Annmarie Drugonis said the …