Labor Day holiday delays Derby trash, recycling pickup by one day

DERBY - Derby City Hall and all city offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6 in observance of Labor Day.

Trash and recycling pick up will be delayed one day during the week of Sept. 6.

The transfer station will be closed Monday, Sept. 6.

Have a great Labor Day weekend.

This is shared from the City of Derby Facebook page.

Derby Public Library to be closed on Labor Day holiday

REMINDER: Derby Public Library will be closed Monday, September 6 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Have a good weekend.

St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank in Derby seeks donations

Sharing from St. Vincent De Paul's Facebook post today: 

"Our food bank is busier than any of us can recall. This July & August, we gave 24,918 pounds of food to Valley neighbors in need - a 16% increase over the same time period last year - (which was already an increase!) And we are now beginning to prepare for Thanksgiving. 

"Please consider dropping off a bag or two to help us help others. We welcome all non-perishables and unopened/in-date perishables too! 

"We're open Mon.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 

"Thank you so much for being part of a community that cares! If you need assistance, please call for an appointment: 203-734-7577."

St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank is located at 237 Roosevelt Drive, Derby.

Klarides-Ditria: CT Department of Veterans Affairs to hold Stand Down in Rocky Hill

The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs  announced Veterans STAND DOWN 2021 will take place on Sept. 22-24.  While the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way agencies and organizations operate, the DVA continues its commitment to serving Connecticut’s Veterans by providing this “one stop” access to a range of programs and services offered by state and federal agencies, Veterans organizations, and community-based non-profits through online webinars and at five regional sites across the State. Stand Down 2021 includes all National Guard, Reserve, and Active-Duty Personnel serving in Connecticut.    PROGRAMS AND BENEFITS ONLINE PRESENTATIONS Sept. 22 and 23 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. STAND DOWN 2021 will begin with a kickoff ceremony on Sept. 22 at 9 a.m. which will be broadcast live via social media from the DVA Auditorium at our Rocky Hill Campus.  This will be followed by informational webinars on Sept. 22 and 23 on a variety of topics will be conducted by the DVA, Federal VA, State & Federal agencies, and community providers. REGIONAL SITES ACROSS CT / IN-PERSON SERVICES Sept. 24 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Veterans attending will have access to a variety of in-person services, personal need items, vaccinations, legal services, medical screenings, and meals to go provided by the DVA, Federal VA, Veteran Organizations, many other State & Federal agencies, and community providers. Bridgeport: Port 5 National Association of Navy Veterans, 69 Brewster Street Danbury: Danbury War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive Danielson: Quinebaug Valley Community College, 742 Upper Maple Street Norwich: Easter Seals Veterans Rally Point, 24 Stott Avenue Rocky Hill: CT DVA Rocky Hill Campus, 287 West Street For additional information and to register for Stand Down 2021 please visit: https://portal.ct.gov/DVA/Pages/Veterans-Stand-Down

Sincerely, This is a press release from state Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria, R-Seymour, who represents the 105th District.

Derby Neck Library offers virtual Teen Crafts on Tuesdays through Dec. 14

DERBY - Derby Neck Library invites tweens and teens to join Miss Sarah over Zoom for arts and crafts like DIY pop sockets, duct tape wallets, jewelry, painting, and more!

Supply packs will be available via curbside pickup – call the library at 203-734-1492 to reserve yours! The library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

If you’re not already part of our mailing list, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/EUp2yRBLFNJVMnz17 or call the library at 203-734-1492 to register!

This is shared from Derby Neck Library Facebook page.