Rochelle to meet with constituents Friday at Valley Diner in Derby

 

Derby Public Library to close Monday for MLK Day holiday

DERBY - Derby Public Library will be closed Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Outside book drops will be open to return library items. And you can always enjoy the great selection of eBooks, audiobooks, movies and TV shows using the online resources found on our website (www.derbypubliclibrary.org), Libby as well as Hoopla, where you can borrow online media anywhere you have a screen – your computer, your phone, your car, even your smart TV!

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Seymour Police Department welcomes 2 new sergeants

The town of Seymour is proud to introduce our two newest police sergeants, who were sworn in this morning. 

Pictured from left: Inspector Joseph Matusovich, First Selectwoman Annmarie Drugonis, Police Commissioner Chairman David Bitso, Sgt. Brian Friedlander, Sgt. Jason Uliano, Police Chief John Bucherati, and Deputy Chief Michael Fappiano. (Missing from the photograph is recently promoted Sgt. Kristopher Marra.) 

We are honored to welcome our newest sergeants to the Seymour Police Department family! Congratulations!

This is shared from the Office of the First Selectwoman of Seymour Facebook page.

Derby PD congratulates Ty Netto on graduation from CT Police Academy

Sgt. John Netto and Officer Ty Netto

DERBY - The Derby Police Department congratulates Ty Netto and all of Class #383 on graduating from the CT Police Academy! Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have paid off.

Following in your father's (Sgt. John Netto) footsteps you have big shoes to fill and we are confident you will make a difference in our community. Wishing you the best of luck as you embark on this exciting journey.

Stay safe and keep up the great work!

This is shared from the Derby Police Department Facebook page.

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Downtown Derby streets

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features some of the prominent streets in Derby. 

The picture gives an aerial view of Downtown Derby. On either side of the Green (f.k.a. "Public Square") are Elizabeth and Minerva Streets. Then the next streets over from them are Olivia and Caroline Streets, respectively. 

Olivia Street was named after Anson Phelps’ wife while Caroline, Elizabeth, and Minerva Streets were named after Sheldon Smith's daughters. Both men were founders of Birmingham in the 1830s.

[First posted on Jan. 16, 2018.] 

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.