Derby collecting pasta, sauce in July for St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank

 

Derby Town/City Clerk posts Memorial Day weekend schedule of events

Sharing from Derby Town/City Clerk Marc Garofalo:

You are hereby notified the City of Derby will observe Memorial Day 2022 with two solemn events:

Sunday May 29, 2022

Derby Shelton Memorial Service – 7:00 pm at Shelton Intermediate School

This one-hour service will commemorate Memorial Day with music, spoken word, and silent reverence. It will also honor the more than 100 veterans from Derby and Shelton who have died in the past year.  Their names will be read and their next of kin will be presented with a carnation.

The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.  We are grateful for the participation from Derby and Shelton of the Veterans Organization, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Police Departments, and Fire Departments.

Monday May 30, 2022

Derby Shelton Memorial Day Parade – 9:00 am Rain or Shine

Starts at Howe Avenue and Cornell Street in Shelton - Heading South then Right on to Kneen Street

Right on to Coram Avenue - Right on to White Street - Left on to Derby-Shelton Bridge toward Derby

Right on to Main Street - Left on to Elizabeth Street - Ends at Cottage Street and Elizabeth Street.

The beginning of the Parage will pause at the Derby Shelton Bridge for a brief ceremony and wreath ceremony.

There will be a military flyover at approximately 9:30 am.

 

This Memorial Day, let us remember with infinite thanks those who gave the supreme sacrifice in defense of our country.

We look forward to seeing you at both events.

Derby-Shelton Fireworks postponed to July 8; trash pickup on regular schedule

Villers file photo

Sharing info from Derby Town/City Clerk Marc Garofalo:

"The Derby-Shelton Fireworks have officially been postponed to Thursday July 8, 2021. The new rain date is Friday July 9, 2021.

"A reminder that Derby City Hall and offices will be closed on Monday July 5, 2021 in observance of Independence Day.

"There will be trash and recycling pick-up on Monday July 5, 2021 and there is no delay in pickup during the week of July 5, 2021.

"The Transfer Station will be open on Monday July 5, 2021.

"Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!"

Derby High School graduation postponed to Thursday at Derby Sports Complex

Sharing message received at 11:20 today from Derby Town/City Clerk Marc Garofalo:

"We received the following information today from the Derby Public Schools:

 “The Derby High School graduation has been changed to Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 6:00 pm – Derby Sports Complex.”

Derby Town/City Clerk posts Memorial Day holiday schedule

Sharing email message from Derby Town/City Clerk Marc Garofalo:

Derby City Hall and all City Buildings will be closed on  Monday, May 31, 2021 in observance of Memorial Day.

Trash & recycling pickup will be delayed one day during the week of May 31, 2021.

Transfer Station is closed - Monday, May 31, 2021.

Please remember the meaning of Memorial Day!

Have a great weekend.

Marc J. Garofalo, MPA, CCTC - Town/City Clerk

Derby City Hall closed Monday in honor of Presidents' Day

 

Derby Town/City Clerk posts Thanksgiving weekend schedule

Sharing message from Derby Town/City Clerk Marc Garofalo:

The City of Derby wishes you a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving 2020.

Derby City Hall is open until 5 p.m. today.

Here is a summary of our Thanksgiving Weekend Schedule:

 

Thursday, November 26, 2020

All City Offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving

No Trash or Recycling Pickup – It will be delayed one day

Transfer Station is closed

 

Friday, November 27, 2020

All City Offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving

Trash and Recycling for Thursday’s schedule will be picked up today.

Transfer Station is open from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Annual Tree Lighting on the Green is cancelled due to COVID-19

 

Saturday, November 28, 2020

Trash and Recycling for Friday’s Schedule will be picked up today.

Transfer Station is Open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

For more information, visit www.derbyct.gov .

Derby starts property revaluation project

DERBY- The City of Derby would like to make homeowners and commercial property owners aware the 2020 revaluation project is under way and will be performed by the City of Derby Assessor’s Office.

The first phase of the revaluation process is collecting current information on all properties within the city. Derby was scheduled to conduct a Full Inspection effort which included an onsite visit to all properties within the City.  

Due to COVID-19, an executive order has been enacted by the state substituting the Full Inspection effort with a Data Mailer. 

Data Mailers are a postal mailing that contains specific information on each property.  They will be mailed to the owner on record with the City.  

The property owner will be asked to make any necessary adjustments and return the form to the Derby Assessors office or deposit it in the drop box on the Minerva Street side of City Hall.  

Detailed instructions will be included in the mailing.

The Data Mailers are expected to be mailed in July of 2020.

Any questions, please contact the Derby Assessor’s Office at revaluation@derbyct.gov or call 203-736-1455. 

Thank you, in advance, for your cooperation in this very important process.

This is a press release from Derby Town/City Clerk Marc Garofalo.

Town Clerk announces cancellation of Derby-Shelton Memorial Day Parade

Sharing message from Derby Town/City Clerk Marc J. Garofalo: 

"It is with deep sadness and profound regret that I inform you that this office has learned that the beloved Derby Shelton Memorial Day Parade has been cancelled this year due to the public health crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic.

"We mourn the cancellation of this great and solemn remembrance of those who gave the supreme sacrifice to our Country while in its service.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the Organizers of the Parade, the unsung stewards of maintaining this great tradition, the Parade participants who show their respect by marching year after year, and the Parade spectators who show their Valley, Connecticut and American pride by lining the streets of both downtowns that make for a complete community celebration of the sacrifices of war.

"Let us take time on May 25, 2020 at 9 a.m. to remember the gift that we have in our annual Memorial Day Parade and yearn for its return next year.  It is the unofficial start of Summer, the unofficial end of the academic year, and an annual renewal of our salute to the fallen heroes of this great land.  May they rest in Peace."

Derby Town/City Clerk: City land records are available online

Message from Derby Town/City Clerk Marc J. Garofalo:

Good Friday Afternoon,

It is with great pleasure and relief that I inform you that the City of Derby Land Records are available online.  This allows our Citizens and customers better access to these public records, especially during this public health crisis.  There was no additional cost to the City of Derby to provide this service.

There is no fee to view the index or the document images.  Your cost to print a document is $2.00 per page.

The documents online begin with Volume 92 Page 1, March 12, 1909, to current.

Here is the link for your convenience -  www.uslandrecords.com

Choose Connecticut from the State list, then choose Derby from the Town list.

If you have any land records requests that fall outside the scope of the online documents, please continue to email us at requests@derbyct.gov .

We look forward to our continued work together and hope that you, your family, and your coworkers stay safe and healthy during this public health crisis.  We’re all in this together.

Be well and have a great weekend.

Sincerely,

Marc J. Garofalo, MPA, CCTC-Town/City Clerk

Connecticut postpones presidential primary to June 2

Sharing information from Marc J. Garofalo, Derby Town/City Clerk:

"You are hereby notified that this office has been advised by the Office of the Secretary of the State Denise Merrill that the Connecticut Presidential Preference Primary scheduled for Tuesday April 28, 2020 has been postponed until Tuesday June 2, 2020."

Hamburger Helper requested for St. Vincent De Paul Food Bank in Derby

Tickets offered for Christmas show at Toyota Oakdale Theatre

*Sharing this from Derby Town/City Clerk Marc J. Garofalo:

You are cordially invited to A Christmas Cantata at 7 p.m. Jan. 3, 2020.

It will be performed on stage at Toyota Oakdale Theatre, 95 South Turnpike Road, Wallingford. 

Free tickets for anyone 5 years and older can be obtained at Derby Town Clerk's Office from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2 and from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 3. 

For more information call or email - 1.888.466.9846 or visit www.christmascantata.us

Happy New Year!

Cake mix, frosting sought for St. Vincent De Paul Food Bank in Derby

Jolly Beggars' concert in Derby postponed to Wednesday

The Jolly Beggars/ photo from website

A message from Derby Town/City Clerk Marc Garofalo: 

The Derby Summer Concert today, Aug. 13,  featuring the fabulous Irish music of the Jolly Beggars has been postponed due to the weather.

The concert will take place Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. on the Derby Green.

Derby Town/City Clerk posts 2019 holiday schedule

Derby official collecting used Halloween costumes for needy city children

This is a message from Derby Town/City Clerk Marc Garofalo: 

The Derby Town/City Clerk’s Office will be collecting slightly used Halloween costumes for use next year by city children. 
Every year parents spend a lot of money on costumes that are worn only once. Unfortunately, there are a number of families that can’t afford a new costume. 
This project will help those in need for next year.

Costumes can be brought to the Town/City Clerk’s Office, 1 Elizabeth St., during business hours - Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Please spread the word to friends and family to promote recycling and helping our neighbors.

Thanks to Derby teacher Jenny Ames for the great tradition that we started last year!

Derby schedules signups for Osbornedale Community Gardens

Sharing info from Derby Town Clerk Marc J. Garofalo's Facebook page:

DERBY - Signups for community garden spots at Osbornedale State Park will be held from 7-9 p.m. April 9 at Derby City Hall, 1 Elizabeth St.

Do you want to plant a garden but don't have the space? Come sign up for a plot of land at the Osbornedale Community Gardens. They will answer questions too.

Visit Derby Town Clerk to obtain fishing, hunting licenses

Opening day for trout and all fresh water fishing is April 14 

Sharing from Derby Town/City Clerk Marc Garofalo's Facebook page:

"You can get a Fishing or Hunting License at the Derby Town Clerk's Office or directly online. Here is a link: - https://www.derbyct.gov/fishing-and-hunting-licenses."

The licenses are free for senior citizens. 
Derby City Hall is at 1 Elizabeth St.

Derby town clerk collecting costumes for needy children

Sharing an email from Derby Town/City Clerk Marc Garofalo:

Good afternoon, 

The Derby Town/City Clerk’s Office will be collecting slightly used Halloween costumes for use next year by City children.  

Every year parents spend a lot of money on costumes that are worn only once.  Unfortunately, there are a number of families that can’t afford a new costume. This project will help those in need for next year.

Costumes can be brought to the Town/City Clerk’s Office during business hours –Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 pm.

Please spread the word to friends and family to promote recycling and helping our neighbors.

Thanks to a Derby teacher for the great suggestion!