Derby to hold city-wide cleanup tomorrow ahead of Earth Day

 

Derby Cultural Commission raises flag of Pakistan to mark Ramadan

The Derby Cultural Commission raised the Pakistani flag today at City Hall to celebrate the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Mayor Richard Dziekan was joined by Farha Shumona, left, and Derby Cultural Commission chairwoman Suzanne Lanzaro at the flag raising.

 

2 Derby police officers congratulated on promotions

The Derby Police Department

DERBY - The Derby Police Department is proud to announce two recent promotions. Mayor Richard Dziekan administered the oath to two officers earlier this month.

On Feb.1 Brian Grogan was sworn in and promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief. Grogan has served the Derby Police since 2006. He will assist in command responsibilities under Chief Scott Todd.

On Feb.15 Frank DeAngelo was sworn in and promoted to the rank of Sergeant. He has served the Derby Police since 2013. He will assume the role of patrol supervisor.

Congratulations to the officers and good luck in their new assignments.

This is shared from the Department's Facebook page.

Dziekan asks donations for Derby Servicemen and Women's Fund for holiday

 

Derby Cultural Commission to host Israel flag raising Tuesday at City Hall

DERBY - An Israel flag raising ceremony will be held at noon Tuesday, Oct. 4 at Derby City Hall. 

The holiest Jewish holiday Yom Kippur begins at sundown Tuesday and ends at sundown Wednesday.

The holiday is a Day of Atonement. It is celebrated by repentance, self-reflection, and 25 hours of fasting. 

Please join Mayor Richard Dziekan, staff, and the Derby Cultural Commission to celebrate this special holiday.

This is shared from the Derby Cultural Commission Facebook page.

Dziekan to guest bartend Tuesday to benefit Derby Fire Department

 

**ATTENTION** The date has been changed to Tuesday, August 17 due to a conflict with the Derby Fire Department.

Derby's Mayor Rich Dziekan will be behind the bar at #riverwalksocial on Tuesday, August 17 from 5-7 p.m.

We will be raising money for the Derby Fire Department.

Stop in and grab a drink or some food (or both) and help support the Derby FD.

Dziekan to bartend at BAD SONS to support Valley Community Foundation

Time change: Derby to host egg hunt at noon Saturday on Green

Dziekan to guest bartend at Archie Moore's to support Derby Running Club

Derby mayor to tend bar at Twisted Vine to benefit Boys & Girls Club

Dziekan to support 'Yappy Hour' fundraiser at Tipsy Tomato in Derby

Demolition makes way for construction of Big Y in Derby

DERBY - I noticed from blog stats that a post I shared Tuesday from Mayor Rich Dziekan about demolition of Walmart drew many readers, so Friday I photographed some work being done. 
A Big Y supermarket will be built in its place at 656 New Haven Ave. and opened in the summer of 2019, officials have said. 

Reminder: Valley lawmakers to hold meeting today at Derby City Hall

Valley lawmakers to hold meeting at Derby City Hall