Derby Student Runner-up in State Roadway Safety Contest



Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman with Sofia

Sofia's Poster

Derby Police Chief Jerry Narowski, Mrs. Rudus, Sofia
and Mayor Richard Dziekan

DERBY - This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 9-13 2018).

This year Sofia Rudus, a 4th grade Bradley School student received second place (grades 2-4) in this year’s statewide Roadway Safety Poster Contest. Students in grades K-6 were asked to design a poster to illustrate ways in which they think road users can impact roadway safety.

The winners were recognized by the Lieutenant Governor and the DOT Commissioner along with representatives from local public works depar...tments, the Department of Motor Vehicles, state and local police, and several public safety agencies.

We would like to congratulate Sofia for her award and for proudly representing Derby!

*Information shared from Derby Police Department 

Forum in Derby sheds light on women's issues

Derby Mayor Anita Dugatto, left, Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman, center, and Teresa Younger, Executive Director, Permanent Commission on the Status of Women, participate Wednesday in a roundtable discussion about women's issues at Derby City Hall.

DERBY - Healthcare and Connecticut Women was the subject of an invitation-only roundtable by women for women I covered Wednesday at City Hall.

It was part of a series of forums co-hosted by Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman and Teresa Younger, Executive Director, Permanent Commission on the Status of Women in Connecticut.

More than 30 women attended the forum and several spoke candidly about their concerns and challenges caring for children and aging parents, while pursuing careers.

The discussion was a good one, and demonstrated to participants they all face similar challenges on a daily basis.