Valley Towns Close all Parks, Playgrounds, Basketball Courts Amid COVID-19 Concerns

Sharing information from Seymour First Selectman Kurt Miller, Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti and Derby Mayor Richard Dziekan:

Mayor Richard Dziekan

ANSONIA: Attention residents- At this time for public safety, we must close all city basketball courts, city playgrounds and city parks to the public. If you are out for a walk in open space, please practice social distancing by staying six feet apart- Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti

SEYMOUR: Effective tonight (March 23) at 5 pm, we will be closing all parks and playgrounds in Seymour to go along with all of the sports fields on school property. We are doing this in the best interest of public health and safety. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause- Seymour First Selectman Kurt Miller

DERBY: As we continue to navigate our new reality amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, it is important that local government officials help set the tone to mitigate the spread of the virus.

In accordance with this idea, Derby will be following the lead of Seymour, Ansonia and Oxford and closing our public parks until further notice.

This includes:

-Payden Park/Ryan/DeFillippo Field (baseball, football/soccer field and track),

-Bradley School court and playground, Irving School court and playground,

-Witek Park Soccer Field,

-the picnic grove and basketball courts

As of right now, the Derby Greenway will remain open, but we strongly encourage you to practice social distancing if you chose to utilize it.

These restrictions will remain in place until further notice- Derby Mayor Richard Dziekan

Mayor David Cassetti

First Selectman Kurt Miller

Derby Mayor Thanks Fireworks Donors

DERBY - Mayor Richard Dziekan would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the businesses who donated to this year’s Independence Day Fireworks.

Because of overwhelming generosity, Wednesday (July 3) night’s fireworks were fully funded through contributions by local businesses and corporate partners.

Every year, Derby shares the cost of the fireworks with Shelton, and this year each municipality was responsible for $13,600 plus our own fire watch.

The Mayor’s office sent out letters in April seeking donations and we are thrilled to announce that for the second year in a row there was no expense to the taxpayer.

All additional money raised above this year’s costs will be set aside for next year.

Below is a list of all the donors that helped make the firework display on July 3 such an amazing experience.

We are so grateful for your support.

A Quick Pick Crane

Aetna

All American Waste

Aquarion Water Company

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

Arum & Associates

Bad Sons Beer Co.

Barnum Engineered Systems

Barretta Enterprises

Beirne Wealth Consulting

Bradley Pond

Calvert Safe & Lock

Catholic War Veterans

City Carting & Recycling

Civitella & Associates

Cohen and Wolf

Decarlo & Doll

Dew Drop Inn

Dominick J. Thomas, Jr.

Espo’s Ace Realty

Frank Pepe Construction

Griffin Hospital

Hancock Pharmacy

John M. Rak

McDonald’s

Retro Grub & Pub

Salerno Inc./Italian Pavilion

Sons of Italy

Sovita Chiropractic

Sunflower Dental

T.H.C. The Hops Company

Tipsy Tomato

Tracy’s Garage Inc.

United Cigar

USI Insurance

Vincent Guardiano

Weston & Sampson

(This is a press release from Mayor Dziekan's office)

Derby Mayor To Pour for Runners

Mayor Continues Guest Bartending Gig

Derby Mayor to Guest Bartend

Mayor to Pour Drinks for Furry Friends

Derby Mayor to Deliver Meals to Seniors

                     

Who?          TEAM’s Meals one Wheels program delivered more than 40,000 meals to 260 elderly living in Derby and the surrounding Valley communities.

 

What?         Derby Mayor Richard Dziekan will be delivering meals door-to-door in Derby as part of TEAM’s Meals on Wheels program.

 

When?        On November 14 beginning at approximately 9:45am – then traveling door-to-door to the homes of Derby seniors for approximately an hour.

 

Where?       Mayor Dziekan will meet TEAM’s Meals on Wheels truck & staff at the Valley Diner on Route 34 and then be traveling door-to-door delivering meals to Derby seniors for approximately an hour. Serving in twelve communities, TEAM’s central offices are located at 30 Elizabeth Street in Derby, CT.

 

Why?          Mayor Dziekan is volunteering his time to demonstrate awareness and increase support for this essential TEAM Meals on Wheels program that helps so many of our Valley’s homebound and often isolated older residents. The majority of TEAM’s Meals on Wheels recipients live in isolation, one in two are low income, and almost one out of every three is aged 90 years or more. TEAM’s Meals on Wheels program delivers daily nutritious meals, friendly social visits, and safety checks to enrolled seniors all year long.

 (this is a press release from Team)

 

Valley Vapors Celebrates 3rd Anniversary

From left to right:Valley Vapors employee Tyler Zdanowicz, Manager Michael Copperthite, Mayor Richard Dziekan, Owner Sarah Estiler and employee Shawn Kondor. (Photo courtesy of Miroc Photography)

DERBY- Mayor Richard Dziekan stopped by Valley Vapors as they celebrated their three-year anniversary on June 10. Dozens of patrons attended the event. Owner Sarah Estiler thanked  Dziekan for coming by and showing his support. Dziekan said momentum continues as small businesses continue to open and thrive under his administration.

 

Derby Mayor Continues Guest Bartending Fundraiser

Derby RTC Endorses Jaumann

Pictured Left to Right: Mayor Richard Dziekan, Joe Jaumann and Sam Pollastro

DERBY - At a recent Derby Republican Town Committee meeting, Joe Jaumann, the Republican candidate for State Representative in the 104th District received the unanimous endorsement of the Town Committee membership.

Jaumann during his speech to the town Committee emphasized that focus has to be on the economy and protecting the hardworking families of our communities from the tax and tax more mentality from Hartford.

“The hardworking men, woman and families of the 104th district cannot afford to pay any more in taxes," said Jaumann. "We need a State Representative from the 104th who will be focused on protecting the taxpayers and not working against them.”
 
Mayor Dziekan added, “Joe has been an outspoken leader on making government better and more efficient. He has led the charge on regionalization and shared services between Ansonia and Derby, and was instrumental in establishing the temporary school study regionalization committee.”

Jaumann thanked Mayor Dziekan, Chairman Pollastro and all of the Derby Town Committee members for their support.

“I am humbled by the Committee’s endorsement and I am thankful for all who have pledged support and volunteered to help this campaign season," he said. " We are going to work endlessly to ensure our message gets out to every voter from now until Election Day.”

(This is a press release from Jaumann's campaign)

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 

Dziekan to Guest Bartend at Bad Sons

Derby Mayor Raises Money for Griffin Cancer Center

Derby Mayor Richard Dziekan, far left, and Eric Heinig, manager of Archie Moore’s in Derby, center, recently presented Griffin Hospital CEO and President Patrick Charmel, second from left, with a check for The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital. Also pictured are Griffin Hospital Development Fund Director Tricia O’Malley and the Mayor’s Chief of Staff Andrew Baklik.

Mayor to Guest Bartend for a Good Cause

Derby Mayor to Serve as Guest Bartender for Charity

Derby Announces Closings Due to Winter Storm

Mayor Richard Dziekan

 

From Derby Town Clerk Marc Garofalo's Office:

 

I write to inform you that Mayor Richard Dziekan has ordered Derby City Hall, Derby Senior Center, and Derby Public Library Closed on Thursday January 4, 2018 due to the anticipated winter storm.

 

Regular Winter Parking Regulations will be in effect – click here for details - https://imageserv11.team-logic.com/mediaLibrary/2043/Derby_PD_Winter_Parking_Regulations.pdf

 

Garbage pickup is already delayed one day this week due to the New Year Holiday.  No additional delay will be implemented.

 

The Derby Parking Garage will be open for use by downtown residents during the storm.  There is no cost for this service.

 

Derby Cheerleaders to be Honored Saturday

DERBY - All Citizens and friends of Derby are cordially invited to participate in a special event to honor the achievements of the Derby Pop Warner Cheerleaders on Saturday December 16, 2017 at 10 am. A firetruck-led convoy will begin the procession from Bradley School and end at Derby Middle School. Coffee, cocoa and cookies will be served following the event in the school cafeteria. Mayor Richard Dziekan and the rest of the city are looking forward to celebrating this momentous achievement.

 

(This is a press release from Mayor Dziekan's office)