One of my duties at Derby City Hall is to manage the trash and recycling contract with Waste Connections (WCI). In January 2022, the City begins a new five-year contract with WCI that includes changes designed to protect the effectiveness of community recycling efforts.

I don’t know about you, but I am ready for the holidays. Things feel a little more normal this year. After a year of many cancellations, I am glad holiday events are returning.

November 2 is Election Day. And Derbyites have good reasons to vote. Every Derby citizen can vote for a City Council member and four positions on the Derby Board of Education. Choosing your elected officials can make a difference in what Derby looks like over the next four years.