Derby Election 2017

Derby Resident: You Can’t Question Mayor’s Honesty, Work Ethic

by | Sep 5, 2017 5:52 pm | Comments (0)

Over the last few years I have been asked to serve upon three citywide boards and tip my cap to those fellow residents who donate so much time to the betterment of Derby. Many have spent years trying to improve our city.

During this time period I have had the pleasure of working with Mayor Anita Dugatto. We spent numerous hours meeting with federal and state officials of EPA and DEEP to resolve the many issues that plagued our Water Pollution Control Authority over the years.

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Derby Mayoral Primary Set For Tuesday Sept. 12

by | Sep 5, 2017 4:09 pm | Comments (0)

Registered Democrats will choose between Mayor Anita Dugatto and Aldermanic President Carmen DiCenso in a primary scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 12.

The winner of the primary will receive the Democratic Party line for mayor on the ballot for the Nov. 7 general election.

The Republicans have nominated Rich Dziekan, a retired police officer, for mayor. He announced his candidacy in March.

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Mayor Dugatto: Life Experiences Empower Me To Lead Derby Forward

by | Aug 28, 2017 11:04 am | Comments (0)

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Derby Mayor Anita Dugatto.

I was the first of my eight siblings to be born in Derby after my parents immigrated here from Italy. My father worked in the fabric dying room of Derby’s Hull Dye; my mother spent most of her time raising me and my siblings, while doing her best to stretch my father’s paycheck as far as she could.

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Sill To Dugatto Letter Writers: Let’s Talk

by | Aug 28, 2017 8:11 am | Comments (0)

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Ron Sill, center.

In response to the two recent editorials by Samantha Burgan and Chris Larocque, I encourage you both to reach out to Carmen DiCenso personally to discuss your concerns with him. 

It’s far too easy to sit behind a keyboard to express opposing thoughts, judgements and opinions without communicating directly to the person you are calling into question.

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