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Derby, Connecticut Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What Derby’s new shared HR director means for schools and City Hall
  • Why a Griffin Hospital mental health worker just earned a top honor

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny; low humidity, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 63.
  • Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Derby Sets Salary Range For School/City HR Director (newhavenindependent.org) — Derby officials have set a $105,000–$115,000 salary range for a new human resources director who will serve both City Hall and Derby Public Schools, a move expected to save about $90,000 annually. The decision also means the city’s current HR director must reapply, raising questions about how fairly consolidated positions will be filled going forward.
   

• Griffin Hospital in Derby honors mental health worker with BEE Award (blogspot.com) — Griffin Hospital in Derby has honored mental health worker Miguel “Mike” Ortiz with its BEE Award, recognizing his exceptional compassion and support for patients and coworkers. The award highlights how non-nursing staff at the Derby hospital play a crucial role in creating a safe, respectful environment, and invites patients, visitors, and staff to nominate other deserving caregivers.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Shelton

  • Firefighters Face ‘Significant Hoarding Conditions’ While Battling House Fire In Shelton: Officials (patch.com)

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