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Derby, Connecticut Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Derby! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Derby invites families to remember loved ones at city ceremony
- Derby volleyball breaks new ground in state tournament
Also on today's calendar: Connecticut Roller Derby: Battle of the Leg Lamp and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call an angry carrot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Turning cloudy and breezy, with a high of 51 and low of 34 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 52, low: 31.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 55 and low of 35 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ceremony Of Remembrance Scheduled In Derby (newhavenindependent.org) — Derby will honor residents who died over the past year at a November 21 remembrance ceremony, beginning at 11 a.m. at 1st Congregational Church, 137 Derby Avenue. Organizers also seek names of longtime former residents who died during the year. Those planning to attend should email requests@derbyct.gov, though loved ones will be honored regardless of attendance. 
• 2026 CIAC girls volleyball tournament second round is complete. What you need to know (newstimes.com) — Derby's girls volleyball team entered this season without a CIAC tournament win, then won twice to earn a home Class S quarterfinal. The No. 19 seed swept No. 3 Wolcott Tech after beating East Granby in the opening round, setting up a matchup with No. 22 Lyme-Old Lyme.
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★ Featured events ★
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Connecticut Roller Derby: Battle of the Leg Lamp →
Roller Magic, 60 Harvester Rd, Waterbury
7:00 pm -
A new Medicare plan option has landed in Connecticut. Four ways to learn more. →
Milford Senior Citizen Center, 9 Jepson Dr, Milford
6:00 pm -
Grand Opening The Market by Key Food →
200 Leavenworth Rd, Shelton
12:00 pm
Sunday November 15
Monday November 16
Friday November 20
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Other local events
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South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority - Consumer Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting
South Central Connecticut Regional Water District, 90 Sargent Drive, New Haven
5:30 pm -
Lake Housatonic Authority - Regular Meeting
Derby City Hall, 1 Elizabeth St, Derby
6:30 pm -
South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority - Land Use Committee - Regular Meeting
South Central Connecticut Regional Water District, 90 Sargent Drive, New Haven
5:30 pm -
Board of Education - Regular Meeting →
Derby Middle School, 73 Chatfield St., Derby
6:30 pm -
South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority - Regular Meeting
South Central Connecticut Regional Water District, 90 Sargent Drive, New Haven
12:30 pm -
South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority - Representative Policy Board - Regular Meeting
South Central Connecticut Regional Water District, 90 Sargent Drive, New Haven
6:30 pm -
Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments - CNVNPO - Regular Meeting
Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments, 49 Leavenworth Street, 3rd Floor, Waterbury
10:00 am -
Cheshire High School Train Show →
Cheshire High School, 525 S Main St, Cheshire
10:00 pm -
Victorian Christmas Fair →
Monroe Congregational Church, 34 Church St, Monroe
10:00 am
Monday November 16
Tuesday November 17
Wednesday November 18
Thursday November 19
Friday November 20
Sunday November 22
Saturday December 5
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🗞 Nearby News
Ansonia
- In Ansonia, Ct., Automated Speed Cameras Await State Approval (govtech.com)
- Holiday Happenings In The Valley 2026 (newhavenindependent.org)
- Naugatuck football rallies past Torrington as Qwentarvous Lee delivers two huge plays (thehour.com)
Seymour
- Seymour resident wins $100K from Powerball ticket sold in Bridgeport (ctpost.com)
Woodbridge
- Bethany Wetlands Commission Approves Amity Road Subdivision, Reviews Ann Drive Fill Complaint (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call an angry carrot?" — A steamed vegetable (Thank you Kathy J. for sending it in!)
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