City Provides Winter Storm Updates For Derby Residents: Sidewalks, Trash Collection

DERBY, CT — The city has provided a list of winter storm updates as of Monday night following a major snowstorm that brought large amounts of snow across the state.

In an email around 7 p.m., Town Clerk Marc Garofalo provided the following winter storm updates for Derby residents:

• Hydrants: Please help clear three feet around nearby fire hydrants to assist volunteer firefighters if you are able.
• Sidewalks: Property owners are responsible for snow and ice removal under City Ordinance 172:1-19.
• Road Crews Working: Please be patient as roads are cleared. Public Works crews are working extended hours.
• Report Issues: Submit snow-related concerns to Public Works directly at: //www.derbyct.gov/Reportapothole.
• On Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026:
  • Derby City Hall, Derby Senior Center, and Derby Public Library will open to the public at noon.
  • Trash and recycling will be picked up (Monday's route). All collections delayed one day this week.
  • Derby Public Schools are closed.
• Snow Emergency Remains in Effect: Per Mayor Joseph DiMartino, vehicles must park on the even-numbered side of streets until the emergency is lifted.
• Parking Available: The Derby Municipal Parking Garage (2 Thompson Place) is open to downtown residents free of charge until 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026.
• Stay Informed: For official information and updates visit www.derbyct.gov or city of Derby Facebook page.
• Report Issues: Submit snow-related concerns to Public Works at: www.derbyct.gov/Reportapothole.

A major snowstorm that brought large amounts of snow across the state Sunday into Monday afternoon.