Community Events & Announcements
Next City Council Meeting (Mayor's Budget Presentation): Tuesday, April 2nd, 7:30pm, City Council Chambers.
Ask the Mayor!
I'm excited to bring "ASK THE MAYOR" to Danbury residents!
As part of my initiative to increase transparency, communication, and engagement throughout our city, I will be answering residents' questions.
Questions from residents exclusively related to Danbury matters can be submitted on the Ask the Mayor page on the city website, or in the comments on live Ask the Mayor videos.
I will answer questions via Facebook LIVE or pre-recorded videos that will be posted on the City of Danbury's Facebook page.
Spring Leaf Pickup
As a courtesy to our residents to help with their yard clean up needs, and to dispose of their leaves free of charge, the City of Danbury runs a Spring Leaf Pick-Up program for six weeks.
ONLY LEAVES bagged in PAPER LEAF BAGS with NO TAPE should be left at the curbside in front of residences for the city’s Highway Department to pick-up.
NO TAPE OF ANY KIND, NO PLASTIC BAGS, NO LARGE DEBRIS, NO GRASS, ROCK, DIRT, GARBAGE OR ANIMAL WASTE, NO BRUSH or TREE STUMPS.
BRANCHES WILL BE PICKED UP SEPARATELY. Limbs must be cut into lengths no longer than 4 feet, no limb may be larger than 4 inches in diameter. Branches must be bundled with twine in bundles no heavier than 35 lbs.
The Leaf Pick Up program is divided by I-84; Section A is south of I-84 (zip code 06810) and Section B is north of I-84 (zip code 06811).
Residents are asked to place their bags curbside on Sunday evenings.
Clean City Danbury Day is BACK!
This program allows Danbury residents to discard debris and unwanted items at one of five locations throughout Danbury free of charge. Proof of Danbury residency is required.
See you on May 4th, 8am - 12pm!
If you'd like to volunteer on Clean City Danbury Day, please email: F.Santos@Danbury-CT.gov
HRRA Hazardous Waste Recycling Day in Danbury!
April 6th is the first of SIX Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off events in 2024. This is an opportunity to safely dispose of gasoline, lawn and pool products, paint thinners, lithium-ion batteries, 1lb propane tanks, and more! Head to our website to see a full list of items and dates.
Connect with a local thrift or consignment store to donate items in good condition or use an online marketplace to sell your items.
Torn and stained clothing, shoes, linens, towels, and more can be recycled at your Town Transfer station in one of the textile recycling bins.
If you are considering renting a dumpster, find a registered hauler on the HRRA website and search by town.
Calling all Danbury businesses!
DSABC is seeking local workplaces interested in hosting interns from Danbury High's Danbury Early College Opportunity program (DECO) this spring. Email: contact@dsabcmentors.org for more information
Internship facts:
*8 - 10 weeks, 30 - 40 hours total time.
*Variety of different fields/areas of interest.
*Students will be available to work 3 - 5 hours per week after school or on weekends.
*Students have been trained in workplace etiquette and need hands-on work experience.
Recent Events & Celebrations
Mayor Alves held a town hall in the first ward with at-large and first ward Councilmembers. Thank you to all the residents who came out to ask questions and discuss the issues that matter most to you.
Thank you, Councilmembers Irving Fox, Dennis Perkins, Shaun Ratchford, Barry Rickert, Diane LaPine, Ryan Hawley, and Council President Peter Buzaid for joining!
Sewer study
The downtown sewer study kicked off! Our Public Works Department strategically placed meters in sewers that measure water flow and capacity.
Over the next four months, they will compile the necessary data required to assess our sewer capacity so we can plan and grow responsibly.
Danbury Police Cadets annual awards dinner
The Danbury Police Cadets held their annual awards dinner and honored Chief Ridenhour for his service and Mayor Roberto Alves (former Police Cadet!) as an Honorary Advisor.
St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center held its annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, which included some of Danbury's incredible local organizations, bands, and cheer troops, marched in the parade along with Mayor Alves, State Senator Julie Kushner, and State Representative Farley Santos, and your first, third, fourth, sixth, and seventh ward city councilmembers!
Our city has a long-standing tradition of volunteerism which is reflected in the Danbury Volunteer Fire Department. Mayor Alves recognized and honored the dedication of the volunteers at the Fireman's Ball.
The devoted men and women of our volunteer fire department play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of our city.
Congratulations to David and Benjamin Miller who are the newest Eagle Scouts from Boy Scouts Troop 52!
Greece's independence day
We raised the Greek flag to celebrate Greece's independence day and honor the rich Greek heritage in Danbury.
Father Nick and members of the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church offered prayers of hope and peace, and the children of their religious school recited beautiful poems in Greek.
Merger of Beckerle Fire Hose Company Engine 9 and Danbury Volunteer Fire Battalion Thirty-One, Inc
Beckerle Fire Hose Company Engine 9 and Danbury Volunteer Fire Battalion Thirty-One, Inc. are officially merged! By joining the battalion, Beckerle Fire Hose ensures its long history and legacy as the oldest fire company in Danbury lives on as a stronger and more effective unit.
Congratulations to the Danbury Fire Department’s newly promoted and sworn-in firefighters. Thank you for your dedicated service to our community!
Round 1 Bowling & Arcade Opens!
Mayor Alves, the Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce, and Danbury Fair held a ribbon cutting in celebration of the opening of Round 1 Bowling & Arcade at the Mall!
The multi-dimensional space features arcade games for all ages, bowling, billiards, a restaurant, and much more! A true game changer for the mall and Western Connecticut region.
Read Across America
The City of Danbury Police Department celebrated Read Across America Week. A fantastic collective effort from our community leaders to emphasize the importance of reading and its benefits for our children and communities.
Danbury Cheer Team Wins CIAC Championship
Congratulations to the Danbury Cheerleading Team on winning the CIAC Championship for the 3rd year in a row! Shoutout to each Coach who guided the girls to another win. You make Danbury proud!
Thank you
Special thanks to the City of Danbury Police Department, Danbury Volunteer Fire Battalion Thirty-One, Inc., and Danbury Volunteer Fire Battalion 19, INC. for answering the Mayor's call to honor the team.
Danbury is blessed to have a strong and vibrant Irish community that through their love for their heritage makes the city a better place for all.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Barbara Randall and Kevin Finucane who have contributed so much not only to the AOH, LAOH, Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center, but to the greater Danbury community as well.
The Early Childhood Resource Fair at Rogers Park Middle School was a great success.
This fair connects parents to much-needed resources throughout our community.
Immaculate High School is a staple in our community and continues to play a pivotal role in making Danbury a great place for all. Congratulations to Anthony Giobbi and Bernard Reid, who were honored at Immaculate High School’s Blue and White gala for their commitment to ISH.
Raising the Irish Flag
The City of Danbury, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center raised the Irish flag high in celebration of the contributions of the Irish community to Danbury.
The Danbury Collective is an incredible group focused on ensuring children, families, and young adults have access to opportunities. Thank you for holding such a productive community conversation!
Congratulations on celebrating 100 years, Saint Joseph School!
Danbury is a hockey city and now it’s a soccer city, too! Welcome Spice City FC, Danbury’s first professional M2 arena soccer team! Looking forward to the start of the season.
Center For Empowerment And Education
The Center For Empowerment And Education held its annual Hearts of Hope Breakfast. The Center is a wonderful organization that provides support for victims of interpersonal violence and offers counseling, advocacy, crisis intervention, and emergency shelter.
We kicked off Read Across America week with a special guest! Governor Ned Lamont and I had a blast reading Duck for President to my son’s class at Shelter Rock School, and talking about our favorite sports teams (go Yankees!).
The City of Danbury and the Dominican Community Center held a flag-raising in honor of Dominican Independence Day, and Juan Vasquez was honored as Mayor for the day. Juan served our country during the Iraq Afganistan War, he’s a husband and father, a dedicated, active member of our community, and Quartermaster of Danbury VFW Post 149. Thank you for all you do!
Community Calendar
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