Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
by Dan DeBlasio, Staff Writer
NAUGATUCK – The green light was given to Naugatuck’s $710 million downtown revitalization plan. The municipal development plan for Renaissance Place was approved unanimously by the Board of Mayor and Burgesses Tuesday night. The approval will now allow the borough to seek state funding. The decision came a day after the Naugatuck Economic Development... »
Tags: Naugatuck, renaissance place
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Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
by Kyle Brennan, Citizen's News
In the final week of campaigning for Election 2010, Citizen’s News talked with several of the area’s Democratic and Republican town committee chairpersons to gather their opinions on the races affecting locals. In Prospect, the race in the 89th Connecticut house district between Democratic state Rep. Vickie Nardello and Republican challenger Katheryn Brown has... »
Tags: Beacon Falls, democrat, election, Naugatuck, Prospect, republican
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Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
by Dan DeBlasio, Staff Writer
NAUGATUCK – The scares will continue this Halloween season in the borough. Halloween Village will be open each night this weekend for all kids and adults to experience some pre-Halloween thrills. Naugatuck Park and Recreation and Connecticut Signcraft Inc. will be sponsoring the village, which is located at the Naugatuck Park Department on Rubber... »
Tags: Halloween, Naugatuck
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Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
by Ken Morse, Citizen’s News
The Naugatuck Greyhounds ran for seven touchdowns and quarterback Erich Broadrick threw for 160 yards on 13 of 18 passing to give the Hounds an edge-of-your seat 46-34 win over Sacred Heart on Friday night at Municipal Stadium in Waterbury. In a game filled with big play the biggest might have come with a... »
Tags: Football, Naugatuck
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Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
by Marcus Rummell, Citizen's News
NAUGATUCK – In the second to last game before the NVL tournament, the Naugatuck Girls Varsity soccer team shut out Ansonia 6-0 this past Monday night during Naugatuck’s Senior Night celebration, improving to 11-2-1. Coach Jose Sendra’s determination, even as the season moves toward its close, is at once straightforward and clear. “What I... »
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Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
by Ernie Bertothy, Citizen's News
For the Greyhounds last Friday, it wasn’t about the present. It was about the future. Despite a 93-74 loss to Torrington, arguably the Naugatuck Valley League’s best girls swim team, the Greyhounds still produced 12 season-best individual times, won three events and left their head coach with a positive outlook. While Naugy was a... »
Tags: Naugatuck, swimming and diving
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Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
by Ken Morse, Citizen’s News
There is a precaution in sports about resting on your laurels. The Woodland boys soccer team has compiled a 12-2 record in capturing the NVL Brass Division title going 8-0 in the division. It marked the first ever boys soccer title at Woodland On Monday at Municipal Stadium Woodland squared off against 9-5 Kennedy... »
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Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
by Kyle Brennan, Citizen's News
TORRINGTON — Maybe the Woodland football team takes a while to warm up. Maybe the Hawks just like keeping spectators in their seats. Whatever the motivation, Woodland is a second-half team. The Hawks overcame a 14-12 halftime deficit and outscored Torrington, 18-6, in the second half to pull away with a crucial, 30-20 win... »
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Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
by Kyle Brennan, Citizen's News
BEACON FALLS – So close, yet so far. Yes, it’s a cliché. But it’s one that perfectly fits the Woodland girls’ soccer team this season. The Hawks couldn’t hold a 1-0 halftime lead over Naugatuck Valley League-leading Watertown as the Indians rallied to take a 3-1 overtime win. The NVL’s leading goal scorer, Jess... »
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Sunday, October 24th, 2010
Both the Naugatuck Greyhounds and Woodland Hawks stayed perfect in the Naugatuck Valley League Copper Division with double-digit wins over divisional opponents this weekend. The Hounds beat Sacred Heart, 46-34, Friday night at Municipal Stadium before the Hawks traveled to Torrington Saturday and came away with a 30-20 win. Naugy scored seven times, each... »
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