Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
PROSPECT – Michael C. Beard, 43, of 89 Cook Road, died Jan. 22 at Beacon Brook Health Care Center in Naugatuck. He was the husband of Dawn (Zembrzuski) Beard. Beard was born in Waterbury April 25, 1967 the son of Thomas C. and Jean K. (Schieffer) Beard of Prospect. He was employed as a... »
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Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
by Ken Morse, Citizen's News
The Woodland indoor track team is making steady progress this season as boys head coach Tim Shea and girls head coach Jeff Lownds continue the rebuilding process. The Hawks graduated a bulk of last year’s production, and have been building up a young team this season. Despite their youth, Woodland made a fine showing... »
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Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
Naugatuck – Mr. Alberto Jesus Costa, age 66, of 68 Nixon Ave., died Friday, Jan. 14, at his home after a long illnes. He was the husband of Adelaide (Silva) Costa. Mr. Costa was born in Oliveira de Azemeis, Portugal on Oct. 23, 1944 son of Lucinda DeJesus of Naugatuck and the late Armindo... »
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Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
by Ernie Bertothy, Citizen's News
NAUGATUCK — For the Naugatuck boys swim team, the best is yet to come. At least that’s the plan. In their most recent meet on Jan. 20, the Greyhounds posted 52 individual season-best times against Holy Cross. It’s a clear indication that the Hounds are getting better. “I was real pleased,” Naugatuck coach Jim... »
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Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
Naugatuck – Mr. Charles M. DiLaurenzio Jr., age 69, of 47 Hazel Ave., died Friday Jan. 21, at the Glendale Center in Naugatuck. Mr. DiLaurenzio was born in Waterbury on July 1, 1941 a son of the late Charles M. DiLaurenzio Sr. and the late Carmella (Costrillo) DiLaurenzio. He was retired as a toolmaker... »
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Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
by James Hagan, Beacon Falls resident
After not receiving mail, or any notification of why, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (last week); even with a clear and safe, albeit six foot, path to my mailbox, I went down to the U.S. Post office, 06403, on Friday. I met with the Postmaster, who politely informed me that the “carrier cannot dismount... »
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Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
by Miles McQuiggan, Citizen's News
BEACON FALLS — In a make-up of last week’s snowed-out contest between Ansonia and Woodland, the Chargers (7-4, 4-2 NVL Brass) downed the Hawks (6-5, 3-2 NVL Brass) Monday night, 65-56, at Woodland. The Chargers jumped out to a 10-6 lead halfway through the first quarter on senior Christian Abdul’s second three-pointer of the... »
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Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
by Bernadette Dionne, Beacon Falls Senior Center President
Thank you to all the Beacon Falls merchants for your generosity. Because of you, who donated to the cause, every senior citizen who attended the Christmas Party received a gift certificate. Fifty-one seniors thank you. Bernadette Dionne Beacon Falls Beacon Falls Senior Center President »
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Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
by Ken Morse, Citizen's News
The Naugatuck indoor track team is taking great strides this season under boys head coach Ralph Roper and girls head coach Bill Hanley. The boys team has won back-to-back meets. The Greyhounds brought home the hardware from a successful first place finish in the 68th Lindy J. Remigino Invitational meet held at the Bacon... »
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Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
by Kyle Brennan, Citizen's News
BEACON FALLS — A saggy but amicable, life-size replica of the classic cartoon character Gumby started dancing last Thursday in a way that would have gotten him the lead in Saturday Night Fever. It could have meant only one thing—Heather Framski finally scored her 1,000th career point at Woodland. The costume that Framski wore... »
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