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Motorist grounded, spared jail in road rage case

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WATERBURY — Letters and testimony from friends and family saved Alan Michael Harte from prison last Friday. Harte, 67, of Watertown, had pleaded no contest...

Funeral home must pay penalty for mixup

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PROSPECT — A funeral home whose staff was accused of cremating the wrong woman in December 2009 was ordered Feb. 22 to pay a...

Borough teacher channels sorrow into art

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When Naugatuck High School art teacher Rose-Ann Chrzanowski lost her husband in 2005, she turned to art to help deal with her grief. Over...

Editorial: Budget referendum isn’t an automatic

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On the surface, an automatic referendum on Naugatuck’s budget seems, in the spirit of March madness, like a slam dunk. We understand the appeal...

Police, fire budgets proposed to increase in Naugatuck

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NAUGATUCK — The police department requested a 7.95 percent increase in its budget for next fiscal year, and the fire department requested a 1.78...

Borough woman fills mayor’s seat for a day

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NAUGATUCK — Jessie Ballenger was ready to take on public office when she found out she had been nominated as African-American mayor of the day. “You just never know when something good happens out of the blue,” Ballenger said. “You never know when people are watching you and been taking you into consideration for honors and recognition.” Mayor Robert Mezzo handed his office over to Ballenger Monday as part of the town’s observance of Black history month.

Siting Council hears pleas

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PROSPECT — Supporters and opponents of Wind Prospect finally got their chance to plead their case before the Siting Council. The Connecticut Siting Council came to Prospect last week to get a first-hand look at the site for two proposed wind turbines off of Kluge Road. “This gives us an idea what’s here-wetlands, vistas-all those things that anyone would consider just looking at the land itself,” said Daniel Caruso, chairman of the council, following a walk through of the site Feb. 23. Dozens of people, including neighbors opposed to the project holding signs, greeted the council as they pulled down Kluge Road and made the trek with them through snow and mud for a look at where the proposed turbines will stand.

Borough Dems face off in primary

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Naugatuck Democrats are gearing up for their March 7 primary for burgess. With seven candidates vying for six spots on the ballot for the...

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