Friday, September 30th, 2011
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HARTFORD — During a meeting this week, three legislative committees voted unanimously to change Gov. Dannel Malloy’s recommendation on how to distribute federal block grant funding the state receives for home heating assistance. State Rep. Len Greene (R-105) announced Tuesday the vote of the Appropriations, Energy, and Human Services committees. Greene is a member... »
Tags: heating assistance, State Rep. Len Greene
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Friday, September 30th, 2011
Round of Applause Local teams have been incredibly successful to start off this fall season. We still have a number of undefeated squads still in play. Naugatuck football improved to 2-0 with a late-minute win over Derby while both the Greyhounds cross country teams are also perfect. Neither of Woodland’s soccer teams has yet... »
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Friday, September 30th, 2011
NAUGATUCK — Naugatuck Pop Warner football and cheer are doing their part for cancer awareness throughout the month of October. The Naugy Hounds are selling pink T-shirts and socks with all of the proceeds going directly to a Naugatuck police officer that is suffering from cancer. T-shirts are $12 and socks are $5. All... »
Tags: Naugatuck, pop warner
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Friday, September 30th, 2011
by Laraine Weschler, Staff Writer
BEACON FALLS — One vote. That was all it took to shut down yet another attempt to fix the town’s deteriorating roads. Beacon Falls voters rejected a $10 million bond package by a margin of 201-200 at referendum Thursday. The plan would have repaired 23 roads over the next 10 years. Since the vote... »
Tags: Beacon Falls, bond package, referendum, road repairs, roads, vote
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Friday, September 30th, 2011
NAUGATUCK — Mr. Stephen J. Torok, 47, of 405 May St., husband of RoseMarie (Soffan) Torok, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 28, unexpectedly at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was a devoted husband and father. Stephen was born in Bridgeport on Nov. 20, 1963, son of Anna Torok of Naugatuck and the late Gabor Torok.... »
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Friday, September 30th, 2011
To the editor, My husband and I have been Naugatuck residents for approximately 30 years. We raised three children and now have several grandchildren in its public school system. We live in Indian Hills North and I drive by Maple Hill Elementary School a minimum of four times a day. For a year or... »
Tags: letter to the editor, Linda Pisani, Naugatuck
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Friday, September 30th, 2011
by Ernie Bertothy, Citizen’s News
Hard work pays off for Hawks Woodland head coach Mike Magas has said his team is working harder than ever. The proof is already starting to show. The Hawks went toe-to-toe with Torrington, the two-time defending Naugatuck Valley League champ. The result: A hard-fought, 93-93 tie. “We’ve been averaging about 1,000 more yards per... »
Tags: girls swimming, greyhounds, Hawks, Naugatuck High School, Woodland
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Friday, September 30th, 2011
by Laraine Weschler, Staff Writer
Renovation plans include switch to synthetic field NAUGATUCK — Around this time last year, the Naugatuck High School marching band canceled its biggest fundraiser. Only three bands were interested in the annual Thunder in the Valley competition, not enough to turn a profit. Other bands lost interest after rain forced the competition inside year... »
Tags: fields, football field, Naugatuck, Naugatuck High School, NHS, renovate to new, renovation, synthetic turf
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Thursday, September 29th, 2011
NAUGATUCK — The Phoenix Stage Company is holding open auditions for its production of “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.” The theater is looking for an ensemble of five to 10 performers male or female for this production, including an “Andrews Sisters type” girl-girl group for vintage radio commercial jingles. All auditioning... »
Tags: auditions, It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Phoenix Stage Company
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Thursday, September 29th, 2011
NAUGATUCK- Mr. Gregory “Greg” E. Cirillo, 39, of Naugatuck, passed away Sept. 28, 2011 in Waterbury. He was the husband of Julie Cirillo. Greg was born in Waterbury a son of Paul D. Cirillo and the late Maureen (Dajnerowiz) (Cirrilo) Lapan and had been a Naugatuck resident most of his life. He was educated in the Naugatuck... »
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