Monthly Archives: September 2011
Woodland QB Kingsley feels no pressure
BEACON FALLS — In a family of three brothers, the youngest one already has expectations set by his older siblings. The same goes with Woodland Regional High School sophomore quarterback Tanner Kingsley.
Tanner’s two older brothers, Shane and Cody, both won championships while on the Woodland football team, so the pressure would seem to rest squarely on the last Kingsley’s left arm.
Borough Green going to the arts
NAUGATUCK — The arts are coming alive in downtown Naugatuck Oct. 1 when the Naugatuck Arts Commission hosts its first All Arts Festival on...
RiverFest and Duck Race to splash down
BEACON FALLS — Beacon Falls will be quacking the first weekend in October as the annual RiverFest and Duck Race returns for its 13th...
Greene achieves perfect voting record
HARTFORD — State Rep. Len Greene (R-105) earned a perfect 100 percent voting record during the 2011 legislative session.
Greene, serving his first term,...
Ending the silence
Jane Doe No More works to raise awareness about rape
NAUGATUCK — For 14 years Donna Palomba was Jane Doe.
A victim of a violent sexual...
Obituary: Michael Peter Litwinka IV
NAUGATUCK — Michael Peter Litwinka IV, 13, of 159 Linda Court, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 21, unexpectedly at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Michael was born...
Letter: School board recognizes employees for dedication
To the editor,
It is encouraging to note the compassionate, generous, and often, courageous spirit, so many people display when potentially tragic events like...
Borough man gets 2 years for tax evasion
BRIDGEPORT — A Naugatuck man who authorities say helped swindle Webster Bank out of more than $2 million was sentenced Thursday to two years...
Referendum set on road improvements
BEACON FALLS — After years of cutting back on road repairs due to tight budgets, town officials are asking residents to approve a 10-year...
Flea market postponed
NAUGATUCK — The annual Flea Market scheduled for Saturday at Salem School has been postponed because of the weather.
The flea market was rescheduled to...