ContestsHARTFORD — The state is sponsoring a mortgage-assistance event for homeowners who need information or help with loan modifications, foreclosure prevention, state and federal assistance programs and other lending-related issues. Representatives from various mortgage lenders will be available to discuss personal cases. The event is free and scheduled for Nov. 15 from 10 a.m.... »
NAUGATUCK — All About You! Homecare Services was recently named to the 2011 HomeCare Elite, a compilation of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States. HomeCare Elite identifies the top 25 percent of agencies and further highlights the top 100 and top 500 agencies overall. Winners are ranked by an analysis of... »
HARTFORD – During a morning meeting Oct. 24 at Rogo Distributors in East Hartford, State Rep. Rosa Rebimbas (R-70) met with about a dozen beverage distribution executives to learn about their operations and to understand the challenges they face operating in the state. As the ranking House member of the General Law Committee, Rebimbas... »
BEACON FALLS — Town voters will now get their say on a request for a new “jaws of life.” The fire company’s equipment, which can cut through cars to extract victims from accidents, has been out of commission since the beginning of the summer. Without the equipment, Beacon Falls must rely on other towns... »
Miss Jennifer Siraco and Mr. Daniel Victoria were married Sept. 10, 2011 in Beacon Falls by Rev. Robert Beverage. An outdoor reception followed on Blackberry Hill, Beacon Falls. The bride is the daughter of Mr. Gerald Siraco of Shelton and Ms. Laurie Betkoski Siraco of Beacon Falls. The bride is the granddaughter of the... »
Dan Whitman of Naugatuck raised $2,500 for 5-year-old Thomas James “TJ” MacLean and his mother Kate James of Oakville. TJ has spinal muscular atrophy, a disease that impacts the part of the nervous system that controls voluntary muscle movement. Whitman collected $2,406 at businesses throughout the greater Waterbury area and donated $94 himself to... »
HARTFORD — State Sen. Joan Hartley (D-Waterbury) received the Connecticut Water Works Association’s (CWWA) Legislator of the Year Award. “Sen. Hartley has demonstrated a deep commitment to public health, safety and environmental protection,” said Maureen Westbrook of The Connecticut Water Company and a CWWA legislative committee officer in a news release. “As the past... »
NAUGATUCK — The Naugatuck Public Works Department’s leaf collection service will run for three separate weeks. The borough will collect leaves in 30-gallon paper bags on residents’ regular trash day during the weeks of Oct. 31 through Nov. 4, Nov. 14 through Nov. 18, and Nov. 28 through Dec. 2. Leaves are also accepted... »
DERBY — The Lower Naugatuck Valley Arts Council will host “Spellbound, The Halloween Show,” at 37 Elizabeth St. in Derby. The two-week long event begins with an opening reception on Oct. 29, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Halloween themed art pieces in a wide variety of mediums, created by area artists, will be... »
NAUGATUCK — Renovations planned for Naugatuck High School will fix more than cracks in the walls and unsightly locker rooms. The proposed changes will have educational benefits for the students within those walls, officials say. “First off, it’s going to outfit our school with the infrastructure to support the technology we need in order... »
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