ContestsNAUGATUCK — Nearly all of the proposed Charter changes recommended in the Charter Revision Commission’s final draft report will go before the voters at a November referendum. The Board of Mayor and Burgesses met in a special meeting Wednesday night to review the report and either accept or reject its recommendations. While minor recommended... »
Cheryl and Mark Woodruff of Watertown proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Meghan Mary Woodruff, to Christopher Dennis Davis, son of Renee and Brian Davis. Ms. Woodruff is the granddaughter of Donald Levesque of Naugatuck. Ms. Woodruff is a graduate of Southern Connecticut State University with a BA in art education and is... »
Round of Applause The Candy Cane Classic is a very nice holiday tournament idea around these parts for a change. Unfortunately, due to the tight Naugatuck Valley League schedule and CIAC regulations on how many games a team can play during the regular season, most NVL teams can’t afford the chance to play in... »
Somehow, another year is already about to end. This can only mean one thing. No, not the ball dropping or ridiculous resolutions abounding. It’s time to take a look back at the top stories of 2011 in local sports. Framski cracks 1,000 points with Gumby in crowd (Jan. 20, 2011): Woodland forward Heather Framski... »
Renaissance place at a crossroads The long-planned downtown development project will hit a shovel-to-ground deadline in May. A 2007 agreement between the Naugatuck Economic Development Corp. and developer Alexius Conroy stipulates that the public-private partnership will end if construction doesn’t begin by the five-year anniversary of the contract. “Important decisions will have to be... »
NAUGATUCK — Naugatuck High School students may have longer classes in the future. A new teacher contract awaiting approval from the Board of Mayor and Burgesses would allow a switch to block scheduling. Even though the teacher’s contract now allows for 80 minute class times, it’s not a switch Principal Janice Saam will make... »
NAUGATUCK — Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan announced the addition of Sharon Blanchette as chief risk officer. Blanchette will be responsible for ensuring that Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan maintains adequate credit, compliance, and operation risk policies and procedures. “Embracing a proactive approach to strategic enterprise risk management is an integral part of our... »
HARTFORD — State Sen. Joseph J. Crisco, Jr. (D-17) recently spoke before a task force to advocate for the state’s vocational and technical high schools. The task force was convened earlier this year with the primary objectives of maintaining and strengthening the existing regional vocational and technical school system and developing stronger ties between... »
SEYMOUR — Joseph V. Krasnicki, Sr., 67, of Seymour, was born on Dec. 18, 1944 at Griffin Hosptial, Derby, and passed away there on Dec. 18, 2011 with family at his bedside. Joe was an alter boy at St. Michael’s Church in Derby during grammar school and graduated from Shelton High School. Joe was... »
BERLIN —Connecticut Light & Power (CL&P) warned customers to be wary of people who may come to their home, claiming that they are “from the electric company” or “CL&P” and are there to sign them up to receive a storm credit. All CL&P employees carry company-issued identification. In addition, any electrical contractors working with... »
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