Archive for March, 2012

NAUGATUCK — After a respectable 14-8 season in 2011, this year’s Naugatuck baseball squad is thinking about long-term goals. Last year ended with opening-round losses in the Naugatuck Valley League and Class LL tournaments. This year, the ‘Hounds have the depth, experience and skill to return a storied program to postseason success. “This is... »

BEACON FALLS — In continuing its three-year-old mission to reinvest in the student population, the Woodland for Women Worldwide group recently awarded its two scholarships to a pair of Prospect teens. Senior Caitlyn Sousa earned the Woodland for Women Leadership Scholarship while alumna Theresa Gillette, of the class of 2010, was granted the Woodland... »

PROSPECT — Region 16 is undergoing a revision of the way curriculum along with the growth and evaluation of faculty members all ties together to form a unified plan to lead to higher student achievement. “We identify what we believe are the most important principles of leading, teaching, and learning and by taking those... »

Army Pvt. Joseph A. Sheridan has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Sheridan is a 2011 graduate of Woodland Regional High School in Beacon Falls and the son of Deirdre Sheridan of Summit Road of Prospect. »

NAUGATUCK — Emma A. Smith, 93, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Clayton R. Smith. Mrs. Smith was born on March 19, 1919 in Groton a daughter of the late Louis Antonioli and Venusla (Tombari) Antonioli. She was a graduate of Wilby High... »

NAUGATUCK — State representatives Rosa Rebimbas (R-70) and David Labriola (R-131) voted Thursday in favor of bipartisan bill imposing a permanent cap on the gross receipts tax. “This tax relief is a major victory for the hardworking taxpayers of Connecticut. I am proud to have supported this measure and I am pleased that it... »

HARTFORD — The state Senate unanimously voted for a permanent cap on the state tax on the wholesale price of gasoline Wednesday. “Most Connecticut families require gasoline — despite high prices — to travel to work and school, and to shop and keep important appointments, so unfortunately other aspects of family budgets are squeezed... »

BEACON FALLS — The Woodland Regional High School Hall of Fame is opening nominations for its second induction class to be announced later this spring. The WRHS Hall of Fame was started last year as a celebration of Woodland’s 10th anniversary school year. Six inductees made up the first class, including athletes Gina DellaRose... »

NAUGATUCK — The Phoenix Stage Company is holding auditions for its upcoming production of Steel Magnolias. The company is seeking six women for the production. All roles are open to audition, and auditions will be readings from the script. Auditions will be held April 2 and April 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. at... »

NAUGATUCK — At a time when many of its larger competitors are consolidating their retail branch networks and closing branches, Naugatuck Savings Bank has opted to take the road less traveled. The Naugatuck-based bank, which opened two new branches in 2011 while relocating a third branch to a new and larger site, will open... »