ContestsBEACON FALLS — First Select Gerard Smith is looking for cheaper ways to make the transfer station available to residents. However, every time the transfer station opens to allow residents to drop off their trash, it costs the town $5,000. During the Board of Selectmen meeting last month, Smith laid out the possibility of... »
WESTPORT — After an impressive regular season for the Naugatuck girls tennis team, Miranda Jang gave it one more notable achievement. During Tuesday’s Class L opening-round state tournament match, Jang knocked off Simsbury’s top-ranked player, Monika Dragulski, 6-3, 6-4, on Tuesday afternoon at Staples High in Westport. No. 24 Simsbury beat No. 9 Naugatuck... »
NEWTOWN — South-West Conference champion Newtown and its starting pitcher Kyle Wilcox ended Naugatuck’s baseball season on Tuesday afternoon in the first round of the Class LL state tournament. Wilcox struck out 16 and tossed a complete-game gem to help No. 13 Newtown defeat the No. 20 Greyhounds, 3-0. Naugy finished the season with... »
EAST HAVEN — The Woodland softball team has gone as far as its defense has taken it this season. In Tuesday’s Class M state tournament first round game at East Haven, the Hawks couldn’t overcome early defensive blunders. No. 17 Woodland fell behind No. 16 East Haven early and never recovered as the Hawks... »
BEACON FALLS — Live music, rides, great food, and a parade? It must be time for Beacon Hose Company No. 1’s Annual Firemen’s Carnival. The fire department has been putting this carnival on for more than 40 years, Beacon Hose spokesman Jeremy Rodorigo said. The carnival begins on Thursday and runs through Saturday at... »
PROSPECT — Clayton M. Baummer, 78, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Baummer was born on June 10, 1933 in Waterbury a son of the late Charles J. Baummer and Mildred (Moore) Baummer. He was retired from Equifax Co. where he worked as an insurance... »
For the past 10 years, Republican David Labriola has carried on a family legacy of public service as state representative in the 131st District. He’s seeking to make it a dozen years. Last month, Labriola was unanimously endorsed for a sixth term in office representing the 131st District, which covers Oxford and portions of... »
NAUGATUCK — Republican Rosa Rebimbas received the unanimous support of the Naugatuck Republican Town Committee for a run at a third term in the state House of Representatives’ 70th District. “Once again I am deeply honored to be nominated to run for state representative, and I want to thank the people of Naugatuck for... »
WOLCOTT — In 2011, the Woodland boys tennis team won the Naugatuck Valley League championship and had players take singles gold and doubles silver. The Hawks took a step up in 2012. After winning the league title two weeks ago, Woodland swept the gold medals at last week’s individual tournaments. Kyle Beynor capped an... »
NAUGATUCK — Three weeks after the Rev. Michael Slusz resigned abruptly from his position and took a leave of absence from the ministry, St. Francis of Assisi Church downtown has a new priest. The Rev. John Kuzhikottayil of the order of Salesians of Don Bosco started last Monday as the leader of the new... »
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