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Proposed law aims to make it easier to dispose of mattresses
NAUGATUCK — The Board of Mayor and Burgesses threw its support behind proposed state legislation that would require manufacturers to pay for the disposal of unwanted mattresses. The board voted to support the law at its meeting Tuesday night, with Burgesses Ron San Angelo and Patrick Scully offering the only opposing votes. The costly... »
Funeral association offering scholarship
WETHERSFIELD — The Connecticut Funeral Directors Association is accepting applications from high school seniors throughout the state for its college Family Support Services Scholarship program. A total of eight $500 college scholarships will be presented — one to a student in each of the state’s eight counties. The scholarship awards support graduating high school... »
Board chooses O & G to manage NHS project
NAUGATUCK — The Board of Mayor and Burgesses approved O & G Industries of Torrington to manage the Naugatuck High School renovation project. The construction company, which was selected Tuesday night at the board’s regular meeting, will be responsible for the bidding and supervision of 20 different tasks under the project’s $67 million construction... »
Police charge East Haven man in connection with robbery
NAUGATUCK — An East Haven man was arrested in connection with a plot to rob a woman of marijuana. Isaiah Freeman, 20, of 140 Mill St., Apt. C, East Haven was arrested at about 4 a.m. this morning on an active arrest warrant, which stemmed from a November robbery on Orchard Terrace. Naugatuck Police... »
School board working to open the lines of communication
NAUGATUCK — When a new Board of Education was elected in May, newly minted members promised to improve communications with the community. Many felt that the previous board had failed to communicate when the school budget was in crisis. The board voted to close Salem School at a special meeting with no time allotted... »
Whittemore Library to host speaker on Ethiopia
NAUGATUCK — Christine Ieronimo is coming to the Whittemore Library to discuss Ethiopia and her children’s book, “Drinking From Puddles, Through Eva’s Eyes.” In April of 2008, Ieronimo, a Naugatuck native and a nurse with 18 years of experience, traveled to Ethiopia to adopt a 2-year-old girl. A few days after their return home, she... »
Displaced companies recovering from borough fire
NAUGATUCK — Ralph Minervino had to shout last week over the thumps and thuds of crews removing asbestos from the shell of his burned-out industrial building. “It’s time-consuming, because I have to deal with all this and run the business,” Minervino said. Demolition began last Monday on 26,000 square feet of office space at... »
Historical society hosting savory fundraiser
NAUGATUCK — The Naugatuck Historical Society is teaming up with Mountview Plaza Wines & Liquors to host a savory event. Savor Connecticut will combine a history of local vineyards with a wine and beer sampling. Eric Lehman and Amy Nawrocki, authors of “A History of Connecticut Wine, Vineyard in Your Backyard,” will discuss... »
DPC alerts consumers to recalls on children’s products
HARTFORD — The Department of Consumer Protection issued an advisory to consumers about two product recalls that involve young children’s products. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Weeplay Kids LLC, of New York, N.Y., has announced a voluntary recall of about 128,000 Carter’s brand “Watch the Wear” Bodysuits and “Sleep ‘n... »
Neighbors petition authority to turn down the lights
NAUGATUCK — Neighbors of the Oak Terrace public housing complex have petitioned the Naugatuck Housing Authority to replace the exterior lamps on site amid complaints that they light up the yards of the surrounding houses. “That thing looks like Yankee Stadium,” said Michael Rosa, who lives at 67 Birch Lane, across the street from... »