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Growth of breakfast program nets grant
NAUGATUCK — Before this school year, fifth-graders came to Cross Street Intermediate School and realized they could not buy breakfast, as they had at their elementary schools. That changed when the district expanded its breakfast program to include Cross Street, the last remaining school without it. The expansion and a system-wide promotion of the... »
Police remind people to Click It or Ticket
The Naugatuck Police Department and the Prospect Resident Trooper’s Office issued a reminder to drivers to “Click It or Ticket.” Local police urged everyone to buckle up as Memorial Day weekend approaches. Officers will be cracking down on seatbelt scofflaws and be issuing tickets to anyone not wearing their seatbelt as part of the... »
Registration to open for borough summer programs
NAUGATUCK — Registration for summer programs run by the Park and Recreation Department begins Monday. Programs include summer camps, Salem Summer Hoops and Sports camps, Legos camps, USSI sports camps, track camp, karate camps, tennis lessons and cooking classes. Registration for all programs is on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited.... »
Borough PD receives reaccreditation
NAUGATUCK — The Naugatuck Police Department last week received its Tier III reaccreditation certificate from the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council. Reaccreditation is a voluntary process designed to improve community law enforcement and promote confidence in the Naugatuck Police Department, according to police spokesman, Lt. Bryan Cammarata. The council held an on-site... »
Joint boards adopt $110.9 million budget
NAUGATUCK — After some final tweaks, the Joint Boards of Mayor and Burgesses and Finance adopted a $110.9 million budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year Thursday night. The budget is an increase of $3.3 million, or 3.08 percent over the current year’s budget. The mill rate was set at 44.8 mills, which is an... »
Yelding named Community Hero
NAUGATUCK — Laurie Yelding, president of the board for the United Way of Naugatuck and Beacon Falls, has been selected as one of 16 Community Hero Award winners by Safeco Insurance and is now in the running to win some money for the United Way. The award honors local heroes and nonprofit organizations across... »
Archbishop ordains two local men
Two local men were among seven whom Archbishop Henry Mansell ordained to the Catholic Priesthood May 11 at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Hartford. The seven ordained included Rev. Michael Casey of Prospect and Rev. John Mariano of Naugatuck. While attending Holy Cross High School in Waterbury, Casey said he was influenced by... »
Residents speak for, against zone change
NAUGATUCK — A few residents using their properties for industrial enterprises voiced opposition at a Zoning Commission hearing Wednesday to a proposed industrial-to-residential zone change in parts of the borough. Homeowners in the Webb Road area who are not using their property industrially, however, said they were in favor of the change. “Those people... »
Crisco supports bill to protect consumers after storms
HARTFORD — State Sen. Joseph Crisco, Jr. (D-17) voted with a majority of his Senate colleagues to approve a bill designed to protect consumers from unscrupulous service contractors during emergency circumstances. Crisco said, in a press release issued by his office, the legislation stems directly from the experience of some state residents after recent... »
Back to school
Borough woman, 80, works toward her degree NAUGATUCK — While her peers collected Social Security, Charlotte Butler enrolled an adopted son in kindergarten. Now, at 80, Butler crams for exams and squeezes reading assignments around church meetings. Last month, the great-grandmother from Naugatuck decided it was high time to get that college degree she... »