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Hop Brook principal to take reins at City Hill
NAUGATUCK — The Board of Education has appointed Brian Hendrickson, the principal of Hop Brook Elementary School, as principal at City Hill Middle School for next school year. Hendrickson on July 1 will replace Christine Blanchard, who has been principal at the middle school for four years and is retiring after 34 years working... »
Borough school board trims budget increase to 3.4%
NAUGATUCK — The Board of Education has reduced its budget increase to 3.4 percent for the coming school. The $58.9 million budget represents a $1.9 million increase over the current budget. The proposal was whittled down from a 4.5 percent increase the school board discussed with borough officials earlier this month. The board reduced... »
Annual borough music festival returns for 31st year
NAUGATUCK — BoroughFest, Naugatuck public schools’ annual music festival, returns for its 31st year. The music festival is scheduled for Friday at 7 p.m. at the Naugatuck High School auditorium. This year’s concert will feature bands from all levels as well as recorder ensemble of fourth grade students. A guest conductor, Jason DeGroff, will... »
Parents raise class size concerns if school closes
NAUGATUCK — Residents came out to have their say about the possibility of closing Central Avenue Elementary School and Prospect Street School Tuesday night. One of the main points of concern raised during the public hearing was class sizes, which are set to increase if Central Avenue closes. Lisa Eggers said she was not... »
Magas leads conservation efforts for Region 16
PROSPECT — Mike Magas wears three hats in Region 16. He teaches, coaches girls’ swimming and finds ways to save energy. On top of his teaching and coaching duties, he frequently visits all five schools in the district as its energy specialist. He conducts energy audits of systems, reviews electric bills, and works with... »
NHS Class of ’62 planning reunion
The Naugatuck High School Class of 1962 is holding its 50th reunion on Sept. 8 at The Hills Restaurant , 660 Park Road, Waterbury from 6 to 10 p.m. The reunion committee is seeking address changes or the whereabouts of the following people: Linda Brewer Morey, Charles Easterbrooks, Carol Forsman Peterson, Richard Hamm, John... »
Graduation dates set for NHS, WRHS
The Naugatuck and Region 16 school boards approved the dates for graduation ceremonies for their respective high schools. Naugatuck High School’s graduation was scheduled for Tuesday, June 19. Woodland Regional High School’s graduation was scheduled for Wednesday, June 20. »
Borough hires joint human resource director
NAUGATUCK — After months of searching, Superintendent of Schools John Tindall-Gibson announced that a selection had been made for the position of human resources director. Ansonia resident John Lawlor was chosen for the position from a pool of more than 30 applicants. The hiring committee of six people, which included Tindall-Gibson and Mayor Robert... »
School board looking to retain interim superintendent
PROSPECT —Tim James, Region 16 interim superintendent of schools, may be holding onto that title a little longer than originally planned. The Board of Education is considering retaining James as interim superintendent for at least another 14 months after his current contract runs out after this school year. “The board has been very pleased... »
Scholarships available for local students
Prospect Historical Society PROSPECT — The Prospect Historical Society is accepting applications for the Nellie and Ruth Cowdell Scholarship. The scholarship is for $1,000 scholarship. Applicants must be Prospect residents, and graduating seniors who will be attending an institute of higher learning in the fall. The scholarship is awarded based on an applicants’ scholarship,... »