Write-in candidates a novelty for Prospect municipal election
By Elio Gugliotti, Editor
PROSPECT — When voters in town head to the polls Election Day, they won’t find the names of all the candidates...
State preparing to administer COVID vaccine to children
By Paul Hughes, Republican-American
FARMINGTON — In anticipation of emergency federal authorizations, state health officials are preparing to start administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to...
Naugatuck Rotary Club to honor volunteers
By Andreas Yilma, Staff Writer
NAUGATUCK — Donna Andrew and Andy Bottinick both see the value in giving back to the community.
The Naugatuck Rotary Club...
Pandemic doesn’t slow economic development effort
By Elio Gugliotti, Editor
NAUGATUCK — Naugatuck Economic Development Corp. President Ronald Pugliese often gets asked how does someone do economic development.
“I really don’t know,”...
Newsweek names Ion state’s ‘best small bank’
By Steve Bigham, Republican-American
NAUGATUCK — Ion Bank is Connecticut's “best small bank,” according to Newsweek magazine, which recently published the results of its nationwide...
Lawmakers demand action against dam owner
By Michael Puffer, Republican-American
SEYMOUR — Federal lawmakers representing Connecticut are demanding federal authorities act against the owner of a dam blocking passage of fish...
Smith seeks second straight term as first selectman
By Andreas Yilma, Staff Writer
BEACON FALLS — First Selectman Gerard Smith is looking to earn his second straight term — and third overall —...
Betkoski aiming for top spot in Beacon Falls
By Andreas Yilma, Staff Writer
BEACON FALLS — Former selectman Peter Betkoski is aiming for the highest political seat in town.
Betkoski, a 60-year-old Democrat, said...
O’Leary looks to step into mayor’s office
By Elio Gugliotti, Editor
PROSPECT — Democratic Town Council member Kevin O’Leary feels with his legal background he can provide a greater service to Prospect...
Finley running as write-in for mayor seat in Prospect
By Elio Gugliotti, Editor
PROSPECT — Taryn Finley makes it clear that she is a regular person, who is running for mayor.
“I am running for...
