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Mayors’ budget decisions take prudence, planning
The sluggish economy continues to make things difficult on people trying to manage their money. That goes for local mayors during the budget season, too. Prospect Mayor Bob Chatfield and Naugatuck Mayor Bob Mezzo spend plenty of their springs on crafting a budget that they think will best balance taxes with progress in their communities. »
Mezzo addresses business community
NAUGATUCK — Local business leaders got an update on everything from Renaissance Place to the high school referendum at the Mayoral Luncheon Oct. 27. Mayor Robert Mezzo spoke to members of the Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce about what he’s done to advance business in the borough over the past year. The first issue Mezzo... »
Mezzo: collaboration
The Citizen’s News recently sat down with the mayor to discuss his plans for the next two years. Over the coming weeks, we will be posting portions of his interview online. In this segment, Mayor Robert Mezzo talks about collaboration between the Board of Education and municipal government. »
Mezzo enters second term with full slate
Mayor Robert Mezzo may have run unopposed, but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t thought about his agenda for his second term in office. “I still think, whether you’re running against somebody or not, you need to tell them why you’re running and what you plan on doing,” Mezzo said. Mezzo said his decision... »
Mary Lou Sharron honored as Earth Mayor for the Day
Naugatuck celebrated Earth Day by honoring Mary Lou Sharron as Earth Mayor for the Day at Town Hall April 21. Sharron played an important role in shutting down the toxic landfill that poisoned Naugatuck from 1947 to 1989. »
State budget battle could leave towns strapped for cash
While Gov. Dannel Malloy and the legislators up in Hartford are wrestling with the state budget, local elected officials are trying to put together their municipal budgets. Malloy’s proposed two-year, $39.9 billion budget relies heavily on receiving $2 billion in concessions from state employee unions yet to be negotiated. If unions do not agree... »






