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Naugatuck native promoting “Fans for Cans”
NAUGATUCK — Businessman, entrepreneur, talent manager, philanthropist. These titles can all be claimed by 22-year-old borough native Adam Lopez, who this fall plans to launch his own music management company and ramp up his “Fans for Cans” charity, in which he raises and donates money to purchase food for local soup kitchens. Lopez harnesses... »
A trip to High Rock Shooting Association
As I drove down the dim, wooded Black Forest Road, I noticed a sign that read, “Naugatuck State Forest.” This was the only item assuring me that I was actually still in the borough. I was headed for my first afternoon outing at High Rock Shooting Association. Commonly referred to as High Rock Range,... »
Martins’ talents no longer a secret
NAUGATUCK — Two years ago, Tiago Martins was Naugatuck’s secret weapon. While opponents were focusing on stopping top scorer Tony Sendra, Martins, then only a sophomore, quietly walked away with the MVP of the NVL championship game. The only bad part about secret weapons is they don’t remain secret for very long. Martins came... »
VFTM: Speaking of education …
View From the Middle is Editor Brendan Cox’s semi-regular news column. It contains pertinent state and national news in additional to local news, the occasional glimpse into the reporting process, and a smidgen of moderate opinion. A $1.7 million infusion of federal money could help restore teaching positions eliminated from Naugatuck schools over the... »
Borough also subject to blight bylaw
NAUGATUCK — One of the most visible owners of blighted property in Naugatuck turns out to be — Naugatuck. Last week, a citizen-led committee charged with beautifying the community showed local officials several photos depicting what will be considered blight when a new ordinance takes effect Nov. 1. When the screen displayed the town-owned... »
Borough adopts blight ordinance
NAUGATUCK — Borough residents who don’t clean up will soon be forced to pay up. The Board of Mayor and Burgesses this week unanimously approved a blight ordinance that allows the borough to fine residents up to $100 for each day their properties are in violation of the ordinance’s standards. The ordinance is a... »
Borough, DOT hoping to strike a deal
NAUGATUCK — ‘Help me help you’ seems to be one premise of an agreement the borough is negotiating with the Connecticut Department of Transportation. The two sides are pressing out details in hopes of reaching a deal that could benefit both sides and change the landscape of downtown Naugatuck. The DOT has proposed an... »
NHS will need to up the ante by 2014
NAUGATUCK — New and stringent state-imposed graduation standards for Connecticut’s public schools could have educational leaders scrambling when they take effect in 2014. At Naugatuck High School, current students must earn at least 22 credits over four years to don a cap and gown and accept a diploma in June. Students of the Class... »
Sites selected for proposed dog park
NAUGATUCK — Dog enthusiast’s moods were lifted Tuesday night by an announcement of five potential locations for a proposed dog park, but were subsequently dashed by a presentation that highlighted the challenges of creating such a facility. Park Commissioner Pat Wagner said the sites the borough is looking into are: Field Street, which is... »
Construction to continue on Rubber Avenue
NAUGATUCK — The construction project that has been causing delays along Rubber Avenue may end up taking longer than expected. The project has closed a section of the main road and rerouted drivers to a detour on the adjacent Scott Street. Construction workers have been laboring to replace a culvert, which is used to... »