PROSPECT — The New England League of Middle Schools recently designated Long River Middle School as a Spotlight School. NELMS is a nonprofit organization based in Massachusetts and an affiliate…

BEACON FALLS — The Conservation Commission is seeking a new commissioner for a term that expires in November 2021. The commission meets the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30…

WATERBURY — Connecticut Water and San Jose Water Group have withdrawn their merger request before the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority. The two water utilities, which have sought to merge since…

PROSPECT — Woodland Regional High School students interested in pursuing careers in STEM fields will soon have paths to guide them on their way. Starting next school year, Woodland will…

BEACON FALLS — Jessica Bayliss never intended to become an author. Bayliss, a 42-year-old Beacon Falls resident, has a doctorate in clinical psychology, and after working as a psychologist for…

BEACON FALLS — As a freshman, Bayan Galal joined the Woodland Regional High School student government as a way to get involved in the school and organize events for her…

BEACON FALLS — Police are investigating a burglary at the Irving gas station and convenience store on North Main Street. The burglary occurred at about 3:50 a.m. on Dec. 27,…

HARTFORD — Several local lawmakers are among the new caucus leaders for House Republicans. State Rep. Lezyle Zupkus, R-Prospect, is one of the four deputy leaders at large. “I have…

BEACON FALLS — The town’s Christmas tree pickup started this week. Residents are asked to leave their trees at the curb to be picked up and discarded. There is no…

SEYMOUR — The Naugatuck Valley Health District is offering free home radon test kits to residents of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Naugatuck, Seymour and Shelton. Radon is a naturally occurring…