Fighting back against a beetle infestation
PROSPECT — There's not too much Connecticut can do to push back against the arrival of an exotic beetle that has already killed millions...
Garbage collection pushed back for Labor Day
NAUGATUCK — Due to Labor Day, there will be no garbage collection in Naugatuck on Monday.
Collection days will be pushed back a day and...
Borough accepting applications for elderly, disabled programs
NAUGATUCK — The Assessor’s Office is accepting applications for the elderly or totally disabled renters program through Sept. 14.
Eligible applicants must be 65 years...
Grants available to area nonprofits
WATERBURY — The Connecticut Community Foundation is accepting grant requests for its fall round of funding.
Through funds established by area donors, the foundation’s grants...
Mediation, yoga sessions to be held at Whittemore
NAUGATUCK — Beginning Sept. 6 Sachin Hazen will lead a meditation session every other week at the Whittemore Library on Church Street.
The sessions are free...
Mayor for a day
Borough honors Branco to kickoff Sao Paio Festival
NAUGATUCK — Naugatuck had a new mayor on Friday.
Domingos Branco was named Portuguese Mayor of the Day...
Area briefs
Wings of Freedom Tour coming to Oxford
OXFORD — The Wings of Freedom Tour will touch down at the Oxford-Waterbury Airport for four days next...
Friends collecting books for sale
NAUGATUCK — The Friends of the Whittemore Library is collecting books, DVDs, and CDs to sell at its annual book sale next month during...
New school year, new faces
Maple Hill School welcomes influx of new students
NAUGATUCK — Hunter Lishnoff just started kindergarten on Wednesday, but according to his dad he already has...
Road rage incident ends in arrest
NAUGATUCK — A Waterbury man was arrested Wednesday night after chasing a car on his motorcycle into a lot behind the Naugatuck Police Department.
Police...
