Prospect council sets tax rate for 2021-22
By Elio Gugliotti, Editor
PROSPECT — Though disheartened, the Town Council on June 1 approved a tax rate for the 2021-22 fiscal year that increases...
Ion Bank’s Yanarella reflects on 50-year career
By Bill Seymour, Republican-American
NAUGATUCK — In the 50 years since Mark Yanarella started his storied career at the former Naugatuck Savings Bank, customer service...
Slideshow: Memorial Day
Beacon Falls, Naugatuck and Prospect observed Memorial Day with ceremonies and parades. PHOTOS BY ELIO GUGLIOTTI
Naugatuck Lodge names Yenkelun Elk of the Year
By Andreas Yilma, Staff Writer
NAUGATUCK — Holly Yenkelun first got involved with Naugatuck Elks Lodge 967 nine years ago as a bartender. Now, the...
Commission OKs permit for Dunkin’
NAUGATUCK — The Zoning Commission has approved a special permit application for a Dunkin’ restaurant with a drive-thru on Bridge Street.
The applicant, 694 North...
Deal in the works for former Peter Paul site
By Andreas Yilma, Staff Writer
NAUGATUCK — After more than a decade of sitting vacant, the former Peter Paul site on New Haven Road may...
CNA class gets down to ‘nitty-gritty’ of nursing
By Elio Gugliotti, Editor
BEACON FALLS — Woodland Regional High School junior Arlena Michaud has wanted to go into nursing since the eighth grade.
“I’ve always...
Police investigating break-ins at liquor store, insurance office
NAUGATUCK — Police are investigating an early morning burglary at a liquor store on New Haven Road.
Police said Salem Wine and Liquors, 628 New...
Funds to support YMCA programs
NAUGATUCK — The Naugatuck YMCA recently received funding from the Ion Bank Foundation to support the YMCA’s national Safety Around Water and swim scholarship...
Region 16 board, school chief reach agreement on new contract
By Elio Gugliotti, Editor
PROSPECT — The Region 16 Board of Education has given Superintendent of Schools Michael Yamin a new three-year contract.
“As a board,...
