Early signs indicate ‘product failure’ caused fireworks explosion in borough
By Andreas Yilma, Staff Writer
NAUGATUCK — As officials continue to investigate the cause of a ground-level detonation during Naugatuck’s fireworks show, Mayor N. Warren...
Young borough chef places in top 5 of national competition
By Isabella Gentile, Republican-American
NAUGATUCK — Meatball dippers combined with dough used for breadsticks earned an elementary school student a spot as a finalist in...
Naugatuck fireworks cut short due to explosion
NAUGATUCK — Naugatuck’s fireworks show ended abruptly Thursday night due to what police called a “significant malfunction” with the display.
Hundreds of people gathered downtown...
Police charge man carrying a samurai-style sword
NAUGATUCK — A 35-year-old Naugatuck man is facing charges after police say he was carrying a sword and acting erratically Thursday morning.
At about 7...
Beacon Falls Library offering curbside pickup
BEACON FALLS — Beacon Falls Public Library is offering curbside pickup on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Patrons can request materials...
Gyms, fitness centers reopen
By Andreas Yilma, Staff Writer
Joe Gworek, owner of The Club Health and Fitness in Naugatuck, compared the reopening of his gym to the excitement...
Region 16 teacher of the year relates with students
By Elio Gugliotti, Editor
PROSPECT — Daniela Giampetruzzi knows what it’s like to come to the U.S. as a young child and struggle in school...
Lamont having second thoughts about third phase of reopening
By Paul Hughes, Republican-American
MANCHESTER — Gov. Ned Lamont is rethinking the state's reopening plans, including opening up Connecticut bars again, because of outbreaks of...
Council OKs contract to share resident state trooper
PROSPECT — The Town Council June 23 approved a contract to share a resident state trooper with Bethany.
Under the resident state trooper program, Connecticut...
Prospect holding car parade to celebrate holiday, graduates
PROSPECT — The town is holding a car parade Saturday to celebrate the Fourth of July as well as high school and college graduates.
The...
