Town buildings considered for upgrade
BY ANDREAS YILMA
REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
PROSPECT — Town officials are considering upgrades to the Community Center and to the town garage.
The Town Council approved Jan. 17...
Budget proposal keeps Region 16 spending flat
Shift in student population puts more of the burden on Prospect
PROSPECT — Region 16 Superintendent of Schools Michael Yamin’s proposed 2020-21 school budget has...
Ceremony shines light on Women of Woodland
By Madison Lisowski, Citizen’s News
BEACON FALLS — In recognition of International Women’s Month, Woodland Worldwide is celebrating seven women who demonstrate “The Woodland Way.”
Woodland...
Gazebo committee reaches fundraising goal
NAUGATUCK — A new gazebo for the Naugatuck Green is on the way.
The Naugatuck Town Green Gazebo Committee formed in 2018 with the goal...
Number of fatal overdoses spike in state
The number of fatal overdoses in the state reached 1,200 in 2019, the highest number ever as the scourge of fentanyl continues to claim...
Naugatuck Valley leaders make push for more Metro-North funding
HARTFORD — Leaders from the Naugatuck Valley last week pushed hard for additional state funding for the Waterbury branch line of the Metro-North Railroad.
Naugatuck...
Borough BOE delves into budget proposal
NAUGATUCK — The starting point for the Board of Education’s 2020-21 budget is $65 million, which would increase the borough’s allocation for education by...
Naugatuck Lodge names Dowling Elk of the Year
NAUGATUCK — As a 30-year member of Naugatuck Elks Lodge 967, Kevin Dowling doesn’t volunteer for recognition, but he’ll be honored for his efforts...
Transfer leaves no surplus in Region 16’s 2018-19 budget
PROSPECT — A projected surplus in Region 16’s 2018-19 budget never came to fruition, and now Beacon Falls officials may have to go back...
Commission approves temporary recycling center
NAUGATUCK — The borough is moving the recycling center to the former Risdon property on Andrew Avenue, at least temporarily.
The Zoning Commission approved the...
