Health officials keeping close watch on schools
By Andreas Yilma, Staff Writer
As some students return back to the classroom amid the COVID-19 pandemic, health and school officials are working more closely...
Mixed emotions as school year begins
By Elio Gugliotti and Andreas Yilma, Staff
Naugatuck, Region 16 students return to classroom for first time since March
The first day of school can elicit...
State looks to address shortage of child care as schools set to reopen
By Paul Hughes, Republican-American
HARTFORD — State officials are working to alleviate an acute shortage of child care options as many students will be attending...
Naugatuck BOE appoints Vassell-Campbell to fill vacancy
By Andreas Yilma, Staff Writer
NAUGATUCK — The Board of Education this month appointed Karen Vassell-Campbell to fill a vacancy on the board.
Vassell-Campbell, a 48-year-old...
Naugatuck schools preparing to reopen under hybrid plan
By Elio Gugliotti, Editor
Early indications show 21% of borough students choosing to stay home
NAUGATUCK — Early responses from parents as to whether they will...
Borough schools eyeing hybrid model to reopen
By Elio Gugliotti, Editor
NAUGATUCK — In the fluid landscape that is reopening schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Naugatuck officials are leaning toward different approaches...
Teachers express concerns as school year approaches
By Michael Puffer and Andreas Yilma, Staff
Meghan Hatch-Geary, an English teacher at Woodland Regional High School, normally prepares for the start of school by...
Borough educators discuss racism, bias
By Andreas Yilma, Staff Writer
NAUGATUCK — School administrators acknowledged they see implicit bias and racism in Naugatuck Public Schools as they discussed the issue...
Districts release plans for reopening schools
By Elio Gugliotti Editor
Naugatuck and Region 16 school officials have released their plans for reopening schools.
All school districts were required to submit operating plans...
NHS Class of 1962 cancels reunion
NAUGATUCK — The Naugatuck High School Class of 1962 canceled its 58th reunion due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The reunion was planned for September.