Prospect resident Trudy Higgins, left, receives the Ursula Laurus Citation from The College of New Rochelle from Judith Huntingtin, president of the college, in New York on June 7 during the 1971 college reunion. The Ursula Laurus Citation recognizes selfless and generous devotion to the ideals of Ursuline education. Higgins has spent the last 34 years working in the field of mental health and addiction services. She has served and continues to serve on numerous state, local and nonprofit boards and committees. –CONTRIBUTED
Naugatuck resident Lisa Hyland, a RN at Griffin Hospital in Derby, center, was honored recently during the hospital’s 30th Annual Nurse Day Celebration with The Richard Stivala, M.D., Obstetric Nursing Excellence Award. She was presented the award by Griffin Hospital Childbirth Center Director Margaret Fischer, left, and Mary Stivala. –CONTRIBUTED
Athletes from Naugatuck Special Olympics recently participated in the Summer Games hosted by Connecticut Special Olympics in Hamden and Southern Connecticut State University. Both unified soccer teams took home a silver and bronze medal. Naugatuck soccer skills athletes won gold, silver, and bronze. The swim team also won gold, silver and bronze medals. –CONTRIBUTED
United Day School student Isabella Paupini, 10, of Beacon Falls, holds a sign July 14 advertising the school’s annual lemonade stand in Beacon Falls. Each year students sell lemonade in the parking lot next to Beacon Hose Company No. 1 to raise money for different causes. This year 28 students helped sell lemonade and raised $400. A portion of the money will be donated to Beacon Hose and a portion will be used to send care packages to soldiers serving abroad. –LUKE MARSHALL
The Camille B. Perugini Charitable Trust awarded $10,500 in scholarships to local students June 20 at Jesse Camille’s Restaurant in Naugatuck. Naugatuck High School students Theresa Montoni, Meghan Lauer, Amber Luis and Jenna Massicotte; Wolcott High School students Alexander Tapley, Jenessa Teta, Madison Greenstein and Jorgija Cironaku; Woodland Regional High School students Zachary Crowell, Brian Sardinskas and Mary Vlamis; and Holy Cross High School student Jacquelyn Fay Brouillette received scholarships. The scholarships are awarded in memory of Camille B. “Candy” Perugini, who grew up in Prospect. Camille Perugini graduated from Boston College 1992 with a degree in elementary education. She died unexpectedly in 1997 from an undiagnosed medical condition that caused her heart to fail. Pictured, from left, Camille Perugini’s sister and trustee Carla M. Perugini-Erickson, Camille Perugini’s mother Camille Perugini, Brouillette, Luis, Massicotte, Montoni, Cironaku, Lauer, Sardinskas, Vlamis and Woodland Regional High School Principal Kurt Ogren. –CONTRIBUTED
Lisa Mastiani, left, of Waterbury buys vegetables from Noah Pierce, right, and Wyatt Giammattei, both of Livi’s Lettuce and Greens in Prospect, during the opening day of the Naugatuck Farmers Market July 6 on the Naugatuck Town Green. The Naugatuck market is open Wednesdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. –LUKE MARSHALL
Boy Scouts from Troop 109 in Naugatuck took a trip to Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire the weekend of April 29. –CONTRIBUTED
The Naugatuck Babe Ruth 14-15-year-old All-Star team recently finished third in a Babe Ruth All-Star tournament in Milford. The team beat Waterbury and Ansonia, before losing to Shelton. Pictured, front row from right, John Braziel, Ryan McCarthy, John McGovern, Justin Carasone, Dawson Sigetti, Josh Lastra, Tommy Ayash; back row from left, coaches Bryan Farrell, Gene Hensley, Spencer Hensley, Adam Ferrara, Zach Royka, Sammy Ayash, Ryan Brink, TJ Henry, Zach Koslosky, Brian Andrade and coach Dennis Sigetti. –CONTRIBUTED
Julian Fauteux, a rising seventh-grader from Prospect, wires a video game controller during the Region 16 STEM Summer Camp July 15 at Prospect Elementary School. The week-long camp was run by the CT STEM Academy and featured hands-on activities in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, including coding with Ozobots. –ELIO GUGLIOTTI
Edward Picanso, of Naugatuck, tries to put the 10 ball in the corner pocket recently during the Naugatuck Senior Center’s U.S. Army Billiards Tournament. The competition featured members of the senior center and the U.S. Army Recruiting Station in Waterbury. Naugatuck resident and senior center member Robert Haney won the tournament and received a gold statue and a gift basket. –CONTRIBUTED
The Union City Little League Braves won the Union City Majors championship by beating the Nationals, and the Mayor’s Cup by beating the A’s of Peter J. Foley Little League. Pictured, Kal-Curton, Andrew Tyszka, Tyler Stankey, Dylan Sepulveda, Landon Sarno, Matt Nofri, Anthony Shivas, Brady Evon, Alex Sosa, Ryan Tyszka, Don Shivas, Mike Sosa, Mark Nofri, Ed Tyszka, and Don Shivas. –CONTRIBUTED
United Day School student Lauryn Massa, 7, of Prospect, pours a glass of lemonade for a customer July 14 during the school’s annual lemonade stand in Beacon Falls. Each year students sell lemonade in the parking lot next to Beacon Hose Company No. 1 to raise money for different causes. This year 28 students helped sell lemonade and raised $400. A portion of the money will be donated to Beacon Hose and a portion will be used to send care packages to soldiers serving abroad. –LUKE MARSHALL
Beacon Falls Congregational Church Parson James Van Pelt picks out a yellow squash during the opening day of the Beacon Falls Farmers Market on Main Street July 8. The Beacon Falls market is open Fridays from 3 to 7 p.m. –LUKE MARSHALL
Nathaniel Smith, left, a rising eighth-grader from Beacon Falls, and Joshua Gibson, a rising seventh-grader from Prospect, play a video game with a controller they wired during the Region 16 STEM Summer Camp July 15 at Prospect Elementary School. The week-long camp was run by the CT STEM Academy and featured hands-on activities in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, including coding with Ozobots. –ELIO GUGLIOTTI
The Naugatuck travel baseball 14U team won the CABC Sandy Koufax State Tournament with a 4-2 win over Tribury in the championship game July 9 in Waterbury. The team advanced to the advanced to the AABC Northeast Regionals. Naugatuck went undefeated in the state tournament beating Watertown and Tribury in a doubleheader on July 8, before facing Tribury again in the title game. Pictured, front row from left, John Braziel, Jay Mezzo, Mike Natkiel, Jack Mezzo, Derrick Jagello, Mark Nofri, George Cruz; back row from left, coach Mark Nofri, Nick Grant, Ryan McCarthy, Alvin Torres, coach Bob Bruno, Nick Bruno, Tristan Crelan, Derek Sampaio and coach Jon Jagello. –CONTRIBUTED
Daniel Whitman, of Naugatuck, raised money and distributed information to support Jane Doe No More, Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury and the St. Vincent DePaul Mission’s homeless shelter recently during the Woodbury Lions Club’s annual car show. –CONTRIBUTED
The Prospect Little League All-Stars won the District 3 championship July 15, beating Shelton, 16-6, in the final. Pictured from left: front row, Jack Lawlor, Tyler Giambra, D.J. Mulligan, Cory Mastropietro, Hunter Simpson, Jordan Jones, Drew Shea; back row, manager Bill Giambra, Nick Sasso, Jay D’Angelo, John Walsh, Mike Bunce, Zach Drewry, coach Jeremy Montini, Ryan Montini, and coach Dave Jones. –CONTRIBUTED
The Naugatuck Valley Memorial Athletics won the Peter J. Foley Major championship June 16. Pictured, players Ava Andolena, James Duda, DJ Fine, PJ Granahan, Cody Ile, Jacob Mendler, Evan Petelle, Zach Posila, Jason Spino, Blake Stone, Justin Stone, Alex Torrens, Nathaniel Zembruski; coaches Ken Stone, Glenn Petelle, Jim Duda and Pat Granahan. –CONTRIBUTED
Pam Davis, left, office manager of Brown Roofing in Naugatuck, was recently named treasurer of ProfNet, Inc. She is pictured with Norbert Przybyl, owner of Four Season Services in Wolcott, who was named incoming president. ProfNet, Inc. is an independent business leads-generating networking group. –CONTRIBUTED
Ruthy Sagastume, of Naugatuck, right, received the Multi-Skilled Technicians Excellence Award from Griffin Hospital June 22 at the hospital’s Sixth Annual MST Day Celebration. The award is given to an MST who consistently demonstrates excellent bedside care and professionalism towards patients, and possesses a kind and caring attitude. Sagastume is pictured with Maria Morgado, of Waterbury, left, the hospital’s Heart of Caring Award recipient, and Griffin Hospital Vice President of Patient Care Services Barbara Stumpo. –CONTRIBUTED
Dr. Archna Johar, left, was the guest speaker at a recent Naugatuck Woman’s Club luncheon. Johar, who is pictured with club President Laura Smith, gave a presentation on eye concerns. –CONTRIBUTED
Athletes from Naugatuck Special Olympics recently participated in the Summer Games hosted by Connecticut Special Olympics in Hamden and Southern Connecticut State University. Both unified soccer teams took home a silver and bronze medal. Naugatuck soccer skills athletes won gold, silver, and bronze. The swim team also won gold, silver and bronze medals. –CONTRIBUTED
