Four generations of the Traver family of Naugatuck came together on Mother’s Day at the Highland Health Care Center. Pictured Adeline Triano, center, great-grandmother, poses for a picture with her family, Kitty Taver, left, Julie Lucia, right, and twins Jennifer and Jessica Lucia. –CONTRIBUTED
State Sen. Joe Markley (R-16), right, talks about legislative issues at a forum June 17 at Prospect Town Hall as state Rep. Lezlye Zupkus (R-89) looks on. The legislators discussed state spending, gun-related bills, driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants, taxes, education funding for local schools and Connecticut’s economy with the more than two dozen people who attended the forum. –CONTRIBUTED
Donald Stabile of Naugatuck, not pictured, and Thomasine Connelly, pictured on the right, of Prospect were honored by Saint Mary’s Hospital at its Annual Volunteer Recognition Reception April 25 for 1,000 hours of service as volunteers. The event celebrated the continued dedication and commitment of Saint Mary’s 115 active volunteers, who together contributed 19,000 hours of volunteer service this past year. More than 80 volunteers, managers and administrators attended the event, which was held in celebration of National Volunteer Week. –CONTRIBUTED
The Peter J. Foley Thunder defeated the Sea Dogs 13-6 to win the Minor League Championship. Leading the way for the Thunder were Matt Kilmer, James Duda and Kendall Allen with (3) three hits each. Michael Clemente started for the Thunder and got help in relief from James Duda and Matt Kilmer. Also helping the Thunder’s cause was Micah Campominosi, Matt Steckert, Ryan Ruby and Hunter Fonseca with hits of their own. For the Sea Dogs, Tyler Galarza and Devin Giove each had doubles while Justin Reis, Mike Smith, Sean Doxsey, PJ Granahan, Jayson Main and Bryce Cegisiski each singled. Pictured from left Michael Clemente, Kyle Carey, Matt Kilmer, JuanCarlos Contreras, Cody Langhans, Matt Steckert, Tim Northrup, Micah Campominosi, James Duda, Kendall Allen, Ryan Ruby, Hunter Fonseca, coach Bob Allen, coach Rich Kilmer and coach Jim Duda. –CONTRIBUTED
The CPA firm Mahoney Sabol & Company announced the addition of Samantha Thomas to its public sector group team of audit professionals. Thomas, a resident of Naugatuck, holds a bachelor of science in accounting from Central Connecticut State University and is a 2013 master of science degree candidate in New England College’s accounting program. Thomas is being considered for membership in the national and Connecticut Government Finance Officers Associations, the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. –CONTRIBUTED
Laurel Ledge Elementary School student Payton Doiron, pictured with Principal Regina Murzak, received the South Central Superintendent’s Association Student Recognition Award at a recent luncheon. The award is presented to students to acknowledge the achievement and contributions they have made in their school communities. –CONTRIBUTED
Long River Middle School student Antonio D’Amelio, pictured below with Principal Jayne Lanphear, received the South Central Superintendent’s Association Student Recognition Award at a recent luncheon. The award is presented to students to acknowledge the achievement and contributions they have made in their school communities. –CONTRIBUTED
The Peter J. Foley Thunder defeated the Sea Dogs 13-6 to win the Minor League Championship. Leading the way for the Thunder were Matt Kilmer, James Duda and Kendall Allen with (3) three hits each. Michael Clemente started for the Thunder and got help in relief from James Duda and Matt Kilmer. Also helping the Thunder’s cause was Micah Campominosi, Matt Steckert, Ryan Ruby and Hunter Fonseca with hits of their own. For the Sea Dogs, Tyler Galarza and Devin Giove each had doubles while Justin Reis, Mike Smith, Sean Doxsey, PJ Granahan, Jayson Main and Bryce Cegisiski each singled. Pictured from left Michael Clemente, Kyle Carey, Matt Kilmer, JuanCarlos Contreras, Cody Langhans, Matt Steckert, Tim Northrup, Micah Campominosi, James Duda, Kendall Allen, Ryan Ruby, Hunter Fonseca, coach Bob Allen, coach Rich Kilmer and coach Jim Duda. –CONTRIBUTED
