Tag: fundraiser
Mother’s bravery inspires family
NAUGATUCK — She has battled a relentless disease for years and hasn't complained once.
That's what family and friends say about Naugatuck resident Debra Lennon,...
Fundraiser to benefit families affected by fire
NAUGATUCK — When their apartments went up in flames Dec. 7, 35-year-old Rosie Melendez and 29-year-old Anais Gonzalez lost nearly everything.
“All my stuff, to...
Cross Street students don pajamas to give back
NAUGATUCK — For one day, students at Cross Street Intermediate didn’t have to worry whether their t-shirts matched their jeans. They simply rolled out...
Borough girl goes bald for a good cause
NAUGATUCK — Many people make New Year’s resolutions. Not many can say they followed through on their resolution the day after New Years.
Naugatuck High...
Running to beat cancer
Just a few short months after Beacon Falls resident Dino Verrelli pledged to run 13 half-marathons (13.1 miles) in 13 months to raise money...
Fridays in blue jeans
by Laraine Weschler
NAUGATUCK — The formal old building in the center of the borough has been getting a bit more casual lately.
Staff at the...
Wishing upon a net

Naugatuck family hosts courageous fundraiser for girl with cancer
NAUGATUCK — In honor of her friend who is losing hair to chemotherapy, 8-year-old Kayla Couch wore a bandanna every day during a family...
Naugatuck students on a mission to help Haiti
Although it’s been over a year since an earthquake devastated Haiti, the Haitian people are still suffering from the aftershocks.
Already an impoverished country before...