06/18/2021
06/18/2021
Local News for Beacon Falls, Connecticut
06/18/2021
06/18/2021
Gallery: Woodland Regional High School graduation
The Woodland Regional High School class of 2021 graduated June 11 at the high school. -PHOTOS BY ELIO GUGLIOTTI Read the rest of the article on mycitizensnews.com READ MORE.
06/17/2021
Region 16 teacher of the year is ‘Momma’ to all
By Elio Gugliotti, Editor BEACON FALLS – With a blend of maternal instinct and unbridled enthusiasm, Woodland Regional High School English teacher Nancy Manning immerses herself in the lives of her students. There’s a reason she’s affectionately known as “Momma Manning.” “I think what sets her apart from a lot of other teachers is that READ MORE.
06/16/2021
Liberty Bank plans to close Beacon Falls branch among others
By Andreas Yilma, Staff Writer BEACON FALLS – Liberty Bank plans to close six branches statewide, including the one in town, by the end of the year. Bank officials have filed applications to close the branches with the Connecticut Department of Banking and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, said Adam J. Jeamel, senior vice president READ MORE.
06/15/2021
Beacon Falls PD compiling business contact database
BEACON FALLS – The Beacon Falls Police Department is compiling a database of emergency contact information for local businesses. Business owners or managers are asked to email trooper@beaconfallsct.org with the following information: name and address of business, and emergency contact name, phone number and email address. Police said the information will be available to only READ MORE.
06/11/2021
Former chief left lasting mark on Beacon Hose
By Elio Gugliotti, Editor BEACON FALLS – After more than 50 years of service with Beacon Hose Co. No. 1, there’s not much, if anything, that doesn’t have past Chief Theodore “Ted” Smith’s fingerprints on it at the volunteer department. “Teddy is pretty much Beacon Hose,” Chief Brian DeGeorge said. “He left his imprint everywhere,” READ MORE.
06/08/2021
Beacon Falls budget passes at town meeting
By Elio Gugliotti, Editor BEACON FALLS – Voters on June 2 approved the 2021-22 municipal budget, which lowers taxes, at a town meeting that lasted less than 10 minutes at the Beacon Falls Senior Center. Voters supported the roughly $7.95 million town operating budget and a plan to spend nearly $900,000 on capital projects by READ MORE.
06/07/2021
Beacon Falls Library reopens
BEACON FALLS – The Beacon Falls Public Library has reopened to the public. The library at 10 Maple Ave. is temporarily following the hours of Monday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Computers at the library are available READ MORE.
06/07/2021
House vote sends Valley development measure to Lamont
By Paul Hughes, Republican-American HARTFORD – State lawmakers have approved legislation that could allow the Naugatuck Valley Regional Development Corp. to leverage state dollars to help finance large-scale economic development projects. A unanimous House vote on June 4 sent legislation to Gov. Ned Lamont that will establish a $10 million grant fund that will be READ MORE.
06/06/2021
Beacon Hose Co. No.1: We are heartbroken and …
We are heartbroken and devastated to announce the passing of Beacon Hose Past Chief Ted Smith, a 51-year member, a CSFA Hall of Famer, and a legend not just in Beacon Falls but throughout the Connecticut fire service. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
06/04/2021
Slideshow: Memorial Day
Beacon Falls, Naugatuck and Prospect observed Memorial Day with ceremonies and parades. PHOTOS BY ELIO GUGLIOTTI Read the rest of the article on mycitizensnews.com READ MORE.
06/03/2021
CNA class gets down to ‘nitty-gritty’ of nursing
By Elio Gugliotti, Editor BEACON FALLS – Woodland Regional High School junior Arlena Michaud has wanted to go into nursing since the eighth grade. “I’ve always wanted to help people,” she said. “I love biology and all things medical.” Michaud didn’t have to wait until after graduation to get started on her nursing path. Michaud, READ MORE.
06/02/2021
Region 16 board, school chief reach agreement on new contract
By Elio Gugliotti, Editor PROSPECT – The Region 16 Board of Education has given Superintendent of Schools Michael Yamin a new three-year contract. “As a board, collectively, we’re enthusiastically glad he’s staying with us,” Vice Chairman Robert Hiscox said. The school board hired Yamin, 52, in 2014 to lead the region, which is comprised of READ MORE.
05/28/2021
Beacon Hose Co. No.1: Just posted a photo …
Just posted a photo @ Beacon Hose Co. No. 1 Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/27/2021
Region 16 board, union agree to new contract
By Elio Gugliotti, Editor BEACON FALLS – The Region 16 Board of Education has reached terms on a new, three-year contract with the union that represents secretaries, nurses, custodians and other support staff in the district. The school board on May 12 unanimously approved the contract with the United Public Service Employees Union Local 424. READ MORE.
05/27/2021
Parades returning as towns to commemorate Memorial Day
By Elio Gugliotti and Andreas Yilma, Citizen’s News Naugatuck and Prospect will again observe Memorial Day with parades, a year after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of the traditional commemorations. The return of the parades comes after the state last week lifted most of the remaining coronavirus-restrictions. In Naugatuck, the parade will be shorter READ MORE.
05/27/2021
Graduation dates set for NHS, WRHS
Naugatuck and Woodland Regional high schools are planning more typical graduation ceremonies for the class of 2021 after the COVID-19 pandemic altered ceremonies last year. Naugatuck High’s graduation is set for June 9 at 6 p.m. on the turf field at the school. If there’s inclement weather, the ceremony will be postponed to June 10. READ MORE.
05/27/2021
Beacon Hose Co. No.1: Congrats to our @WRHShawks …
Congrats to our @WRHShawks softball team on winning the NVL title tonight with a 4-2 win over Naugatuck! We escorted the Hawks from Route 8 after the victory. Shoutout to Kylie Bulinski, daughter of BHC member Karen Bulinski, for hitting two homers, including the walk-off! #ctsb Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/27/2021
Woodland Hawks: Woodland softball matches their …
Woodland softball matches their regular season title with an NVL Tournament title 4-2 over Naugatuck. Kylie Bulinski named MVP after her 2 HR performance!! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/26/2021