05/30/2020
05/30/2020
Local News for Beacon Falls, Connecticut
05/30/2020
05/29/2020
Slideshow: Memorial Day
Beacon Falls, Naugatuck and Prospect observed Memorial Day May 25 with ceremonies. Read the rest of the article on mycitizensnews.com READ MORE.
05/29/2020
Woodland Hawks: Hailey Bernier is dedicated …
Hailey Bernier is dedicated to her craft of pole vaulting. She is a great, loyal teammate that always helps her team score points. Happy Senior Night Hailey! #WoodlandSeniorNight #GoHawks Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/28/2020
CERT seeks volunteers
BEACON FALLS – The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is seeking additional volunteers. CERT is a training program that educates volunteers about disaster preparedness and trains them in basic disaster response skills to assist in the event of a disaster. As a member of CERT, volunteers can respond to disasters, participate in drills and exercises, READ MORE.
05/28/2020
Officials highlight importance of coronavirus testing
Republicans call for special session By Paul Hughes, Republican-American NEW HAVEN – U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal got tested for coronavirus disease for the first time Wednesday at a pop-up testing center on the New Haven Green. The 74-year-old Democrat sat in a folding metal chair that had been freshly disinfected, pulled down his face mask READ MORE.
05/28/2020
New trail in borough offers hikers another option
By Andreas Yilma, Staff Writer NAUGATUCK – While many leisure activities remain off limits due to the coronavirus outbreak, local hiking trails offer people a recreational activity that can get them up and out of their homes. Borough officials finished laying out a new trail this month to give hikers another option. The new Meshattuck READ MORE.
05/28/2020
Woodland Hawks: Eliana Cambra is a …
Eliana Cambra is a force of nature on the track and in the classroom! When Eliana sets her mind to do something it gets done. Happy Senior Night Eliana! #WoodlandSeniorNight #GoHawks Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/28/2020
Honor roll: Woodland Regional High School
The following students made the honor roll at Woodland Regional High School for the third quarter of the 2019-20 school year: High Honor Grade 12 Aneesah Abu Hilqah Kayla Allen Nora Ameti Victoria Baliga Cole Barrows Zacary Bertrand Jade Brennan Kyle Bshara Tyler Bulinski Karli Butcher Eliana Cambra Matthew Campbell Ethan Carlone Olivia Carter Calisa READ MORE.
05/27/2020
Woodland Hawks: Zachariah Kabusk spent the …
Zachariah Kabusk spent the last 2 seasons on the outdoor track team where he competed in the sprinting events. He was known as very competitive and made great strides in just a short period of time. Happy Senior Night Zach! #WoodlandSeniorNight #GoHawks Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/27/2020
Lamont navigating return to work for state employees
By Paul Hughes, Republican-American HARTFORD – Nearly 17,000 state employees in executive branch agencies have been working from home amid the coronavirus pandemic for part, or all, of their work week. Gov. Ned Lamont had no timetable Tuesday for recalling state workers to their assigned workplaces. For the time being, the Lamont administration is following READ MORE.
05/26/2020
Woodland Hawks: Alexandria Guillet competed in …
Alexandria Guillet competed in the hurdles for outdoor track. Although new to the team she was dedicated to her team and the sport. Happy Senior Night Alexandria! #WoodlandSeniorNight #GoHawks Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/26/2020
State lends ambulance to Beacon Hose
By Elio Gugliotti, Editor BEACON FALLS – Beacon Hose Co. No. 1 wasn’t down to just one ambulance for too long. The engine of one of Beacon Hose’s ambulance caught fire May 11 as EMTs were transporting a patient to Waterbury Hospital. No one was injured in the fire, but the blaze left the volunteer READ MORE.
05/25/2020
Woodland Hawks: Jasmine Michie is one …
Jasmine Michie is one of the top field athletes in the state! But she is best known for having a huge heart. Happy Senior Night Jasmine! #WoodlandSeniorNight #GoHawks Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/24/2020
Woodland Hawks: Jason Claiborn is a …
Jason Claiborn is a 4 year starter as a pitcher and a outfielder. He is also the most team oriented player ever coached. Jason was sure to hit .500 this year! Happy Senior Night Jason! #WoodlandSeniorNight #GoHawks Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/22/2020
State reverses course on barbershops, salons
By Andreas Yilma and Paul Hughes, Staff TJ Palmieri was all set to reopen the doors at New Era Barbershop on Church Street in Naugatuck after about two months of being closed due to state restrictions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Palmieri spent about $800 on additional supplies, including paper towel dispensers, hand READ MORE.
05/22/2020
Police investigating attempted car break-ins
BEACON FALLS – Police are investigating attempted car break-ins reported Wednesday around 10 p.m. in the area of Highland Avenue and Laurel Ledge Elementary School. Police said the suspect vehicle is a gray Audi sedan with tinted windows. Police asked anyone with home surveillance footage of this vehicle or information to contact the Beacon Falls READ MORE.
05/22/2020
Woodland Hawks: Kyle Simpson is a …
Kyle Simpson is a 3 year Varsity player and although he started his career as a 3B, outfield is his primary position. It is his determination and grit that earned his way into a starting role. Happy Senior Night Kyle! #WoodlandSeniorNight #GoHawks Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/21/2020
Two people hospitalized after car rolls over on Route 8
BEACON FALLS – Two people were taken to Waterbury Hospital after a car rolled over on Route 8 north Thursday morning. The one-car accident occurred at about 8:30 a.m. in the S-curve between exits 24 and 25, according to Beacon Hose Co. No. 1. Two people were in the car at the time. First responders READ MORE.
05/21/2020
Taxpayers can apply for deferment program
BEACON FALLS – The town is accepting applications for a tax deferment program from taxpayers that have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the program, qualified taxpayers will have their July tax payments deferred, interest free, until Oct. 1. To qualify, residents must have lost 20% of their household income since April 1 READ MORE.
05/21/2020