03/30/2020
03/30/2020
Local News for Naugatuck, Connecticut
03/30/2020
03/30/2020
Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce: James shares how he …
James shares how he will #StaySeparateStaySocial: “I’m participating in #StaySeparateStaySocial by working from home on my front porch while ensuring my children get some fresh air during the pandemic. Thankfully working for @fdcommunityfcu allows me the flexibility.” Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/27/2020
Firefighters find smoke, no blaze after report of car fire
NAUGATUCK – Where there’s smoke, there’s not always fire. Firefighters responded to a report of a car fire before exit 25 on Route 8 south at about 11:15 a.m. Friday. Firefighters arrived at the scene three minutes later and found a tow truck in the breakdown lane, Assistant Fire Chief Walter Seaman said. He said READ MORE.
03/27/2020
Students likely not returning to classrooms soon
By Elio Gugliotti and Paul Hughes, Staff The earliest schools will reopen is April 20, but state and local officials are preparing for the possibility that schools will be closed the rest of the school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. School districts across the state closed in this month in response to the coronavirus READ MORE.
03/27/2020
State launches loan program for businesses
By Paul Hughes, Republican-American HARTFORD – The Lamont administration is launching a promised emergency loan program to help small businesses survive the coronavirus pandemic. The Connecticut Recovery Bridge Loan Program is offering businesses and nonprofits with 100 or fewer employees one-year, interest-free loans of up to $75,000. It is also open to solo practitioners. “What READ MORE.
03/27/2020
Friday COVID-19 Data From The Naugatuck Valley Health District
Six more people tested positive for the COVID-19 virus between Thursday and Friday, according to information released Friday afternoon from the Naugatuck Valley Health District. “Please remember that this is a rapidly evolving situation and numbers are likely to change,” Jessica Stelmaszek, the NVHD’s health director, said in an email. As of Friday, 37 people READ MORE.
03/27/2020
State warns of coronavirus-related scams
By Paul Hughes, Republican-American HARTFORD – State officials are warning consumers about scammers marketing and selling fake at-home testing kits for coronavirus. The Office of Attorney General and the Department of Consumer Protection reported this week that both are starting to see fake test kits being marketed to the public as ways to test for READ MORE.
03/27/2020
Naugatuck Public Schools: Show us your #NaugyPride! …
Show us your #NaugyPride! Get out your garnet & grey & share your photos or video by emailing laraine.weschler@naugatuck.k12.ct.us or tagging #NaugyGoesTheDistance on your social. Bonus points if you include why you love Naugatuck! I’ll share all your photos later this weekO Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/27/2020
Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce: SEEKING EMPLOYERS WHO NEED …
SEEKING EMPLOYERS WHO NEED MORE WORKERS: @NRWIB is working to assemble a statewide Disaster Emergency grant with employers in the region willing to employ disaster relief workers. Contact Dave for more info at dkrechevsky@waterburychamber.com or (203) 757-0701 ext. 319 Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/27/2020
NHS Band: Please consider helping a …
Please consider helping a member of our band family. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/26/2020
Health District Reports First COVID-19 Death In The Lower Naugatuck Valley
A postmortem test revealed an 80-year-Shelton man had the COVID-19 virus before he died, the Naugatuck Valley Health District reported Thursday. “The Naugatuck Valley Health District is saddened to announce the first COVID-19 related death in the jurisdiction,” according to a prepared statement from the health district. “The deceased was a male in (his) 80s READ MORE.
03/26/2020
Meetings Canceled
NAUGATUCK – In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Naugatuck Historical Society has canceled all meetings, programs and office hours until April 15, at which time they will reevaluate. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.
03/26/2020
COVID-19 cases, deaths surge
By Paul Hughes, Republican-American HARTFORD – The COVID-19 outbreak continued surging Wednesday as nearly 260 more infections and seven more deaths were reported in Connecticut. The running count of laboratory-confirmed cases of 2019 coronavirus disease rose to 875 and the death toll climbed to 19 since the first infection involving a state patient was recorded READ MORE.
03/26/2020
HWM Library: Ion Bank customers, if …
Ion Bank customers, if you haven’t used your vote yet, remember the Ion Bank Community Award Program ends on March 31. Voting for your favorite nonprofit is easy online, just use this link: It’s quick, easy, and economical! Thanks for your support. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/26/2020
Naugatuck Public Schools: #NaugyGoesTheDistance won the overwhelming …
#NaugyGoesTheDistance won the overwhelming majority of votes in our distance learning hashtag contest! I will be using this hashtag for all our distance learning posts going forward to make it easy for you to follow along! I invite you to do the same!t Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/25/2020
Health District Explains Covid-19 Reporting Process
SEYMOUR – The Naugatuck Valley Health District continues to work closely with partners at the state Department of Public Health, local hospitals, and with outpatient healthcare providers to obtain information related to persons under investigation who are Valley residents. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.
03/25/2020
Chocolate Festival to Be Rescheduled
NAUGATUCK – The Easterseals Chocolate and Food Festival, originally scheduled for March 28 at the Naugatuck Event Center, has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 17. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.
03/25/2020
Naugatuck Public Schools: We know that many …
We know that many of you may be struggling right now. We’ve put together a list of local resources. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to one of these organizations if you need help! c #NaugyGoesTheDistancej Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/25/2020
Police blotter
Naugatuck police recently filed the following charges: Samantha D. Gomez, 33, of 158 Frost Road, Waterbury, was charged March 6 with second-degree failure to appear. Police reported on March 6 the accused was arrested on an active failure to appear (PRAWN) arrest warrant. The accused was released on a $5,000 surety bond and scheduled to READ MORE.
03/25/2020