Local News for Naugatuck, Connecticut

Church running sale at thrift shop

NAUGATUCK – The Naugatuck United Methodist Church is running a sale at its thrift shop. People can by a bag of used clothing for $7 at the thrift shop, 208 Meadow St., Oct. 3, Oct. 10 and Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thereafter, the shop will be open the first two Saturdays READ MORE.

Naugatuck police seek IDs of suspects wanted for using stolen credit cards

Police want to identify two suspects they say used a stolen credit card at Cumberland Farms last month. Read the rest of the article on ctpost.com READ MORE.

Little Shop to help Naugatuck Valley Soup Kitchen grow

By Andreas Yilma, Staff Writer NAUGATUCK – The Naugatuck Valley Soup Kitchen is opening up a small shop to raise funds for the fledgling organization. Carly Holloway, a pastry chef who started the soup kitchen with her COVID-19 stimulus check in April, is opening the NVSK’s Little Shop at 258 Rubber Ave. The shop, which READ MORE.

Here Is The Latest Local COVID Data From The Naugatuck Valley Health District

The lower Naugatuck Valley has picked up 34 positive cases of COVID-19 since Sept. 23, according to data released by the Naugatuck Valley Health District Wednesday (Sept. 30). Read the rest of the article on valley.newhavenindependent.org READ MORE.

Local leaders choose not to take punitive approach with emergency orders

By Andreas Yilma, Staff Writer Municipal authorities have the option to issue new fines for violations of the state’s coronavirus-related emergency orders, but local leaders say they are choosing education over punitive measures. Gov. Ned Lamont said on Sept. 16 that the state’s 169 towns and cities will have discretion to issue infraction citations for READ MORE.

CT Educator of the Year

We are proud to announce that Naugatuck Adult Education ESL teacher Shelby Adams was selected as 2020 Educator of the Year by the Connecticut Association of Adult & Continuing Education! Read the article on naugatuck.k12.ct.us READ MORE.

Naugatuck Public Schools: Congratulations to Shelby Adams! …

Congratulations to Shelby Adams! Shelby is a Naugatuck Adult Education ESL teacher who was selected as Educator of the Year for 2020 by the Connecticut Association of Adult & Continuing Education. #educatorofthetyear #AdultEd #ESLteacher Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

State to get 1 million rapid COVID-19 tests

By Paul Hughes, Republican-American HARTFORD – Gov. Ned Lamont announced Tuesday that Connecticut is expecting to receive 1 million of the latest rapid COVID-19 tests from the federal government. State officials are anticipating receiving the first shipment of 69,000 of the new 15-minute diagnostic tests developed by Abbott Laboratories in a matter of days. “This READ MORE.

Additional personnel, supplies top COVID expenses for borough schools

By Andreas Yilma, Staff Writer NAUGATUCK – The Board of Education has spent more than $400,000 – and officials anticipate spending at least $1 million more – on COVID-19-related expenses. School Business Manager Bernice Rizk said the district spent $412,890 for supplies and additional staff members as of last month due to the coronavirus. Officials READ MORE.

Beacon Falls holding COVID testing event

BEACON FALLS – The town and Naugatuck Valley Health District are sponsoring a walk-up COVID-19 testing event Oct. 3. Testing will take place in the parking lot next to Beacon Hose Co. No. 1, 35 North Main St., starting at 9 a.m. The testing is open to everyone, including children. There is no charge. People READ MORE.

Police blotter

Naugatuck police recently filed the following charges: Glenn Wasilesky, 55, of 23 Dunn Ave., Naugatuck, was charged Sept. 14 with second-degree unlawful restraint, second-degree strangulation, second-degree threatening, second-degree reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct, interfering with an emergency call and cruelty to animals. Police reported on Sept. 14 the accused was arrested on an active arrest warrant. READ MORE.

Naugatuck Police: Naugatuck police are assisting …

Naugatuck police are assisting @CT_STATE_POLICE with a MV collision on Route N/B by Exit 27. This is causing traffic delays within the Borough and motorists are urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Naugatuck Valley Health District reports additional COVID cases

The Naugatuck Valley Health District reported Monday there were 12 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday within its jurisdiction. The health district serves six Valley towns: Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Naugatuck, Seymour and Shelton. The 12 new cases, which were from tests done last week, brought the number of cases in the six towns to READ MORE.

Borough schools to increase in-person instruction time

By Elio Gugliotti, Editor NAUGATUCK – School officials are preparing to increase the amount of time borough students spend in the classroom. All students that are attending school in-person will do so more often starting Oct. 5, according to a plan Superintendent of Schools Christopher Montini presented to the Board of Education Sept. 24. “We READ MORE.

Candidates qualify for funding

HARTFORD – The State Elections Enforcement Commission approved funding for state representative candidates Edward Maher and Stephen Samela under the Citizens’ Election Program, the commission announced. Maher, a Democrat, is challenging Republican state Rep. Lezlye Zupkus in the 89th House District. The district represents Prospect, Bethany and part of Cheshire. Samela, Democratic candidate for the READ MORE.

25 CIAC boys soccer players to watch in 2020

Chris Akindura, Naugatuck, Sr. F: The three-year starter is one of the most dangerous scoring threats in the state and could be the best player in the NVL. All-NVL in 2019. Max Baer, Barlow, Sr. M: The All-… Read the rest of the article on gametimect.com READ MORE.

Student news, Sept. 27, 2020

WATERBURY- Naugatuck Valley Community College CEO, Lisa Dresdner, Ph.D., faculty, and staff recently welcomed two cohorts of Advanced Manufacturing Technology students back to campus for the fall semester. Dresdner expressed her enthusiasm for the opportunity this program represents. “We’re excited to welcome you to NVCC and into the Advanced Manufacturing Technology program, because it represents so READ MORE.

Indoor dining rules eased; bars, night clubs to remain closed

By Paul Hughes, Republican-American HARTFORD – Gov. Ned Lamont is increasing limits for indoor dining to three-quarters of seating capacity as the cold weather makes outdoor service less of a viable option for Connecticut restaurants. Lamont announced Thursday the revised seating limit and other changes to coronavirus operating rules that are scheduled to take effect READ MORE.

Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce: Free Webinar next week …

Free Webinar next week on new state filing system myconneCT – Register here: Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

‘It got ugly’: Watch heated dispute in Naugatuck police traffic stop

Naugatuck police are conducting an internal investigation into a dispute between an officer and a driver this week. Read the rest of the article on ctpost.com READ MORE.