Local News for Naugatuck, Connecticut

Police ID two other suspects wanted in connection with home invasion

By Elio Gugliotti, Editor NAUGATUCK – Three days after a midday home invasion at a condo complex, Naugatuck police identified two additional suspects wanted in connection with the armed robbery. Police said Thursday they have secured arrest warrants for Khalil Rasheem Abdul-Hakeem, also known as “Kirby,” 21, of Bridgeport, and Leequaje Adrian Jihad Jackson Brown, READ MORE.

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.

Hartley unanimous choice of Democrats for another run in 15th District

Republican-American WATERBURY – A committee of Democrats has unanimously nominated state Sen. Joan Hartley to run again for the 15th Senate District seat she’s held since 2001. A nominating committee of Democrats from Waterbury, Naugatuck and Middlebury held a brief convention May 19 using a video conferencing program to endorse Hartley. The 15th Senate District READ MORE.

Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce: Thank you to these …

Thank you to these companies that renewed their membership over the past week! We appreciate your continued support! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Naugatuck PD: 2 in custody, 2 at large after armed home invasion

Police say a Bridgeport man and a Naugatuck man remain at large after an armed home invasion earlier this week, according to police. Read the rest of the article on ctpost.com READ MORE.

NBC Connecticut: Police seek ‘armed and …

Police seek ‘armed and dangerous’ suspects in Naugatuck home invasion Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

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.

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.

Police investigating theft of truck, items from cars

NAUGATUCK – Police are investigating the theft of a pickup truck and various items from vehicles in the area of Tudor Lane, Davin Drive and Osborn Road between Sunday night and Monday morning. Police recovered the stolen 2016 Chevrolet Colorado later Monday in Stratford. Inside the pickup truck, officers found stolen items, including knives and READ MORE.

Naugatuck Public Schools: Naugatuck Public Schools is …

Naugatuck Public Schools is excited to welcome some new faces to our leadership next year! #NaugatuckSchools Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce: Thank you to longtime …

Thank you to longtime member @TraverIDC for their membership and support. They have been providing “everything electrical” to our community for over 70 years. Learn more about the company at Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

May 27 COVID-19 Data From The Naugatuck Valley Health District

The Naugatuck Valley Health District reported three more deaths Wednesday associated with the COVID-19 virus. Two of the people were residents of the Shady Knoll nursing home in Seymour. The third person was a resident of an undisclosed nursing home in Shelton. The Naugatuck Valley Health District serves as the health department for Ansonia, Beacon READ MORE.

Naugatuck Public Schools: Congratulations to CABE Student …

Congratulations to CABE Student Leadership Award winner, Naugatuck High School Senior Alysha Cacace! #NaugyGoesTheDistance Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce: Today we sent a …

Today we sent a “Thank You” to @HubbHallInc for their continued support and membership. For over 170 years, this Waterbury-based chemical manufacturer has been customer- and community-focused. Learn more at Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Counseling service seeks to convert home into office

NAUGATUCK – The Zoning Commission May 20 accepted a special permit application to convert a multi-family home on Hillside Avenue into office space. Eighteen Hillside Ave, LLC, which is managed by Michael Stokes, is applying to renovate the vacant, 3,290-square-foot home at 18 Hillside Ave. to use for professional counseling services, support staff and storage, READ MORE.

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.

Police blotter

Naugatuck police recently filed the following charges: Christopher Donald Scott, 25, of 48 3 Roundtree Drive, Naugatuck, was charged May 11 with disorderly conduct. Police reported on May 11 at approximately 1:06 p.m. officers responded to a residence on a report of a domestic dispute. Police reported it was discovered through the investigation that the READ MORE.

Naugatuck school board names three new principals

By Andreas Yilma, Staff Writer NAUGATUCK – Three borough schools will have new leadership come July. The Board of Education this month hired Tiffany Deitelbaum as principal at Cross Street Intermediate School, Kristine Murphy-Salvucci as the new principal for Salem Elementary School, and Giovanna Testani as principal of Hillside Intermediate School. Deitelbaum and Murphy-Salvucci are READ MORE.

NVCOG Receives Grant

NAUGATUCK – The federal Environmental Protection Agency has awarded Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments’ Revolving Loan Fund $800,000 toward the remediation of contaminated properties in the greater Naugatuck Valley region. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

Two men arrested in Naugatuck home invasion, robbery

NAUGATUCK — Two men suspected in a home invasion and robbery on Memorial Day were arrested and held on high bonds. Police found the pair in Bridgeport after using a cellphone number to track their location. The incident began when three armed, masked men barged into a condo unit at 39 Horton Hill Road and READ MORE.