05/28/2020
05/28/2020
Local News for Waterbury, Connecticut
05/28/2020
05/28/2020
Important Announcement Regarding the 6/1/2020 Board of Aldermen Special Meeting
The Office Of Mayor Neil M. O’Leary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 28th, 2020 Important Announcement Regarding the 6/1/2020 Board of Aldermen Special Meeting In an effort to adhere to social distancing guidelines, and promote the safety of our residents, Monday’s upcoming Board of Aldermen special meeting for the purpose of considering and acting on READ MORE.
05/28/2020
Palace Theater: And the winners of …
And the winners of our COVID-EO Student Talent Challenge are… @Community_Karen Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/28/2020
Waterbury Chamber: Thank you to our …
Thank you to our member Grand Care Companions for their continued support and advocacy of the Chamber. Learn more about their wonderful services at Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/28/2020
Waterbury Recycling: Eating more cereal while …
Eating more cereal while stuck at home? Recycle your cereal boxes for Cheerios, Raisin Bran…. Even Colon Blo. Please remove the plastic bags before recycling. #snl #snlathome #athome #athomechef #colonblow #spokeswizard #recycling #circulareconomy #cerealbox #cereal Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/28/2020
Mattatuck Museum: #ThrowbackThursday to The MATT’s …
#ThrowbackThursday to The MATT’s Natalie Van Vleck exhibit in 2018-19. In partnership with the Flanders Nature and Land Trust that Natalie founded in 1963, this exhibit examined the artist’s love of nature and landscape painting. #museumfromhome #atthematt #mattatuckmuseum Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/28/2020
Waterbury Schools: On Wednesday, the Connecticut …
On Wednesday, the Connecticut State Department of Education released the state’s four-year graduation rate data for the 2018-2019 academic year. The District’s graduation rate continues to rise year-over-year, increasing 5.4% from 2017-2018. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/28/2020
Waterbury Chamber: 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.
05/28/2020
Parish to Celebrate with Drive-By Baby Shower for Those in Need
OAKVILLE – St. Mary Magdalen Parish will celebrate the birth of its spiritually adopted babies with a Drive-By Baby Shower to benefit babies in need. All donated items will benefit Carolyn’s Place of Waterbury, a pregnancy care center. Items needed… Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.
05/28/2020
Carmella D’Amico
WATERBURY – Carmella D’Amico, 71, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at Waterbury Hospital due to complications from the Covid-19 virus and a long, courageous battle with breast cancer. She was the beloved wife of Antonio D’Amico. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.
05/28/2020
Waterbury high schools put together virtual graduations
WATERBURY — Wilby High School Senior Class advisor Lauren Franks helped straighten Wilby High School Valedictorian Christopher Blay’s graduation robe and hood moments before he took to a stage to give his graduation address Wednesday. “We had to tap into what our teachers have said over and over again, without them being over our shoulder,” READ MORE.
05/28/2020
Waterbury priest takes next step toward sainthood
WATERBURY — The calls came in early to the Rev. James Sullivan’s cellphone Wednesday, telling him his prayers had been answered. The pastor of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception wasn’t the only one praying for the beatification of Waterbury-born priest the Rev. Michael J. McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus. Those ecstatic with READ MORE.
05/27/2020
Waterbury man arrested in connection with Pine Street shootings
WATERBURY — City police arrested a Waterbury man Tuesday night in connection with two shootings around Pine Street this month. The VICE and Street Crimes Unit arrested Joseph Grimsley, 29, without incident for the two shootings and a third outstanding re-arrest warrant for second-degree failure to appear in court. At approximately 8 a.m. on May READ MORE.
05/27/2020
Waterbury Chamber: 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.
05/27/2020
Mattatuck Museum: This #WaterburyWednesday, we’re looking …
This #WaterburyWednesday, we’re looking at the work of Florentine H. Hayden, a native Waterburian who focused on nature in the greater Waterbury area. She also illustrated several books & was active in the Waterbury Institute of Crafts and Industry. #MuseumFromHome Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/27/2020
Waterbury Schools: Calling all Waterbury Arts …
Calling all Waterbury Arts Magnet School seniors! Pick up your free lawn sign until 2 p.m. today in the WAMS parking garage Thank you to senior, Thomas Hutchinson, and his mom, Nicola, for the photo op!u Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/27/2020
Waterbury’s OLLI: Osher Institute Offering Online Summer Programs
WATERBURY – The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Connecticut invites all adults aged 50 and older to register for its first online learning summer session. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.
05/27/2020
United Way of Greater Waterbury raises more than $4.1 million
WATERBURY — The United Way of Greater Waterbury announced Wednesday its annual fundraising campaign for 2019-2020 raised more than $4.1 million, including $303,000 for COVID-19 relief as part of a joint effort with the Connecticut Community Foundation. Glenn McCabe, United Way of Greater Waterbury director of marketing and communications, said the money for COVID-19 relief READ MORE.
05/27/2020
Waterbury Mayor proposes $421.2 million budget, 1.4% increase
WATERBURY — The bulk of Waterbury residents had little to say Tuesday night about the $421.2 million budget Mayor Neil M. O’Leary has proposed for the coming fiscal year. Only three speakers telephoned Tuesday night to participate in the second and final public hearing on O’Leary’s proposal for the fiscal year beginning July 1. It’s READ MORE.
05/26/2020