Man jumps to death off Prospect Bridge
BY ANDREAS YILMA
REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
NAUGATUCK — A 24-year-old Prospect man died after jumping from the Prospect Street Bridge onto Route 8 on April 15.
Naugatuck police responded...
Chipotle coming to borough
BY ANDREAS YILMA
REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
NAUGATUCK — Chipotle is expected to open a restaurant on Bridge Street with a possible urgent care facility next door.
The Zoning Commission...
Former Naugatuck resident nabbed in drug bust
BY BRUNO MATARAZZO JR.
REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
WATERBURY — When it came time for Gawayne Fisher to order his newest supply of heroin, he had a special request.
“Yo,...
Exchange Club distributes honors
The Naugatuck Exchange Club had its 21st annual Community Champions event on April 18 where it honored, from left, Nicholas Varanelli as Teacher of...
Fires keep borough crews busy
BY ANDREAS YILMA
REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
NAUGATUCK — Borough firefighters had a busy time Easter weekend after a few fires broke out and 17 residents were displaced.
The Naugatuck...
School health center proposed
BY ANDREAS YILMA
REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
NAUGATUCK — Borough school officials are looking for a grant to establish a school-based health center
The Board of Education unanimously voted to...
Prisoner gets sentence cut for training service dogs
BY BRUNO MATARAZZO JR.
REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
WATERBURY — A former Naugatuck man had his 16-year prison sentence for manslaughter reduced by 18 months last week after applying...
Exchange Club to honor Champions
NAUGATUCK — The Exchange Club is holding its 21st Annual Community Champions Event on Tuesday at the Crystal Room.
Mayor N. Warren “Pete” Hess and...
Referendum planned for new turf field
BY ANDREAS YILMA
REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
PROSPECT — The Region 16 Board of Education will look to hold a double referendum at the beginning of next month on...
Former congressman Ron Sarasin has died; ran for governor in ’78
BY ANDREAS YILMA REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
BEACON FALLS — Former U.S. Rep. Ronald A. Sarasin, a native of Beacon Falls, died March 27 at age 88.
Sarasin was...