Man jumps to death off Prospect Bridge

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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