Naugatuck students to start year with early dismissals
Change made to allow kids to adjust as schools plan to reopen
By Andreas Yilma, Staff Writer
NAUGATUCK — When, and if, Naugatuck schools reopen for...
Region 16 board OKs new teachers to reduce class sizes
By Elio Gugliotti, Editor
PROSPECT — Two new teachers will be hired to reduce class sizes at Prospect Elementary School as Region 16 prepares to...
Connan steps down from Naugatuck school board
By Andreas Yilma, Staff Writer
NAUGATUCK — Board of Education member Glenn Connan resigned from the elected position this month.
Connan, a 44-year-old Republican, has served...
NHS to hold graduation ceremonies
NAUGATUCK — Naugatuck High School will hold in-person graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2020 on July 24 at the school.
Due to state guidelines...
Arbitrator sides with school administrators union
By Andreas Yilma, Staff Writer
NAUGATUCK — Contributions to a high deductible health savings account and raises were at the heart of the dispute that...
Borough eyes solar panel project at elementary school
By Andreas Yilma, Staff Writer
NAUGATUCK — Officials are aiming to install an array of solar panels on the roof of Andrew Avenue Elementary School.
The...
State issues guidelines for reopening schools
Local districts retain discretion, must develop plans
Paul Hughes and Elio Gugliotti, Staff
When it comes to reopening schools in late August, Region 16 Superintendent of...
Young borough chef places in top 5 of national competition
By Isabella Gentile, Republican-American
NAUGATUCK — Meatball dippers combined with dough used for breadsticks earned an elementary school student a spot as a finalist in...
Region 16 teacher of the year relates with students
By Elio Gugliotti, Editor
PROSPECT — Daniela Giampetruzzi knows what it’s like to come to the U.S. as a young child and struggle in school...
Region 16 school board offers to extend superintendent’s contract
By Elio Gugliotti, Editor
PROSPECT — The Region 16 Board of Education has approved a 3% raise and offered a contract extension for Superintendent of...