Republican-American » Naugatuck
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Republican-American » Naugatuck
19h ago
NAUGATUCK — A Bristol man is facing multiple charges, including reckless driving, after police clocked him traveling at 120 mph along Route 8 south Tuesday morning. Jean Rivera, 24, of 22 Barnes St., was arrested at about 9 a.m. after state police stopped his black BMW near Exit 24. Police said the vehicle was following ..read more
Republican-American » Naugatuck
19h ago
NAUGATUCK – Philip A. Arcuri, 77, husband of Annette J. Arcuri, died peacefully April 19, 2024, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in West Haven. Phil was born Nov. 25, 1946, in Waterbury, a son of the late Gabriel and Mary (Matos) Arcuri. Phil graduated from St. Francis School, Naugatuck High School and Recruit Training ..read more
Republican-American » Naugatuck
19h ago
NAUGATUCK – Theresa A. (Evanoski) Terry, age 77, beloved wife of the late John F. Terry Sr., passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at MidState Medical Center. Born in Waterbury on Feb. 16, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Francis J. and Zita (Wojtczak) Evanoski. Terri was a lifetime Naugatuck resident and had ..read more
Republican-American » Naugatuck
6d ago
NAUGATUCK — Police arrested a borough man after he allegedly threatened a person with a stolen handgun. Borough police responded to Sullivan’s Café on Church Street on April 11 at about 11 p.m. due to calls of a man who was threatening patrons with a firearm. Police arrested Richard Molyneux, 42, who was carrying an ..read more
Republican-American » Naugatuck
1w ago
NAUGATUCK – The borough is expected to acquire three Connecticut Water Co. parcels mainly for open space and a new ball field. The Board of Mayor and Burgesses approved an agreement between the borough and the water company for the purchase of the parcels, located near two borough reservoirs. The borough is also close to ..read more
Republican-American » Naugatuck
2w ago
NAUGATUCK – The Naugatuck Industrial Park Phase III at the vacant former Lanxess site is moving closer to development. The Zoning Commission recently approved a zone text amendment to add distilleries to the list of use and definition; not to limit the text to drive-ins; to keep outdoor theaters and performing venues as an option ..read more
Republican-American » Naugatuck
2w ago
NAUGATUCK – The former owner of a neglected Siberian husky found with a chain embedded in his neck received a suspended sentence Friday after pleading guilty to a felony charge of animal cruelty. Emanuel Pizarro-Boria, 39, of Waterbury, made no comment during his sentencing at Waterbury Superior Court. Danbury attorney Charles J. Farfaglia, who served ..read more
Republican-American » Naugatuck
3w ago
NAUGATUCK – Board of Education Chairman Jeff Litke again plans to challenge state Rep. Seth Bronko, R-Naugatuck, in the Nov. 5 election. Bronko announced earlier this year he is seeking a second term representing the 70th House District. Bronko defeated Litke to secure the open seat in November 2022. The district only serves Naugatuck. Litke ..read more
Republican-American » Naugatuck
1M ago
Correction: An original version of this report incorrectly said state Rep. David K. Labriola is running for re-election. He is not seeking another term. OXFORD – Oxford Registrar Ellen Fox is seeking the Democratic nomination to run for the seat long held by state Rep. David K. Labriola, R-Oxford, for the 131st House District seat ..read more
Republican-American » Naugatuck
1M ago
NAUGATUCK – The borough has been awarded three grants totaling just over $8 million. They include more than $5.7 million in a Community Investment Fund grant to improve a section of Rubber Avenue, a $650,000 state Department of Transportation grant for a pedestrian bridge downtown and a $1.6 million federal grant for Naugatuck Senior Center ..read more