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Citizen's News is a weekly publication that caters to the communities of Naugatuck, Beacon Falls, and Prospect in Connecticut. This newspaper primarily highlights news and events related to these three towns, as well as the two local school districts: Naugatuck Public Schools and Regional School District 16.

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Borough infrastructure project moving forward quickly

Jan 14, 2025 | mycitizensnews.com | Andreas Yilma

BY ANDREAS YILMACITIZENS NEWSNAUGATUCK — Offiicals say there is light at the end of the tunnel regarding when the downtown infrastructure construction will finish. The Board of Mayor and Burgesses approved at a special Jan. 2 meeting to authorize the borough to enter into an agreement to accelerate the Church Street Infrastructure Project while working through the winter. The agreement includes resolving all relocation and other related delay issues with Eversource as well. Mayor N.
Parcel B project phase 2 wins approval

Dec 7, 2024 | mycitizensnews.com | Andreas Yilma

By ANDREAS YILMACitizens NewsNAUGATUCK — The proposed downtown mixed use residential and commercial development has been approved for its phase two portion of the project. The Zoning Commission on Nov. 20 closed the hearing for the special permit application for the development at 90 Old Firehouse Road before it approved the application for the applicant Pennrose Properties, LLC with several conditions.
Dambowsky charges could be dismissed

Dec 7, 2024 | mycitizensnews.com | Bruno Matarazzo Jr.

BY BRUNO MATARAZZO JR. Citizens NewsDANBURY — A judge Nov. 20 granted a special diversionary program that could lead to a dismissal of the charges against a Naugatuck burgess accused of pretending to be a police officer. W.
New field, track at NHS potential reality

Dec 7, 2024 | mycitizensnews.com | Andreas Yilma

By ANDREAS YILMACitizens NewsNAUGATUCK — Borough athletes and active community members may soon have a new turf field and track surface at Naugatuck High School to practice and play on. The Naugatuck School District plans to have a new turf field and track for the 2025-26 academic year at a cost of about $1.1 million. School officials have proposed the project because the turf and track are past due replacement. Mayor N. Warren “Pete” Hess said the borough Standing Building Committee voted Nov.
Woodland rolls to road victory over Seymour on Thanksgiving Eve

Dec 7, 2024 | mycitizensnews.com | Kevin Roberts

BY KEVIN ROBERTSREPUBLICAN-AMERICANSEYMOUR – The Woodland High football team came ready to play in its Thanksgiving Eve game against Seymour at DeBarber Field. So ready that senior Christian Morales ran 44 yards on the game’s first play from scrimmage. So ready that junior Jack Brunetti threw one incompletion in 17 attempts (224 yards, 4 TD) in a nearly flawless first half. The Hawks got the Helmet back in convincing fashion with a 68-13 win over the Wildcats.
Saint Michael Church celebrates its 100th year

Oct 5, 2024 | mycitizensnews.com | Andreas Yilma

By ANDREAS YILMACITIZENS NEWSBEACON FALLS — “I believe our church is actually a beacon of light for our whole region and I want our parish to remain that,” says Saint Michael Church’s pastor, the Rev. Joy Jacob. Saint Michael Roman Catholic Church celebrated 100 years as a parish on Sunday, Sept. 29 with first a Solemn Eucharistic Celebration and Mass.
Woodland football bounces back for first win on new turf

Sep 28, 2024 | mycitizensnews.com | Kevin Roberts

BY KEVIN ROBERTSREPUBLICAN-AMERICANBEACON FALLS – In Week 1 against Holy Cross, Woodland junior running back Nico Scampolino christened his school’s new turf field with a touchdown. The Hawks lost that opener to the Crusaders, but were back home again on the night of Sept. 20 against Wolcott. For the second straight game, Scampolino scored the opening touchdown. This time, Woodland ran away with a 60-12 victory and improved to 1-1. Wolcott fell to 0-2.
Water project ends with satisfaction

Jun 1, 2024 | mycitizensnews.com | Andreas Yilma

By ANDREAS YILMACitizens NewsNAUGATUCK – City water relief has made its way to the Crestwood neighborhood as the borough looks to finish the assessment to homeowners for the new water main. The Board of Mayor and Burgesses approved at its May 7 to hold a hearing before the borough board’s next regular meeting in Town Hall on Tuesday, June 4 at 6 p.m. to review all the numbers and vote to levy the assessment to homeowners for residents who tied in to the new water main.
Borough seeks ATV crackdown

May 14, 2024 | mycitizensnews.com | Andreas Yilma

BY ANDREAS YILMACITIZENS NEWSNAUGATUCK – The borough is looking to propose a new ordinance for stricter enforcement for the use of ATVs or dirt bikes in undesignated areas. The Board of Mayor and Burgesses will hold a hearing on the proposed ordinance immediately before its next regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. June 4 at Town Hall. Naugatuck Police Chief Colin McAllister said the proposed ordinance is for motorized recreational vehicles, specifically ATVs, dirt bikes and quads.
Griffin program looks for students

Apr 30, 2024 | mycitizensnews.com | Andreas Yilma

BY ANDREAS YILMACITIZENS NEWSNAUGATUCK – Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers has begun its teach-out program for some former Stone Academy students, but the school is still looking to reach out to the remaining students. Stone Academy closed without warning in February 2023, leaving 800 students at its campuses in Waterbury, West Haven and East Hartford in the lurch.