In a busy week, it’s easy to miss important local news. Here’s your weekly recap of the top headlines in Waterbury, CT — the Brass City — for the week ending November 11, 2024. Stay informed on city updates, local events, and community stories that matter most.”

sun nov 5th

• Jimmie Griffin, the former state and local president of the CT chapter of the NCAAP, died. He was 79 years old, an army vet, and a Crosby graduate who stood for the rights of Black people in Waterbury and CT in an era when it was far more dangerous to do so.

mon nov 6th

• Dawn Maoirano and Paul Pernerewski make last minute pushes for votes as election day looms and they fight for the Mayor’s Office. Supporters for Dawn were out in force force throughout the city.

tue nov 7th

• Election day results is a very low 27% voter turn out and Paul Pernerewski wins with a slight edge off 562 vote over Dawn Maoirano and becomes the Mayor of Waterbury.

• The Waterbury Marriot was evacuated after a bomb threat

wed nov 8th

• Road work continues to close Bank Street as the cities looks to improve its infrastructure

thur nov 9th

• The Berkeley Knights have been honored by the Connecticut Alliance of YMCA’s- ” Salute to the Volunteers ” award

fri nov 10th

• Holiday in the Brass city commemorating Veteran’s Day with celebrations and events throughout the city

sat nov 11th

• A pro-Palestine rally held on the steps of the Brass City’s City Hall. It was peaceful with a few traffic pull overs due to some reckless driving, waving flags, and hanging out of sun roofs, which took place afterwards

Have a great week Brass City and we will be here for you next Sunday Morning after a busy week with all the news that matter for you….

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