Month: December 2025
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130-Year-Old Queen Anne Mansion Demolished at Johnson & Willow

A rare 1895 Queen Anne mansion at Johnson and Willow Streets in Waterbury was demolished after years of abandonment, marking another loss of historic architecture in the city.
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The Waterbury Times 2025 Year in Review: A Year the City Was Watching

In 2025, The Waterbury Times saw explosive growth with 64K views, 35K visitors, and 481 local news stories. A look back at the year Waterbury was watching.
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Holy Cross Falls to West Haven 70–52 in Tough Early-Season Match-up

Holy Cross High School falls 70–52 to West Haven, dropping to 2–4 on a tough early-season schedule. Crusaders look to bounce back at home against Naugatuck.
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Waterbury High School Basketball: Hillhouse Tops Wilby 95–68

Wilby High School falls to Hillhouse 95–68 in Waterbury boys basketball. Wilby looks to bounce back at home against winless Immaculate from Danbury.
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Highschool Basketball 100 Years-Historic Matchup: 5–0 Hillhouse vs. 2–0 Wilby

The Waterbury Times|Published Dec 30, 2025 WATERBURY, CT — Two of Connecticut’s oldest and most storied high school basketball programs face off this week as 5–0 Hillhouse takes on 2–0 Wilby. This game isn’t just another early-season matchup — it’s a century-long legacy of basketball excellence converging on one court. Waterbury High School Basketball: Hillhouse Tops Wilby 95–68 A…
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Crosby (4-1)Suffers First Loss of Season in 93–55 Defeat to Central
Crosby High School suffered its first loss of the season Friday night, falling 93–55 to Central on the second night of a back-to-back after a 4–0 start that included wins over Holy Cross, Kennedy, and Kolbe Cathedral.
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Waterbury Man Identified as Victim in Fatal Grove Street Stabbing; Suspect Charged with Murder

Waterbury Police have identified Ricardo Maldonado, 57, as the victim in a fatal stabbing at 144 Grove Street. Kendren Barnes has been charged with murder.
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Bridgeport Takes the Crown: The Waterbury Times- Out-of-Town City of the Year!

City of Bridgeport has officially earned the title of Out-of-Town City of the Year for The Waterbury Times! This distinction goes to the city that read the most articles from our publication in 2025
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One Critically Injured Following Single-Vehicle Crash on Bunker Hill Avenue in Waterbury

A 41-year-old Waterbury man is in critical condition following a single-vehicle crash into a tree at Bunker Hill Avenue and Ardsley Road.
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City of Waterbury Activates Severe Cold Weather Protocol; Emergency Warming Shelters Open

The City of Waterbury has activated its Severe Cold Weather Protocol through January 4, opening emergency warming shelters as wind chills drop to zero or below.
