Month: December 2025
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Water Main Break on Oakville Avenue Impacts 25 Properties
Waterbury officials are responding to an 8-inch water main break on Oakville Avenue, impacting about 25 properties. Repairs are underway.
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Waterbury Activates Snow Parking Ban Ahead of Winter Storm
Waterbury activates a snow parking ban from Dec. 26–28, 2025 ahead of a winter storm. Odd-side parking prohibited; vehicles may be ticketed or towed.
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Pedestrian Fatally Struck on Chase Avenue Identified by Waterbury Police
Waterbury Police have identified Joseph Mackendy, 36, as the pedestrian fatally struck on Chase Avenue Monday night. The crash remains under investigation by the department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit.
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Change for a Dollar: How Dollar Store Closures Expose Waterbury’s Economic Planning Problem
The closure of Family Dollar on South Main Street raises bigger questions about Waterbury’s reliance on dollar stores as neighborhood food sources. An opinion on why cheap retail is no substitute for real economic development and smarter city planning.
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City of Waterbury Opens 24-Hour Warming Center as Cold Weather Emergency Continues
The City of Waterbury has opened a 24-hour warming center at the North End Recreation Center from Dec. 25–28, 2025, to assist residents during extreme cold. Residents in need can call 211 for emergency resources.
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Waterbury’s Chilly Christmas Eve Brings Warm Smiles at Meadow Street Automotive’s Holiday Tradition
On a chilly Christmas Eve in Waterbury, families gathered at Meadow Street Automotive to celebrate a beloved holiday tradition with Santa, reindeer, and community cheer.
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Waterbury’s Meadow Street Automotive to Host Annual Christmas Eve Community Celebration, Marks 22 Years of Holiday Giving
Meadow Street Automotive hosts its 22nd annual Christmas Eve community celebration in Waterbury with Santa, live reindeer, cocoa, and family fun.
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Waterbury Pedestrian Struck on Chase Ave Dies from Injuries
Waterbury Police say a 36-year-old man struck by a vehicle on Chase Avenue has died from his injuries. The crash remains under investigation by the CRU.
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City Announces Christmas and New Year’s Refuse & Recycling Schedule Changes
The City of Waterbury announces refuse and recycling collection changes for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, including route delays and transfer station closures.
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Waterbury BREAKING NEWS| JUST IN- MVA, Pedestrian injured
Breaking news in Waterbury as a pedestrian is seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in the 400 block of Chase Avenue. Police are investigating. Continuing coverage.
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