Month: January 2026
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TWT Sports Desk: NVL Power Rankings Shake Up as Season Hits Critical Stretch
The NVL basketball season is heating up as the race tightens at the top. Woodland remains unbeaten, Wilby surges, and rivalries loom with rematches ahead. The TWT Sports Desk breaks down the latest NVL Power Rankings and what they mean heading into the critical stretch run.
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Wildcats Snap 14-Game Skid, Dominate Crosby 95–64 at Reggie O’Brien Gym
Wilby snaps a 14-game losing streak dating back to 2016 with a dominant 95–64 win over Crosby in a packed Reggie O’Brien Gymnasium. The Wildcats improve to 8–2 and qualify for the state tournament in Waterbury’s longest high school rivalry.
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PEACE STARTS WITH US: AIΞ Academy Hosts MLK Unity Day Clinic in Waterbury
On Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Day, AIΞ Academy brings Waterbury athletes together for a basketball clinic rooted in unity, leadership, and mental health. Featuring college-level instruction, guest speakers, and competitive play, the MLK Unity Day Clinic uses the game to deliver lessons that extend far beyond the court.
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Crosby vs. Wilby — A Rivalry Measured in Years, Streaks, and Pride
Game Night in the Brass City visits Waterbury’s longest high school rivalry as Crosby faces Wilby. The Bulldogs carry a 14-game win streak dating back to the 2016 NVL Semifinals. Records: Crosby 6-4, Wilby 7-2.
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Ten Arrested After Drug Raid at Chapman Avenue Residence
Ten people were arrested after Waterbury police executed a search warrant at a Chapman Avenue residence, seizing fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine, officials said.
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Midseason Madness: NVL Top Stories, All-Stars, and Freshman Watch from 1st Half of Season
Check out the NVL basketball midseason roundup: Woodland remains undefeated, Wilby and Torrington make waves, top 1st-half stories, All-Stars, and Freshman Watch
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Seven-Hour Meetings Are Not Proof of Democracy — They’re a Failure of Efficiency
High energy alone won’t fix Waterbury’s Board of Aldermen. Seven-hour meetings, internal disputes, and avoidable communication failures raise concerns about efficiency, governance, and leadership. A Waterbury Times editorial.
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NVL Boys Basketball Update: Woodland Stays Perfect,Wilby Keeps Rolling, and the Crusaders Rise, as Top Five Takes Shape
Woodland remained perfect at 8-0, holding firm at the top of the NVL, while Torrington, Wilby, and Watertown continue to apply pressure as the league’s top tier takes shape. With Holy Cross rounding out the top five, the race for No. 1 remains wide open ahead of the full Top 10 power rankings release.
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Martin Luther King Day Refuse and Recycling Collection Schedule Changes
Waterbury announces changes to refuse and recycling collection in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 19, 2026. View the adjusted pickup schedule.
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ROBERTO CLEMENTE YOUTH BASEBALL LITTLE LEAGUE ⚾RCYBL – Waterbury | 2026 Season
Registration is open for Roberto Clemente Youth Baseball Little League in Waterbury for the 2026 season. Divisions for ages 5–16. Sign up Jan 15–April 4.
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