By The Waterbury Times|Published Feb 21, 2026

Waterbury-From federal document interest and school safety concerns to local funding debates and NVL basketball excitement, Waterbury readers stayed highly engaged across public safety, accountability reporting, and high school sports this week.

Here are The Waterbury Times’ most-read stories for the week of February 14–20 based on reader traffic and engagement.

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Weekly Reader Snapshot

• Top Driver: Accountability & investigative coverage
• Strong Category Growth: Local News + High School Sports
• Trending Topic: NVL Tournament coverage surging across multiple stories

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Most Read Stories in Waterbury This Week

1. Epstein-Related Documents Reference Waterbury Agencies and Financial Institutions; Verification Ongoing

705 views

This investigative-style report drew the highest readership of the week as readers sought clarity on references to Waterbury-connected institutions in newly surfaced documents.

➡️ Why it mattered: Accountability reporting and transparency continue to drive strong engagement in Waterbury.

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2. Waterbury School Employee Charged With Harmful Communication With Minor

602 views

A developing case involving a school employee drew major public attention and concern across the community.

➡️ Why it mattered: School safety and youth protection remain top priorities for residents.

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3. Waterbury Gets 1.7% of $10Million from Congresswoman Jahana Hayes ( Don’t worry we did the math for you )

388 views

This breakdown of federal funding allocations sparked discussion about how resources are distributed across the district.

➡️ Why it mattered: Local investment and fairness in funding are ongoing civic concerns.

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4. NVL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT PICTURE: WHERE WE STAND RIGHT NOW

276 views
⬆️ +645.9% growth

As postseason play approaches, fan interest surged in NVL standings, seedings, and tournament implications.

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5. The Waterbury Times – Waterbury, CT Local News

263 views
⬆️ +56.5% growth

Your central news hub continues to grow as more readers rely on The Waterbury Times for daily updates.

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6. 2026 NVL Boys Basketball Tournament — Playoff Matchups & Predictions

169 views

Fans and players are locked in as the NVL tournament field and matchups take shape.

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7. TWT SPORTS DESK 1st Annual NVL Boys Basketball Awards — Official Nominees 2025-26

166 views

Community engagement around local athletes and recognition continues to build momentum.

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8. Proposed Connecticut Bill S.B. 151 Could Impact Local Zoning Authority in Waterbury

157 views

State-level zoning legislation drew local attention as residents consider how it may affect development and neighborhood planning.

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Waterbury High School Sports News

116 views
⬆️ +251.5% growth

Weekly sports coverage continues to surge as the NVL season reaches its peak.

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10. 2025–2026 Naugatuck Valley League (NVL) Boys Basketball Preview- The Waterbury Times Pre-season Power Rankings

96 views
⬆️ +200% growth

Long-tail sports coverage continues to generate steady search traffic.

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🗞️ The Waterbury Times Weekly Reader Report

This Most Read Stories of the Week report is published every Saturday to show:

• What Waterbury is reading
• What issues matter most
• Where community attention is focused

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