The Waterbury Times|Published Mar 9, 2026

Good morning, Waterbury. Here are the three stories shaping the Brass City today.

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The Waterbury Land Bank Authority will hold a public informational meeting on April 7 to explain how the program works and how it could help address vacant or abandoned properties across the city.

Waterbury Land Bank Authority to Host Informational Meeting April 7 – What Residents Need to Know

2️⃣ Sunday Special Report: Rethinking Mental Health Response in Connecticut
Following two recent police-involved shootings in Hartford, a new report from The Waterbury Times explores whether Connecticut should rethink how mental health emergencies are handled.

Waterbury Times Sunday Special Report- Rethinking Mental Health Response in Connecticut: Do We Need a “Veronica Protocol”?

3️⃣ Residents Can Still Weigh In on Waterbury’s Long-Term Development Plan
City officials are encouraging residents to review and comment on the draft Plan of Conservation and Development, which outlines how Waterbury could grow and develop over the coming years.

Waterbury Residents Can Still Weigh In on the Brass City’s Long-Term Development Plan Before Public Hearing set for March

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