Month: May 2026
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Waterbury’s Week that Was; Weekly Digest
From three arrests in a homicide investigation to concerns over Chase Avenue safety and the future of Seven Villages Restaurant, here are the top stories Waterbury readers followed this week.
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FACT CHECK FRIDAY: Claims About Grace Baptist Church Funding and Rep. Jahana Hayes
A review of federal records finds no evidence that Grace Baptist Church received a congressional earmark or targeted grant tied to Rep. Jahana Hayes.
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Waterbury Times Op/ED: In Waterbury, Everybody’s Media Now
In Waterbury, the lines between media, politics, retired law enforcement, and online influence are becoming increasingly blurred. A gritty look at how podcasts, police culture, political grudges, and social media are reshaping trust in the Brass City.
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Waterbury Delegation and St. Vincent DePaul to Host Community Food Drive at City Hall
Waterbury Delegation and St. Vincent DePaul to Host Food Drive at City Hall
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City of Waterbury to Honor Distinguished Foster Parent During Foster Care Awareness Month
Waterbury Mayor to Honor Foster Parent During Foster Care Awareness Month Ceremony
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Waterbury Times WORLD CUP SPECIAL REPORT; Cabo Verde From Borrowed Dreams to Global Arrival
Cape Verde football history, diaspora identity, 2010 Portugal win legacy
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CT-05 Congressional Race Heats Up as Hayes Faces Primary & GOP Candidates Prepare to Battle All Summer
The Connecticut 5th District congressional race is heating up as Chris Shea leads Republican fundraising, Jahana Hayes maintains incumbent strength, and the primary field solidifies. Primary Keywords:
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How Many More Deaths Before Chase Avenue Changes in Waterbury?
After the death of Dwayne Hunter in a hit-and-run on Chase Avenue in May 2024, residents demanded accountability. Then came another fatal crash involving a 36-year-old pedestrian in December 2025. Now, nearly two years to the day after Hunter’s death, an 18-year-old has died following another violent crash on May 17, 2026.
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City of Waterbury to Open New PAL Splash Pad on Branch Street Just in Time for Summer
The City of Waterbury will officially open the new PAL Splash Pad on Friday morning, marking the transformation of a once-vacant lot into a new recreational space for children and families on the city’s north side.
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Downtown Waterbury Fears Future of Seven Villages Restaurant Amid Exchange Place Redevelopment
The small Bank Street restaurant survived recessions, crime waves, empty storefronts, and the long years when much of downtown Waterbury struggled just to stay alive.
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