About the Editor

Published Nov 2025|Last Updated Dec, 1 2025 3:24AM

About the Editor

DM Livingston is the founder and editor of The Waterbury Times, bringing the stories of Waterbury straight to residents—fast, real, and unfiltered. Born and raised in the Brass City, DM knows the streets, city halls, and neighborhoods like no one else. His mission: make sure Waterbury gets its story told the way it should be.

Background

DM combines firsthand knowledge, investigative reporting, and a deep commitment to the community. His background includes community advocacy, local journalism, investigative work, and hyperlocal reporting. This gives him a unique perspective on the people, issues, and stories shaping Waterbury—from breaking news to in-depth features.

Editorial Philosophy
The Waterbury Times isn’t just a news site—it’s the city’s pulse. DM believes accuracy comes first, speed matters in breaking news, local voices deserve to be heard, transparency builds trust, and community stories are just as important as headlines.

Hear DM Livingston talk about Waterbury and the city’s stories on iHeart Radio interview

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1211-community-access-26936016/episode/the-waterbury-times-301321182?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false

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Why Waterbury Times?
DM founded The Waterbury Times because Waterbury needed a news source built by someone who lives it. Unlike legacy outlets, this site publishes first on local news, covers streets, schools, city hall, and neighborhoods, and reports the real story the city deserves.

The Waterbury Times

DM Livingston is a proud member of the Society of Professional Journalists, supporting ethical journalism and community reporting in Waterbury.