Category: a Parker Jane PBC series
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6 Days Until Memorial Day: Waterbury Remembers
The Waterbury Times continues its Memorial Day countdown with a look at the Civil War, Waterbury’s growing industrial role, and the origins of Memorial Day remembrance traditions.
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7 Days Until Memorial Day: Waterbury Remembers
As Memorial Day approaches, the Waterbury Times begins a seven-day remembrance series starting with Revolutionary War-era life in colonial Waterbury and the origins of American sacrifice.
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120 Days Later: What Has the Waterbury Board of Aldermen Done So Far?
Four months after inauguration, the Waterbury Board of Aldermen has shifted from ceremony to scrutiny—questioning spending, calling departments to account, and advancing practical measures like multilingual emergency alerts. The first 120 days reveal a Board focused less on symbolism and more on how city government functions for residents day to day.
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Waterbury Job Fair Highlights Bozzuto’s Hiring Push and Second-Chance Opportunities
Bozzuto’s leaders highlight hiring efforts, second-chance employment, and their role in the food supply chain at a recent job fair impacting Waterbury residents.
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Public Hearings in Connecticut: How to Testify and Influence Policy | Parker Jane PBC
Learn what public hearings in Connecticut are, how to speak or submit testimony, and why they matter for civic engagement. Includes examples from H.B. 5468, H.B. 5560, and the Starter Home Bill.
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Your Voice, Your Power: Understanding Voter Rights & Responsibilities in Waterbury |Civic Education Series: Part 3
Voter rights are legal protections that ensure every eligible citizen can participate in elections fairly and freely. While exact laws vary by state, here are some core rights protected under U.S. law
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How Democracy Is Supposed to Work — Versus How It Does in Waterbury
Democracy is often celebrated as the ideal system of government—a way for citizens to have a voice, influence policy, and hold leaders accountable. But what happens when the ideals of democracy clash with the realities on the ground? Our latest investigation, part of the Parker Jane Public Benefit Initiative, takes a close look at Waterbury,…
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