Category: Local News
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Five Years After January 6: What Has Changed — Nationally, in Connecticut, and in Waterbury
Five years after the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, the nation continues to wrestle with its political and civic последствия. From shifts in federal accountability to renewed focus on local civic engagement, the legacy of January 6 is no longer confined to Washington — it is reflected in communities like Waterbury, where…
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Multiple Victims Critically Injured in Head-On Crash on Bunker Hill Avenue in Waterbury
A head-on collision on Bunker Hill Avenue sent five people—including two children—to area hospitals with life-threatening injuries, according to Waterbury Police.
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Blumenthal, Hayes Visit Waterbury After Water Main Crisis. Too little Too Late.
As federal officials arrive in Waterbury to discuss aid after a major water main break, residents are questioning whether the response is genuine urgency—or election-year optics following years of ignored warning signs.
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Statement from Mayor Paul K. Pernerewski, Jr. on the Passing of WATR’s Barbara Davitt
Waterbury remembers Barbara Davitt, the legendary voice of WATR and longtime host of Coffee Break, whose 61-year broadcasting legacy made her a trusted presence and champion of community life across generations.
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City Announces January 2026 Christmas Tree Collection Dates
Waterbury DPW has announced curbside Christmas tree pickup dates for January 7 and January 28, 2026. Residents must place natural trees at the curb the day before collection, free of all decorations.
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Waterbury Police Investigating Serious UTV Crash on Bank Street
Waterbury Police are investigating a serious single-vehicle crash involving a CanAm UTV that occurred early New Year’s Day on Bank Street. A 21-year-old Prospect man remains in critical condition after losing control of the off-road vehicle amid slippery, snow-covered conditions and striking a sign near 737 Bank Street. The incident remains under investigation by the…
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130-Year-Old Queen Anne Mansion Demolished at Johnson & Willow
A rare 1895 Queen Anne mansion at Johnson and Willow Streets in Waterbury was demolished after years of abandonment, marking another loss of historic architecture in the city.
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The Waterbury Times 2025 Year in Review: A Year the City Was Watching
In 2025, The Waterbury Times saw explosive growth with 64K views, 35K visitors, and 481 local news stories. A look back at the year Waterbury was watching.
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Waterbury Man Identified as Victim in Fatal Grove Street Stabbing; Suspect Charged with Murder
Waterbury Police have identified Ricardo Maldonado, 57, as the victim in a fatal stabbing at 144 Grove Street. Kendren Barnes has been charged with murder.
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Bridgeport Takes the Crown: The Waterbury Times- Out-of-Town City of the Year!
City of Bridgeport has officially earned the title of Out-of-Town City of the Year for The Waterbury Times! This distinction goes to the city that read the most articles from our publication in 2025
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