Category: local politics
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Coast Guard Veteran Christopher Lancia Launches Bid for Congress

Coast Guard veteran and former law enforcement officer Christopher Lancia has launched a Republican campaign for Connecticut’s 3rd Congressional District, challenging longtime incumbent Rosa DeLauro in the 2026 election.
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State of CT Will Not Take Over Waterbury’s 10,000-Gallon Tank Removal, WDC Says Work Is Underway

Waterbury Development Corporation says rumors of a state takeover are false and confirms crews are actively working to remove the 10,000-gallon underground tank on South Main Street.
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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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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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Congressional Watch CT-05: Hayes Makes Memorial Day Appearance in Waterbury

Congresswoman Jahana Hayes joined the Waterbury Veterans Memorial Committee during Memorial Day weekend to honor fallen service members and WWII submarine veterans.
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WHERE ARE WE NOW? Questions Remain Over South Main Street’s 10,000-Gallon Water Tank in Waterbury

Waterbury officials face a costly and complex PCB cleanup at 777 South Main Street, with estimates near $400K and competing city vs. state remediation timelines.
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Minority Caucus Rejects Mayor’s Narrative on PCB Remediation Vote, Citing Charter Process

Waterbury Minority Caucus disputes Mayor Pernerewski’s claims on a PCB cleanup vote, citing City Charter rules and calling for greater transparency in the Mad River remediation process
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Waterbury’s DiGiovancarlo Accepts Democratic Nomination for Re-Election in 74th District

State Rep. Michael DiGiovancarlo has accepted the Democratic nomination to seek re-election in Connecticut’s 74th District, pledging to continue serving Waterbury residents.
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Dev’s & Flow; Inside the Pipeline of Development in Waterbury

A Waterbury Times investigation into how redevelopment projects move through Waterbury City Hall, examining permits, zoning, inspections, approvals, and the departments shaping downtown development.
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Waterbury’s 5th District Aldermen Demand Retraction of Mayor’s PCB Statement, Dispute Characterization of Mad River Cleanup Vote

Waterbury 5th District aldermen are calling for a retraction of Mayor Pernerewski’s statement on a PCB cleanup vote, disputing claims that the Mad River remediation effort was rejected.

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