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Waterbury BOE Commissioner Addresses Chronic Busing Challenges and New Tracking Tools

Waterbury BOE Commissioner discusses chronic busing challenges, highlights the Bus Track and Parent Square apps, and outlines plans to improve student transportation in the district.
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Waterbury’s Top Stories This Week: Bus Drivers, Tracking App, Christmas Trees & Missing Juvenile Search Efforts

This week in Waterbury, we examined the ongoing school bus driver shortage through firsthand accounts, looked at the new bus tracker app for parents, revisited the history of Christmas trees on our downtown greens, announced a December advertising opportunity for local businesses, and covered the tense search for a missing juvenile who was safely found.…
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Waterbury Playground Leader Jobs Summer 2026 – $16.94/hr, 35 Hours/Week
Apply now for Summer 2026 Playground Leader positions with the City of Waterbury. Must be 16+, $16.94/hr, 35 hours/week. Sites vary—call 203-574-8292 for info
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Waterbury Begins Drafting 2026–2036 Plan of Conservation and Development, Public Hearing Set for March

Waterbury officials are drafting the city’s 2026–2036 Plan of Conservation and Development. Learn what’s included, why it matters, and how residents can review the proposal before the March public hearing
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Sticks and Stones vs. Facebook: New Britain Alderman Under Fire for Social Media Posts and What it means for us All?
Sticks and stones may break your bones, but a Facebook post can get you fired. How New Britain’s council is setting a dangerous precedent for public speech and accountability
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DROP THE VAPES & PICK UP THE SKATES: YOUTH ENCOURAGED TO CHOOSE HEALTHY FUN IN WATERBURY

Waterbury youth ages 12–17 are invited to a free resource fair at Roller Magic on Feb 26. Learn the dangers of vaping while enjoying skating, food, and giveaways.
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Post University’s Nurse Practitioner Program Ranked #1 in Connecticut for 2026
Post University’s Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner program is ranked #1 in Connecticut for 2026 by NursePractitionerOnline.com, highlighting its excellence in preparing future healthcare leaders.
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Waterbury Police Raid Spedy Customs Social Club, Seize Cash and Alcohol; Six Arrested
Waterbury Police executed a search warrant at Spedy Customs Social Club on February 13, 2026, seizing cash and alcohol and arresting six individuals for interfering with police and liquor violations.
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NVL Announces 2026 Boys Basketball All-Conference Teams; Napiello Named Top Senior

The NVL has released its 2026 Boys Basketball All-Conference teams, with Woodland’s John Napiello earning Top Senior and Most Outstanding Senior honors. See the full first and second team selections.
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NVL Boy’s Basketball Tourney Update- Is the Naugatuck Valley Title Heading to… BRISTOL?
Can St. Paul’s late-season surge carry the NVL title back to Bristol? The 4-seed Falcons face undefeated Woodland in a highly anticipated championship showdown after a blizzard-delayed semifinal.
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TWT Sports Desk Honors- 2026 NVL Boy’s High School Basketball All-Defensive Teams Announced: League’s Best Defenders
The TWT Sports Desk unveils the 2026 NVL All-Defensive Teams, honoring the league’s top defenders whose effort, energy, and impact define championship-level basketball.
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NVL Boy’s Basketball Tourney Update – (7)Crosby Upsets (2) Wilby Behind Benjamin & Washington Explosion
No. 7 Crosby shocks No. 2 Wilby in the NVL quarterfinals behind 24 points from J. Benjamin and 22 from C. Washington, advancing to the semifinals after a high-energy upset win.
