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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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Community Comes Together: AAU Basketball Bottle Fundraiser Set for Today in Waterbury

Waterbury community members come together for an AAU Basketball Bottle Fundraiser Drive on April 18, 2026, turning recycling into youth sports support and celebrating local unity and opportunity.
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Waterbury Teacher Spotlight: Katie Barbieri of Maloney Named 2026 Teacher of the Year

Meet Katie Barbieri, 2026 Teacher of the Year at Maloney School in Waterbury Public Schools.
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Man Injured After Being Struck With Bottle on Hill Street in Waterbury

Initial reports indicate a 59-year-old male was struck in the head with a bottle and found bleeding at the scene on Hill Street in Waterbury
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What the 45 W. Liberty Street Response Shows About Emergency Coordination in Waterbury

The early timeline from 45 W. Liberty Street in Waterbury offers a look into how quickly emergency systems can escalate when conditions on the ground shift beyond an initial medical call.
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Waterbury Teacher Spotlight: Leocadia Quinones of Wilson Named 2026 Teacher of the Year

Meet Leocadia Quinones, 2026 Teacher of the Year at Wilson School in Waterbury Public Schools.
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Game Time Hoops: Building the Future of Waterbury Basketball at the YMCA

The Greater Waterbury YMCA’s Game Time Hoops league is developing the next generation of NVL basketball players. Learn how local middle school athletes are preparing for high school competition.
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Candy Land: Day 2 Waterbury Votes Coming in for Its Favorite Candy in The Sweetest 16 Showdown

Candy Land: Day 2 Waterbury Votes Coming in for Its Favorite Candy in The Sweetest 16 Showdown
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Waterbury Teacher Spotlight: Cynthia Rinaldi of Reed Named 2026 Teacher of the Year

Meet Cynthia Rinaldi, 2026 Teacher of the Year at Reed School in Waterbury Public Schools.
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New Haven’s Mayor Did What!? Is Waterbury Next on These Problem “Slum” Landlords?

New Haven revoked rental licenses for a landlord after dozens of code violations. The move raises a key question: will Waterbury take similar action against repeat offenders?
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In a City Where Everyone’s Chasing the Same Story, Respect Still Matters

In local journalism, multiple outlets chase the same stories—but taking and altering another newsroom’s work crosses a clear line. A look at attribution, respect, and accountability in Waterbury news media.

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