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NVL Boy’s Basketball Tourney Update- Holy Cross Fall Just Short in NVL Quarterfinal Thriller Against WCA, 56–53
Holy Cross battled (6) WCA in the NVL quarterfinals but fell 56–53. E. Clements scored 19 points with 5 assists, J. Jones added 11, and Davis and Brooks posted double-doubles, keeping the game close to the final buzzer.
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NVL Boy’s Basketball Tourney Update- (6)WCA Survives Against Rival (3) Crusaders, Advances to NVL Semifinals
The quest for a fourth straight NVL title stays alive as (6) WCA narrowly defeats (3) Holy Cross 56–53. Turner leads with 17 points, Robinson adds 15, and Blaize and Weaver anchor the paint to secure the semifinal spot.
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Waterbury Times Sunday Special Report: This Is the End (Again?) — Remembering When the World Nearly Collapsed
From the Y2K scare to the 9/11 attacks, anthrax letters, wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Hurricane Katrina, and the 2008 financial collapse—revisit the decade that made many believe the world was ending, and why today feels eerily similar.
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Mayor Pernerewski Activates Emergency Operations Center as Major Winter Storm Targets Waterbury
The City of Waterbury has activated its Emergency Operations Center as a major winter storm is expected to bring 12–24 inches of snow, powerful winds, and hazardous travel conditions. A citywide parking ban, school closures, and emergency shelter plans are now in effect as officials urge residents to stay off the roads and prepare for…
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Waterbury Issues Citywide Snow Parking Ban Ahead of Winter Storm

Mayor Paul Pernerewski Jr. announced a citywide snow parking ban in Waterbury effective February 22 at 1 PM as heavy snow is forecasted. Residents must park on even-numbered sides or use city garages.
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Waterbury Reschedules Board of Aldermen Meeting Ahead of Major Winter Storm
Mayor Paul Pernerewski Jr. and Board President Michael Digiovancarlo announced the February 23 Board of Aldermen meeting has been postponed due to a major winter storm, with a new meeting date set for February 25.
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The Godfather of NVL Coverage: A Living Standard Set by Mark Jaffee
Waterbury Times founder DM Livingston reflects on meeting legendary sportswriter Mark Jaffee and the lasting impact he has had on NVL athletes, storytelling, and the culture of high school sports in the Naugatuck Valley.
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2026 Black Business Expo Comes to Waterbury YMCA This Saturday

The 2026 Black Business Expo takes place Feb. 21 at the Waterbury YMCA. Support Black-owned businesses and celebrate community during Black History Month.
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Most Read Waterbury News Stories This Week | Feb. 15–21

See the most read Waterbury news stories for Feb 14–20, including Epstein-related documents, school safety updates, local funding, and NVL basketball coverage.
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NVL BOY’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT PREVIEW: Win or Go Home

Complete NVL boys basketball tournament preview with game-by-game predictions, upset alerts, and key players to watch as Holy Cross, WCA, Wilby, Crosby, Naugatuck, St. Paul, Woodland, and Ansonia battle for the NVL crown.
