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By D.M. Livingston Published Nov 5, 2025 Updated Nov 7, 2025 Waterbury, CT— The Republican Town Committee, led by Chair Dawn Maiorano, entered Election Night with hopes of flipping the Democratic majority in City Hall. But while her “Real Republican” slate made gains, the final results fell just short of shifting the balance of power.…

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Waterbury voters went to the polls Tuesday underneath the full moon to elect the city’s next Board of Aldermen, reaffirming Mayor Paul Pernerewski’s Democratic slate with a 10–5 majority. While the balance of power remains unchanged, the results bring a mix of new voices and returning incumbents, signaling both stability and renewal in city leadership. Republican candidates ran a…

— Where Are We Headed Next? November 3rd 2025 | Waterbury, CT Two years into Mayor Paul Pernerewski’s current term, The Waterbury Times takes a citywide look at what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what challenges remain.This report is not a political endorsement — it’s a civic check-up. How far has Waterbury come and where are…

WATERBURY, CT — In an era when local newsrooms are shrinking and attention spans are short, The Waterbury Timesis bringing something rare back to the city — a print edition you can hold, keep, and remember. Launching this December, The Waterbury Times 2025 Year in Review is an exclusive, one-time print issue highlighting the stories, people, and moments that defined the…

As the clocks turn back and the city settles into the slower rhythm of fall, The Waterbury Times is stepping forward into its next chapter — one built for the future of local media. Since its founding, The Waterbury Times has worked to reconnect the city’s voice to the people who live here. Over the…

Published by The Waterbury Times In a small city like Waterbury, where aldermanic races, neighborhood representation and local business‑leaders intersect, the role of the media isn’t just to report — it’s to uphold trust. When news outlets, websites or social posts steer the narrative rather than simply uncover facts, democracy suffers. Media as Information‑Gatekeeper Citizens rely on…

By D.M. Livingston – October 31, 2025 When Congresswoman Jahana Hayes signed a 2020 letter defending transgender inclusion in school sports, few could have imagined the political weight that one paragraph would carry five years later. The letter — joined by more than two dozen House Democrats — argued that Title IX protects all women, “no matter their…