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WATERBURY, CT — From the long-stalled Downtown revitalization projects to the ghostly shell of the Brass Mill Center, a quiet but lucrative game has been playing out in Waterbury for years. Developers — both local and out-of-town — have been buying up key properties, collecting grants and incentives, holding them for years with little to…

Waterbury, CT — September 28, 2025 A boil water advisory remains in effect across parts Waterbury after a major break in a 100-year-old water main, leaving thousands of residents questioning the safety of the city’s drinking water and demanding clearer information from officials. The break caused a significant drop in water pressure, and caused a shutdown…

Waterbury, CT — September 28, 2025 Waterbury’s Library Park was filled with energy, color, and sound this past Saturday as the city celebrated the 10th anniversary of The Gathering — its annual multicultural festival. What began ten years ago as an ambitious effort to unite Waterbury’s diverse communities has grown into a defining event on the city’s calendar.…

Water Service Restoration Efforts Continue in WaterburySeptember 25, 2025 — Waterbury, CT Updated Nov 16, 2025 Waterbury officials report progress following yesterday’s water main break on Huntingdon Avenue. Schools have reopened today, but repair crews are still awaiting delivery of critical replacement parts needed to complete the fix. The 30-inch transmission main remains offline as…

Waterbury, CT- Top 10 Ways TikTok Could Change Under Murdoch Ownership With Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch reportedly joining a U.S.-led consortium to acquire TikTok’s American operations, significant shifts in the platform’s direction are anticipated. Here’s how TikTok might evolve: 1. Content Moderation Aligned with Fox News Standards Given the Murdochs’ leadership at Fox News, TikTok’s content…

WATERBURY, Conn. – The Waterbury Times is teaming up with Main Street Waterbury to give residents a chance to win tickets to the highly anticipated 2025 Waterbury BrewFest, one of the city’s biggest annual community events celebrating local craft beer, food, and culture. BrewFest routinely draws thousands of visitors to downtown Waterbury, bringing life to the city’s core and…

I was 20 years old in 2001, working the overnight shift at Home Depot in Waterbury. I’ll never forget that Tuesday morning. I clocked out at 7 a.m., walked home—just a short walk in the early light—and remember thinking how beautiful the morning was. Clear skies. Crisp air. The kind of day that made you…

Every year, thousands of Black girls and women vanish across America—disappearing from their communities, their families, and our collective awareness. Despite the staggering numbers, their stories often go unheard, overshadowed by a media system that frequently overlooks missing persons of color. This crisis demands our urgent attention here in Waterbury and beyond. A Disproportionate Crisis…