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Editorial Opinion:Waterburyopoly: The Buy-and-Flip Game Reshaping the City
The Waterbury Times|Editors Desk|Published Oct 1, 2025 WATERBURY— 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…
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“The Dirty Water” Residents Demand Answers After Major Water Main Break in Waterbury: “Is the Water Safe?”
The Waterbury Times| Published September 28, 2025 Waterbury-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. We demanded answers to if our water is safe to drink here:…
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The Gathering 2025: A Decade of Cultural Unity in Waterbury
The Gathering was organized by John Murray of the Waterbury Observer, who has long worked to bring members of the community together through conversations, civic engagement, and local storytelling. Events like The Gathering aim to create space for residents, leaders, and neighbors to connect and exchange ideas about the future of the city
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Waterbury BOA Questions 11-Year Tax Break Proposal for KayBar, Votes to Put Plan on Hold
Waterbury Board of Aldermen pauses 11-year tax break proposal for KayBar after raising questions about its impact. Residents await next steps on the BOA decision.
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Waterbury Breaking News- Water Main Break- update
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…
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“TIK-FOX”? WE CAN KEEP TIKTOK, BUT WILL IT STAY THE SAME?
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…
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Waterbury Times Partners With Main Street Waterbury for 2025 BrewFest Ticket Giveaway
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…
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For 10 Hours, I Was Still in the Old World- Waterbury Times – 9/11 Special: Where Were You?
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…
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Black Girl Lost: The Urgent Crisis of Missing Black Girls and Women
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…
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Now That the Republican Primary Is Over, the Slate Is Set: Breaking Down Waterbury’s Key Races
The dust has settled on the Republican primary in Waterbury, and the slate of candidates is now set to face off against the Democrats this November. It was a contest marked by old alliances, shifting loyalties, and some tight races that will undoubtedly shape the city’s political future.
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