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Homelessness in Waterbury: The Surprising Trends You Haven’t Heard About- Op-Ed
The Waterbury Times|Published Feb 2025 UPDATED NOV 21 2025 7:18AM Waterbury, CT- Dawn Maiorano discussed on her show, BRASS CITY BEAT on WATR FM 97.7/AM 1330 Friday mornings, the Brass City’s purchase of the St. Mary’s property for a cool million dollars. 📰 Waterburyopoly: The Buy-and-Flip Game Reshaping the City The purchase is to combat the rampant…
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When the Brass Dies..IS WATERBURY BECOMING THE MURDER CAPITAL OF CONNECTICUT?
2023 was a deadly year for the Brass City as there were 18 lives lost to murder. There were gang-related murders, drug related murders, domestic violence related murders, and senseless acts of violence resulting in the loss of 18 lives in 2023. This has been the trend over the last 2 years with 15+ murders…
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Waterbury Public Schools Under Scrutiny as Superintendent’s Tenure Faces Questions
WATERBURY, CT — The Waterbury Public School system is led by Superintendent Dr. Verna Ruffin-Lyons, an experienced administrator with over 40 years in education. While her resume highlights decades of leadership, some of her past and current actions have drawn criticism and raised serious questions about her management of the district. Prior to coming to Waterbury, Dr. Ruffin-Lyons…
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Waterbury Times Launches “Investigates” Series in 2024
WATERBURY, CT — Starting this Sunday, and continuing every Sunday throughout 2024, The Waterbury Times is proud to launch its “Investigates” series — an in-depth look at the issues shaping the Brass City. From the streets of downtown to the neighborhoods across Waterbury, this series will dig beneath the surface to uncover the stories, trends, and forces that affect residents every day. Each…
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The Changing Face of Waterbury: Connecticut’s “Little Apple” on the Rise
The City of Waterbury, Connecticut — the state’s fourth-largest city with roughly 115,000 residents — is experiencing a cultural and population shift that’s reshaping its identity. Over the past decade, an influx of New Yorkers has brought new energy, ideas, and challenges to the Brass City. The transformation is visible in everything from the neon lights illuminating downtown corners to the blue-and-white…
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THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND IN CT
WATERBURY- SAT. NOV 18TH- PALACE THEATER- COMEDIAN LEWIS BLACK WATERBURY- SAT. NOV 18TH 3PM- 495 UNION STREET- “ITS A SCAVENGER HUNT! WATERBURY- SAT. NOV 18TH 10AM-4PM- WATERBURY CITY HALL- ARTISANS MARKETPLACE NAUGATUCK- SUN NOV 19 3P-10P – 243 CHURCH STREET, CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT SOUTHINGTON DRIVE-IN SUN 19 11AM-2PM FOOD DRIVE-FILL THE TOWN TRUCK
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Waterbury Low Voter Turnout as Bridgeport has a Do-over
“trust the process” As the banners come down in Waterbury and the campaign offices close, we have a new Mayor-elect in Paul Pernerewski. Paul will be replacing outgoing Mayor O’leary who served 11 years without suffering the fates of former Waterbury Mayors ( jail-time). The Brass City has had its fair share of scandals in…
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Waterbury, CT News Update | Local Headlines & Stories – Week of Nov 5, 2024”
Catch up on the latest Waterbury, CT news: local events, city updates, court reports, and community stories for the week of Nov 5, 2024.”
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Veterans Day: Honoring Those Who Served While They’re Still With Us
Originally known as Armistice Day, this national holiday was first observed in 1919 to mark the end of World War I. From 1919 to 1953, Americans gathered each November 11 to celebrate peace and honor those who fought in “the war to end all wars.” In 1954, the day was renamed Veterans Day, expanding its meaning to recognize all U.S. military veterans,…
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