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Mayor Pernerewski’s Veto Halts Dr. Ruffin’s Contract—Decision Returns to Waterbury BOE
The City of Waterbury Mayor’s Office has officially vetoed the three-year contract for Dr. Verna Ruffin, which the Board of Education approved last month in a 9–1 vote. Mayor Pernerewski has stated he supports a one-year contract, citing concerns over Dr. Ruffin’s recent performance record. But this is far from over.The Waterbury Board of Education will now have another opportunity to vote. Under…
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Person was found dead in a pond at a Waterbury park on Thursday morning.
Police officers located the deceased individual at approximately 8 a.m.; it was then removed from the pond. A death investigation has been launched, according to officials, and there’s no additional information available at this time. Fulton Park is located in Waterbury on Cooke Street.
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BAD SEEDS OR HAS A LACK OF PURPOSE SPOILED THE BUNCH IN WATERBURY?
SPRING TIME IS HERE IN THE BRASS CITY. HERE COMES THE NOISE! They say ” kids ” are crazy and ruining the communities these days however, the average age of the 40+ murders the past 4 years in Waterbury is 32 years of age. When we look at cities like Detroit and Chicago where mobs…
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Waterbury Times Exclusive:Dr. Verna Ruffin’s Final Evaluation Report Before Coming to Waterbury Public Schools
Waterbury – With the amount of questions surrounding Waterbury Public School Superintendent Dr. Verna Ruffin we decided to contact her old job in our attempt to find a pattern. See for yourself what here former colleagues had to say about her.
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Man, 26, Killed leaving Waterbury Superior Court today.
TWT- Waterbury police said a city man has died after being shot outside state Superior Court in Waterbury Thursday morning. The man was rushed to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries after being found by responding officers about 11:40 am LT. Bessette said officers believe the victim was leaving the courthouse at 400 Grand St.…
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What is the Waterbury Development Corp ( WDC )?
The City of Waterbury has designated the non-profit organization WDC as the ” 1 stop shop ” for all things development in Waterbury. What exactly does all things means and who is the WDC? Duties and Responsibilities of the WDC . § 31.269 DESIGNATIONS OF AUTHORITY. (A) The WDC is hereby designated as the city’s: (1) Development…
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243 Days until the 5th Congressional District Seat from CT is up for grabs! Hayes v Logan II
2000 votes kept Rep. Jahana Hayes in D.C. for 2 more years back in 2022. After 2 years of the same old same in Washington is there a change in the air of Connecticut? This week on TheWaterburyTimes.com we will start our count down to election day and bring you all the facts of the…
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Waterbury Board of Aldermen Set to Vote on Sacred Heart Complex Purchase as Public Concerns Grow
Waterbury Aldermen prepare to vote on the City’s proposed purchase of the Sacred Heart Complex. Alderwoman Kelly Zimmerman voices strong opposition. The Waterbury Times investigates the plan in a special report airing Sunday.
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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?
The Waterbury Times|Commentary|Jan 21, 2024 Last updated Mar 5, 2026 6:32AM 2023 marked a deadly year for the Brass City, with 18 lives lost to murder. The victims included those killed in gang-related incidents, drug-related violence, domestic disputes, and other senseless acts. Unfortunately, this reflects a disturbing trend: the city has recorded 15 or more murders…
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