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Morning Express Lane – Waterbury’s Top 3 Stories
Mar 17, 2026|The Waterbury Times
1️⃣ Hit-and-Run Case Update: Court Date Set
An update in a hit-and-run case from two weeks ago — the defendant is now due in court and has been charged with evading responsibility. The case moves into its next phase as proceedings begin.
2️⃣ Scott Basil Case: April Court Date Scheduled
In the ongoing case involving Scott Basil, a court date has been set for April. He is facing misdemeanor assault chargesas the case continues through the legal process.
Waterbury Police Arrest Man After North Main Street Shooting — Could Past Arson Cases Be Linked?
3️⃣ How to Testify at a Public Hearing
As more residents look to get involved in local decisions, understanding the process matters. Here’s a simple guide on how to testify at a public hearing — from signing up to speaking effectively before city officials.
Public Hearings in Connecticut: How to Testify and Influence Policy | Parker Jane PBC
March 16, 2026| The Waterbury Times
Good morning, Waterbury. Here are the three stories shaping the Brass City today.
1️⃣ Vehicle Slams Into Multiple Parked Cars on Fairview Street
A vehicle crashed into several parked cars on Fairview Street in Waterbury, leaving debris scattered across the roadway and multiple damaged vehicles. Authorities responded to the scene as the crash disrupted the normally quiet residential block.
Vehicle Slams Into Multiple Parked Cars in Waterbury; Debris Scattered Across Road
2️⃣ Wilby Wildcats’ Tournament Run Ends in Quarterfinals
The Wilby High School Wildcats fell 64–50 to the Sports and Medical Sciences Academy Tigers in the quarterfinal round of the CIAC Boys Basketball State Tournament. Despite the loss, the young Wildcats roster showed promise for the future.
3️⃣ Firefighters Knock Down Bank Street Fire
Crews from the Waterbury Fire Department responded to a late-morning fire on Bank Street in downtown Waterbury. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze and prevented it from spreading to nearby buildings.
Waterbury Fire Crews Knock Down Bank Street Fire in Downtown Waterbury Friday Morning
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