Tag: news
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Waterbury Stands with Idaho: A Message of Solidarity After Tragic Firefighter Ambush
WATERBURY, CT — Tragedy knows no boundaries. This week, as news of the devastating ambush on firefighters in Idaho reached our city, it hit home in a deeply personal way. The Waterbury Times, on behalf of the City of Waterbury and its residents, extends heartfelt condolences, unwavering support, and shared grief to the families, fellow firefighters, and…
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Connecticut Steps In to Support Struggling School Districts
Can State Action Rescue Waterbury Public Schools? Waterbury’s public school district is struggling, and with a Board of Education seemingly tied to the fate of Superintendent Dr. Verna Ruffin, local hope may now rest at the state level. The Problem Connecticut has rightly emphasized ensuring students receive reading instruction grounded in the science of reading. Districts are working…
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Waterbury Authorities Arrest Second Suspect in Jarron Chapman Murder
Deera Nelson Charged in Waterbury Murder of Jarron Chapman Deera Nelson, 21, has been charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and hindering prosecution in connection with the shooting death of Jarron Chapman. Nelson was arrested Thursday and is being held on $1.25 million bond. She is scheduled to be arraigned today at Waterbury Superior Court. This is a developing story. Stay tuned…
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WATERBURY SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE MURDER SUSPECT IN COURT TODAY
Dante Howell Charged in Daylight Shooting Death of Jarron Chapman in Waterbury Today at Waterbury Superior Court, Dante Howell of Meriden was formally charged in the shooting death of Jarron Chapman. Over 25 family and friends attended the hearing, many wearing Jarron Chapman tribute shirts. The judge set bail at $5 million (50% cash) and scheduled the next court appearance for April 17 in Part A of…
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THANKING THE 1ST 10 SUBSCRIBERS TO THE BRAND NEW YT CHANNEL
TWT- Thanks to the 1st 10 subscribers to our brand new You Tube Channel!! We will be bringing more indepth coverage of City news as well as, Original Waterbury Docu-Series, and bringing you footage straight from the streets of Waterbury. Subscribe today…
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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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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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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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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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