Crews broke ground on a massive Amazon facility that will attract 1,000 jobs to our region. I'll break down how this is such a game-changer for our community.
A local catering business is expanding into Waterbury! Please read below to learn more about the tasty meals Melissa's Fusion Cuisine now offers in our city.
These are the sections in today's email:
- Amazon Bringing 1,000 Jobs to Waterbury Area
- Catering Business Expands into Waterbury
- Multi-Cultural Heritage Celebration
| Amazon Bringing 1,000 Jobs to Waterbury Area |
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Work is in full swing on a sprawling Amazon fulfillment center that will bring in an estimated 1,000 full-time jobs to Waterbury and Naugatuck. This project will transform an area that was once considered an undevelopable site on Great Hill Road into a vibrant hub of economic activity and opportunity.
| This major investment will deliver good-paying, stable jobs that support local families, boost surrounding businesses, and strengthen our local economy. Once completed, the new facility will serve as a key link in Amazon's distribution network, receiving, storing, and preparing products for shipment. |
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Designed to process up to 800,000 packages per day, the fulfillment center will be one of the most advanced of its kind. Local and state officials anticipate the complex will open in 2027, marking an important milestone in Waterbury’s ongoing economic revitalization.
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| Catering Business Expands into Waterbury |
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| Congratulations to Melissa's Fusion Cuisine on the opening of its new catering location at 8 East Mountain Road in Waterbury! The entire Waterbury delegation is proud of Melissa Carrasco, an exceptional chef, entrepreneur, and community leader. |
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| Melissa's Fusion Cuisines offers delicious multi-cultural dishes that celebrate diversity and bring people together. Beyond her culinary talent, Melissa is a pillar of the community, a remarkable success story, and an inspiration to aspiring business owners across the region. She and her team truly have all the right ingredients to add more flavor to our community! |
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| Operating from multiple commercial kitchens, Melissa, her family, and her dedicated staff prepare fresh meals with care and creativity. Let's continue to support this growing business as it expands its reach. The catering team is now accepting orders for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's celebrations, a perfect way to enjoy the holidays while supporting a homegrown business. |
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| Thank you to Clyde Gomes for keeping us safe at the grand opening! |
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| Multi-Cultural Heritage Celebration |
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| Speaking of multi-cultural heritage, students at Washington Elementary School recently celebrated their diversity at a vibrant and joyful gathering! Some children proudly wore traditional outfits representing their family's heritage, showcasing the many cultures that make our community so special. |
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| We are deeply grateful to the parents, teachers, staff, and administrators at Washington Elementary for fostering an environment where every child feels seen, valued, and proud of their roots. Events like this remind us that our community’s greatest strength lies in its diversity, unity, and shared spirit of inclusion. |
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