Grand Opening of New Affordable Housing Units
September 5, 2024A new apartment complex just opened in Waterbury with affordable and market rate housing on Linden Street in the Hillside neighborhood.
Help for Flooded Businesses & The Gathering
August 29, 2024Governor Lamont is allocating some state funding to support small businesses that experienced damage from last week's flooding. The most culturally diverse festival in New England is coming back on Saturday, September 28.
Drivers Asked to Slow Down as Kids Return to School
August 26, 2024I encourage drivers to slow down for students and school buses as kids return to school for the new academic year.
Buses Replace Train Service Due to Flooding
August 22, 2024Buses have replaced trains on Metro-North’s Waterbury Branch Rail Line after historic floods caused major damage.
State of Emergency after Historic Flooding
August 21, 2024Governor Ned Lamont declared a state of emergency due to severe flooding and subsequent damage in parts of the Naugatuck Valley. Two women died after rising waters swept them away, dozens of businesses are shut down, and at least six bridges were washed away.
Untreated Wastewater Entering Naugatuck River
August 20, 2024Untreated wastewater is entering the Naugatuck River from the Waterbury Wastewater Treatment Plant after historic flooding.
Big Savings Ahead on Sales Tax-Free Week
August 16, 2024Connecticut's annual Sales Tax-Free Week begins on Sunday, August 18 and runs through Saturday, August 24. It is an opportunity to save money on back-to-school shopping.
Husky Expansion for Teens & Naugatuck River Greenway Investment
August 6, 2024The state has expanded HUSKY's insurance program for immigrant children up to the age of 15. The Naugatuck River Greenway Trail is receiving $5.7 million for improvements.