How Would Naugatuck Spend The $1.5 Billion Powerball Jackpot?

While the odds of winning the largest Powerball jackpot ever are beyond slim to none, Patch still encourages our readers to dream.

Several $1 million prizes have been claimed so far, but the $1.5 billion grand prize continues to grow accruing $2 million more since Monday.

According to the official Powerball website, players must match all five white balls (in no order) and the red Powerball in order to claim it all. The winning numbers will be pulled Wednesday, January 13 at 10:59 p.m. If you’re thinking of playing, tickets sales cut off 59 minutes before the drawing.

We asked our readers on Facebook how they would give back to Naugatuck if they struck gold. Here’s what your neighbors said:

• “Some money would go to the kids sports programs, the local food bank, and the animal shelter.”
• “The food bank would never run dry, kids will have all the fields they need to pay sports, churches will be repaired and in great shape, schools will have more programs, there will be a never ending supply of dark chocolate.”
• “I would give alot!!! Build new parks, new schools, bring an indoor sports arena, new sports fields, business. Naugatuck has great people and kids who deserve the best!!!! I would be happy to give back.”

How would you spend the largest grand prize ever? Would you give back to your town? Tell us in the comments below or on our Facebook page.