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Hey there, Naugatuck! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Naugatuck Hall of Famer became Florida’s top teacher
- When a Lower Naugatuck Valley kid ruled Army’s biggest stage
Also on today's calendar: Boar's Head Festival.
Find out what's happening in Naugatuckfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Naugatuckfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Snow late in the afternoon, with a high of 27 and low of 20 degrees.
- Saturday: Morning snow, 1-2"; cloudy, temps: high: 29, low: 15. ⛄️ Brr!
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy and not as cold, with a high of 36 and low of 31 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Indian Trails Middle School Teacher of the Year: Shannon Russell (observerlocalnews.com) — A former Naugatuck High School three-sport standout and Hall of Fame inductee is now being honored as Teacher of the Year at Indian Trails Middle School in Florida. Shannon Russell credits her Naugatuck coaches and community roots for inspiring her teaching and coaching career, and she now channels those lessons into building strong relationships and emphasizing kindness with her own students. 
• UConn-Army at Fenway Bowl: When West Point was a big football stage and a CT star saved a season (courant.com) — Kids from the Lower Naugatuck Valley once rode to West Point to watch hometown football hero Bob Kyasky star for Army, long before today’s UConn-Army Fenway Bowl matchup. The story recalls how the Ansonia standout briefly became one of college football’s top players, inspiring generations of Connecticut fans and tying local pride to a national stage.
📸 Around Naugatuck
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Naugatuck
- Boar's Head Festival
Ste. Anne Roman Catholic Church , 515 S Main St , Waterbury
4:00 pm
Sunday December 28
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Family Movie
Middlebury Public Library , 30 Crest Road , Middlebury
1:00 pm - ENTERTAINMENT ~ Bobby Pirotta — Brass Works Brewing Co.
Brass Works Brewing Company , 2066 Thomaston Ave , Waterbury
4:30 pm - Live Music w/ Alex Rohan — Hawk Ridge Winery
Hawk Ridge Winery , 28 Plungis Rd , Watertown
2:00 pm - Speed Dating Ages 20s-30s in Waterbury, CT at M.I.A Cafe Lounge
M.I.A Restaurant Lounge , 325 Meriden Rd , Waterbury
7:00 pm - Family Board Games
Middlebury Public Library , 30 Crest Road , Middlebury
11:00 am - New Year's Open Craft Table
Middlebury Public Library , 30 Crest Road , Middlebury
10:00 am - Noon Years Eve (Family Program)
Beacon Falls Public Library , 10 Maple Ave , Beacon Falls
10:00 am - New Years Scavenger Hunt
Middlebury Public Library , 30 Crest Road , Middlebury
10:00 am - Stand Up Countdown!
Seven Angels Theatre , 1 Plank Rd , Waterbury
5:00 pm - The library will be closed Thursday, January 1 (New Year).
Silas Bronson Library , 267 Grand Street , Waterbury - Book to Movie
Middlebury Public Library , 30 Crest Road , Middlebury
11:00 am
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
Thursday January 1
Friday January 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CT State Offers Saturday Hours on Jan. 10 —Nancy Sasso Janis Read on Patch
- Live Music Heats Up at Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den This Holiday Season —Nancy Sasso Janis Read on Patch
- Final Weekend of Holiday Lights at Lake Compounce —Nancy Sasso Janis Read on Patch
- Boar’s Head Festival at St. Anne Shrine in Waterbury —Nancy Sasso Janis Read on Patch
- Waterbury to Ring in the New Year with Citywide Fireworks Display —Nancy Sasso Janis Read on Patch
- My good friend and local TV personality Nicholas Coscia was rushed to St.
Mary's Hospital in Watebury early yesterday morning. He has been admitted and will most likely be spending Christmas there. If you know him and want… (Nextdoor Eastern Naugatuck) - Hello everyone!!
I am Thalita and I am a house cleaner with over 6 years of experience Thanksgiving is coming and you will be reunited with your family. I would love… (Nextdoor Naugy-Ox)
- Touro College & University System posted a job opening for High School English Teacher in Naugatuck. Apply here.
- HW Staffing Solutions posted a job opening for Bilingual Shipping Supervisor in Beacon Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Naugatuck here.
🗞 Nearby News
Middlebury
- Why Do Taxpayers Keep Electing These People? (ctexaminer.com)
Waterbury
- Waterbury woman is fourth person sentenced for violent 2023 stalking, carjacking attack (fox61.com)
- Waterbury sells downtown Exchange Courtyard building for mixed-use redevelopment (hartfordbusiness.com)
- Profanity-laced Waterbury clash caught on video leads to former CT lawmaker's arrest, warrant says (middletownpress.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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