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In today's newsletter:

  • What will actually change for patients if UConn Health takes over?
  • Thinking of selling online in Waterbury? Read this robbery first
  • How will a new Station 5 reshape safety near Rotella School?

Also on today's calendar: The Nutcracker and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Windy; a p.m. snow shower, with a high of 33 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Cold; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 31, low: 21.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 36 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. UConn Health details plan for Waterbury Hospital but seeks to shield some data on economic impact, quality care from public (ctpost.com) — UConn Health is moving ahead with a taxpayer-funded purchase of Waterbury Hospital, pledging $195 million in investments while asking regulators to keep some economic-impact data confidential. The deal would send $8.8 million to Waterbury to cover overdue hospital taxes and utilities and forgive some state tax debt. Plans include upgrading the emergency department, adding specialists, and expanding cancer care so more residents can be treated locally.
   

2. Louis Vuitton backpack stolen during Facebook Marketplace meetup in Waterbury, police say (nhregister.com) — Waterbury police are investigating a late-night robbery in a Wolcott Street parking lot where a seller’s $5,100 Louis Vuitton backpack was taken during a Facebook Marketplace meetup. The buyer allegedly hinted at having a gun before driving off with the bag. No one was hurt, and the Detective Bureau is handling the case.
   

3. No restrictions on Waterbury magnet school land to be used for new firehouse, attorney says (greenwichtime.com) — Waterbury officials are moving ahead with plans to build a new Fire Station 5 on city-owned land next to Rotella Magnet School, after confirming there are no state restrictions on the property. The proposed $10–$12 million station would replace the outdated East Main Street facility, add buffers and new play areas for students, and shift some fire coverage in the East End neighborhoods.
   

4. Waterbury's main streets makeover moves city closer to 'more modern, accessible, and business friendly' (thehour.com) — Major upgrades to Waterbury’s North and South Main streets are well underway, with city officials highlighting safer sidewalks, improved drainage, and a more business-friendly streetscape downtown. The $4.3 million project includes new bus shelters, better parking, and long-overdue utility and storm sewer work. South Main’s water line overhaul is slated to start in summer 2026, with West Main Street improvements next.
   

5. Gas station ticket turns into big payday for Connecticut lottery player (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A $20,000 winning Big Bucks lottery ticket was just sold at Getty Mart in the heart of Waterbury, giving one local player a major holiday windfall. The winner hasn’t been publicly identified yet and has 180 days to claim the prize, which continues a streak of sizable lottery payouts across Connecticut this month.
   

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