Waterbury Hospital hires 30 nurses Oct 31, 2009
Waterbury Hospital, which reduced its staff in the wake of a difficult year in fiscal 2008, has hired 30 nurses since the beginning of the summer, the hospital said Friday. All 30 have been certified by the state as registered nurses and are working either in one of the hospital's three medical-surgical units or in its emergency department, said Sandy Lombardi, the hospital's senior human resources consultant. (Republican-American)
Waterbury Financial Adviser Pleads Guilty To Fraud, Money Laundering Oct 31, 2009
Thomas Cipriano, 54, an insurance agent and financial adviser who operated the Cipriano Agency and the Selective Benefits Group in Waterbury, pleaded guilty to one count each of mail fraud and money laundering before Senior U.S. District Judge Peter C. Dorsey in New Haven ... Cipriano advertised in the Waterbury area and ran seminars to attract clients. (FOX61, CT)
Did victims share killer? Oct 31, 2009
Now an inmate at Clinton Correctional Facility, Regan was subsequently convicted of kidnapping in a 1993 case, and stalking and restraining another victim in a 2004 case, in Waterbury, Conn. his hometown. (Albany Times Union)
'Dishonest actions' led to bankruptcy filing for Metcalf Co. Oct 30, 2009
Dishonest actions' led to bankruptcy filing for Metcalf Co. The Republican-American. The Republican-American. (Republican-American)
Remains now have a name Oct 30, 2009
There had been speculation that White was taken by John F. Regan of Waterbury, Conn. who was convicted of trying to kidnap a senior on the girls' cross-country team at Saratoga Springs High School in 2005, but no connection was ever made. (Albany Times Union)
Popular Waterbury salon closes doors; economy blamed Oct 27, 2009
WATERBURY The Wild Strawberry, once a busy and popular day spa and salon on East Main Street, closed its doors for good Saturday, co-owner Robert Accetura said Monday. The business has been severely compromised by the recession and its negative impact on discretionary spending, said Accetura, who co-owned the business with his son, Mark. (Republican-American)
Waterbury metals manufacturer still rolling Oct 26, 2009
WATERBURY Modern industry demands a wide array of increasingly smaller and lighter parts to produce smaller and lighter products. Cell phones, MP3 players, cameras, DVD players, computers and GPS systems are getting smaller, cheaper, and more versatile, and thus more marketable, daily or so it seems. (Republican-American)
Despite recession, developer turns vision into reality in Waterbury Oct 25, 2009
WATERBURY When you think of the Brass City, you probably don't think about stucco ... And if you're a businessman looking for Class A office space, Waterbury may not be the first place you look; more likely, you're searching in Middlebury or Southbury. (Republican-American)
Home sales rise 9.4%. in Sept. Oct 24, 2009
in Sept. The Republican-American. The Republican-American. (Republican-American)
W.H. man shot while hunting Oct 24, 2009
Connecticut Department of Environmental Conservation police arrested Alden Brooks, 65, 26 Falls Ave., Waterbury, and charged him with second-degree negligent hunting, Department of Environmental Protection spokesman Dennis Schain said. EnCon police determined Brooks shot Peter Paveglio, 35, of West Hartford, in the face, head, neck and arm while hunting for pheasant around 10:30 a.m., Schain said. (Farmington Valley Post, CT)
Webster sets vote on Warburg deal Oct 24, 2009
The meeting will be held at 4 p.m. on Dec. 10 at the Courtyard by Marriott, 63 Grand St., Waterbury. Only common stock shareholders of record as of Oct. 20 will be able to vote at the meeting. (Republican-American)
Conn. recalls witch costumes from Walgreens Oct 24, 2009
recalls witch costumes from Walgreens The Republican-American. The Republican-American. (Republican-American)
Webster loss widens as deposits, market share increase Oct 23, 2009
The Waterbury-based financial services company reported a net loss available to common shareholders of $26. 1 million, or 39 cents per diluted share, compared with a loss of $21. (Republican-American)
Rowland Helps EDC StrategizeBuilding Watertown Business Oct 22, 2009
Former Governor and current Waterbury Economic Development Coordinator John Rowland spoke at the Thursday, October 15, Economic Development Commission meeting. Mr. Rowland discussed economic strategies to help bring business to the Waterbury and Watertown area, which included sticking to the towns strengths and paying attention to developing technologies ... According to former Connecticut Governor and current Waterbury Economic Development Coordinator John Rowland, economic development is "all... (Town Times, CT)
New Opportunities hiring apprentices Oct 22, 2009
WATERBURY New Opportunities Inc., 232 North Elm St., is looking to fill six apprenticeships for its one-year Supervisory Development Program. Apprentices will complete assignments in project areas that include social service programs, finance, planning and human resources. (Republican-American)
State lost 6,600 jobs in September; jobless rate up to 8.4% Oct 21, 2009
The Labor Department also reported that the seven-town Waterbury labor market had the state's worst unemployment rate for the 105th time in the past 106 months. Nonfarm employment was 1,622,600, down from 1,629,600 jobs in August, the report said. (Republican-American)
Sotomayor Says White House Even Picked Out Her Clothes... Oct 20, 2009
Sotomayor Says White House Even Picked Out Her Clothes. Officials took over her fashion decisions, she says. (The Drudge Report)
Waterbury chamber's Manufacturer's Forum attracts a crowd Oct 20, 2009
WATERBURY James P. Behuniak wasn't surprised by the large crowd gathered Monday morning at the Country Club of Waterbury for the Waterbury Regional Chamber's first Manufacturers' Forum. There were about a dozen 10-seat round tables in the room, and nearly every seat was taken. (Republican-American)
WDC hosts small business workshop Oct 20, 2009
The Waterbury Development Corp. will host a Minority and Small Business Development workshop Thursday at its offices at 24 Leavenworth St.. The free workshop will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Space is limited, so those attending should reserve a seat by contacting WDC Business Development Coordinator Avery Gaddis at (203) 346-2607, ext. (Republican-American)
Gold has shown its mettle, but how high can it go? Oct 18, 2009
Gold has shown its mettle, but how high can it go. The Republican-American. (Republican-American)
Foreclosure filings up 10% in Connecticut Oct 16, 2009
Eugene S. Melchionne, a Waterbury-based attorney who specializes in bankruptcy cases, said he fully expects the numbers to get worse in the coming months because many of the variable-rate mortgages taken out in the past five years have yet to encounter their first interest-rate reset period, which in many cases occurs only after the first three to five years. Related Stories. (Republican-American)
Ford adds 4.5 million vehicles to defective switch recall Oct 15, 2009
5 million vehicles to defective switch recall The Republican-American. The Republican-American. (Republican-American)
Exclusive New England fall deals Oct 15, 2009
Call 1-800-822-2331 and mention "Sherman's Third Night Free.The picturesque town of Stowe, Vermont is a great choice for anyone traveling with kids this fall. Visitors can ride the gondola at the Stowe Mountain Resort for spectacular views of the surrounding foliage, visit crafts fairs like the annual Fall Foliage Arts Festival (October 911), or head to nearby Ben & Jerrys in Waterbury for a fun-filled factory tour. INTERACTIVEAutumns crisp days and sunny skies make for fantastic... (MSNBC -- Travel)
National Database Helps Determine If Unidentified Body Is Missing Person Oct 15, 2009
Black female skeleton; found in the garage of a long-vacant Waterbury home in 2003; wearing a white, zipper-front sweater and white jeans with MUDD label; cigarettes and a lighter in bra ... Waterbury police Lt. Christopher Corbett said advances in DNA profiling and other investigatory tools, paired with the NamUs national database, should prove helpful to police tracking baffling cases such as the remains of the African American woman found in his city six years ago. (FOX61, CT)
CL&P, Yankee Gas offer shut-off prevention programs Oct 14, 2009
CLkee Gas offer shut-off prevention programs The Republican-American. The Republican-American. (Republican-American)
Waterbury chamber hosts forum on manufacturing Oct 13, 2009
The Waterbury Regional Chamber will host a forum Oct. 19 on the future of manufacturing in Connecticut ... The informal panel discussion will be held from 7:45 to 9 a.m. at the Country Club of Waterbury, 1 Oronoke Road. (Republican-American)
Waterbury Transmission expands on state, municipal contracts Oct 12, 2009
WATERBURY Marlynne Polakowski, who co-owns Waterbury Transmission Inc. with her husband, Steve, and Bill Wychulis, the shop's general manager, is going to need a bigger grill ... Waterbury Transmission, a 16-year-old, full-service automotive engine repair shop that specializes in repairing and rebuilding transmissions, was started by the Polakowskis in 1993 at 1480 North Main St. That site once housed an auto repair shop that specialized in working on foreign cars, and a new car dealership... (Republican-American)
State gets $10.8 million in stimulus funds to combat homelessness Oct 9, 2009
The governor noted that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded more than $6 million in Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing funding directly to the cities of Bridgeport, Hartford, New Britain, New Haven and Waterbury. This brings the total Connecticut allocation to more than $17 million. (Rocky Hill Post, CT)
MARSHFIELD AROUND TOWN: Get granite for playground Oct 8, 2009
Last Light at Chandler s Bog was selected for the Renaissance in Pastel 2009 16th annual national exhibition, sponsored by the Connecticut Pastel Society, at the Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury, Conn. through Oct. 25. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
FuelCell Energy wins $1.5 million from Defense Department Oct 7, 2009
FuelCell Energy wins $1. 5 million from Defense Department The Republican-American. (Republican-American)
Luvata in Waterbury awarded $26 million by Department of Energy Oct 7, 2009
Luvata, an international metals manufacturing company that occupies a 250,000-square-foot section of the former Chase Brass r Co. in Waterbury, has been awarded a $26 million nuclear fusion contract from the U.S. Department of Energy. Luvata will supply materials for the world's largest nuclear fusion experiment, the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, or ITER, project, which is being built in southern France by a partnership that includes the United States, China, the European... (Republican-American)
Supreme Court won't block release of sex abuse papers Oct 7, 2009
A Waterbury Superior Court said in 2006 that the documents were subject to a presumption of public access. The Connecticut Supreme Court upheld the lower court decision. (USA Today -- News)
AT&T closing Meriden call center Oct 7, 2009
The approximately 60 workers, who handle information requests from wireless telephone customers, will be allowed to transfer to any of ATur other wireless call centers in the state in Waterbury, Hamden, New London or Old Saybrook. Sharp said there is "no limit to how many can go to any given call center," so all of the workers in Meriden could transfer to Waterbury if they choose. (Republican-American)
Rail Service Demand Is High In Waterbury Area Oct 6, 2009
The Waterbury branch is by far the least used and most heavily subsidized of Metro-North's routes in Connecticut, but it's also the fastest-growing part of the system ... Riders from , for instance, have to make a 5:21 p.m. train to get back to Waterbury in the early evening ... Otherwise, there's no train until 7:26 p.m. and that means getting to Waterbury after 9 p.m.. (FOX61, CT)
Duquesne basketball player arrested (Yesterday) Oct 6, 2009
-- near Monteiro's hometown of Waterbury, Conn ... He was a tremendous player at Crosby High School in Waterbury before heading to Duquesne, finishing his high school career as the all-time leading scorer in school history with 1,833 points while averaging 21. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Supreme Court Won't Block Sex-Abuse Papers Oct 6, 2009
Waterbury Superior Court clerk Philip Groth said he needs to consult a judge to determine whether a hearing is necessary before the records are released ... A Waterbury Superior Court said in 2006 that the documents were subject to a presumption of public access. (Time.com)
Bank of America trims a branch Oct 6, 2009
WATERBURY Bank of America has informed customers of its banking center on Fairfield Avenue in the Town Plot section of Waterbury that the branch will close Jan. 8. The branch's six employees will be relocated to other Bank of America branches in the area, while customers are being directed to two other locations in Waterbury at 21 West Main St. and 992 Cooke St., said T.J. Crawford, a bank spokesman ... Safety deposit boxes housed at the Town Plot branch will be relocated to each of the... (Republican-American)
Duquesne guard Monteiro charged with theft Oct 6, 2009
The 19-year-old Monteiro is the career scoring leader with 1,833 points at Crosby High School in Waterbury. He was the Connecticut high school player of the year in 2008. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Nov. 30 deadline could mean late rush for home-buyers credit Oct 5, 2009
The Republican-American. Sunday, October 4, 2009 2:35 AM EDT. (Republican-American)
Profiles: Connecticut's War Dead Oct 5, 2009
Marine Cpl. Christian Cotner of Waterbury died May 30, 2008 in a non-hostile incident in Iraq's Anbar province on his first tour duty in Iraq ... Army Staff Sgt. Henry E. Irizarry of Waterbury died Dec. 3, 1004 in Taji, Iraq, when a roadside bomb detonated near his vehicle ... Army Sgt. Joseph Michael Nolan, a Waterbury native and graduate of Wolcott High School, died Nov. 18 in Fallujah. (FOX61, CT)
Pratt court date set for Dec. 14 Oct 4, 2009
The Republican-American. Saturday, October 3, 2009 3:14 AM EDT. (Republican-American)
House Approves Controversial Budget-Related Bill Oct 3, 2009
"That is the problem with government. That's why people aren't too high on us these days.'' When no Democrats responded to Cafero's speech, House Speaker Christopher Donovan called for a vote. The House debate began at about 3 p.m. and lasted only about 20 minutes - much shorter than many other budget-related bills this year. Upstairs on the third floor in the state Senate, the debate began before 3:30 p.m. Friday on the annual education implementation bill. Despite many concerns raised in more... (FOX61, CT)
Leadership Greater Waterbury to mark 25 years Oct 2, 2009
The Leadership Greater Waterbury program will hold its first alumni reunion on Thursday to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The nine-month-long personal and career development course, a program of the Waterbury Regional Chamber, has graduated 250 business and community leaders since its inception in 1985 ... Thursday's program, which will honor the 23 members of the program's initial graduating class, will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Country Club of Waterbury. (Republican-American)
Relay For Life goes all night at Henkel grounds Oct 2, 2009
Team Debbie was there to honor Debbie Graziosi, from Waterbury, who died of adenocarcinoma earlier this year ... Winslow said the closest Relay For Life for her family was in Waterbury but it took place in June so there wasn't enough time for them to get organized for it. (Farmington Valley Post, CT)
EDC looking to add Watertown video to website Oct 1, 2009
Watertown's education system will be featured, noting recent school renovations, Taft School, and the nearby University of Connecticut and Naugatuck Valley Community College in Waterbury. Also to be reviewed are facets contributing to the quality of life in Watertown, its real estate value and selling points and economic development. (Town Times, CT)
Pratt & Whitney Canada to cut 410 jobs, close plant Oct 1, 2009
Pratt ey Canada to cut 410 jobs, close plant The Republican-American. The Republican-American. (Republican-American)
State gets $5.2 million for unemployment insurance system upgrades Sep 30, 2009
2 million for unemployment insurance system upgrades The Republican-American. The Republican-American. (Republican-American)
Housing permits in Conn. fall in August Sep 26, 2009
Housing permits in Conn. fall in August The Republican-American. (Republican-American)
State Senate Votes For $50 Million Fee Increase Sep 25, 2009
Joan Hartley, a conservative Democrat from Waterbury, joined 11 Republicans to oppose the increases. The bill was sent to Republican Gov. M. Jodi Rell, but its fate remained uncertain. (FOX61, CT)
A Woodbury Church Is Seeking Guidance Sep 25, 2009
In August, a panel of three judges in the Connecticut Appellate Court reversed a Waterbury Superior Court decision that upheld the Zoning Commission's approval for an expansion of the church and its parking in the current location. In July 2008, an appeal was filed by the Cassidy family, whose members own two properties adjacent to the church, after Waterbury Superior Court Judge Tim Upson ruled in favor of the Zoning Commission. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
State's maximum unemployment benefit to rise 3% Sep 24, 2009
The Republican-American. Thursday, September 24, 2009 3:17 AM EDT. (Republican-American)
AT&T cutting 75 more jobs in Connecticut Sep 24, 2009
ATing 75 more jobs in Connecticut The Republican-American. The Republican-American. (Republican-American)
CL&P seeking applicants for 'green' grants Sep 24, 2009
CLing applicants for 'green' grants The Republican-American. The Republican-American. (Republican-American)
Police honored for special training Sep 24, 2009
For tickets, checks payable to NAMI Waterbury may be sent to Joey's Army Navy, 20 Depot Street, Watertown 06795, with names of those who want to attend ... Ms. D'Aversa is the vice-president of the Waterbury affiliate of NAMI, and became a volunteer with the organization because her son has a mental illness. (Town Times, CT)
Ex-wrestling CEO running for Senate missed voting Sep 23, 2009
Sam Caligiuri of Waterbury has consistently voted in general elections, while former ambassador Thomas Foley of Greenwich missed voting in the 2003, 2004 and 2007 general elections. . (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Child Critically Injured In School Bus Crash Sep 23, 2009
Fourteen middle school students on the school bus were taken to St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury as a precaution, police said. Three complained of injuries. (FOX61, CT)
Bill would extend unemployment benefits -- but not in Connecticut Sep 22, 2009
"Connecticut may not have 15 percent unemployment like Michigan, but that doesn't meant people aren't hurting, especially in urban areas like Waterbury. We need to ask ourselves how we can make the funding formula we use for unemployment benefits fair to all regions of the country.". The Associated Press and Business Editor Dave Krechevsky contributed to this report Related Stories. (Republican-American)
Resurgent Connecticut GOP Brings Five Challengers To Dodd Sep 20, 2009
Sam Caligiuri, a 43-year-old social conservative from Waterbury who is highlighting his youth and outside-the-Beltway perspective; former Ambassador to Ireland Tom Foley, a successful Greenwich businessman who raised money for and has an MBA from Harvard; former wrestling executive and one-time occasional performer , who touts her business acumen and outsider status; financial pundit Peter Schiff, who predicted the recession and is the darling of libertarians nationwide; and Simmons, the... (FOX61, CT)
State lost 3,700 jobs in August Sep 18, 2009
The Labor Department also reported that that Waterbury labor market area had the state's worst unemployment rate for the 104th time in the past 105 months ... Once again, the Waterbury labor market area had the highest unemployment rate, at 10 ... It was the eighth consecutive month that Waterbury was the only labor market in the state with a double-digit jobless rate. (Republican-American)
Mattatuck Museum to Celebrate Mora Sep 18, 2009
Beginning Sept. 26 with the opening of "F. Luis Mora and the Expression of Beauty," the Mattatuck Museum Arts ry Center in Waterbury will celebrate the largely forgotten paintings, watercolors, etchings and illustrations of the Hispanic American master who ended up living in the Gaylordsville section of New Milford. "There's a whole generation of 20th-century artists left to the chronicles of art history," said museum curator Cynthia Roznoy. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Region 1 Decision Not To Air Obama Speech Criticized Sep 18, 2009
According to media reports, five Connecticut districts in the Greater Waterbury area broadcast the speech, seven recorded it and six did neither. Members of the crowd were intent on establishing a plan to show the president's address, seeing the situation as a teachable moment for a discussion about free speech, justice and access to information. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
The success of Sweet Peet goes well beyond the topsoil Sep 17, 2009
Also, S halt Paving (Woodbury), SLS Landscape and Supplies (Waterbury), Southbury Stone and Supply (Southbury), Spak's Green Acres Landscaping (Oxford), Stonehedge (Newington), The Stone Construction (Southbury), Vaszauskas Farm (Middlebury), Washington Supply Company (Washington Depot), Wheeler Landscaping (Northfield), Winterberry Gardens (Southington), Wojtusik Nursery (Bristol), Young's Nurseries (Woodbury), Quality Landscaping (Watertown) and White Flower Farm (Litchfield). For more... (Town Times, CT)
Home energy audits offer chance for big savings Sep 16, 2009
TORRINGTON Craig Snyder may be president of Waterbury-based home heating oil distributor Wesson Energy Inc., but he still wants to help his customers use less oil. Tuesday, Snyder and other Wesson employees began a public education campaign called "Close the Gap!" to promote the Home Energy Solutions program, a state and federally funded program offering homeowners a comprehensive assessment for just $75 that could uncover thousands of dollars in energy cost savings. (Republican-American)
Blockbusters on chopping block Sep 16, 2009
The video store chain has about 50 stores in Connecticut, including 11 in Greater Waterbury and Litchfield County. Blockbuster hasn't yet conclusively decided to close all the stores mentioned in the previously confidential documents, Chief Executive James Keyes said in an interview Tuesday. (Republican-American)
Tyson finds himself at home in state Sep 15, 2009
For 21 years, he played and coached in the Waterbury Football League, and he served as its commissioner for eight years. Hes volunteered his time and talents to help with the football program at Northside, and hes interested in assisting with the track-and-field program as well. (Washington Daily News, NC)
