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Dr. Darren Schwartz appointed as Waterbury Public Schools Interim Superintendent
WATERBURY, Conn. — Days before the school year begins, Dr. Darren Schwartz has been named the interim superintendent of Waterbury Public Schools. The city’s Board of Education held a vote to make the appointment during a special meeting on Tuesday evening. According to the school district, Schwartz has served as Waterbury’s deputy superintendent since 2021. In that role, he began fulfilling the duties of superintendent on July 9.
Class of 2028 enjoys sunny skies, warm welcome at annual BBQ
The Quinnipiac spirit of community filled the Mount Carmel Campus on Friday during the annual Welcome Week BBQ on the Quad, capping off a week of activities designed to officially celebrate the arrival of the Class of 2028. Amid the excitement and jitters marking the arrival of students to campus,...
Video released from North Haven standoff
The state inspector general’s office has released police body cam footage of a standoff in North Haven this week in which shots were fired. No injuries were reported in the incidnent that unfolded on Monday involving 50-year old Robert Mazurek.
Naugatuck neighborhood continues clean up of flood damage
Piles of belongings cover Cherry Street in Naugatuck after Sunday’s devastating floods. Residents of 12 homes are picking up the pieces of what’s left of their neighborhood. “It is a lot at once. And it's like you do one thing and then ten more things get added,” said...
University announces Center for Excellence in Teaching and Service to Students honorees at Convocation
Quinnipiac University recognized three faculty members and three staff members on Friday as recipients of the 2024 Center for Faculty and Staff Excellence awards. This year’s recipients of the Faculty Excellence awards are:. Grant Crawford, professor of mechanical engineering. Hilary Fussell Sisco, professor of public relations. Patrica Norberg, professor...
First responders supporting each other after Oxford floods
OXFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut first responders opened up on Friday about their physical and mental health following last weekend’s flash flooding. “Long days, long nights, no sleep,” Oxford Assistant Fire Chief Daniel Gramigna said. “I think last night was the first night that I was able to sleep a full night.” The Oxford Volunteer […]
Southbury farmers work to rebuild farms damaged in flood
SOUTHBURY, Conn. — The life of a farmer takes a lot of determination and grit. Long hours are spent caring for the animals and the land. Long hours, determination and grit are exactly what these farmers in Southbury are going to need after Sunday's storm destroyed parts of their property.
Energized Bobcat community greets first-year students on move-in day
First-year students and their families experienced energetic Bobcat support as members of the Class of 2028 moved into their new homes on the Mount Carmel Campus, including those first to experience Quinnipiac’s new residence hall, The Grove. All along Bobcat Way, hundreds of Quinnipiac community members brought their enthusiasm...
'Give them hope': A pickleball program inside a CT prison helps incarcerated people find self-worth
Caesar Oneil and three other pickleball players are doing warm-up exercises in an echoey gym. They’re not at just any gym. They're playing on a court in Suffield, inside the MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution, a maximum security prison, where they are incarcerated. Their coach, Angelo Rossetti, shows up a few...
Lyman Real Estate represents seller in $289,500 sale of 3,008 s/f building
Norwich, CT The former home of Johnson’s Flowers & Gifts at 307 Washington St. has been sold. The $289,500 cash transaction was announced by Ron Lyman, CCIM, CEO of Lyman Real Estate Brokerage & Development. Lyman Broker and Development associate Sam Lyman represented the seller Debra Richert, and Molly Bruno of Molly Bruno Real Estate was agent for buyers Geoffrey and Jennifer LaMarche of Manchester, Connecticut.
Simsbury slips past Avon golfers in season-opening match
AVON, August 22, 2024 – Caleb Calitri had one birdie and eight pars as he shot an even-par 36 to lead the Simsbury High boys golf team to a three-stroke season opening win over Avon, 155-158, at Blue Fox Run on Thursday. Elijah LaTour shot a 39 for Simsbury...
Incidents in Portsmouth, Berlin prompt action from NH Civil Rights Unit
State prosecutors are bringing additional civil complaints against a 31-year old man accused of smashing historic lanterns at Temple Israel in Portsmouth. Meanwhile, they’ve also settled a separate civil rights case with a 22-year-old Berlin man who repeatedly stole LGBTQ+ pride flags from a home in that community. In...
Wethersfield native missing in Montana
Grant Marcuccio, a Wethersfield native, went hiking in Glacier National Park in Montana and is missing. The 32-year-old who now lives in Whitefish, Montana has been missing since Sunday evening, according to the National Park Service. Rangers were alerted on Sunday night that he was missing after he did not...
Police: Thieves tracking deliveries that contain electronic devices
NORTH HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - Police in North Haven put out a warning for people who ordered electronics online. They said thieves may be tracking deliveries in order to take the packages right after they’re delivered. The warning came after the arrest of 26-year-old Heriberto Perez-Cabral of Bronx, NY.
VCF: Response To Flood Shows Valley Spirit In Action
The following statement was sent to The Valley Indy by The Valley Community Foundation:. The recent devastating floods that hit our Valley on August 18th, 2024, will long be remembered not just for the destruction it caused but for the incredible acts of heroism and volunteerism that emerged from the chaos. Our hearts are heavy with condolences as we mourn the loss of two Valley residents, Ethelyn Joiner and Audrey Rostkowski. We also stand in solidarity with the countless families whose properties were destroyed and cherished belongings washed away. Yet, amid this tragedy, we witnessed extraordinary acts of bravery and selflessness, reminding us of the unique character of our community — what we at the Valley Community Foundation (VCF) now call “Valleyness.”
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