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🌱 Patch AM: Naugatuck Home With 'Spacious Deck' Listed For Sale
Be sure to catch "Big Earl's" Remarkable Estate Auction Sale on the Naugatuck Patch calendar

Morning Naugatuck! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Spacious-deck colonial hits the market on Olivia Lane
- What we know about charges against Naugatuck's deputy police chief
- Why Naugatuck's Gunntown Cemetery made Connecticut's new haunted trail map
Also on today's calendar: "Big Earl's" Remarkable Estate Auction Sale and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: A steady morning breeze, with a high of 66 and low of 45 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 66, low: 48.
- Friday: Rain possible in the p.m., with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Naugatuck Home With 'Spacious Deck' Listed For Sale (patch.com) — House hunters in Naugatuck can now check out a meticulously maintained colonial on Olivia Lane, listed for $599,900 and set on two private acres at the end of a cul-de-sac. The home features a spacious deck and carefully appointed rooms, offering a sizable, move-in-ready option for local buyers seeking more space and privacy.
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2. Naugatuck deputy police chief charged with strangulation in Thomaston, records show (ctpost.com) — Naugatuck's deputy police chief, Daniel Norck, has been placed on administrative leave after an off-duty arrest in Thomaston on misdemeanor assault and strangulation charges. The department, emphasizing transparency to the Naugatuck community, notes his long local career and training roles while directing questions about the case to Thomaston police and the courts.
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3. Naugatuck Cemetery Featured On New CT Haunted History Trail Map (patch.com) — Gunntown Cemetery in Naugatuck has been officially added to Connecticut's new Haunted History Trail, highlighting its ghost stories, paranormal legends, and historic Gunn family roots. Residents can now explore an interactive statewide map of more than 130 spooky sites, turning Naugatuck's historic burial ground into a potential draw for curious visitors and local fall outings.
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4. The Meat Grinder Podcast (S9 E3): The FCIAC (mostly) dominates Alliance Week again (milfordmirror.com) — A statewide high school football podcast recaps Alliance Week, noting that Naugatuck of the NVL delivered a big win over Notre Dame–West Haven. While much of the discussion centers on FCIAC powerhouses, Naugatuck's strong performance stands out among notable results as hosts break down rankings and preview Week 3 matchups.
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📸 Around Naugatuck
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Naugatuck
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★ Featured events ★
- "Big Earl's" Remarkable Estate Auction Sale →
On-Site Live Estate Auction - Under Tents - Extravaganza,
10:00 am - Region 15 Invites Community to STEM-A-Palooza! →
234 Judd Rd, Southbury
10:00 am - Designer Purse Bingo →
Hawk Ridge Winery, 28 Plungis Rd, Watertown
5:30 pm
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Friday October 16
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Other local events
- Toddler Play Date (Ages 1-4) →
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10:30 am - Dungeons & Dragons Club (Ages 18+) →
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4:00 pm - Big Blocks for Little Kids →
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10:30 am - Last Friday of the Month: Teen Game Night →
13 Scott Street, Naugatuck
5:00 pm - Naugatuck Y's Moonlight on the Mountain Gala →
Watertown Golf Club, 246 Guernseytown Rd, Watertown
6:00 pm - 11th Annual 22for22 Hike to Heal →
Maple Street, Naugatuck
7:00 am - Teen Volunteers Needed: Shift 1, 9:30am - 12:30pm →
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9:30 am - Wiggle Worms →
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10:30 am - Naugatuck Historical Society Annual Meeting - Free to Attend →
380 Church St, Naugatuck
2:00 pm
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Sunday October 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Theater Review: 'Oh, Mary!' National Tour Debut at The Bushnell —Nancy Sasso Janis Read on Patch
- Knights of Columbus Trinity Council's Coats for Kids' Program —Nancy Sasso Janis Read on Patch
- Edwin Douglas Jr. Obituary: Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, East Haven —Clancy Palumbo Funeral Home and Cremation Service Read on Patch
- Behind the Scenes at Phantom Fall Fest at Lake Compounce —Nancy Sasso Janis Read on Patch
- Tuesday night basketball runs for 30&over.
In the Patks and Rec gym $5 to play 7/730 to 930. Who wants to play come through just text me a name be fire you get there Naugatuck parks and rec… (Nextdoor Eastern Naugatuck) - I could really use a good car electrician.
Need a problem solver for electrical issues. It's not the fuses either. Help (Nextdoor Eastern Naugatuck)
- Urban Air Adventure Parks posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Waterbury. Apply here.
- Ametek posted a job opening for Fabrication Stager/Water Spider in Waterbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Naugatuck here.
Ok Naugatuck! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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