Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: Recent Death Notices From Naugatuck: July 30 To Aug. 22, 2026
Happening soon: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize on the Naugatuck Patch calendar
Good morning to you Naugatuck! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Naugatuck honors several longtime residents in recent death notices
- Why a Naugatuck man faces serious charges after shots were fired
Also on today's calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
- Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 56.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Recent Death Notices From Naugatuck: July 30 To Aug. 22, 2026 (patch.com) — Naugatuck residents are remembering several longtime community members who recently passed away, including retirees from local industries and small businesses. The notices highlight their ages, careers, and dates of death between July 30 and August 22, offering neighbors a chance to honor their lives and support their families. 
• Man Accused Of Firing Gun During Argument In Naugatuck: Police (patch.com) — Naugatuck police say a 70-year-old borough resident was arrested after allegedly firing a handgun into the ground outside a local home during a domestic argument on Krodel Road. Officers later found him near the Larkin Bridle Trail and charged him with several offenses, including illegal discharge of a firearm and reckless endangerment. He was held on a high bond and arraigned Tuesday.
📸 Around Naugatuck
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Naugatuck
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★ Featured events ★
- 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize →
Long Island Sound,
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
- Tasteful Tasting →
The Crystal Room, 98 School St, Naugatuck
6:00 pm - Brass City Brewfest and Beyond →
Library Park, 267 Grand St, Waterbury
1:00 pm - Beginner-Friendly Square Dance Lessons →
The United Church of Christ Southbury, 283 Main St N, Southbury
7:30 pm
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
Tuesday September 15
📣 Naugatuck Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- AFSCME NP3 Local 704 Summer Outing →
Holiday Hill, 43 Candee Rd, Prospect
12:00 pm - Twist & Bloom
Silas Bronson Library Teen Room
2:00 pm - Fun Fridays
Silas Bronson Library Auditorium
3:00 pm - Registration for Terrific Toddlers and Pre-K Storytime
Middlebury Public Library - Children 30 Crest Road, Middlebury, CT 06762 - Crochet Time
Silas Bronson Library Auditorium
4:30 pm - Not Your Parents' Board Games
Silas Bronson Library Auditorium
6:00 pm - Book Explorers
Middlebury Public Library - Children 30 Crest Road, Middlebury, CT 06762
6:00 pm - Classic Comedy Movies
Middlebury Public Library 30 Crest Road, Middlebury, CT 06762
6:00 pm - MPL Adult Book Discussion
Middlebury Public Library 30 Crest Road, Middlebury, CT 06762
1:00 pm
Friday August 28
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lake Compounce Welcomes New General Manager Daniel LLanas —Nancy Sasso Janis Read on Patch
- 'Hocus Pocus Live - A Parody Musical' to Return to the Warner —Nancy Sasso Janis Read on Patch
- Nancy's Calendar for the Weekend of Aug. 27 - 30 —Nancy Sasso Janis Read on Patch
- Westport Country Playhouse Presents "The Magic of Michael Grandinetti: Master Illusionist" —Nancy Sasso Janis Read on Patch
- The Railroad Museum of New England Celebrates 30 Years in Thomaston, CT with Special Trains —Nancy Sasso Janis Read on Patch
- Thimble Alterations posted a job opening for Bridal Boutique Seamstress – Custom Fittings & Alterations – Naugatuck, CT in Naugatuck. Apply here.
- Mathnasium posted a job opening for Math Instructor / Tutor in Waterbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Naugatuck here.
🗞 Nearby News
Beacon Falls
- Beacon Falls block party Saturday to celebrate America's 250th (blogspot.com)
Middlebury
- JC Construction Service, LLC Expands Roofing Services in Middlebury (kdhnews.com)
Waterbury
- 441 Hill Street, Waterbury, CT 06704 Property for sale (corcoran.com)
- Putnam County Dirt Bike Rider Dies After Crashing Into Railroad Bridge Wall Near Yale Street in Waterbury, Connecticut, Police Say (parktelegraph.com)
- CT man 'on the run' for three years arrested in Waterbury (courant.com)
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
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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