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Waterbury, Connecticut Patch AM: a 5 min readCoffee in hand, Waterbury? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How much more could your next Waterbury oil change cost?
- See what’s changing at Waterbury’s iconic Holy Land hilltop.
- How a routine Waterbury DMV visit exposed a decades-long identity scheme.
Also on today's calendar: FauxMenco returns to Best Video with special guest Brian Larney and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do bad rainbows go? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Thunderstorms, with a high of 75 and low of 67 degrees.
- Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 76, low: 62.
- Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 74 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Rising oil prices force Connecticut auto shops to raise oil change costs (wfsb.com) — Oil change prices at Vito’s Auto Tech in Waterbury have jumped about $20 as rising oil costs squeeze local repair shops, while a nearby Wolcott garage is still holding the line. Both owners say they’re watching global oil developments closely and may adjust prices again, stressing they’re trying to stay profitable without driving customers away. 
2. Holy Land restoration almost complete in Waterbury (nbcconnecticut.com) — Work on restoring Holy Land in Waterbury is nearing completion, with volunteers transforming the former Bible theme park into a public Stations of the Cross walking trail overlooking the city. The one-third-mile path, open at sunrise, will feature 14 protected stations, an amphitheater for reflection, and access for both worshippers and history lovers, with completion targeted for August 13.
3. Dominican national sentenced for passport fraud, identity theft scheme in Connecticut (fox61.com) — A Waterbury man who lived in the U.S. using a stolen identity for years has been sentenced to just over four years in federal prison for passport fraud and aggravated identity theft. Investigators say the scheme unraveled after a DMV visit in Waterbury exposed duplicate records, leading to a probe involving local police and federal agents and eventual deportation after his sentence.
4. Connecticut rents rose faster than U.S. average in June (rep-am.com) — Waterbury renters are still seeing comparatively lower asking prices, with typical rents staying under $1,600 even as many Connecticut towns climb faster than the national average. The piece breaks down where rents are rising most, which communities remain relative bargains, and how new apartment construction and landlord concessions are shaping the market statewide.
5. The Most Dangerous U.S. Cities For Driving (iheart.com) — Waterbury is ranked the third most dangerous U.S. city for driving, with the highest rate of DUI-related traffic deaths per capita in the country. The national analysis, based on federal crash data, compares risky driving behaviors like speeding, distraction, and impaired driving across major cities, putting Waterbury alongside Memphis and Knoxville near the top of the danger list.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Memories at the MATT →
Mattatuck Museum, 144 W Main St, Waterbury
11:30 am
Thursday July 30
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Other local events
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Hand-painted Tote Bags
Silas Bronson Library Auditorium
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Medicaid And Medicare
Silas Bronson Library Auditorium
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Coloring & Conversations
Silas Bronson Library Auditorium
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Bullet Journaling for Beginners
Silas Bronson Library Auditorium
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FauxMenco returns to Best Video with special guest Brian Larney →
Best Video Film & Cultural Center, 1842 Whitney Ave, Hamden
7:00 pm -
Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy - Waterbury, CT →
Mattatuck Museum, 144 W Main St, Waterbury
8:00 pm -
A Century Of Song →
Thomaston Opera House, 158 Main St, Thomaston
2:00 pm -
Fiero Code for Teens
Silas Bronson Library Computer Classroom
1:30 pm -
Crochet Time
Silas Bronson Library Auditorium
4:30 pm
Tuesday July 28
Wednesday July 29
Thursday July 30
Friday July 31
Sunday August 2
Monday August 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Bristol Blues Story Time with Mojo
Watertown Library Association , 470 Main St, Watertown, CT 06795
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Virtual Author Talk - Rachael DeVaux
Middlebury Public Library 30 Crest Road, Middlebury, CT 06762
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Quassy Amusement Park T1D family event →
Quassy Amusement & Waterpark, 2132 Middlebury Rd, Middlebury
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Summer Concert - RedZone →
Wolcott, CT Calendar, Peterson Park 123 Mad River Road, Wolcott
6:00 pm
Wednesday July 29
Friday July 31
Sunday August 2
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