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Good morning Waterbury! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Waterbury's newest school handled its first-ever varsity soccer game
  • Why a Waterbury shooting from 1996 still shapes today's political battles.
  • How a Waterbury hospital's crisis is reshaping Connecticut safety rules

Also on today's calendar: Back to School Open House at NHAOPA and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a stray morning shower, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 76, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Connecticut's newest CIAC school begins varsity journey on the soccer field (nhregister.com) — A new Waterbury-based school, ACES at Chase, has just played its first-ever varsity boys soccer match, launching the city's newest CIAC athletic program. With no seniors and many first-time players, coaches stress learning and building a foundation as the school grows to include 12th grade and adds more varsity competitions in volleyball and cross country this month.
   

• Defamation suit by GOP candidate Jonathan De Barros dismissed (newsfromthestates.com) — A judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit by congressional candidate Jonathan De Barros, stemming from comments about his 1996 fatal shooting of a young man outside a Waterbury recreation center. The ruling, which protects political speech about his record, also mentions a former Waterbury mayoral nominee and ex‑Waterbury police officer among those he sued.
   

• Looney: Private Equity Has No Place in Public Safety (ct.gov) — State lawmakers are highlighting how private equity ownership nearly ruined a Waterbury hospital and two others, prompting new Connecticut laws to keep investment firms from controlling hospitals and nursing homes. The statement links those past problems to rising costs and delays for fire trucks, and urges towns to work together so local needs, not distant investors, drive public safety decisions.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    BooBoo, a cat who went missing in Waterbury, CT, has been safely reunited with their family after 10 hours, 53 minutes. Message from Owner: "SHE IS… (Nextdoor New Pac)
  • No se pierda la presentación del libros del Pastor Roberto Decena el sábado 12 a las 200pm en Oasis Ministry, en 932 Bank St, Waterbury, CT.
    Todos los libros están disponibles en inglés y español. (Nextdoor South Leonard/Brooklyn)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for QA/Expeditor - Waterbury Chili's in Waterbury. Apply here.
  • HealthMarkets posted a job opening for Insurance Agent in Waterbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waterbury here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wolcott

Naugatuck

  • Naugatuck, CT: Tri Valley Cheerleader Vanessa McDougall Passes Away Tragically; GoFundMe Nears $10K Goal to Help Family (theunionstar.com)

Middlebury

  • Response to Straits Turnpike distribution center (bee-news.com)
  • Westover School Student Named National Merit Semifinalist (patch.com)
  • Vineyard seeks volunteer labor (bee-news.com)

Ok Waterbury! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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