🌱 Patch AM: Naugatuck CCSU Student Wins Distinguished Student Award

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In today's newsletter:

• Naugatuck scholar earns one of CCSU’s top senior honors
• How a Naugatuck PE teacher earned 2026 Teacher of the Year

Also on today's calendar: Step Into a Fairytale and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Whatz the difference between Dubai...and Abu Dhabi? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Hot; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 65, low: 47.
• Friday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Naugatuck CCSU Student Wins Distinguished Student Award (patch.com) — A Naugatuck resident, Gabriel Garcia, has been named a Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Award winner at Central Connecticut State University, recognizing his academic excellence and community service. The story highlights how this prestigious honor, given to only 12 seniors statewide, showcases local talent and determination, while also noting other CCSU awards for outstanding graduating seniors.    

• Naugatuck Public Schools Announces 2026 Teacher Of The Year (patch.com) — A longtime Naugatuck High School physical education teacher, Jennifer Stone, has been honored as Naugatuck Public Schools’ 2026 Teacher of the Year. District leaders praise her two decades of service, inclusive Unified Sports work, and focus on creating safe, joyful learning experiences that help borough students build confidence, resilience, and lifelong healthy habits.    

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Naugatuck

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 23

• Step Into a Fairytale →
  Shubert Theatre, 247 College St, New Haven
  1:00 pm

Tuesday May 26

• Congresswoman DeLauro's Community Resource Fair →
  Miller Memorial Library, 2901 Dixwell Ave, Hamden
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday May 21

• 250th Celebration →
  Dunkin', 35 Bridge St, Naugatuck
  5:00 pm
• Traveling Trivia at The Corner Tavern →
  178 N Main St, Naugatuck
  6:00 pm

Friday May 22

• Western Cultural Celebration
  Western Elementary School Naugatuck, CT 06770
  5:30 pm

Saturday June 6

• 50th Annual Southbury Strawberry Festival →
  The United Church of Christ Southbury, 283 Main St N, Southbury
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 20

• Wonderful Wednesday Stories
  Arts & Culture Collaborative, Waterbury Region, 83 Bank St, Waterbury
  10:00 am
• Family Movie
  Middlebury Public Library, 30 Crest Road, Middlebury
  11:00 am
• Coding Club (Grades 3-12)
  Silas Bronson Library, 237 Grand St, Waterbury
  3:30 pm
• LLES Art Show/Spring Concert/Ice Cream Social
  Regional School District #16 Prospect, CT 06712
  5:30 pm
• Speed Dating Ages 30s-40s in Woodbridge, CT at NEBCO →
  New England Brewing Company - Woodbridge, 175 Amity Rd, Woodbridge
  6:30 pm
• PHS Concert Choir & Chorale Music Concert
  Pomperaug High School, 234 Judd Rd, Southbury
  7:00 pm

Thursday May 21

• Little Movers Storytime (ages 2-4)
  Silas Bronson Library, 237 Grand St, Waterbury
  10:00 am
• Creativebug Crafting Hour with Melissa
  Middlebury Public Library, 30 Crest Road, Middlebury
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Free Kids Meals on Memorial Day at Connecticut Applebee’s —Nancy Sasso Janis Read on Patch
• Theater Review: 'Dear Evan Hansen' at A.C.T. of Connecticut —Nancy Sasso Janis Read on Patch
• Theater Review: 'Exit Laughing' by Community Theatre at Woodbury —Nancy Sasso Janis Read on Patch

• Im a licensed barber here in naugatuck.
  I will travel to your house and cut your hair for only $40. This is great for the elderly or simply anyone wanting the convenience of not having to… (Nextdoor Union City)
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  Estamos buscando arreglar y remodelar nuevos baños y cocinas en el área de Waterbury si estás interesado escríbeme por interno 203 568 45 48 (Nextdoor Spring Street / Parkview)

• Connecticut REAP posted a job opening for Classroom Teacher / Science in Naugatuck. Apply here.
• Naugatuck Public Schools posted a job opening for Substitute Paraeducators in Naugatuck. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Naugatuck here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Beacon Falls

• Griffin Hospital Celebrates Nurses (newhavenindependent.org)

Middlebury

• Farmington Man Killed In I-84 Crash In Middlebury: Police (patch.com)
• Salome's Stars – Week of May 18, 2026 (bee-news.com)

Waterbury

• Judge denies sale of Waterbury house tied to captivity case (nbcconnecticut.com)
• Waterbury schools to end early after water issues earlier this academic year (wtnh.com)
• Four deadly crashes across Connecticut over weekend, many involving young drivers (wfsb.com)

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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: In Dubai, the people don't watch the 'Flintstone's'. But people in Abu Dhabi Do! (Thank you Jerri E. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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