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1. New Assistant Principal Named At Naugatuck Elementary School (patch.com) — Families in Naugatuck will see a familiar face in leadership at Maple Hill Elementary School as alumna Dr. Shelby Hale Roper returns to the district as assistant principal. With experience as a science teacher and instructional coach in Naugatuck and leadership roles in Massachusetts and Woodbury, she's expected to focus on strong relationships, instructional quality, and whole-child support.
2. $500K Lottery Prize Sold At Store In Naugatuck (patch.com) — A Naugatuck resident just scored a $500,000 prize from a '$500,000 CA$HWORD 2ND EDITION' ticket bought at Stop One Mart LLC in town, according to the Connecticut Lottery. The win comes as the lottery continues its newer policy of withholding full winner names without written consent to better protect players from scams.
3. CT Patch Candidate Profile: Seth Bronko For State Representative (patch.com) — Naugatuck residents hear directly from State Rep. Seth Bronko as he explains why he's seeking another term representing his hometown and the 70th District. He outlines his priorities on affordability, high energy costs, and fiscal discipline, and highlights his 100 percent voting record, bipartisan legislative work, and commitment to keeping Naugatuck residents informed and connected to decisions in Hartford.
4. Rescued Hawk Released Back Into Wild In Naugatuck: Police (patch.com) — A hawk that crashed into a Church Street building in Naugatuck last month has recovered and was released back into the wild, thanks to quick-thinking residents and local authorities. Police, animal control, state environmental officers, and a wildlife rehabilitator all helped ensure the bird's safe return to its natural habitat, highlighting a compassionate community effort.
5. Which 28 CIAC football teams have matched or surpassed last year's win totals? (ctpost.com) — Naugatuck's high school football team is one of four undefeated squads statewide that have already matched or beaten last year's win totals just four weeks into the CIAC season. The article highlights 28 improving programs, noting how early success is reshaping playoff hopes and signaling big turnarounds across Connecticut fields.
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