Naugatuck Daily: Coronavirus 'Red Zone' + Feds Arrest Local Woman

Happy Labor Day, Naugatuck! Here's everything you need to know about what's going on in Naugatuck today.

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First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 81 Low: 62.

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Here are the top stories in Naugatuck today:

1. Waterbury Man Charged With Illegal Possession (Naugatuck Patch)
2. CT Community Foundation's Trustee Fund Honors 2 Nonprofits (Naugatuck Patch)
3. K9 Indy Celebrates One Year of Service (Naugatuck Patch)
4. Naugatuck Woman, 41, Stole Millions In Computer Parts, Feds Say (Naugatuck Patch)
5. Borough honors Pires as Portuguese Mayor of the Day (My Citizens News)
6. Naugatuck Among CT Communities In Coronavirus 'Red Zone' (Naugatuck Patch)
7. Storm Ida: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Connecticut (Brookfield Daily Voice)
8. Twenty years ago, Naugy Legion was No. 1 in state (Waterbury Republican American)
9. Plenty of big games on tap in the fall (My Citizens News)
10. Elks to observe Patriot's Week (My Citizens News)
11. Naugatuck, Region 16 schools back in session (My Citizens News)
12. Seeking Submissions for 2nd Annual Short New Play Festival (Naugatuck Patch)

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Today in Naugatuck:

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Naugatuck Patch Notebook

• Naugatuck Police Department: "An absolutely devastating loss. The Naugatuck Police sends our heartfelt condolences to the family and Connecticut State Police during this difficult time. We are all saddened by your loss. Rest In Peace Sgt." (Facebook)
• Naugatuck Police Department: "CN: 2100017905 Commercial Burglary On Saturday August 28, 2021 at about 2:00AM, an ATM was stolen from inside the Roadrunner gas station on Rubber Avenue. The suspects were operating a newer model white Dodge Ram 1500 "Warlock" edition w..." (Facebook)
• Naugatuck Public Schools: "Our hearts are full!! So happy to welcome our entire student body back into our buildings! Check out our Facebook page for more pics! #Naugatuck #NaugatuckSchools #NaugyIsBack #Backtoschool #firstdayofschool" (Instagram)
• Naugatuck Public Schools: "Time to celebrate Homegrown Superhero Dawn Nemeth. NHS Class of 1993 - now a 1st grade teacher at Hop Brook Elementary! Are you an NPS staff member who would like to share how far you've come since high school? Share you..." (Instagram)
• Naugatuck Public Schools: "We were so excited to welcome our full staff back for the 2021-22 academic year! T-2 days until our students join us as well! (Sept. 1) Comment with a emoji if you're pumped for a great year!" (Instagram)
• Naugatuck Public Schools: "Let's recognize the amazing work of City Hill Middle School special education teacher Melissa Verrilli! "Mrs. Verelli is a dedicated teacher. She holds the kids accountable but also praises them. She has a variety of tools and accommodat..." (Facebook)
• Mayor Pete Hess: "Today! Naugatuck Police Department invites you to the event center - gem room from 2-5 to celebrate 1 year with K9 Indy! All are welcome. The Naugatuck Dog Park" (Facebook)
• Naugatuck Public Schools: "The Class of 2022 enjoyed a memorable sunrise on the turf at the dawn of their senior year. " (Facebook)
• Naugatuck Public Schools: "Our hearts are full!! So happy to welcome our entire student body back into our buildings! Let's see your first day photos in the comments! " (Facebook)
• BSA Troop 138: "HUGE shoutout to Caden and Carter for the amazing job maintaining our Adopt-A-Spot!!! #troop138" (Facebook)
• Naugatuck Youth Services: "Please join us in wishing our Assistant Director, Gina Valerio, the happiest of birthdays today!!! Gina, you are truly a gift!!! " (Facebook)
• Phoenix Stage Company: "Coming soon!! The Phoenix Stage Company Beer Swap on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. For tickets, reservations or information, call 860-417-2505! Hope to see you there!!" (Facebook)
• Howard Whittemore Memorial Library: "The library will be open on Friday & Saturday between 10 am and 2 pm, but closed on Labor Day. Time to pick up your Book Boxes before the weekend!!!" (Facebook)
• Howard Whittemore Memorial Library: "This month, visit the Whittemore Gallery Wall to see oil paintings by Featured Artist Roberta Shea of Newtown, CT. "Spring Quarantine," below, is one of Mrs. Shea's abstract landscapes. Learn more about the artist: https://whittemorelibr..." (Facebook)

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— Al Branch

About me: I am a veteran journalist and Connecticut native with more than 30 years of experience covering municipal governments, education, politics and a host of other topics. A few years ago, I realized how much I missed the world of hyperlocal journalism, and I was fortunate to be hired by Patch in 2013.

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