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Spotted on the Naugatuck calendar: 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express

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Greetings Naugatuck! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Veteran Naugatuck teacher tapped to lead Early Childhood Center
  • How an alleged Naugatuck home intruder was caught at the airport
  • How injuries and grit shaped Naugatuck's nail-biter win over Woodland

Also on today's calendar: 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 74 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Friday: Chance of a p.m. shower, temps: high: 82, low: 53.
  • Saturday: Sunshine and not as warm, with a high of 72 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Naugatuck Educator Named New Director Of Early Childhood Center: District (patch.com) — Naugatuck families will see a familiar face leading the Early Childhood Center, as longtime educator Marci Craft steps into the director role. With more than 17 years in early childhood special education and key contributions to local preschool programs, she's being recognized for her strong ties to the community and commitment to inclusive learning for the borough's youngest students.
   

• Man Accused Of Forcefully Entering Naugatuck Home Arrested At Airport: Police (patch.com) — Police say a man forced his way into a Naugatuck home Saturday, fled when confronted by armed residents, and was later arrested at Tweed New Haven Airport while allegedly trying to leave. He was brought back to Naugatuck police headquarters, faces multiple burglary and disorderly conduct charges, and is being held on a combined $200,000 bond after a court appearance.
   

• Woodland football captain Colby Marsan 'in high spirits' despite a season-ending broken leg (thehour.com) — Naugatuck football fans saw rival Woodland lose key captains, including running back Colby Marsan, during Friday's tight 15-12 Greyhounds win. Marsan suffered a season-ending broken leg that will also sideline his wrestling and track seasons, while several Woodland starters were hurt, yet coaches praised both teams' toughness and highlighted Naugatuck's high-powered offense being held to just 15 points.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Nancy's Calendar for the Weekend on Oct. 1-4 —Nancy Sasso Janis Read on Patch
  • Halloween Bigfoot Adventure Begins October 2 —Nancy Sasso Janis Read on Patch
  • Members of Solas, Gaelic Storm Unite as Reverie Road at the Kate October 4 —Nancy Sasso Janis Read on Patch
  • Brief Cameo Productions Announces Full Performer Lineup for Third Annual Octoberfest Fundraiser —Nancy Sasso Janis Read on Patch
  • I'm trying to find somebody to pet my 26 year old cockatiel in my home.
    This includes 10 minutes in the morning and 10 minutes in the evening I live in Naugatuck. I am at a loss trying to find someone. (Nextdoor Union City)
  • Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Retail Store Management Internship Summer 2027 - Hudson County, NJ in Naugatuck. Apply here.
  • JCPenney posted a job opening for Operations Associate - Brass Mill Ctr in Waterbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Naugatuck here.

🗞 Nearby News

Beacon Falls

  • Beacon Falls community members call to ban potential data center (wtnh.com)
  • CIAC football: 3-0 teams with the smallest scoring margins (thehour.com)
  • Lee Co. buys Beacon Falls industrial building for $3.69M (hartfordbusiness.com)

Middlebury

  • Former Connecticut housing authority exec charged with $16.2 million loan fraud (nypost.com)
  • Three Amara Firms Adopt Shared Identity as Amara Collaborative (high-profile.com)

Waterbury

  • Connecticut Catholic Men's Conference Set for October 10 in Waterbury (norwichdiocese.org)

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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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