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🌱 Patch AM: New Assistant Principal Named At Naugatuck Elementary School

Also check out Oktoberfest: A Fundraiser for Guilford VFW Post 7666 on the Naugatuck Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Naugatuck alum returns home to lead at Maple Hill Elementary
  • Naugatuck shopper hits $500,000 jackpot at local convenience store
  • Naugatuck's state rep explains why he wants another term

Also on today's calendar: Oktoberfest: A Fundraiser for Guilford VFW Post 7666 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A morning shower; some sun, with a high of 75 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 43.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 70 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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    Moving Tag Sale Sat 10-10 9:00 - 3:00 46 Woodcrest Dr NaugatuckLots of items, Costume jewelry, binder full of vintage holiday postcards, many... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers to Host Open House October 19 —Christian Meagher Read on Patch
  • Theater Review: 'Ragtime' by Landmark Community Theatre —Nancy Sasso Janis Read on Patch
  • We're all set and ready for the fun!
    We're going big with full-size treats and treats for the adults too #TreatMap (Nextdoor E Waterbury Rd)
  • JCPenney posted a job opening for Operations Associate - Brass Mill Ctr in Waterbury. Apply here.
  • TJX posted a job opening for Merchandise Associate in Hamden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Naugatuck here.

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: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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