Community Corner
World War I Memorial in Naugatuck Vandalized
Donations are being accepted to repair the damage.
Naugatuck officials and veterans are shocked and angered by recent vandalism done to the borough’s World War I memorial, which is located next to Salem Elementary School, the Republican-American reports.
The memorial pays tribute to the 30 local men who fought and died during the war. A tar-like substance has been found on part of the memorial and another substance is obscuring one of the names.
Some small stones have been removed as well, which left a hole, the Rep-Am reports.
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Just three years ago, $40,000 was spent on renovating the memorial.
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The vandalism was discovered during a Flag Day ceremony last month.
NBC Connecticut reports that donations are being accepted to help repair the damage and you can send contributions to the Naugatuck Valley Savings & Loan and specifying its for the World War One Monument Fund.
Read the full Rep-Am story here.
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