🌱 How two long-blighted Waterbury sites are about to be transformed

Coffee in hand, Waterbury? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How two long-blighted Waterbury sites are about to be transformed
• Disbarred attorney faces further discipline after Waterbury grievance hearing

Also on today's calendar: Maker's Exchange Market and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why don't eggs tell Jokes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A little a.m. rain; clearing, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 83, low: 56.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Waterbury Among Recipients Of State Grants To Support Redevelopment Of Blighted Properties In CT (patch.com) — Waterbury is receiving more than $4.2 million in state brownfield grants to clean up two long-blighted sites on Meadow Street and South Main Street, paving the way for new housing and commercial development. The projects will assess contamination, finalize remediation plans, and prepare land for apartments, warehouse and office space, aiming to attract private investment and jobs to the city.
   

• Dora Allen v. Mark Warren - No. 99-0266 (ct.gov) — A Statewide Grievance Committee panel meeting at Waterbury Superior Court found that an attorney representing a criminal defendant failed to communicate adequately, missed court dates, and ignored the grievance process. The committee concluded multiple rule violations and ordered the lawyer presented to Superior Court for whatever discipline judges deem appropriate.
   

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📸 Around Waterbury

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waterbury

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday June 28

• Maker's Exchange Market →
  Mill Street Marketplace, 36 Mill St, Wethersfield
  11:00 am

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

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Other local events

Tuesday June 23

• Chess Meetup
  Silas Bronson Library Auditorium
  6:00 pm

Wednesday June 24

• Medicaid and Medicare
  Silas Bronson Library Auditorium
  3:00 pm
• Evening Computer Classes
  Silas Bronson Library Computer Classroom
  6:30 pm

Thursday June 25

• BRASS Book Club
  Silas Bronson Library Zoom
  12:30 pm
• Coloring & Conversations
  Silas Bronson Library Auditorium
  2:30 pm
• Checkmate Challenge
  Silas Bronson Library Zoom
  4:30 pm
• Stuffy Sleepover
  Silas Bronson Library Children's Room
  5:00 pm
• Waterbury Writers
  Silas Bronson Library Auditorium
  6:00 pm

Saturday July 4

• Naugatuck 4th of July Festival Fireworks →
  , Naugatuck
  9:00 pm

Thursday July 9

• Author Event - Meet Matt Grace Recovery Activist →
  6 Business Park Dr, Branford
  6:00 pm

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📣 Waterbury Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday June 23

• Chair Yoga
  Watertown Library Association , 470 Main St, Watertown, CT 06795
  10:15 am
• Story Time & Craft With Mrs. Zipoli
  Watertown Library Association , 470 Main St, Watertown, CT 06795
  10:30 am
• Virtual Author Talk - Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy
  Middlebury Public Library 30 Crest Road, Middlebury, CT 06762
  2:00 pm
• Drop-In Summer Activity (K-5)
  Middlebury Public Library - Children 30 Crest Road, Middlebury, CT 06762
  4:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Car storage
  I need to store a car from December 2026 until April 2027. The car runs and no work will be performed at the site.The garage must be secure. Please... (More info)

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Clerk - Front End - 0618 Waterbury Reidville Drive in Waterbury. Apply here.
• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Bakery Wrapper / Clean Up in Waterbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waterbury here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Wolcott

• Property of the week: Hidden CT country estate has elegant European flair (courant.com)
• Daily scoreboard: June 22-28, 2026 (collinsvillepress.com)

Naugatuck

• Could Connecticut Be the Next State to Legalize Haggis? (i95rock.com)

Middlebury

• Voters turn out for early voting (bee-news.com)

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Ok Waterbury! 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: They might crack up... (Thank you Cat R. for sending it in!)
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