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šŸŒ± Waterbury abuse survivorā€™s conservator moves toward lawsuit against Connecticut DCF

Waterbury, Connecticut Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Waterbury! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Waterbury abuse survivorā€™s conservator moves toward lawsuit against Connecticut DCF
  • Why a Waterbury man faces serious charges after a New Britain robbery
  • How Waterbury fans can still watch every Connecticut Sun game

Also on today's calendar: Waterbury's Semina DeLaurentis to reprise award winning role at Legacy Theatre! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a polar bear in the jungle ? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 66 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Friday: Sun and some clouds, temps: high: 59, low: 41.
  • Saturday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 49 and low of 38 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. School officials contacted DCF 20 times before boy spent 2 decades in bedroom: claim (local12.com) ā€” A shocking abuse case centered in Waterbury alleges a man was kept confined in a bedroom for nearly 21 years, despite repeated calls from school officials to state child welfare authorities. His conservator has now filed a claim seeking permission to sue Connecticut, arguing the state failed to act on more than a dozen reports of suspected abuse.
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2. Waterbury man charged in connection with New Britain home robbery (nbcconnecticut.com) ā€” A Waterbury resident has been charged in connection with an attempted home invasion and robbery in New Britain, where shots were reportedly fired overnight. Police say a man later arrived at St. Maryā€™s Hospital with multiple gunshot wounds, and investigators believe the incident was isolated with no ongoing threat to the neighborhood.
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3. Connecticut Sun broadcast schedule 2026: Dates, times and where to watch (nbcconnecticut.com) ā€” Waterbury viewers get a small perk in the Connecticut Sunā€™s 2026 TV plan: WNBA League Pass blackouts wonā€™t apply in New Haven, Waterbury, or Fairfield County. Fans here can still watch games via NBC Sports Boston or League Pass as the team plays its final season in Connecticut.
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4. Annual report gives Mass. mixed grades on air pollution (wgbh.org) ā€” A Waterbury lung specialist is warning residents that age, neighborhood, and outdoor work can heighten health risks from worsening air pollution, even as some regions see long-term improvement. Drawing on a new American Lung Association report, he urges families here to track daily air quality and time outdoor exercise or kidsā€™ play when pollution levels are lower.
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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: LOST (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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