Exploring Vermont’s beauty by scenic train, Waterbury

Waterbury police lieutenant charged with assault, breach of peace

A Waterbury police lieutenant was arrested May 1 in Southington, according to police. Steven Joseph Anastasio, 46, was ...

Judith Pesce

Pesce passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2026, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Born on June 23 ...

Exploring Vermont’s beauty by scenic train

From Amtrak’s Vermonter and Ethan Allen Express to seasonal Green Mountain Railroad excursions, Vermont’s trains offer a comfortable, car‑free way to enjoy mountain, lake, and small‑town views.

Waterbury town government faces big transitions

WATERBURY — Turnover is in the air heading into the local March election in Waterbury as multiple office holders are stepping away from their posts, creating opportunities and at least two contests ...

Home condemned in Waterbury after search warrant leads to ten drug arrests

WATERBURY, Conn. (WFSB) - Ten people were arrested Wednesday during a drug bust at 76 Chapman Avenue that resulted in the seizure of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine, according to Waterbury police. The ...

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Pipe break in Waterbury worse than anticipated; majority of residents still without drinkable water

Much of the North and East End of Waterbury remain without running water, but Mayor Paul Pernerewski said Sunday the city had made significant progress in restoring water to parts of the city. However ...

Waterbury without drinkable water as officials scramble to fix pipe failure. Hospitals also affected

The city of Waterbury, along with parts of neighboring towns, is without potable water after a major water main failure on Friday night. A transmission main failed around 11 p.m. on Friday as crews ...

Waterbury water main break disrupts service, closes public schools

WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) - Water has been restored for most residents after crews in Waterbury worked through the night to repair a major water main break. The 100-year-old 30-inch high-pressure main ...

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Does Waterbury have a higher violent crime rate than New Haven or Bridgeport?

According to annual crime data collected by the FBI, Waterbury’s violent crime rate tends to be lower in areas like robbery, rape and aggravated assaults. But Waterbury has trended slightly lower or ...

Wednesday’s Warrior: Cancer survivor and her sister give other women a day to shine

wednesday's warrior, uterine cancer, cancer, cancer survivor, beauty of courage, relay for life, waterbury, alyssa taglia, ...

5 people shot at Brass Mill Center in Connecticut; person of interest in custody

WATERBURY, Connecticut (WABC) -- A person of interest is in custody after five people were shot inside a shopping center in Waterbury, Connecticut on Tuesday, in what officials believe was a targeted ...

Airbnb Expands With Private Cooking Experiences, Beauty Services In Major Update

Airbnb launched its services and experiences features on Tuesday, May 13. The short-term vacation rental platform also unveiled a redesigned app in time for the summer. The new features are available ...

Waterbury water superintendent resigns following allegations of misconduct

WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Waterbury’s water superintendent resigned on Wednesday following allegations of misconduct during the course of his employment, according to Mayor Paul K. Pernerewski, Jr.

Waterbury plans emergency repairs to water system after six-day outage

Construction on the Thomaston Ave water main that broke last week, leading to the loss of water service, on December 18, 2025. Credit: Shahrzad Rasekh / CT Mirror Waterbury officials gave residents ...

Water main break in Waterbury, Connecticut, exposes decrepit state of New England infrastructure

Late Friday night, December 12, a 42-inch high-pressure transmission water main burst with explosive force under a street in Waterbury, Connecticut. Pavement was thrown into the air and windows were ...

Waterbury officials hope to have safe drinking water restored by Thursday, with toilets flushing sooner

WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Roughly 60% of residents are still without water Tuesday due to a water main break on Thomaston Avenue in Waterbury. Officials said water could be restored throughout the ...

Waterbury residents get creative with hygiene as water crisis continues

WATERBURY, Conn. (WFSB) - With water distribution centers closed on Sunday night, residents have turned to alternative sources while they’re without water. More than 100,000 people in the area do not ...

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Waterbury to spend $5.44M advancing cleanup, redevelopment of former Anaconda Brass site

Waterbury officials are preparing to spend another $5.44 million on a long-running cleanup of the former Anaconda American Brass site near the city center, preparing for its redevelopment. The roughly ...

Waterbury water main break disrupts service, closes public schools

WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) - Water has been restored for most residents after crews in Waterbury worked through the night to repair a major water main break. The 100-year-old 30-inch high-pressure main ...

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PlayStation 5 Price Jumps As Trump Tariffs Hit Imports: Here's How Much

The recommended retail price for the PS5 will increase to $549.99, the Digital Edition will cost $499.99, and the PS5 Pro will go up to $749.99, Sony announced on Wednesday, Aug. 20. The higher prices ...

Does Waterbury have a higher violent crime rate than New Haven or Bridgeport?

Waterbury woman dies in head-on Rt. 100 crash

This post was updated at 2:30 p.m. with additional information from Vt. State Police. A Waterbury woman died in a head-on collision on Vermont Route 100 on Friday afternoon, according to Vermont State ...

Metro-North's Waterbury branch reopens after historic floods damage railway

The Metro-North Waterbury branch officially reopened on Monday after months of being shut down for repairs. Train service at the Waterbury branch was temporarily suspended in mid-August after historic ...

Waterbury, Vt.: The best little foodie town in New England

WATERBURY, Vt. — Tiny Waterbury in the center of Vermont has been on New England’s culinary map for a while. It’s home to Cold Hollow Cider Mill, the Cabot Creamery Store, and Ben & Jerry’s, ...