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0 Crime & Safety Veteran officer and administrator Daniel Norck was sworn in this week as deputy chief of police for the Naugatuck Police Department. Michael Lemanski , Patch Staff Posted Reply NAUGATUCK — The town's police department has a new leader, but not a new face, following his swearing-in ceremony earlier this week in Naugatuck. Veteran officer and administrator Daniel Norck was sworn-in Tuesday as deputy chief of police for the Naugatuck Police Department in front of department colleagues, law enforcement officers from the region, friends, family and community members. The deputy chief oversees the department's detective division and administrative division and serves as the department's second in command. Norck began his law enforcement career in 2001 for the Southbury Police Department when he entered the 288th training class at the Connecticut Police Academy. He transferred to the Naugatuck Police … [Read more...] about Naugatuck PD Swears In Familiar Face For New Role

Care for your home with 0 This post is sponsored and contributed by Home & Garden Whether you need your house cleaned, a pool built, or anything in between, Patch can help you find the right person for the job. Patch Local Businesses , Brand Partner Posted Reply If you're busy (and who isn't?), you could probably use a hand in tackling your to-do list. Fortunately, the New Milford community is brimming with professionals who can deep clean your home, clear your gutters, power wash your deck and so much more. And with Patch's new Local Businesses feature, finding and hiring top-rated professionals for virtually any task is a breeze! With Local Businesses , you can search for professionals based on the task you need done, such as tile repair or pest control. You can also browse through top seasonal categories to see what other folks in the New Milford community are having done this time of … [Read more...] about New Milford Area’s Top-Rated Home Professionals Are Here To Shorten Your To-Do List

1 Business The shop, which specializes on skincare products for people and dogs, is at 43 Unquowa Road in Fairfield. Alfred Branch , Patch Staff Posted Reply From left, Fairfield Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Beverly Balaz; Fairfield Community & Economic Development Director Mark Barnhart; KISSOAPERY owners Nicole & Louis Georgakis; and FC & ED Marketing Coordinator Mary Alice Limperopulos. The KISSOAPERY shop at 43 Unquowa Road in downtown Fairfield Inside the KISSOAPERY store Inside the KISSOAPERY store FAIRFIELD, CT — A new shop recently opened in downtown Fairfield that can take care of all yours — and your dog's — skincare needs. KISSOAPERY , at 43 Unquowa Road, was founded by Fairfield residents Nicole Georgakis and her husband, Louis, two former television veterans (her at A&E, he at NBC) who have a passion for skincare. … [Read more...] about New Organic Skincare Company KISSOAPERY Opens In Fairfield

0 Pets This week's batch of adoptable pets in the New Milford area are looking for their forever homes. Will one go home with you? Pet News , Patch Staff Posted Reply If you're looking to add a fluffy ball of love and affection to your life, start with these shelters in and around New Milford for a pet you can take home. There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home across Connecticut — many of whom are located within driving distance. For those looking to adopt, a great place to start your search for a lovable new fur child is at New Fairfield Sherman Animal Welfare Society, where May the cat is waiting patiently, or another local rescue agency. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in permanent homes. With help from our friends at Petfinder, Patch has compiled this week's list of … [Read more...] about New Pets Up For Adoption In The New Milford Area

Photo-Illustration: Intelligencer; Photos: Getty Images Last December, when Donald Trump talked former U.S. senator David Perdue into challenging his bitter enemy, Georgia governor Brian Kemp, in the state’s May 24 Republican primary, it initially looked like a political coup for the ex-president. Perdue had high name ID, demonstrated fundraising chops, and a persuasive argument that only he could heal divisions among Georgia Republicans over Trump’s efforts to reverse his 2020 election loss. Reuniting Republicans was a crucial task, as the winner of the gubernatorial primary would likely face Democratic star Stacey Abrams in the general election. Now, days ahead of Tuesday’s primary, Perdue is limping to the finish line in such poor shape that Trump is reportedly writing him off, as NBC News reports : Even the man who recruited Perdue to run against Kemp — former President Donald Trump — seems to have given his campaign up for dead, said three Republicans who have … [Read more...] about Trump Faces Another Round of Humiliation in Georgia

0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Arts & Entertainment Jesse Cook: The Tempest II Announced for June 15 at The Bushnell's Belding Theater Nancy Sasso Janis , Patch Mayor Posted Reply Tickets On Sale Now for One-Night Engagement with the Global-Guitar Virtuoso Hartford, CT - The Bushnell announced today a one-night-only engagement of JESSE COOK: The Tempest II tour on June 15 at 7:30pm in the intimate Belding Theater. Tickets for what is certain to be a uniquely captivating evening of music celebrating the 25th anniversary of Jesse's debut album Tempest are on sale now. Tickets starting at $48 can be purchased by visiting Bushnell.org , calling (860) 987-5900 or by visiting The Bushnell box office at 166 Capitol Avenue in Hartford, CT. Jesse Cook is a global-guitar virtuoso whose instrumentals are played around the world. An accomplished guitarist, … [Read more...] about Preview of Jesse Cook: The Tempest II

0 Arts & Entertainment The event is scheduled from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on April 26 on Zoom and streamed to the Kingsley Room. Alfred Branch , Patch Staff Posted Reply Press release from the Southbury Public Library: 3/16/2022 On Tuesday, April 26th, 2022 from 2-3:30pm on Zoom and streamed to the Kingsley Room, join us for a virtual program celebrating the 100th anniversary of discover of the tomb of "King Tut" Join us and learn more about the Pharaoh Tut-Ankh-Amun and explore why he is so famous, the remarkable gold treasures found in his tomb, and the story of how he was discovered in 1922. Marisa Horowitz- Jaffe has been teaching, studying and living ancient history for over 25 years. Her background includes double Bachelors degrees in Egyptology and Roman Archaeology from The University of Michigan, and a Master's degree from Harvard University in Art and Museum Education. She spent two decades working … [Read more...] about Southbury Public Library: ‘King Tut: The Boy King And His Treasures’

0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Obituaries Huckins was a teacher at various schools throughout the city, retiring as a house principal at Wallace Middle School. Nancy Sasso Janis , Patch Mayor Posted Reply Send Flowers, Plants & Gifts Obituary for Mr. Gary Huckins courtesy of Casey's Eastside Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services Waterbury Educator and Coach WATERBURY – Gary Huckins age 67 of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the University of Massachusetts Health Care Center in Worcester MA surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. He was the loving husband of Marian (Johnston) Huckins. Send flowers In partnership with FTD® Gary was born November 27th, 1954 in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late Robert and Eunice "Mary" (Grady) Huckins. He was a graduate of Crosby High … [Read more...] about Obituary: Gary Huckins, 67, of Waterbury

0 Community Corner Duke Energy Foundation "Powerful Communities" Program Accelerates Fight Against Non-Native, Invasive Species. Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from The Nature Conservancy: May 18, 2022 Duke Energy Foundation "Powerful Communities" Program Accelerates Fight Against Non-Native, Invasive Species It takes a village, or sometimes an army, to manage natural areas—especially those overtaken by invasive plant species. Natural areas once teeming with beautiful native wildflowers now are monocultures of garlic mustard, Asian bush honeysuckle, autumn olive or any of the many other non-native species that have bullied their way into Indiana. But how do you assemble an army? Enter Weed Wrangles® . Weed Wrangles® are local events that highlight the importance of managing invasive species, celebrates our native plant communities and provides action through hands-on invasive species … [Read more...] about The Nature Conservancy: Weed Wrangles® Taking Hold In Indiana

0 Crime & Safety Police and EMS personnel feted at Waterbury Hospital Wednesday for role in saving 10-year-old Maple Hill Elementary School pupil last month. Michael Lemanski , Patch Staff Posted Reply NAUGATUCK/WATERBURY, CT — A frightening medical emergency late last month at a Naugatuck school involving a 10-year-old boy ultimately turned out for the best. And on Wednesday night, those involved in saving the Naugatuck boy's life were honored at Waterbury Hospital for stepping up and doing their jobs to the fullest extent. Waterbury Hospital sponsored a ceremony to "credit the quick action of the first responders as being the defining factor in the positive outcome of this incident," according to a Naugatuck Police Department statement. "Hospital staff said that, due to the lifesaving efforts of Maple Hill School staff, Naugatuck Police, and EMS, this 10-year-old boy has survived this harrowing ordeal and he … [Read more...] about Naugatuck Responders Honored For Saving Boy’s Life