Controversial Polish War Heroes Monument Under Review
The Town Green proposal to honor Tadeusz Kosciuszko and Casimir Pulaski faces a postponement in tonight's Board of Mayor and Burgesses meeting. Officials indicate no decisive action likely, while residents and Polish American Heritage Club members urge honoring the Revolution and the nation’s independence. The issue has sparked local debate and urban pride, with further discussion slated for continuation. See Monument, on page 3.
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Board of Mayor and Burgesses
Tadeusz Kosciuszko
Casimir Pulaski
Board of
Mayor and Burgesses
Chester Drzosez
Naugatuck’s
Special election votes cast in 105th District race
Beacon Falls Seymour and Ansonia reported light to average turnouts in the statewide special election for the 105th General Assembly seat won in November by Jack Betkoski, who resigned to join the state Public Utility Control panel. Four candidates vie including Lisa Betkoski, Leonard Greene, Ronald Skurat and Frank Stuban. Betkoski seeks local reforms and business attraction while Greene emphasizes economic development and scholarships.
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Beacon Falls
Seymour
Ansonia
General Assembly
Jack Betkoski
John G. Rowland
State Department of Public Utility Control
Lisa Betkoski
Leonard Greene
Ronald Skurat
Frank Stuban
Betkoski
Tess
Berkoski
Naugatuck Valley
Greene
Grenco
Commission seeks to end Cold War secrecy
Washington AP report says a Moynihan led commission urges cutting secrecy in government. It warns classification should be rare and that overclassification acts as regulation, hindering public and policy makers from vital information. The panel spent two years studying secrecy.
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Washington
Congressional Commission
Sen
Daniel
Patrick Moynihan
D-N.y
Naional
Commission On
Commission
Burgess council weighs second chance on teachers pact
The Board and Mayor plan to vote tonight on a three year teachers contract offering wage increases of 2.88 2.76 and 2.74 percent and adding 15 minutes daily in 1997 98 and 25 minutes in 1998 99 with block time. If rejected again the issue goes to final arbitration and terms become final.
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Burgesses
Lois Ackerman
Rebecca Zandvliet
Zandvliet
Connecticut
Student Arrested After Naugatuck High School Fight
A 16 year old Naugatuck High School student was arrested Monday afternoon for breach of peace after a fight with another pupil. Police say a teacher was struck while trying to break up the altercation and a security call led to the arrest of Joseph Wilson of 933 Rubber Ave. The incident is under investigation. The student was suspended immediately with the principal noting automatic suspension and no anticipated school board action.
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Naugatuck High School
Joseph Wilson
Rubber Ave
Salvatore Catania
Catania
Instructor at fault in crash that killed a child pilot
The National Transportation Safety Board blamed instructor Joe Reid for the Cheyenne crash that killed 7-year-old Jessica Dubroff and her father during a snowy takeoff. The board cited his attempt to keep to a schedule and the plan’s weight and high altitude conditions as factors.
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Washington
Jessica Dubroff
Federal
National Transportation Safety Board
Joe Reid
Cheyenne
Wyo
Lisa Hathaway
Jessica
Reid
Wip
Lloyd Dubroff
Transcontinental Wip
Naugatuck Officials Seek Modest Budget for Public Safety
Public safety leaders in Naugatuck aim to keep next year’s 1997 98 borough budget near current spending. Police Chief Dennis Ned Clisham cites vacation delays but expects a timely completion. Current department budget is 2.9 million with Spring Suez Station hosting costs. utilities and warranties require careful review. Fire Chief Kerry Flaherty notes the Fire Department has submitted its budget.
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Naugatuck
Public Safety Department
Dennis ‘Ned’ Clisham
Wayne McAllister
Clisham
Suez
Carte Blanche
Partment
Kerry Flaherty
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Diana Raczkowski
Robert Woodfield
Drelichowski
America
Free State
Valley
John Dicarlo
Daily News
Wal-Mart
New Haven Road
Boro Board
Colleen van Tassell
Alec Wargo
Board of Education
Bill Griffin
Griffin
Randolph E. Schmid
Associated Press
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