GOVERNOR LAMONT BREAKS GROUND ON NEW TRAIN STATION IN NAUGATUCK AS PART OF MAJOR UPGRADES TO WATERBURY BRANCH LINE

(NAUGATUCK, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto today announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has begun construction on a new train station in Naugatuck, advancing the Lamont administration’s plan to modernize the entire Waterbury Branch Line and spur downtown redevelopment. The new station is being relocated approximately 0.3 miles south of the existing station, placing it closer to Naugatuck’s downtown and aligning with the borough’s vision for a vibrant, transit-oriented development near Rubber Avenue and Old Firehouse Road. This project is one of several parts of a larger CTDOT initiative to upgrade all six stations on Metro-North’s Waterbury Branch Line. “We’re not just building a train station, we’re building more momentum for Naugatuck’s…

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Back to School Already? Let’s Help Fairfield’s Students Start Strong!

July 16, 2025 - It's hard to believe, but Back-to-School season is just around the corner-and for many Fairfield families, it can be a time of financial stress. Once again, Fairfield Social Services is collecting gift card donations to help local students head back to class confident and prepared.     The Fairfield community has always been generous and supportive of neighbors in need, and we thank you for continuing that tradition. The need this year is great, and every donation makes a difference. Whether it's a gift card to Amazon, Target, or Walmart, your support directly benefits students and families right here in Fairfield.     To contribute, please drop off or mail gift cards to Fairfield Social Services. Your generosity…

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Senator Tony Hwang Announces $4.4 Million Awarded to Fairfield for Commerce Drive Bridge Replacement Project

HARTFORD, CT — Senator Tony Hwang (R–Fairfield) today applauded the awarding of $4,437,138 to the Town of Fairfield for the Commerce Drive Bridge Replacement project, a major infrastructure improvement made possible through the state’s Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program (LOTCIP). As Ranking Member and leading Republican on both the Transportation Committee and the Transportation Bonding Subcommittee, Senator Hwang played a role with Bridgeport legislators in advancing this project and more than a dozen others funded through the LOTCIP initiative. His efforts, in collaboration with state officials and committee leadership, helped ensure a transparent, data-driven process that prioritized local needs and long-term sustainability. “I would like to acknowledge the work of the Transportation Committee and Transportation Bonding Subcommittee leadership for their collaborative efforts, particularly…

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