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08/12/2026

Please join us in congratulating the 2026 Harold Webster Smith Award honorees:

Small Business of the Year:
Secor Cassidy P.C.

Entrepreneur of the Year:
Christy Greco, Owner of The Local Gourmet

Manufacturer of the Year:
Hubbard-Hall, Inc.

These outstanding honorees exemplify the leadership, innovation, and excellence that strengthen our region’s business community. We look forward to celebrating their achievements at the 28th Annual Harold Webster Smith Awards.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026
7:30–9:45 a.m.
The Grand Hall at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
74 West Main Street, Waterbury

The event will feature keynote speaker The Honorable Stephanie Thomas, Secretary of the State.

Special thanks to our premier sponsor, Webster Bank

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08/12/2026

🩸 Give Blood. Save Lives. Make a Difference.

Every blood donation has the power to help patients in need right here in our community and across the country. Join us for the City of Waterbury Blood Drive and help make a lifesaving impact.

📅 Friday, August 28, 2026
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Veteran's Memorial Hall
235 Grand Street
Waterbury, CT 06702

🎁 Special Thank You!
Come to give blood in August and receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email (terms apply).

📲 Schedule your appointment today: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?dt=WB:PL:DR:PM&ed=08%2F28%2F2026&order=DATE&range=10&sd=08%2F28%2F2026&zipSponsor=waterbury

🌐 RedCrossBlood.org (enter sponsor code: Waterbury)
📞 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)

Your donation could save up to three lives. Help strengthen our community's blood supply—one donation at a time. ❤️

08/12/2026

📚🎒 Back-to-School season is almost here! Join Waterbury Youth Services for the Annual Back to School Rally as they celebrate 50 years of serving our community! 🎉

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun, free resources, and community connections. While supplies last, children in attendance can receive FREE school supplies to help them start the new school year prepared and ready to succeed.

Thursday, August 20, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Fulton Park, Waterbury (Please use the Pine Street entrance)
🌦️ Rain or Shine

✨ Event Highlights:
🎒 Free school supplies & community resources (while supplies last)
🌭 Hot dogs from Frankies
🎉 Family-friendly fun & entertainment
🎨 Community mural unveiling
🤝 Connect with local organizations and community partners

Please note: A child must be present to receive school supplies.

Let's kick off the new school year together and celebrate a stronger, healthier, and more connected Waterbury community! 💜📖✏️

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08/06/2026

The Mayor's Office has been working on and planning our 14th Annual Artisans Marketplace, to be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 10:00am to 4:00pm. The Artisans Marketplace will take place at City Hall (235 Grand Street, Waterbury, CT) and receive hundreds of fairgoers each year. If you would like to be part of the 14th Annual Artisans Marketplace, please go to: ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd99bcrprdHZYy3cL2RPU8ORrOY8U-k3tFzvmqQltV93tcbWQ/viewform ) to submit an application to be reviewed. The deadline for applications will be Friday, September 4, 2026.

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