Michael DiGiovancarlo

As we commemorate our nation's 250th anniversary, this Fourth of July offers a unique opportunity to reflect on America's remarkable journey. We honor the vision, courage, and sacrifices of those who founded our republic, while recognizing the generations who have helped shape and strengthen our nation.

This milestone invites us to celebrate our shared history, appreciate our progress, and look ahead with hope and determination as we continue striving toward the ideals of freedom, opportunity, and democracy.

Click here for a link to events happening throughout the city to celebrate America's 250th!

Due to  long-duration heat wave that is expected to impact Connecticut, the Governor has ordered the state’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol to be activated now through at least 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 5.

An Extreme Heat Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service as Connecticut has the potential to reach the warning-level criteria. Peak temperatures are expected during the afternoon hours of Thursday, July 2, and Friday, July 3 when highs are expected to reach 100 degrees and heat indices could climb up to 110 degrees each day.

Residents are encouraged to take precautions during the heat wave, including staying hydrated, limiting outdoor activity during peak heat hours, and checking on older adults, young children, and other vulnerable individuals who may be at greater risk of heat-related illness. Click here to read the governor's release with prevention tips to stay safe and hydrated.

Cooling centers will be available for anyone in need of a place to get out of the heat. Click here to find the most reliable and updated list of active cooling centers or call 2-1-1.

Below is the list of available resource in Waterbury.

WATERBURY COOLING CENTER
Open Tuesday June 30 – Sunday, July 5, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• North End Recreation Center – 262 North Main Street

SPLASH PADS
Open Daily, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

• Town Plot Park, Wilkenda Street
• River Baldwin Park, East Liberty Street
• Fairlawn Park, Homestead Avenue
• Washington Park, Sylvan Avenue
• Curtain Park, Spring Brook Road
• East Mountain Park, East Mountain Road
• Chase Park, Sunnyside Avenue
• Rivera Hughes Park, West Dover Street
• Waterville Park, Thomaston Avenue
• Berkley Park, Long Hill Road
• Hopeville Park, Hopeville Drive
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, North Main Street
• Fulton Park, Cooke Street
• Bucks Hill Park, Montoe Road 
• North End Recreation Center, North Main Street
• Lower Murray Park, Anna Avenue
• Hamilton Park, Hamilton Park Road

All three City outdoor pools will be open during their regularly scheduled hours throughout the duration of the extreme heat.

HAMILTON PARK POOL

• 110 Hamilton Park Road

WASHINGTON PARK POOL

• 283 Sylvan Avenue

FULTON PARK POOL

• Cooke Street

Registration and appointments required at www.waterburyparksrec.com

For more information or updates, please visit www.waterburyct.org or call 3-1-1.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is alerting riders that due to major upgrades to four Metro-North Waterbury Branch Line (WBL) stations in Derby-Shelton, Ansonia, Beacon Falls, and Seymour, substitute bus service will replace all train service from July 20, 2026, through May 31, 2027.

Substitute bus service will be effective for all weekday and weekend trains, and all buses are accessible. Please note that buses will operate earlier than scheduled trains. 

Click here for a link to the bus schedule.

Click here to read the CTDOT release with additional information.