By Andreas Yilma, Staff Writer
Naugatuck residents, some holding signs urging the Inland Wetlands Commission to ‘Vote No’ on a special permit application, watch the commission’s meeting May 5 via Zoom. –ANDREAS YILMA
NAUGATUCK The Inland Wetlands Commission on May 5 narrowly approved an application for a controversial project on Prospect Street that has faced staunch opposition from residents.
After more than three hours of deliberation, the commission voted, 3-2, to approve a special permit application, with many conditions and recommendations, for a proposed project at 0 Prospect St.
“We really did try to do our due diligence in accordance with the right regulations that we have, the information that was presented to us, the plans and all the feedback we have. We really did take public’s feedback into consideration, although there’s sometimes where our hands are tied where we really can’t do what they want us to do,” said commission Chairwoman Tracy DeBarber
NAUGUATUCK, CT (WFSB) â The Borough of Naugatuck and Naugatuck Police Department announced on Friday that an independent investigation into racially charged social media posts by the police chiefâs daughter has been completed.
In January, it was announced that multiple investigations were underway after racist and violent social media messages surfaced that were allegedly written by Chief Steven Huntâs daughter.
The mayor of Naugatuck said the comments were made two years ago, but were just brought to light in January.
One of the posts said, âIâll make my dad drive with lights and sirens and if we see any black people we will shoot them.â
Investigations launched into racist social media posts attributed to police chief s daughter
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NAUGATUCK Multiple investigations are ongoing after racial comments made by Police Chief Steven Hunt’s daughter emerged on social media, prompting condemnations from officials and an apology from the chief and his wife.
Saturday night, Hunt and his wife, Naugatuck High School Vice Principal Johnna Minicucci Hunt, said in a statement that the posts were made by their daughter two years ago when she was 13 years old.
“We cannot soothe or erase the pain caused by the words and images seen by many. On behalf of our family, we sincerely apologize to all those who were hurt by this,” the Hunts’ statement read. “We are left, however, as parents of a scared, regretful child who has and will continue to suffer the consequences of her poor and inexcusable actions.”