WATERBURY - Among the election season party spats among Republicans was an allegation of racism in the ranks.Republican city sheriff candidate Montel Watson accused Board of Aldermen-elect John F. Alseph Jr. of making offensive and racist remarks against him, causing more division within the Republi
WATERBURY - In an unusual move, the Republican Town Committee on Tuesday evening endorsed new Board of Aldermen candidates for District 1 and District 2, ousting incumbents Vernon Matthews Jr and Mary Grace Cavallo.
Newcomers Mike Grasso and Gary Hychko were nominated for District 1, Cavallo's se
Nation emerges stronger from challenges
Watertown Democratic Town Committee Chairman Jeff Desmarais watched the inauguration from home Wednesday, and said he felt a sense of relief and cautious optimism that he hasn’t felt in a long time.
“There is a lot of work to do, and it will be overwhelming not only for the new president but for all of us, but I think that the challenges we face, and the effort to overcome them, will make us a stronger, safer and maybe even kinder nation.”
He offered congratulations to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris and said it’s “a wonderful thing to be able to say Madame Vice President. That’s long overdue and well deserved.”