By Andreas Yilma, Staff Writer The gate at the entrance of Andrew Avenue Elementary School on Spencer Street is closed on Jan. 7. The Naugatuck Police Department announced on its Facebook page that the access gate has been closed permanently ‘in accordance with ongoing security upgrades and working in partnership with the Board of Education.’ –ANDREAS YILMA NAUGATUCK — Borough officials last week closed off access to Andrew Avenue Elementary School from Spencer Street. The Naugatuck Police Department announced on its Facebook page Jan. 5 that the access gate to the school on Spencer Street has been closed permanently “in accordance with ongoing security upgrades and working in partnership with the Board of Education.”