Waterbury (dubbed "City of Brass") is a city in the US state of Connecticut on the Naugatuck River, 33 miles southwest of Hartford and 77 miles northeast of New York City. Waterbury is the second largest city in New Haven County, Connecticut. At the 2010 census, Waterbury has a population of 110,366, making it the 10th largest city in the New York Metropolitan Area, the 9th largest city in New England and the fifth largest city in Connecticut.
Throughout the first half of the 20th century, Waterbury has major industrial interests and is a leading center in the United States for the manufacture of brassware (including casting and completion), as reflected in the nickname "Kota Kuningan" and the motto of the city Quid Aere Perennius? ("What's Eternal Of Brass?"). It was also noted for watches and clock making.
The city is along Interstate 84 (Yankee Expressway) and Route 8 and has a Metro-North railway station with connections to Grand Central Terminal. Waterbury is also home to Post University and regional campuses from the University of Connecticut, Bridgeport University, Connecticut West State University and the Naugatuck Valley Community University.
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History
The land was originally inhabited by Native Americans and according to the narrations of Samuel Orcutt, the colonial settlers of Waterbury "found it wise to buy the same land of various tribes, without trying to decide between their rival claims." The original settlement of Waterbury in 1674 was in an area now known as the Plot of the City. In 1675, the struggle of King Philip's War caused new settlements to be emptied until the return of peace in 1677, the following colonies were to the west of the first settlement. The original Algonquin resident called the "Matetacoke" area meaning "time lag". Thus, the name of the settlement was changed to "Mattatuck" in 1673. When the settlement was accepted as the 28th city in the Connecticut Colony in 1686, the name was changed to Waterbury in reference to a number of rivers emptied into the Naugatuck River from the hills on either side of the valley. At that time, it covers all or a part of what went on to become the cities of Watertown, Plymouth, Wolcott, Prospect, Naugatuck, Thomaston, and Middlebury.
Growth slowed during the first hundred years of Waterbury, the lack of fertile ground due to the continuous flooding of the Naugatuck River in particular, broke many potential settlers. Subsequently, the population suffered from the great flood in 1691 and the plague in 1712. After a century, the Waterbury population was only 5,000.
Waterbury emerged as an early American industrial force in the early nineteenth century when the city began to produce brass, utilizing the waters of the Mad River and the Naugatuck River to revive its early factories. The new brass industry attracts many immigrant workers from around the world, leading to the inclusion of diverse citizenship. Waterbury was founded as a city in 1853 and, as the "Capital of the World Brass", it gained a reputation for the quality and durability of its goods. Brass and copper provided by Waterbury is mainly used in Nevada's Boulder Dam and finds many applications throughout the United States, as well.
Another famous Waterbury product from the mid-19th century was a one-dollar pocket watch by Robert H. Ingersoll, five million of which were sold. After this, the watch industry becomes as important as the famous brass industry of Waterbury. Evidence from these two important industries can still be seen in Waterbury, as many clock towers and old brass plants have become city landmarks.
In June 1920, labor unrest occurred in the city, with striking workers fighting police on the street. More than 30 people were arrested, mostly Lithuanians, Russians, Poles, and Italians. The strikers number around 15,000, with most being employed in Scovill, Chase Rolling Mill, and Chase Metal Works. One striker was shot dead by police.
At its peak during World War II, 10,000 people worked at Scovill Manufacturing Co., then sold to Century Brass. City's metals manufacturing plants (Scovill Manufacturing, Anaconda American Brass, and Chase Brass & Copper are the largest) occupy more than 2 million square feet (180,000 m 2 ) and more than 90 buildings.
Important historic events
- Fr. Waterbury Michael J. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus in New Haven, Connecticut, on February 2, 1882. Although all of the first council in Connecticut, the Order spread throughout the United States in the following years.
- Founded in 1894, St. Joseph has the distinction of being the first Lithuanian cult community in Connecticut.
- The first Unico Club was founded in Waterbury in 1922. It now has 8,000 members and 150 regional groups. Membership consists of business people and professionals of Italian descent or those who marry an Italian-American. Clubs sponsor educational, cultural and civil programs.
- The Sacred Heart was the first Catholic high school in Connecticut, 6 September 1922.
- One of the first full-length sound films was made in 1920 at Bristol Co studio at Platts Mills by Professor William Henry Bristol, who experimented over the years with sound images.
- The Waterbury Clock Company produced Mickey Mouse watches in 1933 under the Ingersoll brand. The watch was so popular that more than 11,000 were sold on the first day, and it saved the company from bankruptcy.
- W1XBS in Waterbury was one of only four radio stations in the country that started high-accurate broadcasting in 1934. The station was broadcasted in 1530 kc, and joined the CBS Radio Network on December 1, 1938. They moved to 1590 kc and changed a summons to WBRY in 1941, in accordance with the North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement. The station's broadcasting license was canceled in 1998 to allow the New York WWRL to be upgraded; at that time known as WQQW.
- Victor Zembruski started the Polish Eagle show at the WATR Waterbury radio station in 1934. It is currently the oldest radio broadcast ever to be broadcast on American radio.
- Chase Dispensary, medical clinic for Chase Brass & amp; Copper Co., opened one of the country's first birth control clinics in 1938.
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Geography
According to the US Census Bureau, the city has a total area of ​​29.0 square miles (75.0 km 2 ), which is 28.5 square miles (73.9 km 2 ) is ground and 0.42 square miles (1.1 km 2 ), or 1.46%, is water.
Waterbury is located in the humid continental climate zone, and usually sees the cold and snowy winters and warm and humid summers.
Nearby Areas
The Waterbury environment is shaped by the history and geography of the city.
Ethnic communities distinguish 25 urban environments. Shop groups on the street corners create villages within the city. For many people, homes, jobs and community life are confined to their environment. The city center, a short walk, is the "town", offering live theaters, fancy shops, parades and glasses.
Transportation
The trips in Waterbury Raya area consist of several public transportation options. CT Transit operates a large number of city buses operating from downtown on the Exchange Place to various neighborhoods in the city. Metro-North Railroad runs commuter trains several times a day between Waterbury and Bridgeport stations, with connections to Grand Central Terminal in New York City. Union Waterbury Station, built in 1909 for New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad, is now closed for use as a railway station and part of the building is now the headquarters of the Republican-American newspaper. Passengers traveling to and from the Waterbury board and descending on a concrete runway adjacent to the old station. There is no ticket agent in Waterbury, which is currently the end of the line for the Waterbury Branch.
The two main highways that pass through the heart of the city are the I-84 (Yankee Expressway) and Route 8. In the city center, I-84 and Route 8 are located on the elevated William W. Deady Bridge, locally known as "MixMaster" with cross headed east on the upper deck and western traffic on the lower deck. This exchange is classified as one of the most crowded areas of New York/Connecticut. The Waterbury-Oxford Airport is the main airport serving the city. The smaller Waterbury Airport is about four miles from the central business district of the city.
Demographics
At the 2010 census, there were 110,366 people, 42,761 households, and 26,996 families living in the city. Population density is 3,866 people per square mile (1,449.7/km 2 ). There are 42,761 housing units with an average density of 1,492.0 per square mile. City's racial makeup is 58.8% White, 20.1% Black or African American, 0.6% Native Americans, 1.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Island, 14.2% of other races, and 4 , 6% of two or more races. The Hispanic or Latino of any race is 31.2% of the population.
Waterbury has a heavy Italian-American population with 21.46% of its population claiming Italian heritage. Italy's influence is very strong in the neighborhoods of Town Plot, Brooklyn, and North End. In addition, the city is home to the growing Albanian community of Cape Verdean, Dominica, Brazil, Jamaica, Lithuania, Portugal and Puerto Rico. Waterbury also has a large Irish community, especially in the part of Washington Hill which is home to the St. The city's annual Patrick Day, which, oddly enough, was rarely held on St. John's Day. Patrick itself. At the beginning of the 21st century, Waterbury has a growing population of Orthodox Jews.
There were 42,622 households of 31.2% who had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.7% were married couples living together, 28.4% had one husbandless household present, and 36.9% is not family. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.1% had someone living alone 65 or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the city, the population is spread by 25.6% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% years or more. The median age was 35.2 years. For every 100 women, there are 89.9 men. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 85.8 men.
According to the US Society 5 Survey 2014 (conducted 2010-2014, data released December 3, 2015), the average income for households in the city is $ 41,136, compared to $ 69,899 across the state. In Waterbury, 24.2% of the population, or 26,122 city dwellers, live below the poverty line, compared with 10.5% across the state. In Waterbury, 36.8% of the population aged 0-17, or 9,984 children in the city, live below the poverty line, compared with 14% across the state.
Jewish Community
Waterbury had a significant Jewish population that began in the late 1800s, initially as a result of German immigration. The first synagogue at Waterbury opened in 1872 At the beginning of the 20th century, nearly 9,000 Jews immigrated from Eastern Europe, with many fleeing persecutions. The Orthodox Jewish community has experienced a resurgence since 2000 due to the efforts of educators and developers to create an affordable, high-cost alternative to living in established Orthodox communities in New York and New Jersey. This resurrection began with the founding of Yeshiva K'tana of Waterbury in 2000; in 2014, these primary and secondary schools have nearly 400 students. The other educational institutions are Yeshiva Gedolah from Waterbury, which includes high school mesivta and beit medrash programs for around 230 students, Bais Yaakov school for girls, and a colel . By the end of 2014, the Orthodox Waterbury community has 180 families and includes mikveh , eruv , and community services like Hatzalah and Chaverim.
Economy
The economic downturn of Waterbury in the 1970s and 1980s resulted in it being classed as having the worst quality of life for 300 US metropolitan areas by Money Magazine in 1992. Waterbury is also rated as one of the "Worst Places for Business and Careers in America "by Forbes Magazine in April 2008. Regardless, the city is named in the 100 Best Places to Get Family List in the same year.
According to the 2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top companies in the city are:
Government
Waterbury has about 52,000 registered voters, of which about 24,000 are Democrats. There are about 7,800 registered Republicans and the rest are largely unaffiliated, with a handful of small-party parties.
John S. Monagan, who was a prolific writer in addition to his political responsibilities, served as Mayor of Waterbury from 1943 to 1948. He also served as deputy district congress from 1959 to 1973. George Harlamon, a member of the Waterbury Hall of Fame, is the 40th mayor of the city. He served from 1969 to 1970 during periods of racial tension. The city is famous for its harsh political culture compared to the locals in Cook County, Illinois, closed elections, and scandals. This reputation is so strong that US Senator Joseph I. Lieberman once joked that after his death, he hopes to be buried in Waterbury so he can remain politically active.
The end date of the Waterbury scandal returned to 1940 when Mayor T. Frank Hayes and 22 others were convicted of conspiracy to defraud the city of Waterbury. Hayes received a sentence of 10-15 years and served six years. Ironically, a massive corruption scheme was exposed with the help of financial inspector Sherwood Rowland, grandfather of Governor John G. Rowland, who was convicted of corruption charges in 2004. Book lulu.com 2007, Publisher vs. Politician: Clash of Local Titans, by writer William A. Monti, is the story of T. Frank Hayes's rise and fall and focuses on his election campaign, his fierce fights with William J. Pape, the publisher of two local newspapers, and the court last, conviction, and punishment for corruption. Ironically, what seemed to be a defeat for Hayes was not really a victory for Pape, and the stage was set for further corruption in Waterbury in the second half of the 20th century. Waterbury is in serious financial trouble due to years of mismanagement, so the city's finances are taken over by the State of Connecticut. The State Supervisory Board oversees the city's business for several years and has since left the next year a balanced budget. The successors of Philip Giordano, former Acting Mayor Sam Caligiuri (2001) and former mayor Michael Jarjura (2001-2011) manage the city without major controversy since 2001. Democrat Neil O'Leary was elected Mayor of 46 Waterbury on 9 November 2011 In July 2012, Mayor Waterbury gets an annual salary of $ 119,306.
In 1939, Pape supported efforts to install a council-managing government and the election of a single transferable ballot. The local Republican Party and the Connecticut General Assembly also supported this move. New York Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia helped campaign for his journey, after supporting similar reforms in his own city in 1936.
A number of presidential candidates are campaigning in Waterbury because of their important role in state-wide elections. The most famous was the visit ahead of the elections in Green by John F. Kennedy in 1960. Forty thousand people waited until 3 am in Green to greet Kennedy on Sunday, November 6, 1960. Senator Kennedy spoke to them from the balcony of the Roger Smith Hotel (now called Elton). Pierre Salinger later said it was the biggest night of the campaign. In September 1984, Ronald Reagan held a massive rally in the daytime selection at the same location. In July 2006, former President Bill Clinton campaigned at the Palace Theater for Senator Joe Lieberman during his campaign for re-election to the US Senate. Shortly after the Democratic primary, Tom Swan, campaign manager for Lieberman opponent Ned Lamont described Waterbury as a place where "the power of mucus meets with evil forces," after most urban voters support Lieberman. Swan admitted he was referring to former Mayor Philip A. Giordano and former Governor John G. Rowland.
Governor John G. Rowland served ten months in federal prison until February 10, 2006. He was released from federal prison on the condition that he underwent four months of house arrest with an electronic ankle bracelet monitor until June 2006.
In January 2008, Mayor of Waterbury, Michael Jarjura announced that he would hire Rowland as economic development adviser for the city. Rowland began work in February of that year by receiving a $ 95,000 annual salary as city co-ordinator of economic development co-funded with the Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce.
In 2011, the Council of Aldermen chose to eliminate the funding of the city's salary and in November 2011 Rowland said he would give up his position when his contract expired ending his quasi-working city.
Later that year, after his victory over the Mayor of Jarjura, the new Mayor of Neil O'Leary created the position of Director of Economic Development as part of his new government, removing the duties of the Chamber of Commerce and bringing them directly to City Hall, making Economic Development the foundation of his government. Ron Pugliese was hired as the first Director to hold that position.
Foreign relations
Consulate office
Waterbury is home to the Portuguese Consulate, which has its headquarters on East Main Street.
Twin Cities
- Pontelandolfo, Benevento, Italy
- Struga, Macedonia
Education
Waterbury is home to a total of 42 schools. The figure is broken down into 9 secondary schools, 3 secondary schools, 2 K-8 Public Schools, 24 primary (private & public) schools, 2 Jewish schools and 5 colleges/universities. The municipal public schools are operated by Waterbury Public Schools under the leadership of inspectors. Kathleen Ouellette and the education council consisting of ten elected members and the city mayor, who acts as chairman of the ex-officio. Waterbury at one time had the appointment of the most Catholic school in the state. However, St. Thomas, St. Lucy, St Margaret, St. Joseph, and St. Elementary School. Francis has all been closed for years due to budget constraints.
School list
High School
- SMA Crosby
- SMA John F. Kennedy
- School of Waterbury Art Magnet
- Waterbury Career Academy
- Waterbury Enlightenment School (alternative school for middle to high school students with behavioral or retirement problems)
- W.F. Kaynor Engineering College
- Wilby High School
Primary School
Public Schools (Charter)
- Brass City School (K-8)
K-8 Public Schools
- Carrington
- Gilmartin
High School
- North Midwest
- Wallace Middle
- West Side Middle
School preparatory secular college
- Chase Collegiate School (formerly St. Margaret's-McTernan) (class PK-12)
Religious schools
- Alpha and Omega Christian Academy
- The Blessed Sacrament School
- Holy Cross High School
- Lighthouse Christian Daycare
- Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School
- Sacred Heart SMA
- St. Mary School
- The Holy School of Peter and Paul
- Waterbury Christian Academy
- Yeshiva Gedolah from Waterbury
- Yeshiva K'tana from Waterbury
Academy & amp; University
- Naugatuck Valley Community College
- Post University
- Bridgeport University (Campus Regional)
- University of Connecticut (Campus Regional/Waterbury City Center)
- Western Connecticut State University
Emergency services
Fire Department
The town of Waterbury is protected by a full-fledged firefighter from the Waterbury Fire Department (WFD). The department currently operates from nine fire stations located throughout the city.
Police Department
The Waterbury Police Department (WPD) was founded in 1853. Its headquarters are at 255 East Main Street, while the Waterbury police academy is located at the Waterbury Annex Police Station at 240 Bank Street. Former Chief Police Vernon Riddick, who holds the distinction of being the first African-American to hold a position in department history, recently retired to serve as West Hartford Police Chief and Deputy Chief Fernando "Fred" Spagnolo has taken over. the role of the Chief Police Officer.
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