Center District
​Down Town Neighborhood

The Green

Downtown

1. About the Downtown Neighborhood
2. History of the Downtown Neighborhood
3. ​Other Names for the Downtown Neighborhood
   1. ​​Borough 
   2. Central
   3. Center Square
   4. Central District
   5. Central Business District
   6. (includes) The Green
4. Streets in the Downtown Neighborhood
   1. ​North Main
   2. South Main
   3. East Main 
   4. West Main
   5. Leavenworth
   6. Church
   7. State
   8. Central Av
   9. Scoville
   10. Cole
   11. Bank
   12. Grand
   13. Meadow
   14. Freight
   15. Union
   16. Jackson
   17. Park Pl
   18. Prospect
   19. Mitchell Av
   20. Holmes Av
   21. Willow
   22. Judd
   23. North Elm
   24. South Elm
   25. Brook
   26. School
   27. Printers Ct
   28. Center
   29. Cottage Pl
   30. Field
   31. Phoenix Av
   32. and others
5. The Downtown Neighborhood Highlights
   1. ​The historic M.A. Green Clock
   2. The historic Horse on the Green
   3. City Hall
   4. Town Hall
   5. U.S. Post Office
   6. Silas Bronson Library
   7. Clock Tower
6. Safety in the Downtown Neighborhood
   1. ​An intricate matrix of cameras in Downtown integrates directly to the Waterbury Police Department
   2. Police presence in Downtown includes patrol cars, police bicycles, and mounted police officers
7. Parks in the Downtown Neighborhood
   1. ​The Green
   2. ​Library Park
   3. Stanley Park
8. Water in the Downtown Neighborhood
9. Demographic Profile of the Downtown Neighborhood
   1. ​Over 60% of individuals who live in Downtown earn in excess of $40,000
   2. Over 60% of workers in Downtown are females
   3. Over 10,000 people reside in Downtown
10. Business in Downtown (partial list)
    1. ​Rep-Am (newspaper)
    2. Train Station
    3. Internal Revenue Service
    4. U.S. Post Office
11. Parking
    1. ​West Main Street parking lot (West Main Street)
    2. Prospect Street ramp garage [now demolished]
    3. UConn garage [State] (East Main Street)
    4. Exchange Place garage [private]
    5. Center Street garage [private] (Center Street)
    6. ​Center Street parking lot (Center Street)
    7. Scoville Street garage (Scoville Street)
    8. Silas Bronson Library
    9. Buckingham garage (Cottage Place)
    10. Buckingham garage (Field Street)
    11. Courtyard Marriott garage [City owned] (South Main Street)
    12. Municipal Parking (Church Street)
    13. Saint John's Episcopal (West Main Street)
12. Courts and Court Houses
    1. ​Waterbury Superior Court
    2. New Haven County District Court
    3. Waterbury Probate Court
    4. Judicial District
    5. Waterbury Civil and Family Court
13. ​Features of the Downtown Neighborhood
    1. ​Manhan River
    2. Mad River
14. The Downtown Neighborhood Association
    1. ​Main Street Waterbury (MSW)
15. Partners and Supporters of the Downtown Neighborhood
    1. ​Main Street Waterbury (MSW)
    2. Neighborhood Housing Services of Waterbury (NHSW)
16. Notable People from the Downtown Neighborhood
17. Significant Structures in the Downtown Neighborhood
    1. ​Howland Hughes Building
    2. Palace Theater
    3. Union Station
    4. City Hall
    5. Town Hall
    6. Federal Building
18. The Downtown Neighborhood Online
    1. ​Main Street Waterbury
    2. City of Waterbury, CT 
19. Map of the Downtown Neighborhood

Down Town
​Archived News

Centre District
Down Town Neighborhood
​August 25, 2025
Mondays Museum at Mattatuck Museum
The Mattatuck Museum hosted its ongoing “Mondays Museum” event on August 25, 2025. Families and visitors enjoyed free admission and special interactive activities, as the museum continues its commitment to community engagement and cultural education through accessible arts programming in downtown Waterbury.
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Centre District
DownTown Neighborhood
August 28, 2025
Brass City Harvest Farmers Market Continues to Serve Community
On August 28, 2025, the Brass City Harvest Farmers Market was held on the Green in downtown Waterbury, providing residents with fresh Connecticut-grown produce and locally made products. The weekly Thursday market remains a popular fixture, supporting both area farmers and city families with healthy food options and nutrition programs.
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Centre District
Down Town Neighborhood
August 5, 2025
National Night Out
Waterbury held its annual National Night Out event on August 5, merging it with a "CommUNITY" event on Kingsbury Street. It featured family activities, music, and community resources.

Centre Business District
Down Town Neighborhood
Unspecified Time Table
Brass Horse Restaurant Reopening
The iconic Brass Horse restaurant is set to reopen after 20 years, bringing back a beloved local landmark and potentially boosting business activity in its neighborhood.
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Torrington, Waterbury
Centre Business District
Down Town Neighborhood
June 14, 2025
Man Found Dead in Abandoned Waterbury Building
A 40-year-old Torrington man was found dead in an abandoned building on Cherry Street in Waterbury on Sunday, June 16, according to police. Officers responded around 5:13 p.m. after a report of an unresponsive person. Police are investigating the circumstances but said there are no apparent suspicious circumstances at this time.

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Centre District
Down Town Neighborhood
May 30, 2025: 
School Lockdown: No Harm
Waterbury Arts Magnet School was placed on lockdown after a report of a student carrying a possible gun. Police quickly determined the item was a water gun, not a firearm, and the lockdown was lifted with normal school activities resuming. Authorities continue to monitor school safety closely following recent incidents.
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Centre District
Down Town Neighborhood
June 8, 2025
Chorale Steps to Broadway
The Waterbury Chorale presented "Steppin' Out on Broadway, Part 2 from the 1990's to the Present" at Saint John's Church, featuring performances by Waterbury native Marissa Famiglietti and her husband, Shae Apland. The event showcased local talent and drew a large audience, highlighting the city's vibrant arts community.
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Centre District
Down Town Neighborhood
May 7, 2025
Truck Chase, Crash
A suspect driving a stolen box truck led police on a pursuit through Waterbury, crashing into several vehicles-including a state police cruiser and a Waterbury police SUV-before being taken into custody. The incident began on South Main Street after a contractor reported the truck stolen, and ended after the suspect was apprehended following the collisions.
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Centre District
Down Town Neighborhood
April 25, 2025
“Dear Evan Hansen” at Palace Theater
The Broadway musical “Dear Evan Hansen” ran at Waterbury’s Palace Theater from April 25 to 27, attracting large audiences and positive reviews.
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Centre District
Down Town Neighborhood
February 25, 2025
Waterbury Man Arrested in August Hit-and-Run that Injured Pedestrian
     Police have arrested a 23-year-old Waterbury man in connection with a hit-and-run accident last August that seriously injured a pedestrian.
     Nathan Medina was identified as the driver responsible for the crash that occurred on August 18 around 6:28 p.m. in the area of 97 Cherry Street, according to the Waterbury Police Department.
     Officers responding to the scene found a 22-year-old male pedestrian in the roadway with serious injuries. The victim was transported to Saint Mary's Hospital in critical but stable condition.
     Investigators determined the striking vehicle, described as a four-door beige or gold Chevy Cruze, fled the scene with damage to the front passenger-side fender.
     A warrant was subsequently issued for Medina's arrest following an investigation by the department's Crash Reconstruction Unit.
     Medina was taken into custody on February 23 by Connecticut State Police in connection with a separate incident. However, the charges he now faces are related to the Waterbury hit-and-run.
     Medina has been charged with reckless driving, improper use of a marker plate, operating an unregistered vehicle, operating a motor vehicle without a license, evading responsibility resulting in serious injury, and illegal operation of a motor vehicle without insurance.
     The victim has since been discharged from the hospital, police said.
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Centre Business District
Down Town Neighborhood
​Police officer injured when person tries to flee traffic stop
2024.12.13

Centre Business District
Down Town Neighborhood
Bar operating illegally after hours
2024.12.11

• ​Centre District, Downtown Neighborhood: State Street School Contractor-caused small roof fire resulted in no injuries.  2024.11.13 
  

Centre District
Down Town Neighborhood
Police Standoff with Disputing Neighbors
Police responded to a dispute between two neighbors on Central Avenue on Thursday afternoon.  One of the neighbors became combative and assaulted officers as they tried to enter the home.  The man then barricaded himself inside the residence.  Police evacuated the surrounding building and called in a negotiation team and Crisis Intervention Team to resolve the situation.  After over three hours, officers were able to safely take the enraged man into custody.  He was found to be in possession of a pepper ball pistol, a sword, and illegal drugs.  He was taken to the hospital for evaluation and is now facing several charges, including assault on a police officer and drug offenses.
2024.10.04

Centre District
Down Town Neighborhood
Warrant: Popeyes cup, motorcycle receipt helped ID Meriden man in Waterbury courthouse shooting
CTInsider; annoying popups, picture, article; 2024.04.26

City Wide
Centre District
Down Town Neighborhood
Meriden Pair Arrested For Deadly Shooting Of Waterbury Man While Outside of Grand Street Courthouse
WFSB; video, picture, article; 2024.04.12

Centre District
Down Town Neighborhood
As Waterbury’s population grows, blighted downtown sites are giving way to new housing, business
Register Citizen; picture, article; 2024.03.25

Centre District
Down Town Neighborhood
26-Year-Old Jarron Chapman Shot, Killed Leaving Waterbury Courthouse
NewsBreak; article; 2024.03.22

Centre District
Down Town Neighborhood
Waterbury Arts Magnet School launches student-run podcast
NBCConnecticut; video, article; 2024.03.08

Centre District
Down Town Neighborhood
2 Tattered Women Were Arrested Following Public Disturbance Outside of Grand Street Courthouse
WFSB; mugshots, article; 2024.03.08

Centre District
Down Town / Hamilton Neighborhoods
Suspect who shot teen at Brass Mill Center arrested: Waterbury police
FOX61; video, article; 2023.12.14

Centre District
Downtown Neighbohrood
Man injured during shooting at Brass Mill Center mall in Waterbury
NBCConnecticut; picture, article; 2023.12.08

City Wide
Centre District
Downtown Neighborhood
Family of murder victim speaks outside of Waterbury courtroom after plea deal
Fox61; video, article; 2023.11.30

Centre District
Downtown Neighborhood
Teenage girl killed in Waterbury crash, 5 others injured on East Main Street @ Baldwin Street
fox61.com; video, article; 20230724

​Centre District
Downtown Neighborhood
Donald Moore Shot in Neck Near Big Apple Motel, Died
Fox61.com; video, article; 20230617

Center District
Down Town Neighborhood
Drevon Robinson Died at Waterbury Hospital
24-year-old man killed in Waterbury shooting
(wfsb.com); article; 20230530
24-year-old killed in Waterbury shooting
(wtnh.com); article; 20230530

Center District, Down Town Neighborhood
2 Teens Charged With Stealing SUV
wtnh.com; article; January 22nd, 2023

Taste of Puerto Rico: Chary’s, a family bakery, hits the sweet spot
​Republican-American (rep-am.com) [subscription may be required] 20220213

Police Investigate Armed Robbery @ Mall
MSN; article; September 22nd, 2022