Famous and Born in WatervilleJohnny Moore! In his career, among other accomplishments, Johnny played in the World Series for the Chicago Cubs.
George Joseph “Candy” Lachance, who played for the Brooklyn Bridegrooms, the Baltimore Orioles, the Cleveland Blues, and the Boston Americans. Read more here: Our boys of summer Republican American Archives (rep-am.com) Are Any Streets in Waterville Scary?"Closed at both ends and dotted with ruins of former homes, Downs Road is the setting for several local ghost stories. Among them are the Downs Road Monster, which some say was actually an albino horse, along with various ghostly apparitions and strange creatures such as Melon Heads, rumored to leave claw marks on cars parked in the area."
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Waterville Builds
8/10/17 The Waterville Community Club held it's monthly member meeting this past Wednesday, August 9th, 2017, at the Old Waterville Firehouse. Now lead by President Michael Stango, several residents attended for the first time. Supported by former president and now current Vice President Martin Spring, the Club continues to increase in membership, participation, and focus on it's mission, vision, and purpose.
The club has also been attracting the attendance of other community leaders and advocates, such as Alderman Ron Napoli, Alderman Paul Pernerewski, Representative Larry Butler, Board of Education member Thomas Van Stone, former Alderman and lifelong community advocate Lawrence DePillo, former President of the Waterbury Neighborhood Council Vincent E. Martinelli, and others. "Waterville has an important part in the history of the Town of Waterbury, and continues it's importance in the City of Waterbury today", said one attendee, who is a member of the Lakewood Neighborhood Association.
The club has also been attracting the attendance of other community leaders and advocates, such as Alderman Ron Napoli, Alderman Paul Pernerewski, Representative Larry Butler, Board of Education member Thomas Van Stone, former Alderman and lifelong community advocate Lawrence DePillo, former President of the Waterbury Neighborhood Council Vincent E. Martinelli, and others. "Waterville has an important part in the history of the Town of Waterbury, and continues it's importance in the City of Waterbury today", said one attendee, who is a member of the Lakewood Neighborhood Association.
Waterville Works to Rebound Membership of Historic Club
07/13/17
The Waterville Community Club held their monthly meeting last night at the Old Waterville Firehouse on Waterville Street. Alderman Ron Napoli, Thomas VanStone of the Waterbury Board of Education, and former Alderman Larry DePillo were among the 18 people present.
An abbreviated report from Community Police Officer Matt Lemos was provided. An experienced Community Policy Officer, Lemos was redirected from Lakewood and other neighborhoods, to Waterville, among other neighborhoods.
Meeting discussions included litter, road conditions, burglaries, park conditions, neighborhood and Club history, and expanding membership.
In addition to four new potential members, at least one of whom joined the Club last night, the immediate-former President of the Waterbury Neighborhood Council, Vincent E. Martinelli, a specially invited guest, was present.
The Waterville Community Club held their monthly meeting last night at the Old Waterville Firehouse on Waterville Street. Alderman Ron Napoli, Thomas VanStone of the Waterbury Board of Education, and former Alderman Larry DePillo were among the 18 people present.
An abbreviated report from Community Police Officer Matt Lemos was provided. An experienced Community Policy Officer, Lemos was redirected from Lakewood and other neighborhoods, to Waterville, among other neighborhoods.
Meeting discussions included litter, road conditions, burglaries, park conditions, neighborhood and Club history, and expanding membership.
In addition to four new potential members, at least one of whom joined the Club last night, the immediate-former President of the Waterbury Neighborhood Council, Vincent E. Martinelli, a specially invited guest, was present.
Waterville Community Club member meeting: January 14th, 2015,
1551 Thomaston Avenue (the old Waterville Firehouse)
1551 Thomaston Avenue (the old Waterville Firehouse)
Waterville Bike and Car Event Continues Through Weekend
Doc's & City Limits Wayback Weekend began on Friday, July 18th, 2014 at Doc's Motorcycle Parts, at 1625 Thomaston Avenue, Waterbury, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. It continued at City Limits, at 2627 Thomaston Avenue from 8:00 p.m. until closing.
The event then continued on Saturday at Doc's from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and at City Limits from 5:00 p.m. to close. The Wayback Weekend wraps up on Sunday - Doc's from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and City Limits from 2:00 p.m. until, well, whenever.
Pictured is a winner of two awards, including a rare Eagle award. View the slide show on the Waterville neighborhood page here.
Doc's & City Limits Wayback Weekend began on Friday, July 18th, 2014 at Doc's Motorcycle Parts, at 1625 Thomaston Avenue, Waterbury, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. It continued at City Limits, at 2627 Thomaston Avenue from 8:00 p.m. until closing.
The event then continued on Saturday at Doc's from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and at City Limits from 5:00 p.m. to close. The Wayback Weekend wraps up on Sunday - Doc's from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and City Limits from 2:00 p.m. until, well, whenever.
Pictured is a winner of two awards, including a rare Eagle award. View the slide show on the Waterville neighborhood page here.
Waterville Attracts Area Leaders
The Waterville Community Club attracted several Waterbury civic and community leaders at their monthly meeting on January 8th, 2014. Despite frigid weather, the 6:00 p.m. meeting secured the attention of Alderman Christopher Ursini, along with Waterbury Neighborhood Council President David Therault and 4 other Waterbury Neighborhood Council Directors and Officers. Waterville Community Club President Steve Colon, who is also the Waterbury Neighborhood Council Vice-President, directed the meeting, which was held at the Waterville Fire House on Waterville Street in Waterville.
President Steve Colon introduced Waterbury Neighborhood Council First Vice-President and Scoville Homes Association President James Monroe, and Waterbury Neighborhood Council Recording Secretary and Town Plot Neighborhood Association President Vincent E. Martinelli, to the quorum. Waterbury Neighborhood Council Deputy Treasurer and Waterville Community Club Vice-President Martin Spring was also at the meeting.
Community Police Officer Carr addressed the neighborhood concerns, and expressed that email, rather than phone mail, is the preferred method of contact to her since she has access to her email "directly into the cruiser". The City, which has been plagued with a shortage of Police Officers in general and Community Police Officers specifically, has, according to Carr, increased the number of City-wide Community Police Officers from 4 to 6. While still in crisis, this is a major improvement in the Community Policing program. Community Police Officers have a daytime-only schedule, which may vary slightly from one area to the next, and is based on need.
Rob Petro, Vice-Chairman and Field Advisor of the Litter Control and Beautification Commission, attended the meeting and announced the Earth Day Cleanup date tentatively as April 26th, 2014.
President Steve Colon discussed the proposed expansion project of the Luvata Waterbury, Inc. Located at 2121 Thomaston Ave, an international leader in Development, manufacture, and sales of superconducting wire for medical diagnostic imaging industry and for advanced particle physics and fusion energy applications. The company currently ships their product over 800 miles to be coated (a requirement of their end-users), and is seeking to expand the Waterbury operations so that their local facility can perform the coating operations at their Waterbury plant. This would require a substantial capital investment by the company; such an expansion would create new jobs in Waterbury, and the world-wide company already has 10 full-time and long-term (from 3 to 25 years of tenure) Waterville residents in their ranks.
A memorial service for recently-deceased, and 20-year member of the Waterville Community Club, Bob Johnson, will take place on Saturday, January 11th, 2014, at Saint Michael's Church, at 11:30 a.m.
The Club, which sold their only real property asset last year, is organizing the distribution of the proceeds of the sale. To honor the wishes of Celest Panasci, who, along with her husband, donated the 57 Hanover Street property to the Waterville Community Club at its formation in 1946, the Board of Directors will use the funds to benefit the youth of the Waterville Recreation Center Summer Camp through scholarships and other programs. The Board is also maneuvering the bankroll of the sale of the former clubhouse to perpetuate its ability to advocate and sponsor community activities.
The King Industries project continues to be a source of interest for the Waterville community. Alderman Ursini outlined his research of the company, stating his confidence that the Waterville facility will be an asset and good neighbor to the Waterville neighborhood.
Attendees discussed the need for improvements to the Waterville Park, expressly the tennis courts. Per Alderman Ursini, the City plans to reduce focus on improving the City's tennis courts, and increase focus on installing new handball courts, at various locations, due to increased demand and popularity. The oldest handball court in the City, at Lakewood Park, has always been a popular attraction for City residents, and is in serious need of repair. The handball courts require very little maintenance and are relatively low-cost improvements. The only other handball court in Waterbury, which is rarely used, is at Kennedy High School. The City plans to replace the 3 tennis courts at Hamilton Park, near the intersection of Hamilton Park Road and Idylwood Avenue, with 2 handball courts (despite ample space in the park to add features rather than replace features).
The Club also discussed membership, a membership drive, fundraising, and other important concerns and nuances of the Waterville populous.
As the meeting adjourned, President Colon announced the date of the Club's next meeting: Wednesday February 12th, 2014.
The Waterville Community Club attracted several Waterbury civic and community leaders at their monthly meeting on January 8th, 2014. Despite frigid weather, the 6:00 p.m. meeting secured the attention of Alderman Christopher Ursini, along with Waterbury Neighborhood Council President David Therault and 4 other Waterbury Neighborhood Council Directors and Officers. Waterville Community Club President Steve Colon, who is also the Waterbury Neighborhood Council Vice-President, directed the meeting, which was held at the Waterville Fire House on Waterville Street in Waterville.
President Steve Colon introduced Waterbury Neighborhood Council First Vice-President and Scoville Homes Association President James Monroe, and Waterbury Neighborhood Council Recording Secretary and Town Plot Neighborhood Association President Vincent E. Martinelli, to the quorum. Waterbury Neighborhood Council Deputy Treasurer and Waterville Community Club Vice-President Martin Spring was also at the meeting.
Community Police Officer Carr addressed the neighborhood concerns, and expressed that email, rather than phone mail, is the preferred method of contact to her since she has access to her email "directly into the cruiser". The City, which has been plagued with a shortage of Police Officers in general and Community Police Officers specifically, has, according to Carr, increased the number of City-wide Community Police Officers from 4 to 6. While still in crisis, this is a major improvement in the Community Policing program. Community Police Officers have a daytime-only schedule, which may vary slightly from one area to the next, and is based on need.
Rob Petro, Vice-Chairman and Field Advisor of the Litter Control and Beautification Commission, attended the meeting and announced the Earth Day Cleanup date tentatively as April 26th, 2014.
President Steve Colon discussed the proposed expansion project of the Luvata Waterbury, Inc. Located at 2121 Thomaston Ave, an international leader in Development, manufacture, and sales of superconducting wire for medical diagnostic imaging industry and for advanced particle physics and fusion energy applications. The company currently ships their product over 800 miles to be coated (a requirement of their end-users), and is seeking to expand the Waterbury operations so that their local facility can perform the coating operations at their Waterbury plant. This would require a substantial capital investment by the company; such an expansion would create new jobs in Waterbury, and the world-wide company already has 10 full-time and long-term (from 3 to 25 years of tenure) Waterville residents in their ranks.
A memorial service for recently-deceased, and 20-year member of the Waterville Community Club, Bob Johnson, will take place on Saturday, January 11th, 2014, at Saint Michael's Church, at 11:30 a.m.
The Club, which sold their only real property asset last year, is organizing the distribution of the proceeds of the sale. To honor the wishes of Celest Panasci, who, along with her husband, donated the 57 Hanover Street property to the Waterville Community Club at its formation in 1946, the Board of Directors will use the funds to benefit the youth of the Waterville Recreation Center Summer Camp through scholarships and other programs. The Board is also maneuvering the bankroll of the sale of the former clubhouse to perpetuate its ability to advocate and sponsor community activities.
The King Industries project continues to be a source of interest for the Waterville community. Alderman Ursini outlined his research of the company, stating his confidence that the Waterville facility will be an asset and good neighbor to the Waterville neighborhood.
Attendees discussed the need for improvements to the Waterville Park, expressly the tennis courts. Per Alderman Ursini, the City plans to reduce focus on improving the City's tennis courts, and increase focus on installing new handball courts, at various locations, due to increased demand and popularity. The oldest handball court in the City, at Lakewood Park, has always been a popular attraction for City residents, and is in serious need of repair. The handball courts require very little maintenance and are relatively low-cost improvements. The only other handball court in Waterbury, which is rarely used, is at Kennedy High School. The City plans to replace the 3 tennis courts at Hamilton Park, near the intersection of Hamilton Park Road and Idylwood Avenue, with 2 handball courts (despite ample space in the park to add features rather than replace features).
The Club also discussed membership, a membership drive, fundraising, and other important concerns and nuances of the Waterville populous.
As the meeting adjourned, President Colon announced the date of the Club's next meeting: Wednesday February 12th, 2014.
Did Anyone Famous Ever Come From Waterville?
Yes: Johnny Moore. He played professional baseball with Washington neighborhood native Roger Connor, and the great Babe Ruth. Learn more.