Waterbury CT  Brass Capital of the WorldBy population, Waterbury CT is one of the top 5 cities in Connecticut. In heritage it could be the top city. Early settlements in the new world were established around farming as all needed to eat.The core of the land between the two rivers, or the Indian name Mattatuck, later changed to Waterbury was not as suited to farming because of the hills and the flooding created by the rivers. The power generated by the water, however, was ideal for manufacturing and metalworking in particular.It became a center for artisans, gifted in metalworking that spawned its growth.The first products were brass buttons made by the Waterbury Button Company and were worn on the uniforms of the revolutionary soldiers.Waterbury Clock Company was a huge complex, and at ... 10/27/2025

Friday Flags: A Little Help with Wind Direction in Waterbury, CTThis past weekend, I was participating in a 2-day golf tournament. At the public golf course in Waterbury, Western Hills we had some delays as people labored over their shots.One of the tees is adjacent to the back of the clubhouse and the wind started to pick up as we waited to hit our drives. I took a photo while waiting and wasn't completely satisfied and said so out loud. I guess the wind decided to blow a bit harder just for me or maybe an indication that I would need to follow the direction with my drive.I felt great with this shot, and it also allowed me to be more comfortable with the drive. Friday Flags: A Little Help with Wind Direction in Waterbury, CT 07/25/2025

I Don't Remember That Pond in Waterbury CTWe have an above average wet spring, or at least it feels that way. We are a bit sun deprived and hope that it does find a way to break through the clouds before too long. For some of the wildlife, however things could not be better especially for the waterfowl.No waiting around when there is a freshwater pond to take a break.For sure the golfers will be considerate and not interrupt the water activities. They don't like to be in the water anyway as it costs then strokes and occasionally a lost ball.There could be a slight problem, for then, however, as they would not be expecting there to be water in this area.As they are more comfortable when the hole plays the way in normally does.Not normally a water hazard hole, but then again, we don't nor... 05/25/2025

Friday Flags: A Wind Blowing to the West in WaterburyOur spring here in Connecticut has been completely out of the norm. We have gotten warm weather, then it drops back to low temps.We get a lot of rain and then we get another dose of snow.Weather patterns typically are from the west to the east as generated by the rotation of the earth, as the wind blows.So, it was a bit unusual for me to see the flag at the golf course blowing to California, but that was the case.There was also no waiting for the wind to pick up as it was blowing in that direction for most of the afternoon.Friday Flags: A Wind Blowing to the West in Waterbury 05/16/2025

53rd  Annual Mother's Day Greek Festival in Waterbury CT  It is highly anticipated each year for the food that is offered and the fun as well. A tradition for Mother's Day weekend to come and enjoy authentic Greek food, entertainment and the fellowship of your friends and neighbors.There will be plants for sale, Greek delicacies, and beverages, dance demonstrations and for the willing, try your best at the ‘Zorba’ dance.The Festival Web Site offers the full menu and schedule of events.Some of the menu items included:Souvlaki, Greek shish kabobPastitsio, Baked layers of macaroni with seasoned beef, cheese and cream sauceMoussaka, broiled layers of eggplant with seasoned beef, cheese and cream sauceAlong with gyros, spinach pies, cheese pies and stuffed grape leaves. Free Admission & Park... 05/03/2025

Friday Flags: The Flags are in All Over the Course, Mar 2025For the golfers in the Greater Waterbury CT area the small flags are flying to kick off the golf season.It is still a bit nipsy and for this Friday snow is in the forecast, but as I drove by the course earlier in the week the wind gave me a reason to stop.With the season started there is now someone that can attend to the flag on a daily basis, and it was waving proudly.A small walk down the 18 fairway allowed me to get a shot of both flags.While a score of 39 would be wonderful on the back nine, that is just too cool of a temp for me to venture out yet. Maybe just a bit spoiled form the southern run I just took.Soon enough as the yard is still in need of some attention.Friday Flags: The Flags are in All Over the Course, Mar 2025 03/21/2025

Friday Flags: Official Opening of The Mountain Grill Waterbury CTSaturday morning was a big day at the East Mountain Golf course as it was the official opening of the remodeled club house and the formal introduction to the general public of the Mountain Grill. As we were walking down the 17th fairway, we could hear bagpipes playing songs nearby.Then, as we were approaching the green on the 18th fairway there was a crowd assembled behind the green. For the way we had played that morning, we knew it wasn't for us.After 2 years and a cost of over $2.5 million the grand unveiling. Just prior to the speeches, the bagpipes started, and the Waterbury CT Police Pipes and Drums band marched around the 18th green.  Full credits were offered to all the people that worked so hard to allow the resto... 11/22/2024

What’s My Waterbury CT Home’s Value October 2024Waterbury CT is the second largest town in New Haven County with a population of app115,000. It is 33 miles southwest of Hartford, 25 miles north of New Haven and 77 miles northwest of New York City. The larger factories that once dominated the Connecticut manufacturing economy are no longer in Waterbury, essentially changing form the brass mills they used for raw materials and converting to cheaper and lighter aluminum or plastic. Currently in Waterbury CT there are 105 active residential listings for sale. The homes for sale in Waterbury CT range from an 684 square ft, 2-bedroom cape listed at $127,000 to a 1,134 square ft, 3-bedroom cape on large acreage listed at $750,000. These listings are within the town zip codes of 06702, 06704, 0... 11/16/2024

Welcome to The Mountain Grille at East Mountain Golf Course After a 2 year absence, the club house at the East Mountain Golf Course is open with many changes designed for safety and comfort with a new 19th hole. There had been minimal changes to the inside of the club house since originally built in the early 1930's as a WPA project. As an aside, I have played golf with the son of one of those workers, whose job was to break up and remove the rocks from the fairways. I think he took too many breaks.All inside is state of the art and all mechanicals have been completed to modern day codes for the safety of all. The new owners, Pama and Mark Goggins, and Fran Phelan have intentions of operating The Mountain Grille as a year-round, family style restaurant. The building has new HVAC systems... 11/07/2024

Friday Flags A Waterbury CT Company with Foreign RootsAt the exit I normally take to go home, there is a large plant that has had a few companies there over the years. Currently it is home to Drew Marine, a German owned company that services chemicals to certain maritime markets.The parking lot is large, and just across from the main entrance to the building is an lsland with a large flagpole.The breeze was blowing in many directions so I wanted to get a different view to get a better shot.Just enough to get the shot and another Friday Flag post.Friday Flags A Waterbury CT Company with Foreign Roots  11/01/2024

What’s My Waterbury CT Home’s Value September 2024Waterbury CT is the second largest town in New Haven County with a population of app115,000. It is 33 miles southwest of Hartford, 25 miles north of New Haven and 77 miles northwest of New York City. The larger factories that once dominated the Connecticut manufacturing economy are no longer in Waterbury, essentially changing form the brass mills they used for raw materials and converting to cheaper and lighter aluminum or plastic. Currently in Waterbury CT there are 100 active residential listings for sale. The homes for sale in Waterbury CT range from an 752 square ft, 2-bedroom bungalow listed at $115,000 to a 1,134 square ft, 3-bedroom cape on large acreage listed at $750,000. These listings are within the town zip codes of 06702, 06... 10/22/2024

October 1, for Market Trends For Waterbury CT's West End Side, Zip 06708The 06708 Zip code encompasses the west side of Waterbury with 4 neighborhoods known as Brooklyn, Town Plot, Lower and Upper Bunker Hill. It is also the largest zip code in Waterbury. There are currently 34 active listings in the 06708 zip code with the average value of the homes for sale in Waterbury's 06708 zip code available for sale is $345,382 with average days in market of 62. There are also currently 33 properties under show or hard deposit contracts.For the first 9 months of this year there have been 184 closed listings in the 06708 zip code of Waterbury with an average sales price of $292,364 and average days on market of 33. This suggests an absorption rate of 20 sales per month which means the current inv... 10/01/2024

Friday Flags in Waterbury, CT Zip Code 06705Making a drive through the East End of Waterbury to get to an appointment gave me an opportunity stop and get a photo in front of a mini-plaza.The flag was enjoying the breeze as I was driving by sort of a tease for me. By the time I stopped, I have become very patient with my flags and as I made my chant to the wind gods, my patience was rewarded.A perfect wave to share on m post. Now to go and find another one for the following week.Friday Flags in Waterbury, CT Zip Code 06705   08/30/2024

What’s My Waterbury CT Home’s Value July 2024Waterbury CT is the second largest town in New Haven County with a population of app115,000. It is 33 miles southwest of Hartford, 25 miles north of New Haven and 77 miles northwest of New York City. The larger factories that once dominated the Connecticut manufacturing economy are no longer in Waterbury, essentially changing form the brass mills they used for raw materials and converting to cheaper and lighter aluminum or plastic. Currently in Waterbury CT there are 92 active residential listings for sale. The homes for sale in Waterbury CT range from an 684 square ft, 2-bedroom cape listed at $127,900 to a 1,134 square ft, 3-bedroom  cape on large acreage listed at $750,000. These listings are within the town zip codes of 06702, 06704, 0670... 08/26/2024

Friday Flags A Waterbury Golf Course Steeped in TraditionAs I prefer to play my golf the traditional way by walking, I have found a most enjoyable location at the municipal golf course in Waterbury CT where I learned the game 64 years ago. Learning is a teaser word, as no one ever really learns the game as we continually practice it.  The golf course was opened in 1932 and has gone through some changes from the original layout, but the clubhouse hasn't and is currently in the last stages of a $2,000,000 remodel and scheduled to open Labor Day weekend.A big difference with the renovations is that the new restaurant that will be opening will be a year-round restaurant.  As the clubhouse has been closed for a while, it will be most welcome. One thing that has not changed, is the flag that ... 08/09/2024

What’s My Waterbury CT Home’s Value June 2024Waterbury CT is the second largest town in New Haven County with a population of app115,000. It is 33 miles southwest of Hartford, 25 miles north of New Haven and 77 miles northwest of New York City. The larger factories that once dominated the Connecticut manufacturing economy are no longer in Waterbury, essentially changing form the brass mills they used for raw materials and converting to cheaper and lighter aluminum or plastic. Currently in Waterbury CT there are 87 active residential listings for sale. The homes for sale in Waterbury CT range from an 762 square ft, 2-bedroom bungalow listed at $115,000 to a 1,134 square ft, 3-bedroom cape on large acreage listed at $750,000. These listings are within the town zip codes of 06702, 06704, 0... 07/15/2024

Friday Flags A Cemetary Pair of Sentinels in Waterbury CTAs I was heading into a cemetery this week to water flowers on a family gravesite, I was happy to see a flagpole with a waving banner ready for me.As I walked over to take the photo, I was also happy to see a pair of sentinels holding flags and saluting as well.This week especially we should be more appreciative of the liberties we enjoy and mindful of how it as earned. Friday Flags A Cemetary Pair of Sentinels in Waterbury CT 07/05/2024

Celebrating Freedom It Carries a High PriceOur War of Independence was a battle fought by professionals on one side and by determined colonists, many farmers and shopkeepers with some soldiers intermixed.The decisive battle was fought in Yorktown, VA, with the French fleet blocking the sea and the Continental Army encamped on land.The Continental Army was assisted by a French force of 5,000 men and 450 officers under the command of General Jean Baptiste de Rochambeau. The had landed in Rhode Island and made a forced march in 14 weeks to meet Washington's army for the final siege and battle at Yorktown.That march took the army right through Waterbury CT and a non-descript marker, almost completely covered by weeds is the only reminder of that passage through the area. There are symbolic ... 07/04/2024

Waterbury CT Area July 4th Fireworks Displays  2024With the July 4th holiday falling on a Thursday, fireworks are being fired at various sites in the area.WednesdayMeriden: Independence Day Fireworks – East Peak in Hubbard Park, 999 West Main St., music starts at 7 p.m., fireworks after 9 pm. Rain date: July 12.This is a great venue with the covered stage and plenty of space to hear the music and see the fireworks at dusk. ThursdayBristol: Fireworks – Lake Compounce Family Theme Park, 185 Enterprise Dr., Bristol, 9 p.m. Admission requiredMiddlebury: 3D Fireworks – Quassapaug Amusement Park, 2132 Middlebury Road, Middlebury, after dark.admission requiredSaturdayWaterbury: Food Truck and July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza 2024July 6-7, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., each dayThe two-day event will take ... 07/02/2024

Lebanese Farina Cake  A Special TreatAs our church is having it's Taste of Lebanon this weekend, the parishioners are being asked to prepare dishes to be sold. My wife was asked to make the farina cake, harisat-el-louz. ris-to-laws.  The farina most often eaten at breakfast on a cold morning is something with which many have a great deal of familiarity. It is a coarser grain designed to stick to the ribs. With a finer grained farina, the Lebanese make a cake, which is considered a true delicacy. The recipe below offers a couple of alternatives. Ingredients2 cups of farina        1 cup of the breakfast farina, (boxed)        1 cup of finer also called semolina1 stick of unsalted margarine/butter3 1/2 tablespoons of sugar1 cup milk2 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder1 cup simple syrupMelt but... 06/22/2024