West End Neighborhood

About the West End Neighborhood

  1. About the  Neighborhood
  2. History of the  Neighborhood
  3. ​Other Names for the  Neighborhood
    1. Streets in the  Neighborhood (partial list) 
    2. The  Neighborhood Highlights
    3. Safety in the  Neighborhood
    4. Parks in the Neighborhood
    5. Water in the  Neighborhood
      1. Demographic Profile of the  Neighborhood
      2. Business in  (partial list)
      3. Features of the  Neighborhood
      4. The  Neighborhood Association
      5. Partners and Supporters of the  Neighborhood
      6. ​Noteworthy People from the  Neighborhood
      7. Significant Structures in the  Neighborhood
        1. The  Neighborhood Online
        2. Map of the  Neighborhood

         

        Map of the West End Neighborhood

        Neighborhoods in the Waterville District

        • Cracker Hill Neighborhood
        • Fairmont Neighborhood
        • Haydensville Neighborhood
        • Historic Hillside District
        • Norwood Heights Neighborhood
        • Pine Hole Neighborhood
        • (The) Pines Neighborhood
        • Saint Margaret's-Willow-Plaza Neighborhood
        • Valley View Park Neighborhood
        • Waterville Neighborhood

         Neighborhood Archived News

        Wast Side Hill District
        West End Neighborhood
        November 6, 2025
        State Plans to Address Waterbury Hospital Future Amid Ownership Challenges
        Recent reports indicate that Yale New Haven Health’s proposed acquisition of Waterbury Hospital is no longer feasible due to financial troubles faced by its current owner, Prospect Medical. State officials are exploring alternative strategies to ensure the hospital’s stability and continued healthcare services for the community.

         

        West Side Hill District
        West End Neighborhood
        2026 and beyond
        Municipal Redevelopment Authority Participation
        Waterbury is among the first Connecticut communities being considered for a new state-funded program worth $60 million, aimed at incentivizing dense, multifamily development near transportation hubs and urban centers. The Freight Street corridor, a key area for redevelopment, could see a mix of apartments, retail, and commercial uses in the coming years.

        West Side Hill District
        West End Neighborhood
        July 12, 2025
        Charity Walk
        Community members are invited to participate in the Walking Warriors Community Walk, taking place at 1279 West Main Street. The event, scheduled for 9:00 a.m., aims to promote health and wellness among residents and foster a sense of unity within the city.

        West Side Hill and Clark Hill Districts
        West End Neighborhood
        May 28–29, 2025, updated June 5, 2025
        Violence at Kennedy
        Kennedy High School experienced two consecutive days of violence, with 11 students arrested after a large fight on Wednesday and five more students arrested following another altercation on Thursday.  Police believe the incidents are connected, and school officials, assisted by law enforcement, are reviewing safety protocols to address the ongoing unrest.
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        West Side Hill and Clark Hill Districts
        West End Neighborhood
        Update: June 10, 2025
        Kennedy High School Fights Lead to Multiple Arrests
        Kennedy High School in Waterbury saw two consecutive days of student fights this week, resulting in multiple arrests. On Wednesday, June 12, eleven students were arrested after a large fight broke out around noon, according to police. The following day, five more students were arrested after another altercation, with authorities believing the incidents were connected. School resource officers and additional police responded to both events to restore order and ensure student safety

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        West Side Hill District
        West End Neighborhood
        May 21, 2025
        Boy Hit By Car = Hospitalized
        An 11-year-old child was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Old Colony Drive in Waterbury. The incident occurred around 7:50 a.m., and police reported that the driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation. Authorities continue to urge caution for both drivers and pedestrians in school zones and residential neighborhoods.
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        West Side Hill District
        West End Neighborhood
        Student Struck by Car
        2024.11.14
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        West Side District; West End Neighborhood
        Moped Driver in Critical Condition After Colliding with Vehicle
        article; 2024.07.14

        West Side District
        West End Neighbohrood
        ​Waterbury Woman, 35, Killed In Crash That Injured 2 Others
        West Main Street and Watertown Avenue
        Pepsi Holder, 35, died from injuries sustained in the accident
        NewsBreak; picture, article; 2024.01.30