Waterbury PAL

06/24/2026

Thank you drummond specialolympicsct

06/22/2026

BECAUSE OF PAL….
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06/19/2026

Waterbury PAL Celebrates Three Youth Selected for Prestigious Taft Summer Program

WATERBURY, CT – The Waterbury Police Activity League (PAL) proudly celebrated three outstanding local youth on June 17, 2026, during a special Media Day recognizing their selection to attend the prestigious Summer at Taft Program.

The students, selected through a competitive process, were awarded scholarships to participate in the five-week residential summer program at the Taft School in Watertown, Connecticut. The experience provides students with the opportunity to live on campus, engage in academic enrichment, develop leadership skills, and build lasting relationships with peers from diverse backgrounds.

To recognize this achievement, Waterbury PAL welcomed the students, their families, school administrators, and representatives from the Taft School for an afternoon of celebration and recognition.

“We are incredibly proud of these young people and the hard work that led to this opportunity,” said Erica Soares, Program Director of Waterbury PAL. “Being selected for the Summer at Taft Program is a tremendous accomplishment. This experience will allow our youth to challenge themselves academically, build confidence, and gain valuable life experiences that will help shape their future.”

Representing the Taft School was Ryan Gemmell, Co-Director of Summer @ Taft, who joined families and community members in celebrating the students’ achievements and their upcoming summer experience.

The Summer at Taft Program provides students with a unique opportunity to experience life on a boarding school campus while participating in academic courses, recreational activities, leadership development.

The partnership between Waterbury PAL and the Taft School continues to create meaningful opportunities for local youth by expanding access to high-quality educational and personal development experiences.

Waterbury PAL & The Taft School congratulates the following students on their selection and wishes them a successful and memorable summer at Taft:

• Skylar Talbert – Carrington School
• Sheyla Martos-Carchi– Aces at Chase
• Karola DeFreitas – North End Middle School

06/18/2026

06/17/2026

AN AWESOME OPPORTUNITY EXCLUSIVELY FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES! 🏀

We're excited to invite you to a Meet & Greet event with NBA Player and former UConn Husky Andre Drummond, who is a Special Olympics Global Ambassador and will be in town next week!

The In-Person Meet & Greet Event with Andre Drummond, generously hosted by our friends with Waterbury PAL, will take place at Waterbury PAL, 64 Division Street in Waterbury on Tuesday, June 23rd, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Athletes and their guests MUST register in advance by Friday, June 19th here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xO49Gkql6S2RS7DoFxynFZH2_MIjIg-2EJlSE2wjGs0/edit?ts=6a15dcd8

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In you are unable to attend the in-person event, please join us for a virtual Meet & Greet with Andre Drummond on the same day Tuesday, June 23rd, 4 to 5 p.m.

You MUST register for the Zoom call IN ADVANCE by Friday, June 19th here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/r6vxcTnNRxS1E5uhyMv4BA

Questions? Email [email protected].

06/17/2026

Because of PAL, I learned the true importance of giving back to my community. 💙 PAL has taught me that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference and inspire change in others.

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06/17/2026

Join us in supporting the Waterbury Police Cadets at their Dinner on Friday, June 26, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the PAL Gym.

Enjoy a night of food, raffles, music, and more. All proceeds will help support cadet training, events, uniforms, and additional program needs.

Tickets are $20 per person. Kids ages 5 and under are free.
Please purchase tickets by Friday, June 19, 2026.

Acceptable payments: cash and check. Please make checks payable to Waterbury Police Cadets.

Donations are also accepted.

For tickets or more information, please see Ofc. Fillion, Ofc. Vasquez Nunez, Ofc. Ursin, or Ofc. Espinal.

06/16/2026

Please join us in welcoming Elliot Jacovino as the Waterbury Police Activity League Administrative Assistant for the Gun Violence Prevention Grant.

Elliot brings experience in public service, community organizing, and advocacy, along with a strong commitment to making a positive impact in our community.

We're excited to have him on the team and look forward to the work ahead.

Waterbury PAL