Hop Haus eatery’s growth is bucking industry trend

By Christian Metzger Record-Journal staff

Despite recent closures of nearby restaurants in Plantsville, Hop Haus owner

Mike Miller remains optimistic about the future and plans to expand on the suc- cess of his business by growing into other towns. Pressing supply chain issues have caused price hikes in food and transportation for restaurants nationwide, forcing closures of smaller, family-owned restau- rants. Despite that, Miller said he remains successful due to a loyal customer base and collaboration with other local businesses for their food and craft beer. Having recently begun

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Town Manager Mark Sciota and other members of the library building committee have looked toward fundraising to help make up the difference, to pay for essential interior furnishings for the new building upwards of $700,000. With the help of Danosky & Associates, a consulting firm that specializes in working with nonprofits, the committee sifted through data sheets during a March 9 meeting

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Police departments embracing ‘Walk with Derek’ initiative

By Nicole Zappone The Citizen

NAUGATUCK Four years ago, Jennifer Harding had a scare no mother should have to experience. Her son, Derek, who was 8 years old at the time, disappeared one day. The boy, who is on the autism spectrum, walked away from his grandfather’s house with his mother's phone in hand, wearing nothing but a diaper. Derek was found safe soon after, but Harding knows this situation could have had a tragic outcome.

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