Naugatuck Cultural Council – 10/22/2010

Posted by Bob on October 22, 2010 under Daily Blogs | Be the First to Comment

This past August, 2010, numerous individuals representing various ethnic and racial groups as well as importance institutions in Naugatuck convened the first (1st) meeting of the Naugatuck Cultural Council.  Naugatuck has a rich history of incorporating numerous cultural heritages and traditions into the social fabric of Borough life.  Countless individuals have immigrated to Naugatuck over the years, primarily from the many countries of Europe.  As new immigrants arrive in Naugatuck from other parts of the world, we would like to welcome and embrace newcomers while continuing to celebrate established populations.  While our ancestors hail from many places near and far, the Naugatuck Cultural Council seeks to unify our citizens by sharing our common American Experience here in the Borough.

Over the past couple months, the Naugatuck Cultural Council has been working to establish a mission statement and goals and objectives for the group.  At the September, 2010, meeting, the following officers were chosen:  Ralph Roper – Chair; Maria Fidalgo – Co-Vice Chair; and Indira Reyes – Co-Vice Chair.  Our mission statement was adopted at the October, 2010, meeting and can be viewed here.

Minutes from the most recent October 20, 2010, meeting can be viewed here.  Minutes are proposed documents until acceptance by the Council at the next regular meeting.

Following the success of the Blight and Beautification Council, the Naugatuck Cultural Council is also an open committee, welcoming all those who wish to lend their time and talent.  One of our goals is to identify other stakeholders from new and/or emerging populations who may be interested in participating.  Anyone wishing to become involved should contact our office at 203-720-7009, or send an email to bob@bobmezzo.com or bmezzo@naugatuck-ct.gov.

Regular meetings of the Naugatuck Cultural Council are held on the third (3rd) Wednesday of each month, 6:00 PM, on the fourth (4th) floor of Town Hall, 229 Church Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770.  Subcommittees will soon be formed and may meet between regular meeting days.  The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, November 17, 2010.