Blumenthal, DeLauro seek heritage designation for the Naugatuck River Valley

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent
Boosting the local economy, creating jobs and becoming a hub for historical and cultural tourism are some of the perks that could come along with proposed legislation unveiled by U.S. Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro and U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal Wednesday.
The two legislators gathered before a small crowd of local officials at the entrance of the Derby Greenway announcing creation of the Naugatuck River Valley National Heritage Area Study Act, which if approved, would designate the area a National Heritage Area.

Read the full story here.