Haunted Waterbury & the Naugatuck Valley
Waterbury and the Naugatuck Valley have a rich and varied history, but some of its darker chapters have remained hidden. These include an abandoned road guarded by an invisible entity, factory ghosts, a monstrous serpent, unnerving cemetery lore, demonic houses and a haunted restaurant. Once declared dead due to decades of being inundated with industrial and chemical pollutants, the Naugatuck River has been brought back to life by environmental stewardship, which has been a welcome benefit to residents. However, the river’s cleanup has also awakened supernatural stories that carve a paranormal path from the stream’s source in northwest Connecticut to its confluence with the Housatonic. Local author and historian Michael Bielawa reveals the eerie dark side of the river and this fabled valley.

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Haunted Waterbury & the Naugatuck Valley
Waterbury and the Naugatuck Valley have a rich and varied history, but some of its darker chapters have remained hidden. These include an abandoned road guarded by an invisible entity, factory ghosts, a monstrous serpent, unnerving cemetery lore, demonic houses and a haunted restaurant. Once declared dead due to decades of being inundated with industrial and chemical pollutants, the Naugatuck River has been brought back to life by environmental stewardship, which has been a welcome benefit to residents. However, the river’s cleanup has also awakened supernatural stories that carve a paranormal path from the stream’s source in northwest Connecticut to its confluence with the Housatonic. Local author and historian Michael Bielawa reveals the eerie dark side of the river and this fabled valley.

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Haunted Waterbury & the Naugatuck Valley

Haunted Waterbury & the Naugatuck Valley

by Michael J. Bielawa
Haunted Waterbury & the Naugatuck Valley

Haunted Waterbury & the Naugatuck Valley

by Michael J. Bielawa

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Overview

Waterbury and the Naugatuck Valley have a rich and varied history, but some of its darker chapters have remained hidden. These include an abandoned road guarded by an invisible entity, factory ghosts, a monstrous serpent, unnerving cemetery lore, demonic houses and a haunted restaurant. Once declared dead due to decades of being inundated with industrial and chemical pollutants, the Naugatuck River has been brought back to life by environmental stewardship, which has been a welcome benefit to residents. However, the river’s cleanup has also awakened supernatural stories that carve a paranormal path from the stream’s source in northwest Connecticut to its confluence with the Housatonic. Local author and historian Michael Bielawa reveals the eerie dark side of the river and this fabled valley.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781467159012
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date: 08/12/2025
Series: Haunted America
Pages: 176
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Award-winning author Michael J. Bielawa is dedicated to researching and celebrating the Naugatuck Valley’s unique history. As he is well versed in New England’s supernatural heritage, his explorations of the Northeast’s most mysterious and sacred sites have resulted in numerous books and articles, including Wicked Bridgeport (which received the first-ever New England Paranormal Literary Award), as well as the extremely popular Wicked New Haven. His efforts in highlighting regional history have been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal. Have a story to share about your own paranormal experiences? Michael Bielawa wants to hear from you. Please contact him at mbielawa@hotmail.com.

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