There is a new scam these days which is referred to as the “Grandparent Scam” or “Emergency Scam”. Grandparents from Connecticut to Canada are being targeted. The scheme, which preys upon grandparents’ love of their grandchildren, has proven to be a lucrative venture for con artists. Usually the caller pretends to be a grandchild in need of emergency money. Of course, this is not true.

The Naugatuck Savings Bank Foundation announced the winners of its Community Awards Program last night at a special ceremony honoring the recipients with a total of $50,000 in awards. Naugatuck Savings Bank customers voted throughout the fall for a local charity of their choice to receive a grant from the Naugatuck Savings Bank Foundation.