East Mountain (Waterbury)

East Mountain is a section of the city of Waterbury, Connecticut. The area is located southeast of the downtown district and I-84. East Mountain is home to schools, parks and community associations. The area is mostly residential with some commercial and industrial complexes.

Demographics

Many Irish immigrants first settled in East Mountain in the 1940s onward. The area is now mixing with other races but remains its Irish base.

Government

East Mountain is under the jurisdiction of the mayor of Waterbury. There is an East Mountain Community Club which provides an outlet for residents to voice their ideas/concerns. There was a push 20 years ago for East Mountain to separate from Waterbury and form its own town; however, many residents were not on board with the idea and the city retained the area.

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