Music Students Take Part in Community Music Day at Church of Nativity
Music Students Take Part in Community Music Day at Church of Nativity

Music Students Take Part in Community Music Day at Church of Nativity

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WATERTOWN — Students from the Watertown High School Choral Ensembles and Swift Select Choir participated in Community Music Day at the Church of Nativity in Bethlehem on May 7. The event was presented by the Woodbury-Bethlehem Community Music Foundation and Chime In! Music With a Mission and sponsored, in part, by a grant from Thomaston Savings Bank. The students rehearsed throughout the afternoon and performed in a concert along with other local school and community choral ensembles and bell choirs. Read moreMusic Students Take Part in Community Music Day at Church of Nativity

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PAINTING FUN

PAINTING FUN

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A Paint Night was held on Thursday, May 11 at Gayle’s Depot Square Farm Shoppe, hosted by painting instructor and Water Oak Community Women’s club member, Pauline Hudson. Participants were instructed to paint a flower their choice of colors. A good time was had by all. Shown (from left to ri…

SUCCESSFUL EVENT

SUCCESSFUL EVENT

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The Watertown Lions Club would like to thank Labonne’s Market Manager Linda Morris, Labonne’s Market, Iron Mountain Shredding Services of Watertown, and all the customers who helped to make this year’s shredding event a huge success. The money raised from this event will help people and grou…

Farmer's Market on Sundays from June 25 to October 8

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WATERTOWN — The Watertown Parks and Recreation Department hosts the Farmer's Market on Sundays from June 25 to October 8. Market hours are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays at 690 Thomaston Rd.

Police News

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WATERTOWN — Police report that they arrested Robert Fernandez, 39, Wolcott, at 10:40 p.m. May 12 for disorderly conduct and assault in the 3rd degree. 

EARTH DAY 2023

EARTH DAY 2023

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Silgan Dispensing of Thomaston volunteered to clean up Echo Lake Park, the Falls Avenue Senior Center and the Watertown Bark Park, all in Watertown, in celebration of Earth Day on Thursday, April 20. Silgan Dispensing volunteers every year to help out on Earth day, choosing areas in towns th…

MAY LUNCHEON

MAY LUNCHEON

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Approximately 50 members and their friends attended the annual May Luncheon for Friends of the Watertown Library on May 5. A wonderful meal was enjoyed at the Watertown Golf Club. During the luncheon, Treasurer Jim Czarzasty of the Friends of the Watertown Library made a special presentation…

Project Graduation Seeking Volunteers

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WATERTOWN — Project Graduation is Watertown High School’s annual all-night drug and alcohol free celebration provided to the graduating seniors at no cost to them. The committee is seeking volunteers and donations for the event.

Shredding Event

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BETHLEHEM — The Bethlehem Lions Club and Pro Shield Security will offer a one-day shredding event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 20, at Nick’s Country Kitchen Restaurant at the corner of Flanders Road and Route 61.

UMC Tag Sale Set

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WATERTOWN — The United Methodist Church at 305 Main St. will be hosting their annual spring tag sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June 3.

Watertown Receives Funding for River Trail Phase II Work

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HARTFORD — Gov. Ned Lamont and state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes have announced that approximately $9 million in state grants are being released through the Connecticut Recreational Trails Program to plan, build, expand and improve a total of 50…

Support Group

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WATERBURY — Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury offers a free women’s sexual assault and incest support group at 6 p.m. every Thursday.

VFW Car Show

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WATERTOWN — The VFW Post 7330 Auxiliary will sponsor a Classic Car Show from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 24 at Veterans’ Memorial Park, 580 Nova Scotia Hill Rd. 

Budget Vote Set on May 23

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WATERTOWN — A referendum of electors and citizens qualified to vote in the Town Meeting will take place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, to vote for the approval or disapproval of fiscal year 2023-24 municipal and school budgets.

Meetings Available

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AREA — Al-Anon Family Groups take place statewide. Many meetings are still online, a few are now in person.

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

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The Water Oak Community Women’s Club awarded Alyssa Calabrese of Watertown (left) a $1,000 scholarship. Alyssa is graduating from Nonnewaug High School. Lori Lupachino, (right), vice president of WOCW, presented the check. Forty-one applications were submitted to the scholarship committee.

CRIMESTOPPING SUBS

CRIMESTOPPING SUBS

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Jersey Mike’s Subs, located at 595 Straits Tpke. in Watertown, will donate profits of sub sales to Water-Oak Crimestoppers, Inc., during Mother’s Day weekend beginning Thursday, May 11. Crimestoppers is a local nonprofit that provides a tip line at 860-945-9940, for people to report tips ano…

Police News

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WATERTOWN — Police report that they arrested Timothy Geary, 38, Watertown at 9:30 p.m. May 7 for breach of peace in the 2nd degree.

Lions Plan Shredding Event

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BETHLEHEM — The Bethlehem Lions Club and Pro Shield Security will offer a one day Shredding Event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 20 at Nick’s Country Kitchen Restaurant at the corner of Flanders Road and Route 61.

Six Week Live Well with Chronic Conditions Workshop Series Set

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WATERBURY — Adults with ongoing health conditions such as arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease or any other chronic issues can learn better ways to manage recurring challenges such as pain, fatigue, difficult emotions, anxiety and stress during a free, six-week, in-home version of t…

Correction

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WATERTOWN — A story in the Thursday, April 27, issue of the Town Times on the Monday, April 17, meeting of the Board of Education contained an error.

LeClair Scholarship Committee Names Area Scholarship Winners

LeClair Scholarship Committee Names Area Scholarship Winners

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WATERTOWN — Three high school seniors will be awarded the Joseph and Yvonne LeClair Scholarship for 2023. The Joseph and Yvonne LeClair Scholarship has been helping Watertown Scouts afford college since 2009. It was established by Troop 52 in Oakville to honor a couple who devoted a lifetime…

Watertown Rotary Club Hosts Interact Club at Monthly Meeting

Watertown Rotary Club Hosts Interact Club at Monthly Meeting

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WATERTOWN — The Watertown Rotary Club invited members of the Watertown Interact Club to their weekly luncheon on April 26 at Hawk Ridge Winery, to present them with a monetary donation and to hear about their recent activities. The Interact Club, sponsored by Rotary International, is a group…

Police News

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WATERTOWN — Police report that they arrested James Brown, 25, Waterbury, at 9:30 a.m. April 28 for harassment in the 2nd degree and violation of a protective order-imposing restraint/liberty person. 

Fall Festival Committee Seeks Volunteers

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WATERTOWN  — Those interested in volunteering on the annual Fall Festival Planning Committee are invited to a meeting at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 9 at the Watertown Parks & Recreation Department, 61 Echo Lake Rd.

Pack 52 Plans Flower Sale

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OAKVILLE — Boy Scout Pack 52 of Oakville will host their annual Mother’s Day Flower and Plant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14 at the former Bradshaw Jeep at 554 Main St.

Tag Sale Fundraiser Slated

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HARWINTON — Harwinton Congregational Church is planning a Tag Sale Fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June 3 in the Lower Fellowship Hall at the church at 1 Litchfield Rd.

NAMI to Meet Tuesday, May 9 in Southbury

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SOUTHBURY — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will conduct a support meeting for family members and friends of individuals suffering with mental illness from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 9 at The Watermark at East Hill, 611 East Hill Rd.

A CELEBRATORY RECEPTION

A CELEBRATORY RECEPTION

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The Catholic Women of Holy Disciples Parish hosted a Mass and reception on Sunday, April 23, to celebrate the successful merger of the Women’s Ministries of St. John The Evangelist Church in Watertown and St. Mary Magdalen Church in Oakville. The reception was held after Mass at St. John The…

EASTER EGG HUNT

EASTER EGG HUNT

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Sue Peterson and Cyndi Jaret hosted Another Farm’s annual “Welcome Spring” Easter Egg Hunt and Fun Day. Children from all over the area attended, enjoying the beautiful weekend weather, prizes, candy and good old fashioned “Farm Fun.” Shown (from left) are Mary Jane O’Brien, Celeste Horkman,…

AMAZING GLIMPSE OF NATURE

AMAZING GLIMPSE OF NATURE

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Oakville resident Anthony Jannetty photographed a Bald Eagle recently in the area of Lake Winnamaug and wanted to share the photo with Town Times readers. Mr. Jannetty believes this eagle was nesting in the area. More of Mr. Jannetty’s photographs can be found on Instagram at @anthonyj9867.