03/30/2020
03/30/2020
Local News for Watertown, Connecticut
03/30/2020
03/27/2020
Veterans’ Park Closures
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE EFFECTIVE 03-27-2020 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Due to the current pandemic, the following steps have been taken to safeguard those using the Watertown Parks and Recreation facilities. It is also your responsibility to protect yourself and those around you. We don’t want to be forced to close the Parks. Please take this notice READ MORE.
03/27/2020
Waterbury Chamber: SEEKING EMPLOYERS WHO NEED …
SEEKING EMPLOYERS WHO NEED MORE WORKERS: @NRWIB is working to assemble a statewide Disaster Emergency grant with employers in the region willing to employ disaster relief workers. Contact Dave for more info at dkrechevsky@waterburychamber.com or (203) 757-0701 ext. 319 Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/27/2020
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Ceremony Postponed
The Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans ceremony scheduled for Sunday, March 28th at the Oakville Green, has been postponed to a later date to be determined due to the COVID-19 pandemic. New date will be posted on this website when available. Read the article on watertownct.org READ MORE.
03/26/2020
Michael A. Posa
WATERTOWN – Michael A. Posa, 76, of Watertown, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his beloved family. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.
03/26/2020
SURPRISE SNOW IN THE SPRING
Snow blanketed the ground from early morning to late afternoon in Watertown on Monday, March 23. The snow covered most of the ground on Main Street, including some daffodil blooms. (Chamberlain photo) Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.
03/26/2020
RTC Endorses Candidate
WATERTOWN – Watertown Republican Vice Chairperson Richard Antonetti announced that the Watertown Republican Town Committee endorsed former federal prosecutor David X. Sullivan of New Fairfield as the Republican candidate for the fifth Congressional District in the upcoming November election. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.
03/26/2020
PRESTIGE DANCE WINNER
Dancer Lillyana Wootton, age five, of Prestige Dance Center in Watertown, competed in four regional competitions before the season was postponed. She won first overall at each competition as well as being crowned Mini Miss at all four events. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.
03/26/2020
In Response to the Coronavirus: Services, Assistance Added for Residents
WATERTOWN – In response to the recent outbreak of the coronavirus, Covid-19, various departments are providing Watertown residents with services and programs to assist those in need. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.
03/26/2020
SNOOPING AROUND
Homeowners on Lakewood Drive in Watertown decided to spread some smiles and cheer amidst the coronavirus pandemic, inflating a holiday figure of the popular “Peanuts” characters Snoopy and Woodstock. The sign reads “Snoopy says it will all be OK.” (Dreher… Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.
03/26/2020
Heminway Offices Closed for Relocations
WATERTOWN – The town announced that all town offices located in the Heminway Municipal Center, 61 Echo Lake Rd., will be closed on Monday, March 30 and Tuesday, March 31, due to office relocations. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.
03/26/2020
Watertown Board of Education: Online Learning, Lunches Priorities
WATERTOWN – The Board of Education held an emergency meeting on Monday, March 23. During the meeting, the board received the superintendent’s report, held an executive session and voted on several action items. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.03/26/2020
Troop 140 of St. Mary Magdalen: Scouts Take Tour of Ellis Island
OAKVILLE – Boy Scout Troop 140 of St. Mary Magdalen Church camped at Alpine Scout Camp in New Jersey and then went to New York City for a trip to Ellis Island from Friday, March 13 to Sunday, March 15. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.03/26/2020
Phyllis Monterose
OAKVILLE – Phyllis Monterose, age 97, of Oakville, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family after an extended illness. She was the widow of Charles Monterose. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.03/26/2020
Updates to Heminway Project Reviewed
WATERTOWN – The Public Buildings Committee, meeting on Wednesday, March 18, reviewed Heminway Municipal Center project updates and approved payment certificates. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.
03/25/2020
Waterbury Chamber: A little mid-week motivation …
A little mid-week motivation from our friends at @noteworthychoco ! Send someone a sweet message during social distancing at Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/25/2020
Waterbury Chamber: Blood drives are being …
Blood drives are being canceled due to COVID19 concerns. Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. requires blood. @RedCross is taking strict precautions to keep donors safe. Please consider giving blood. Schedule an appointment here: Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/25/2020
Watertown Board of Ed.: Gov. announced that all …
Gov. announced that all schools would be closed until April 20 & hinted that schools may be closed even longer. WPS will shift to distance learning as of 3/30. Please see important WPS parent information here: . Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/25/2020
Watertown Board of Ed.: Please visit the Watertown …
Please visit the Watertown Public Schools Distance Learning Parent Guide Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.03/24/2020