GOSHEN — Region 5 Dive Team, a dedicated volunteer group of public safety divers, recently held a training session at East Side Pond.

A new slate of officers was installed for the 2021-2022 season of the Oakville-Watertown Chapter of UNICO National at their meeting on Thursday, July 22 at the Senior Center on Falls Avenue in Oakville. Shown from left are Treasurer Steve Malenda; Vice President Rick Sarandrea; President Bob…

WATERTOWN — Police officers responded to the neighborhood of Westgate Road for the report of suspicious persons at 12:51 p.m. on July 26.

On July 14, the Knights of Columbus Atlantic Council 18 in Thomaston, presented four scholarships to deserving high school 2021 graduates from St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, which encompasses the towns of Thomaston, Plymouth, and Terryville. The four honored recipients were (from left), Aysiaa…

After a one-week delay, the Watertown Farmers’ Market opened for the season on July 25 featuring Connecticut-grown produce, crafts, jewelry, clothing and more. Under cloudy skies, customers enjoyed the musical stylings of The Sawtelles. (Dreher photo)

Watertown resident Eileen Thomson was presented with an official Connecticut General Assembly Citation composed by state Sen. Eric Berthel, R-32, and state Rep. Joe Polletta, R-68, in celebration of her 104th birthday on Thursday, July 22. Ms. Thomson was joined by her daughter, Regina  (rig…

Two outstanding Watertown High School senior students were chosen this year to receiving $1,000 for their well rounded achievements. “Carynn Liseo (left), and Noah Ryan continue to keep the CJ Saraceno memory alive” said Rita Saraceno in presenting the awards in memory of her son, Christophe…

Jenna Hulstrunk of Holy Cross recently was awarded a $2,000 Memorial Scholarship from the Watertown Lions Club. Jenna will attend Fairfield University in the fall to major in nursing. She plans to become an APRN and eventually hold a doctorate in nursing practice. She was an intern as a medi…

The Watertown High School Leo Club recently presented a check for $1,000 to President and Founder Christine Faressa of Sun, Moon, and Stars. Shown (from left), are Leos Anesa Xhema, Lana Kolpa, and Ella Makowski; club advisor and teacher Eric Lozaw; Leo President Emalyn Osbourne; Lion Presid…

OAKVILLE — Jake Grendzinski of Troop 140 St. Mary Magdalen Church was named an Eagle Scout at a ceremony on Sunday, July 18 with family and friends in attendence along with Troop 140.

Locally heavy rains over the weekend of July 16 through 18 left their mark on local businesses. The downpours, which dumped 2.48 inches of moisture from the skies, caused mudslides and erosion, keeping cleaning and landscaping professionals busy. The parking areas in the Walgreen’s lot on Ma…

Watertown Rotary Club’s 2020-2021 President Hugh Langin is shown presenting a check to Watertown Library Director Joan Rintleman. The Rotary presented seven different donations at term end, during the club’s Change Over Dinner hosted at the Grand Oak Villa. Checks were presented to Watertown…

Watertown Rotary Club’s 2020-2021 President Hugh Langin presented seven different donations at term end, during the club’s Change Over Dinner hosted at the Grand Oak Villa. Checks were presented to Watertown Food Bank, Fuel Bank and Learn to Swim, Watertown Library, WHS Interact Club, WHS Ro…

Watertown Rotary Club’s 2020-2021 President Hugh Langin presented seven different donations at term end, during the club’s Change Over Dinner hosted at the Grand Oak Villa. Checks were presented to Watertown Food Bank, Fuel Bank and Learn to Swim, Watertown Library, WHS Interact Club, WHS Ro…

Shown is Rotary Club President Hugh Langin (left), and the Joe Garassino Foundation’s President Mike Garassino. Watertown Rotary Club’s 2020-2021 President Hugh Langin presented seven different donations at term end, during the club’s Change Over Dinner hosted at the Grand Oak Villa. Checks …

WATERTOWN — Noah Ryan of Watertown received a $2,000 Academic Scholarship from the Lions Club of Watertown. He plans to study theology, philosophy and the great books of Western civilization with a focus on education. He is leaning toward a career in youth ministry outreach and education.

WATERTOWN — Richard DiFederico, Jr. received a Wall of Honor plaque from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Alison Villanueva, at a recent ceremony at Watertown High School.

Watertown Rotary Club’s 2020-2021 President Hugh Langin presented seven different donations at term end, during the club’s Change Over Dinner hosted at the Grand Oak Villa. Checks were presented to Watertown Food Bank, Fuel Bank and Learn to Swim, Watertown Library, WHS Interact Club, WHS Ro…

ROCKY HILL — The Accounting Scholarship Foundation of the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants  recently presented the following scholarships to local students at the virtual CTCPA Accounting Scholarship Foundation Awards Night 2021.

TUCKER DOOLAN of Watertown has been named to the dean’s list at Worcester Polytechnic Institute for the spring semester. Mr. Doolan is the son of Joseph and Wendy Doolan and a member of the class of 2024, majoring in aerospace engineering.

U.S. AIR FORCE AIRMAN Chelsea DeMarest graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. A member of the Air National Guard, she completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core v…

Lions Dan Uitti (left), and Rich Dayton accept the new Amanda Freeman Award, from Watertown Lion President Kathleen Trowbridge. This award exemplifies unselfish service and is named after Lions Club founder’s Melvin Jones’ wife, Amanda Freeman.

Click Bond, a Watertown manufacturing facility, donated $500 to the Watertown Lions Club to aid in their services to the community. The donation was presented to the treasurer at the Litchfield Bancorp in Watertown. Shown (from left), are Kaitlyn Pierzanowski and Mark Stukshis of Click Bond,…

The Oakville-Watertown Chapter of UNICO Nation awarded scholarships to two Watertown High School graduates at Veterans Park on Wednesday, June 23. Shown are the members of the scholarship committee and the recipients including (from left), committee member Al Mickel, Emma Gallagher, Joshua M…

Watertown’s Girl Scout Troop #64069 attended their end of the year cookout at Camp Anseox in Oxford on Sunday, June 13. They made various types of food and desserts in foil, which they cooked over a fire. They also played a “whodunit” type of game, which was set up around the camp grounds. S…