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DONATION

DONATION

On World Autism Day, April 1, autism support non-profit, Sun, Moon & Stars, Inc. donated Karing Kritters’ new book, “Jacob Loves Puddles” to the classrooms at John Trumbull Primary School. Author Amanda Russell and Christine Faressa, founder of Sun, Moon & Stars, Inc., presented the books. Pictured are (from left to right back row) Ms. Faressa, Principal Laura Meka, and Ms. Russell and students (from left to right front row) Kiernan Nolan, Ava Baker and Grady Nolan. Those seeking more information may visit karingkritters.com and sunmoonandstars.org.

Community News

LOCAL EASTER MEALS MADE

LOCAL EASTER MEALS MADE

On Good Friday, members of the Watertown Lions Club assembled 39 bags of food for local families to have an Easter meal, including $25 gift cards, all provided to local churches for distribution. Pictured above are helpers (front row, from left to right) Lions Rudy Graziano, Kathy Trowbridge, Nancy Salerno, Melita Harris, and Ron Blanchard; (back row) Lions Bob White, President Jim Floyd, Jim Kosloski and Steve Bormolini.

Local Business

Main Street Boutique Announces Open Hours

Main Street Boutique Announces Open Hours

WATERTOWN — Main Street Boutique, sponsored by The United Methodist Church, will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the second and fourth Saturday of each month at 329 Main St. Sales on clothing, footwear and art will be on Saturday, April 13. There is a selection of dish sets, kitchen utensils, small appliances, curtains, sheets, blankets, table cloths, books and more.

Local Sports

Obituaries

Vonya L. Long

WATERTOWN — Vonya L. (Johnson) Long, 84, passed away at her ho…

Victor Cestar, Jr.

Victor Cestar, Jr.

FRANKLIN, Mich. — Victor Cestar, Jr. of Franklin, Michigan pas…

Opinion

Is Debt Forgiveness Fair?

If President Biden could announce on November 1 that all student debt is forgiven, he would do so. That would surely be a way to get a few mor…

Arts & Living

Gloria Cachion Gallery to Showcase New Collection

Gloria Cachion Gallery to Showcase New Collection

SOUTHBURY — The Gloria Cachion Gallery at the Southbury Public Library will showcase the art of Sandra Cointreau from Thursday, May 2 through Thursday, May 30 at 100 Poverty Rd. The exhibit will be open during regular library hours which are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

Community Events

SHRED DAY SLATED

SHRED DAY SLATED

The Watertown Lions will hold a Community Shred-it Day from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 20 at LaBonne’s Market, 639 Straits Tpk. There is a fee for up to four boxes of material which will be shredded onsite. Donations for more than four boxes will be accepted. Pictured above are Lions Steve Bormolini and Rich Dayton placing a sign at LaBonne’s Market.