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LIFE JACKET LOANER

LIFE JACKET LOANER

Washington Parks and Recreation was awarded a grant from the Sea Tow Foundation for a free Life Jacket Loaner Program on Lake Waramaug. The goal is to enable boaters, or anyone at the town beaches of Washington, Kent, Warren or the State Park that may need a life jacket to come to the Washington boat ramp and borrow a one for the day and return it. There will be child, youth and adult life jackets available. Those who would like to donate a lightly used or new life jacket to the program can drop it off at the Town of Washington boat ramp. Pictured above are (from left to right) Washington Trooper Joseph Hamel, Community Services Director Jenn Pote, First Selectman Jim Brinton and Community Services Assistant George Steiner at the boat ramp.

Community News

STUDENTS DONATE TO PANTRY

STUDENTS DONATE TO PANTRY

Seymour High School students from the National Honor Society, the Student Council and the Hope Club collected food, money and made blankets to be donated to The Blessing Pantry. The Pantry is a 24 hour free-standing food pantry available to anyone in need and is located in the parking lot at Trinity Church. The students collected over 480 pounds of non-perishable food to stock the pantry. Pictured above are (from left to right) Teacher Caroline Sweeney, Teacher Stephanie Ciccone, Aidan Smith, Nicolas Reveles and Emily Masotta.

Local Business

Southbury Chamber Surpasses 100 Members

Southbury Chamber Surpasses 100 Members

SOUTHBURY — Less than two years after its formation, the Southbury Chamber has surpassed the 100-member threshold, marking a significant milestone in its growth and development, the organization has announced. “Since its inception, the Southbury Chamber has been committed to fostering a vibrant business environment and supporting the economic growth of the region,” said Charlie Berger, owner of Chatfield True Value and the chairman of the Southbury Chamber Board of Directors. “The Chamber is a vital resource to the business community, offering networking opportunities, advocacy, resources, and various ways to gain exposure.”

Local Sports

NHS Makes Clean Sweep of Tennis Tourney

NHS Makes Clean Sweep of Tennis Tourney

Nonnewaug made a clean sweep of the Berkshire League Boys’ Tennis Tournament this season with their players winning both the singles and doubles titles. Shown, Kyle Viveros aims a shot at the Shepaug doubles team of Alex Ostrosky and Luca Inglese as his partner Landon Parks looks on during their finals match on Wednesday, May 22 at Nystrom’s Park in Thomaston. Viveros and Parks won by scores of 6-1 and 6-2. (O’Brien photos)

Obituaries

Margit E. Lynch

Margit E. Lynch

SOUTHBURY — With great sadness and a very heavy heart, we anno…

Noreen Grace Cooke

Noreen Grace Cooke

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SOUTHBURY — Noreen Grace Cooke, the loving wife of Carlton R. …

Gloria E. Hall

Gloria E. Hall

OXFORD — Gloria E. Hall, age 83, a lifelong Oxford resident, e…

Alfred Tamborini

BRISTOL — Alfred Tamborini, 82, of Bristol (formerly of Southb…

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Arts & Living

WASHINGTON RESIDENT STAR OF ART SHOW

WASHINGTON RESIDENT STAR OF ART SHOW

The Burnham Library announced the opening of a new art show, “Here and There, Then and Now,” with works in oils and oil pastels by Washington Depot resident Harriet Carew. The works will be on display beginning Tuesday, June 4 through Friday, June 28 at 62 Main St. S. in Bridgewater. “I hope my paintings will be a source of pleasure and transport the viewer to their soulful place,” Ms. Carew said. Those seeking additional information may visit www.burnhamlibrary.org or call the library at 860-354-6937. Pictured above is the art titled “Cows on Keeler Road.”

Community Events

NOT JUST ZITI DINNER OFFERED

NOT JUST ZITI DINNER OFFERED

Christ Church Quaker Farms will host a Not Just Ziti Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 1. The dinner will feature not just ziti, but also lasagna, stuffed shells, sausage and peppers, meatballs and many other favorites. There will be a choice of soup or salad, and a selection of desserts. There is a fee for tickets, with pricing for children. Proceeds will benefit a Homefronts LLC project in Southbury. The dinner will take place in the Parish Hall at 470 Quaker Farms Rd. in Oxford. For more information call 203-888-4936.