Overall it was a mild winter in the Town Times area, but that never detracts from the joy of seeing the first blooms of the year heralding the arrival of the spring season. These purple crocus bulbs, pictured poking their pretty faces through a bed of Sedum in Oakville, appeared before the middle of the month, which is at least a week ahead of schedule according to the gardener who tends them. (O’Brien photo)
The Leo Club at Watertown High School, youth group of the Watertown Lions Club, recently created and constructed bags full of personal items for Brian’s Bags homeless project. Pictured above are members (from left to right) Kevin Tran, Michael Russo, Peter Groppi, Sebastian Joseph, Lana Kolpa, Vanessa Ciupriano, Bora Muso, Julien St. Jean, Raelynn Dwyer, Billeigh Dwyer, Artemisa Jahja, Gloria Kulla and Club Advisor Eric Lozaw.
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THOMASTON — Thomaston Savings Bank has been approved to participate in Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston’s homeownership assistance programs, Equity Builder Program and Housing Our Workforce. Both programs aid income-eligible homebuyers who are purchasing one-to- four family homes that will serve as their primary residence.
WATERTOWN — The Watertown Golf Club will host the Operations 36 golf developmental program for spring. The orientation/open house will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 2 at the Watertown Golf Club’s banquet room, 246 Guernseytown Rd. “Operation 36 is the most effective program to teach beginners to learn to play golf. It is a clear blueprint to go from complete novice to par golfer. The lessons are based around playing on the course right away and moving up in levels. Lastly, the technology that they provide in the app is cutting-edge! You can track all of your progress in the program throu…
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To the Editor:
Feeling like you have some control over your life is vital for life happiness.
Life is fragile and doesn’t last very long, so we should try to enjoy every day.
In his State of the Union address, President Joe Biden referred to an American dilemma, the shrinking Snicker’s bar.
To the Editor:
WOODBURY — Woodbury artist Cynthia Gillette gave a presentation at the Leroy Anderson House on Grassy Hill Road in Woodbury on Sunday, March 17 as part of the series Exploring the Creative Process. Ms. Gillette displayed numerous pieces of completed paintings and works in progress as she described her training and explained her approach to creating her art.
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WATERTOWN — The Watertown High School Sophomore class will host their annual Bingo Night Fundraiser on Friday, April 5 the at Watertown High School Café at 324 French St. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and games start at 6 p.m. sharp. There is a fee per book and dauber. There will be free babysitting provided, pizza and snacks will be for sale. This is a fundraiser for the Class of 2026. There will be multiple games and prizes. Those with questions may email lozawer@watertownps.org or edmondni@watertownps.org.
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