Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInWATERTOWN CT (WFSB) - Two people were found dead in a fire last week in Watertown police said they were still working to positively identify the victims “The fire itself is still under investigation and there are no updates at this time,” said Det Police said the fire broke out at around 3:52 a.m The Watertown fire and police departments responded to find the single-family home fully engulfed in flames Investigators said it appeared that the fire may have started in a back room Channel spoke to a neighbor who said an older couple was living there for about a year “What woke me up was the fire trucks coming All the lights were on and then I just laid in bed for a while and said something mad is going on I looked out and seen them flames and I woke up my daughter and said there’s a big fire up there you better get up,” said Raymond Marchinkoski The medical examiner responded to the scene to remove the bodies New York (WWNY) - Watertown City Council will hold its first public hearing for the proposed budget Monday night Ahead of the meeting, Council Member Lisa Ruggiero sat down with Jeff Cole at the 7News Digital News Desk to discuss her thoughts on the proposed budget, which sees an 18.8% property tax increase. Ruggiero also discussed concerns she says have been brought to her about the budget One that the zoo wasn’t included in the budget the sticker fees for trash bags is proposed to go up along with the cost for the bins,” she said You can watch our full conversation with Ruggiero A gift in any amount helps us continue to bring you the news “Congratulations Brandon - what a wonderful honor!” — Councilor Palomba on Watertown Public Schools Nutrition Director Named Top School Nutrition Director in Mass. “This response is from Linda Scott: Hi Josh I try hard to delve into things,…” — Charlie Breitrose on OP-ED: Watertown Budget 101: Where Does Our Money Come From? I applaud your efforts toward free breakfast and lunch - what an increase in…” — Diana Richards on Watertown Public Schools Nutrition Director Named Top School Nutrition Director in Mass. — Marilyn Salvas on Watertown Public Schools Nutrition Director Named Top School Nutrition Director in Mass. “You know the CITY is expensive when a 0 bedrooom 1 bathroom condo is $344k In related news just read…” — christo shepard on More Than 40 Open Houses to Check Out in Watertown This Week Built with the Largo WordPress Theme from the Institute for Nonprofit News Watertown Fire Rescue responded to a motorcycle that had hit a deer Engine 1 and Medic 4 responded to the incident that was near the intersection of 455th Avenue and 167th Street  One patient was transported to the Prairie Lakes Hospital for treatment WFR units were on the scene for just under 20 minutes and were assisted by the Codington County Sherriff's Office and South Dakota Highway Patrol I applaud your efforts toward free breakfast and lunch – what an increase in consumption! As well as your creation of menus that rival Chipotle and Chick Fil-A which is is A+ as is your advocacy for sustainability Congratulations Brandon – what a wonderful honor Seventh annual Ed Wadas Memorial Invitationalat Whitesboro High School Xander Szalach (Marcellus) and Yuvraj Patel (New Hartford) Kole Otts (Canastota) and Carlos Currea (Carthage) Fonda-Fultonville InvitationalTEAM POINT STANDINGS: 1 Patrick Maillard (Cobleskill-Richmondville) 5 feet-10 inches; 2 (tie) Anthony Zierak (Broadalbin-Perth) and Jayden Oliver (Albany Academy) Adeis Bugbee (Mechanicville) and Noah Florussen (Schoharie) Kolton Hesch (Fonda-Fultonville) and Wyatt Fifeild (Cambridge/Salem) Damian Roennpagel (Cobleskill-Richmondville) and Jack Stevens (Beaver River) Kyzaiah Benton (Syracuse Academy of Science) Christian Brothers Academy (Daunte Bacheyie Syracuse Academy of Science (Jahmarion Clarke Kevin Jefferson (F-P) and Chayse Ostrander (Chittenango) and Inclusion in the Orthodox Church,” an unprecedented multi-day conference bringing together Orthodox hierarchs and clergymen as well as numerous parishioners and disability advocates representing a panoply of enriching perspectives commenced at Taxiarchae Greek Orthodox Church in Watertown hosted by the Huffington Ecumenical Institute (HEI) at Hellenic College Holy Cross and co-sponsored by the GOA Center for Family Care marks the official launch of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America’s “On Behalf of All” pilot program on parish accessibility funded by a generous grant received from the Lilly Endowment.  Following a Paraklesis service and reception opening remarks were delivered by HEI Executive Director Rev “the Church becomes communion.” He stressed the perennial need to realize the “fullness” of the Church as the Body of Christ composed of many distinct but nevertheless invaluable and indispensable members is not so much a problem to be solved but a fundamental commandment to be honored an integral component of communion to be upheld Keynote addresses delivered by His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago and Rev Matthew Schneider LC emphasized the theme of communion as well Whenever the Church comes together to embrace the needs of her most vulnerable members “we let in more light for everyone,” just as the paralytic’s friends who tore away the roof separating them from Christ enlightened all with the miraculous grace of healing and forgiveness Closing remarks for the evening were offered by Dr Church historian and parishioner at Taxiarchae Church.  Conference proceedings will resume Friday May 2nd with an “adaptive” Divine Liturgy celebrated at St a panel of Orthodox hierarchs will reflect on the role of Church leadership in fostering an inclusive and accessible parish environment Discussion sessions dedicated to sharing parish best practices and exploring theological and spiritual dimensions of disability and inclusivity within the Church will follow special workshops on topics pertaining to caregivers will be offered prior to the conference’s concluding plenary.  Free | Open to the public | “Adaptive” Livestreamed and Recorded Liturgy  For more information and details on future events offered by the Huffington Ecumenical Institute at HCHC, please contact Elena Kontogli at [email protected].  Get the Orthodox Observer delivered to your inbox Download VCF • Join our Mailing Lists • Donate The information contained on the website of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is for informational purposes only Certain individuals and institutions are presented for reference purposes only and may not be under the supervision or jurisdiction of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese The Holy Archdiocese does not exercise any administrative oversight or assignment authority over clergy that are not part of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Another pretty good week of weather led to a number of high school athletic events last week It also led to a big group of candidates for the Public Opinion Athlete of the Week honor for April 28-May 4 We have 13 candidates up for the honor (20 athletes overall) Voting will remain open until midnight on Sunday Follow Watertown Public Opinion sports reporter Roger Merriam on X (formerly known as Twitter) @PO_Sports or email: rmerriam@thepublicopinion.com Congratulations to Watertown’s climate leaders We appreciate your efforts over the years–Council and Board members and the amazing cohort of citizens who created avenues for citizen action and supported forward thinking climate action in Watertown Thanks for keeping up the good work even now We are grateful to you all and look forward to visiting the new WHS to experience what strong leadership can do for our community You know the CITY is expensive when a 0 bedrooom 1 bathroom condo is $344k In related news just read that Watertown housing costs are 238% higher than most of the country and is considered very expensive to live here Good luck house hunters (there should be a cable access show on open houses – in Storage Wars format) welcome to the City