In this issue of Watertown NY

📅 Upcoming Events in Watertown NY for the Week

☁️ Somerset KY Weather Update

🩻 Inked for a Good Paws: Watertown's Fundraiser for SPCA X-ray Machine

💉 Health Officials Urge Increased Vaccination Amid Measles Uptick

💧 Watertown City Council Boosts Water Treatment Plant Budget to $61.7 Million

🌚 Look to the Skies: Sci-Tech Center’s Telescopic Moon-Viewing This Weekend

🚨 Swift Response Saves Man in Black River, No Injuries Reported

🛩️ Rome's Air Force Research Labs Receive $415 Million Boost for Cutting-edge Security Technologies

🏌️Thompson Park Golf Course Gears Up for a Promising Season Despite Rain Delays

Upcoming Events in Somerset KY for the Week

April 19

Tommy Gunn Duo

Inked for a Good Paws: Watertown's Fundraiser for SPCA X-ray Machine

Watertown's Bare Knuckle Tattoo hosted a National Pet Day fundraiser in collaboration with the Jefferson County SPCA. The event featured 13 tattoo designs available for $40 each, with all proceeds going towards a new X-ray machine for the SPCA. As of 2 p.m., 33 people had gotten tattoos, and 23 were waiting. The artists worked quickly to manage the large crowd eager to support the cause.

Health Officials Urge Increased Vaccination Amid Measles Uptick

With measles cases on the rise in the U.S., health officials are advocating for heightened vaccination efforts. The current outbreak, with 121 cases reported in 17 states, starkly contrasts the 58 cases in 2023, signaling a potential resurgence of the disease. The highly contagious nature of measles and declining vaccination rates contribute to the urgency for older adults to confirm their vaccination status, especially those with uncertain immunization histories.

Watertown City Council Boosts Water Treatment Plant Budget to $61.7 Million

The Watertown City Council has approved an $11.7 million increase in funding for the city's water treatment plant project, raising the total to $61.7 million. This adjustment aims to affirm the city's financial readiness to potential grantors, ensuring the project's completion and the improvement of the city's drinking water system.

Look to the Skies: Sci-Tech Center’s Telescopic Moon-Viewing This Weekend

The Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York will host a moon-viewing event this Saturday at 8 p.m. The event will be held at Thompson Park on West Tower Drive, across from the Honor the Mountain Monument, and will feature telescopic observations.

Swift Response Saves Man in Black River, No Injuries Reported

A 23-year-old man was safely rescued from the Black River near Factory Square in Watertown. He was unharmed following the incident, which prompted a quick response from local fire department units who secured the area and prepared for further emergency actions downstream. Share the Watertown Thrives

Rome's Air Force Research Labs Receive $415 Million Boost for Cutting-edge Security Technologies

The Air Force Research Labs in Rome have received $415 million for enhancing research on quantum technology, cybersecurity, and unmanned aerial systems. Announced by U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, the funding is part of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act and is intended to address significant technological challenges in national security. The investment is also seen as a catalyst for attracting talent to Rome, promoting local growth, and fostering opportunities in STEM and business sectors. Additionally, Stefanik introduced the Defense Quantum Acceleration Act to promote quantum technology in the U.S. Defense Department.

Thompson Park Golf Course Gears Up for a Promising Season Despite Rain Delays

Thompson Park Golf Course is set to open this coming Monday, but due to recent rains, only half of the holes will be playable initially. The course, now in its second year under city management, has recovered from past controversies surrounding its purchase and is looking at an increase in both tournaments and memberships. With enhanced customer service and a country club-like atmosphere, the course anticipates a promising season.