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Monday, December 20

-IN MEMORIAM-

Mary E. Murray
January 2, 1931 - December 16, 2021
Click HERE for the complete obituary.

-WEATHER-

-LOCAL CALENDARS-
-Village of Waterville-
-Waterville Central School-
-Waterville Public Library-
-Waterville First-
-IN THE MAIL-



The Madison Central School District has released updated spectator policies
for varsity basketball contests, and junior varsity/varsity basketball
doubleheaders. This policy takes effect beginning with the boys' basketball
doubleheader against Otselic Valley on Wednesday, December 1st.
- Only ticketed spectators will be allowed to enter. Each home athlete
will receive four tickets for distribution.
- Visiting Spectators will sign in when entering the school.
The visiting team will receive two tickets per visiting athlete.
-All spectators will be required to wear a face covering properly
while in the building.
-Distancing between family units will be required.
-No food or drink will be permitted in the gymnasium.
These regulations will be monitored and re-assessed throughout the season.
Any changes will be communicated.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Go Blue Devils
From the Madison PTO:
Grades 6-12 Spirit Week is coming!
Here is the schedule:
Friday, 12/17: Ugly Sweater Day
Monday, 12/20: Celebrity Day (Activity: Family Feud)
Tuesday, 12/21: Pajamas vs. Jersey Day,
Anything But a Backpack Day. (Activity: Dodgeball)
Wednesday, 12/22: Country Club vs. Country Day
(Activities: Volleyball, Amazing Race)

...volunteers will be taking some time off to spend with
their families, and we will see you all in the new year!
   If you have a diaper emergency during this time, please contact us
through Facebook messenger, we are happy to help. The holidays can be tough,
and diaper need does not have to add to that stress!


is excited to exhibit G. Russell Oechsle’s private collection of wooden cased shelf clocks from Madison County clockmaker masters- William Dexter, Horace Dexter and Carter & Weller of Stockbridge, and L.&J. Frisbie of Chittenango. Mr. Oschsle’s clock collection that spans from 1830-1842 will be the largest exhibit of these clocks in one setting at the Historical Society


-AROUND TOWN-
From: WCS Sports Booster Club

Holiday Sweater Day at MPS!

From: Waterville Residential Care Center

Cookies, Cocoa and Caroling!

The JV/Varsity Boys Basketball Crew spread holiday cheer with caroling!

From: Oriskany Falls Rotary Club

Hard to imagine this project was 13 years ago.
Blog Pics
Waiting for Christmas...and a little snow!

The price of gas today.











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