Standout Lacrosse Veteran to Extend Playing Career at Division I Le Moyne College This Fall

     WATERTOWN — Watertown High School’s Jack Adams was recently honored as the recipient of the Northern New York Community Foundation Coach Matthew J. Branski Award.

     The Coach Matthew J. Branski Award was established at the Community Foundation shortly after his passing in January 2020 to honor his leadership as a decades-long lacrosse coach and Watertown High School teacher who mentored countless students and athletes on and off the field.

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Pair of Seniors Honored as Top Graduating Athletes at IHC Spring Awards Event

     WATERTOWN — Two members of the Immaculate Heart Central Class of 2025 are the top graduating athletes and recipients of the Clarence B. “Boots” Gaffney Award. Abigail D. Bombard was selected as the women’s recipient and Samuel E. Charlebois was named as this year’s men’s honoree.

     The Italian-American Civic Association established the Gaffney Award in 1980 following his retirement as athletic director to honor his commitment to Immaculate Heart Academy and IHC students. That same year, the award was first presented to the top graduating male and female athletes at Immaculate Heart.

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Pair of Seniors Honored as Top Graduating Athletes at Watertown High School Spring Awards Event

     WATERTOWN — A pair of Watertown High School seniors were honored Wednesday evening as the top graduating athletes and recipients of the William I. Graf Award. Samantha G. Booth was selected as the women’s recipients and Jack Adams was named as the men’s honoree this year.

     The Italian-American Civic Association created the William I. Graf Award in 1954 to honor Mr. Graf’s leadership and civic engagement in the community. The Northern New York Community Foundation was selected to help continue the Graf family legacy by administering an associated scholarship fund in perpetuity and raising awareness of the award for students who strive to earn the prestigious honor.

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Up to $100,000 Available for Projects Focused on Places of Historical Significance

     LEWIS COUNTY — The Northern New York Community Foundation is pleased to announce a funding opportunity of up to $100,000 to celebrate the rich historical heritage of Lewis County through support for historic preservation and restoration projects.

     Historic preservation holds significant value by preserving history, fostering community identity, and offering economic and environmental benefits, contributing to the quality of life in our region. It helps residents understand our past, connect with our heritage, and create a stronger sense of place while adding character to the landscape of our communities.

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Applications for 2025 Grant Support Now Open to Qualified Organizations Serving St. Lawrence County Residents

     WATERTOWN — The Rock Charitable Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation welcomes representatives from qualified charitable organizations, houses of worship, cemeteries, or governmental entities that serve St. Lawrence County residents to attend one of four grant application workshops scheduled next month.

     The Rock Charitable Fund is now accepting applications for 2025 grant support. At least $125,000 in competitive funding is available this year. Applications are due Friday, September 5, 2025.

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