Schools

Watertown Senior Among Fontbonne Students to Get Early Admission to Assumption University

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Nine seniors at Fontbonne, including Watertown’s Lily Carpenter (center), open their decision letters from Assumption University. (Courtesy of Fontbonne)

The following piece was provided by Fontbonne:

Excitement and anticipation filled the foyer at Fontbonne, The Early College of Boston on Oct. 22 as nine seniors, including one from Watertown, opened their acceptance letters from Assumption University. 

Students had already turned in their applications last week and interviewed with Assumption’s admissions counselor at Fontbonne to complete the rest of the process that same day. “I really loved that I could get this opportunity earlier, so I’m not as stressed later on,” senior Addison Rich said. 

Lily Carpenter of Watertown said she had a good experience with the Assumption representative. “When the day came, I had a really great interview, and the admissions counselor was really friendly and really nice to talk to.

Around Town

Watertown Human Rights Commission Holding Youth Logo Design Contest

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Human Rights Commission:

The Watertown Human Rights Commission (WHRC) is inviting local youth to help shape its public image through a Logo Design Contest this fall. Open to all elementary, middle and high school students in Watertown, the contest encourages participants to reflect on what human rights mean to them and express those ideas through art. Designs should include the full name “Watertown Human Rights Commission” and may draw on themes of people, community, peace, or the Charles River. Submissions can be hand-drawn or digital and are due by Wednesday, November 12 at 11:59 p.m. to Doug Newton at dnewton@watertown-ma.gov.

A $100 gift card will be awarded to the winning artist, and the selected logo will be featured on official WHRC materials and social media. Winners will be announced later in November.

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Watertown Middle School Collecting Winter Coats for Kids & Families

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Watertown Middle School students are collecting winter coats for kids and families through Jan. 10, 2026. The coats will be cleaned by Anton’s and given to local non-profits. See details provided by Watertown Middle School and Anton’s. Coats of all sizes needed: Caring Partners’ Coats for Kids & Families seeks warm winter coat donations through Jan.

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Watertown Holding Veterans Day Celebration Luncheon at Senior Center

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The City will celebrate Watertown’s veterans on Nov. 10 at a luncheon at the Senior Center. See more information sent out by the City of Watertown, below. Join us in honoring and celebrating our veterans at our Veterans Day Luncheon on Monday, November 10, 2025, at the Watertown Senior Center, located at 31 Marshall Street, starting at 12:00 PM. The program includes a catered lunch and a special award ceremony led by our City Manager, George Proakis, as well as feature remarks from COA Board Member, Russ Arico, and Watertown’s Veteran Services Officer, Jerome Terminiello.

Charity

Catholic Charities Boston Launches Holiday Giving Drive with M&T Bank to Support Food for Families

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The following announcement was provided by M&T Bank and Catholic Charities:

M&T Bank is joining Catholic Charities Boston (CCAB) in providing Hope for the Holidays to those in need. M&T Bank is collecting non-perishable food items at all Greater Boston branch locations beginning next week through the end of November. The donations will benefit Catholic Charities Boston’s food pantries, which served 69,441 people across Eastern Massachusetts this past year. 

This holiday season, the need for donations is dire as policy changes, funding cuts, and high grocery costs further strain struggling households. One in three Massachusetts families faces food insecurity. One in six Massachusetts families rely on SNAP benefits to feed their families.

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Gore Place Hosting Handmade for the Holidays Crafts Fair

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Gore Place will host the Handmade for the Holidays Crafts Fair on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is rain or shine! Free Admission! See more details from Gore Place, below. Handmade for the Holidays is back! Join us in our Tent and Carriage House for a crafts fair of handmade goods. The market is free and open to the public!