Around Town
16 Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend
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Home seekers have an abundance of options of properties in Watertown to tour this weekend.
Artist Speaks About Inspiration for New Mural in Watertown Square During Celebration
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Photo by Charlie BreitroseArtists Amir Tabatabaei (right) and Niloufar Keyhani spoke about the mural they created in Watertown Square during a celebration of the artwork.
Tuesday night, nearly 100 people came out to celebrate a project by a pair of artists that was inspired by their new home: Watertown.
Faire on the Square is On – Rain Won’t Cancel Annual Celebration
Mother Nature can’t stop Watertown’s big gathering. The Faire on the Square will take place, rain or shine.
Faire on the Square is Almost Here! See What’s Going on Saturday
The Faire on the Square, Watertown’s annual celebration, will take place Saturday, Sept. 23 at Saltonstall Park (next to City Hall).
State Recognizes Hosmer Elementary for Improvements on MCAS
(Courtesy of Watertown Public Schools)
The following information was provided by the Watertown Public Schools:
The Hosmer Elementary School has been named a School of Recognition by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education following the release of 2023 accountability data. Hosmer is just one of 65 schools in the state to earn this honor.
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Around Town
Hear Spooky Tales at the Gore Place Mansion in October
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Courtesy of Gore PlaceThe historic Gore Mansion during the annual Sheepshearing Festival.
The following announcement was provided by Gore Place:
On Friday, October 13, 20, and 27, Gore Place will present the popular Halloween program Frightful Fridays in the beautiful 1806 mansion. There will be sessions each night at 6:30 and 7:45 p.m. Capacity is limited.
Around Town
Watertown Life Science Company Entering Team in Jimmy Fund Walk
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The following information was provided by Kymera Therapeutics:
Lea Florentino registered for the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai this year as part of Team Kymera Therapeutics after her husband was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 33 years old in 2021.
Around Town
Watertown’s 2nd Annual Indigenous People’s Day Celebration to be Held at Hosmer School
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The following announcement was provided by the Pigsgusset Initiative:
Watertown’s 2nd celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day will be held on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at the Hosmer Elementary School, 1 Concord Road, Watertown. The free event will feature Indigenous musicians, artists and vendors.
Around Town
Watertown Rotary Hosting Free Senior Citizen Cookout
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The following information was provided by the Rotary Club of Watertown:
Watertown seniors are invited to the Rotary Club of Watertown’s Senior Citizen Cookout on Sunday, Oct. 1. This is a free event, with food, entertainment and more.
Schools
Watertown High School Class of 1983 Holding 40th Class Reunion
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The old Watertown High School building. (Courtesy of Watertown Public Schools)
The following announcement was provided by the WHS Class of 1983 Reunion Committee:
The Watertown High School CLASS OF ‘83 Reunion Committee is thrilled we have finalized plans for our 40th, yes 40th, class reunion!
Government
Sen. Brownsberger Appearing at 2 Community Events This Week
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State Sen. Will Brownsberger
State Sen. Will Brownsberger announced that he will be appearing at a pair of events in Watertown this week.
Schools
LETTER: School Committee Member Seeks Re-Election
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School Committee member Kendra Foley seeks re-election.
My name is Kendra Foley. I have served on the Watertown School Committee for eight years, the last two as Chair. I am running for re-election on November 7th and I am asking for one of your three votes for School Committee.