Government

Watertown’s Veterans’ Agent Seeks to Create Memorial to Town’s Vietnam Veterans

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The Town of Watertown has memorials to veterans of several wars, including World War I, World War II and Korea, but not for Vietnam. Watertown Veterans’ Agent Mark Comeiro wants to change that. 

Watertown has around 600 Vietnam veterans, Comeiro said, but nothing to honor them. “The Vietnam Memorial would be for all Vietnam veterans of Watertown — killed in action, combat, Vietnam era,” Comeiro said. “It wouldn’t have names on it. It would be stone representing our Vietnam veterans of Watertown.

Sports

WHS Sports: Raiders Spring into State Tournament in Multiple Sports

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Watertown High School’s athletic successes continued into the spring season, with four teams earning spots in the state tournament. 

Softball

The Raiders’ softball squad will host a home game in the MIAA Div. 3 North Tournament. Coming in with a record of 12-8, Watertown earned the 12th seed and will host Winthrop at Hosmer Field in a preliminary round game on Friday at 4 p.m.

The team enters the tourney on a hot streak. After tough first half of the year, the Raiders won 9 of their last 11. The winner of Friday’s game will take on No.

Around Town

Recreation Department Hosts Free Kayaking Event on Charles River

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The Watertown Recreation Department announced it will host a free Kayaking event on the Charles River – in partnership with Live Well Watertown. Participants will pair up in a double kayak for a fun, leisurely, or active ride along the Charles River. Charles River Recreation will provide basic instruction and safety rules for all who participate. This program is open to new and experienced kayakers. Comfortable, layered clothing is recommended; wear shoes that can get wet.

80 Elm Street

Proposal for Self Storage Facility in East End Will be Discussed at Community Meeting

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The developers of a proposed self storage facility sent out the following announcement:

Please join 80 Elm Street Partners for a presentation of the plans and discussion of the new self storage facility it proposes to build at the former Atlantic Battery site located at 80 Elm St., Watertown, MA. 

DATE: Wednesday, June 20, 2018

TIME: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

PLACE: The Apartments at Coolidge School, 319 Arlington St., Watertown

For more information contact HDS Architecture, Inc.’s Hans D. Strauch at 617-714-5870

(See the schematic design drawings by clicking here.)

Town Council Votes Down Prohibiting Self Storage in Watertown

Around Town

LEGO World Robot Olympiad Coming to Watertown’s Hatch Makerspace

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Free Public Library and Hatch Makerspace:
Learn robotics in a fun and exciting environment! The LEGO World Robot Olympiad is a worldwide robotics competition that approaches issues in today’s world through creative problem solving and team building. Hatch Makerspace will host teams for the 2018 season, alleviating most of the burden of a new team’s startup cost ($450-$1000!), this includes:
• Use and access to our Lego Mindstorm Education and Expansion kits
• Use and access to our laptops with Lego Mindstorm Software
• Coaching from our stellar volunteers
• Support from the WRO MA/CT organizers in the form of competition mats, the official game kit, and lesson plans
There will be a mandatory information session for potential team members on Thursday, June 21 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Hatch Makerspace at 20 Summer Street in Watertown. Show up to learn how it all works, see a demonstration of the robots, and form your team! The MA/CT organizer for the WRO will be at Hatch to answer questions and guide you through team formation.

Arsenal on the Charles

Athenahealth CEO, Co-Founder Steps Down, Sale of Company May be Near

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Jonathan Bush, CEO, president and co-founder of Athenahealth, has stepped down, and the Watertown-based company may be sold, company officials announced Wednesday. 

Reports surfaced last week of complaints against Bush acting inappropriate with female employees at an industry, and in late May it was reported that he had physically assaulted his now ex-wife more than a decade ago. Bush is a nephew of former President George H.W. Bush. At the same time, the health care technology company has been the target of activist hedge fund Elliot Management Corp., which made an offer to purchase the company for $160 a share. The fund contends that Athena had been mismanaged. On Wednesday, Athenahealth officials released a statement announcing Bush’s departure.

Around Town

Boston University Selects Watertown Native as its Next Head Hockey Coach

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Watertown native Albie O’Connell will take the reigns of the Boston University ice hockey team. 

O’Connell has strong ties with BU, working behind the bench at BU for the past four years, the last three as associate head coach. He also played for the Terriers from 1995-96 to 1998-99, and served as captain during his senior year. “Simply put, this is the opportunity of a lifetime,” O’Connell said in the announcement on GoTerriers.com. “I’d like to thank (BU Athletic Director) Drew Marrochello, President Robert A. Brown and senior vice president Todd Klipp for entrusting me with a program that means the world to me. “BU has given me so much and I want each player that puts on our jersey to feel the same way I do. Returning here four years ago was an amazing feeling, and I look forward to continuing the momentum that this program has enjoyed recently and carrying on the incredible BU hockey legacy.”

Around Town

Watertown Youth Coalition Hosting Community Spirit Awards

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The Watertown Youth Coalition will honor people committed to the health and well-being of Watertown’s youth and families during the the Community Spirit Awards. Honorees are nominated for a Community Spirit Award for having done any of the following:

Served as a positive influence or mentor to a Watertown Youth Coalition member or to others in the community
Had the courage to address challenging issues that affect youth and the community
Has actively taken steps to improve the Watertown community (in big and small ways)

It will be at Arsenal Park, 485 Arsenal St., Watertown, on Monday, June 11 from 6-7:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Food will be provided. Please RSVP if you are planning to attend. RSVP for Event