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Quarterback Deon Smith led Watertown to a 31-7 romp over North Reading in Friday night’s Div. 4 North Section semifinal. Smith scored the sixth-seeded Raiders’ first three touchdowns in the game played at second seeded North Reading (7-2). First the junior ripped off a 66-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. North Reading answered when Matt McCarthy got a 61-yard TD run of his own.
Dear Editor,
I am gracious for and wish to thank all who voted for me on Tuesday, Nov. 3. While we fell short of being elected, I met some absolutely fantastic old and new friends. It was a pleasure meeting everyone and discussing the community’s journey into the future. This is a great community; and by being a candidate for an elective office, it contributes to your lifelong learning. As I travelled around each day and met someone new or old, during conversations, I learned something new and a different perspective from my own point of view that I had not considered.
Richard A. Knowlton of Watertown died on Nov. 3, 2015, according to an announcement from MacDonald Rockwell MacDonald Funeral Home. Born June 1, 1940 in Concord, N.H. A son of late Carrie L. (Ball) & Ira A. Knowlton. Brother of the late James M. of Burlington, twin brother of Robert D. and his wife Carol A. and family of Holbrook and Stoughton. Uncle of four nephews, eight great grand nephews and two great grand nieces and several cousins.
Another win and another shutout for the Watertown High School field hockey team, but for more than a half Wilmington kept the Raiders from getting on the board. The 2-0 victory Friday afternoon at Victory Field moves the Raiders (18-0) into the MIAA Div. 2 North Section semifinal. Wilmington (11-7-2) packed its entire team inside the circle for much of the game and pressured Watertown’s players when they had the ball. The Wildcats’ goalie, Rose Cuozzo, came far out of the goal to challenge the Raiders.
On a night when Watertown groups committed to stopping the opiate crisis received a Chamber of Commerce Award, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito underscored the seriousness of the crisis and the efforts being taken by the Gov. Charlie Baker’s Administration. Polito also talked about efforts to boost the Massachusetts economy and increase funding for towns and schools during her keynote address at the 42nd annual Watertown Belmont Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner Thursday night at the Belmont Country Club. The use and overdoses from opiates and heroin has become a huge problem in Massachusetts, Polito said. “It is a health crisis, not a criminal one – a health crisis first and foremost,” Polito said. The Baker Administration seeks to cut the amount of painkillers containing painkillers prescribed to people.
Watertown residents ages 55 and older are invited to a walking tour of Mount Auburn Cemetery on Saturday.
The free program is the kick-off event for the Healthy Living Program Series, a series of wellness programs that will be offered to residents 55 and older. It is a collaboration between the Watertown Recreation Department and Live Well Waterown. The walk will be held Saturday, Nov. 7 from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Meet at the Mount Auburn Cemetery’s Main Entrance. The rain date is Sunday, Nov.
Dear Editor,
My sincerest thanks to each voter, volunteer, supporter, and family member that each contributed towards electing me as a Town Councilor At-Large on Tuesday. I appreciate the opportunity you have given to me and look forward to serving you all honorably during the coming term. I pledge to collaborate with residents, town departments, and fellow councilors to ensure that we improve the quality of life and infrastructure in our community, while celebrating and enhancing our historical heritage and cultural diversity. There will be many opportunities for residents to remain engaged during the next two years, as Watertown will continue to be faced with challenges and opportunities that will require dialogue and debate. Please participate in that process, either by reaching out to your councilors via phone, email, or face-to-face.
Relay for Life Watertown, Newton and Waltham will get the year started with a fundraising event at Launch Trampoline Park. The event will be held Thursday, Nov. 12 from 4-8 p.m. at Launch, 625 Pleasant St. in Watertown (across from Russo’s). For one hour entry, including jumping on the trampolines, it costs $15 for an adult, $10 for students with a valid college ID.