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Gov. Healey to Speak at Charles River Chamber’s Government Affairs Forum

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Gov. Maura Healey

The following announcement was provided by the Charles River Chamber:

The Charles River Regional Chamber is honored to host Governor Maura Healey at our upcoming Government Affairs Forum, presented by Northland Investment Corporation and Rodman Employment Law, on Monday, March 31, 2025, from 8:45 AM to 10:30 AM at the Boston Marriott Newton. As the 73rd Governor of Massachusetts, Governor Healey has prioritized making our state an affordable place to live while enhancing competitiveness by focusing on housing, transportation, workforce development, and childcare. Now in her third year in office, she continues to address issues critical to our region’s economic growth, including the life sciences, clean energy, technology, and small business success. Attendees will hear Governor Healey address the critical economic issues. This forum also provides a platform for business, civic, and nonprofit leaders across Newton, Needham, Watertown, and Wellesley to connect and discuss the future of our communities.

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Watertown Church Hosting Easter Egg Hunt

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Grace Chapel invites kids of all ages to the annual Easter Egg Hunt at its Watertown campus. See more information in the announcement from the church below. Hop on over to Grace Chapel Watertown’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Saturday, April 5th 2:00 – 4:00 PM Watertown Campus (Rain Date is April 12th)

Kids of all ages are invited to hunt for eggs, jump in a bounce house, get their faces painted, and make spring crafts. Capture some cute photos at our photo booth area, and meet and mingle with other families in the community while your kids are entertained.

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Residents Wanted to Serve on Board of Assessors, Council on Aging & Solid Waste and Recycling Committee

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The City of Watertown seeks applicants interested in serving on the Board of Assessors, Council on Aging, and Solid Waste & Recycling Committee. See details in the following announcement provided by the City. City Manager George J. Proakis is seeking residents to serve on the Board of Assessors, Council on Aging, and Solid Waste & Recycling Committee. Interested applicants should complete and submit a Universal Application. The Board of Assessors is responsible for the fair and equitable valuation of all real and personal property.

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Watertown Boys & Girls Club Names Youth of the Year, Awards Scholarship in Memory of Former Winner

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Watertown Boys & Girls Club’s 2025 Youth of the Year Jenna Houjazy and the judges: Jaqueline Sullivan, Stephanie Venizelos, and Carey Conkey-Finn. (Contributed Photo)

The Watertown Boys & Girls Club recently celebrated the achievements of several club members and awarded the 2025 Youth of the Year. Also, for the first time the club presented a scholarship award for the club’s aquatics program named for a former Youth of the Year winner who passed away last year. See more details in the announcement from the Watertown Boys & Girls Club. Watertown Boys & Girls Club hosted its annual “Rising Stars” Youth of the Year celebration on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, recognizing the outstanding achievements and leadership of some of its youth members.

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Group Holding “Tesla Takedown” Protest in Watertown

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The Tesla Takedown in Watertown on March 1. (Copyright 2025 Joshua Touster)

The Tesla Takedown group will be holding a protest in Watertown on March 15. See the announcement provided by William Beckett. We are protesting Elon Musk/Tesla. Unelected Elon is using his DOGE to dismantle programs including programs for vulnerable children and veterans.

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Girls On the Run Comes to Watertown, See How to Participate

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The Watertown Recreation Department will be organizing a team for Girls on the Run, with a run at the end of the program. See more information in the announcement from the organizer. Girls on the Run is a program designed to inspire third, fourth and fifth grade girls of all abilities to embrace their inner strength and make meaningful connections with others. Trained coaches use physical activity and dynamic discussions to build social, emotional and physical skills while encouraging healthy habits for life. After 8 weeks of training, the girls will compete in a celebratory 5k on the Boston Common on May 31st.