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LETTER: Candidate’s Post-Election Message to Voters

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David Stokes

Voters of Watertown,

You have spoken, and the results are in! I offer a hearty thanks to each of you who cast a ballot in this election. And many more profound thanks to all the candidates across the ballot, both successful and unsuccessful candidates alike – I know that the run for elected office is trying and can be tumultuous. Although I was unsuccessful in my run for re-election, I am confident that the collective wisdom of the democratic process has provided a robust School Committee going forward. I am grateful for the opportunity that you provided me 4 years ago to serve on the School Committee as your elected representative.

Around Town

Watertown Resident Honored for Creating Program Linking Watertown Schools with Local Biotechs

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Merle Kummer

The following announcement was provided by Beth El Tempe Center:

Merle Kummer, President and Founder of CoLAB, was a recipient of the eighth annual Jonathan Jacoby Tikkun Olam Award, granted by the Social Action Committee of Beth El Temple Center in Belmont, MA. “Tikkun olam” is Hebrew for “repairing the world,” and this particular award was created in May 2016 to honor the inspired actions and service of community members. Merle Kummer is an organizational learning professional and community organizer, who conceived and launched CoLAB. The first of its kind, CoLAB is a not-for-profit organization connecting Watertown High School students with local life science companies to encourage student interest in STEM careers – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, and build new levels of STEM self-confidence. Collaborating with individuals from academia and biotechnology sectors, Merle has created a unique platform whereby scientist volunteers engage with students in one-on-one and group settings.

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Submissions Wanted for CRWA’s Charles River Photo Contest

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The following announcement was provided by the Charles River Watershed Association:

Calling all photographers – do you love to capture our favorite river? We are so pleased to announce the first annual 2023 Charles River Photo Contest! Submit your photos today – share your top three images with us by Friday, November 17th for a chance to win exciting river-themed prizes and features on our digital channels. Shortly after the deadline, finalists will be selected, and CRWA members will be called upon to vote for winners in next month’s River Current. Check out the full details over at crwa.org/photocontest, and submit your photos!

Around Town

Award Winning Restaurant Featuring Steak & Frites Coming to Watertown

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Medium Rare will be serving up steak and frites at Arsenal Yards in 2024. (Courtesy of Medium Rare)

The following announcement was provided by Medium Rare:

Medium Rare, the award-winning, iconic, full-service restaurant famous for its French-influenced steak and frites (fries), is coming to the Boston area. The lease is signed. The location is set: 130 Arsenal Yards, Watertown, MA. The hammers are in motion (on the build-out, not the already-tender steak).

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Public Invited to 3 Day Planning Event for Watertown Square Redesign

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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:

Join us for an exciting, three-day design charrette with the project team as we sketch through alternative visions for the redesign of the Watertown Square area, at 64 Pleasant St. (same location as our Oct. 17 project kickoff). A charrette is a collaborative planning process during which an interdisciplinary team of planners, designers, transportation experts, city officials, residents, business owners, other interested people, and most importantly you, work together to create a shared design vision of a particular area. The goal of the process is to capture the vision, values, and ideas of the community.

Entertainment

Mosesian Arts’ Members Exhibition Explores a Variety of Themes

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Ann Forbush’s “Time Signature” will be on display during the Mosesian Center for the Arts’ Members Exhibition. (Courtesy of the MCA)

The following announcement was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:

The Mosesian Center for the Arts is excited to showcase a diverse body of art works from our current members. The upcoming exhibition gives our artist members the opportunity to demonstrate many and various ways to create work. In addition, artists explore a variety of themes. Several of the artists have turned to nature for inspiration, for comfort, and reflection.

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Watertown Resident Honored for Her Humanitarian Work

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Watertown’s Donna Hicks of the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University received an award from North Suffolk Community Services. (Courtesy photo)

The following announcement was provide by North Suffolk Community Services:

Nonprofit human services provider North Suffolk Community Services (NSCS) honored Watertown resident Donna Hicks, Ph.D., of the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University, during its 64th Anniversary Connection Celebration held at the Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor Hotel in East Boston. 

Dr. Hicks received the Humanitarian Award for her most recent book “Leading with Dignity: How to Create a Culture that Brings Out the Best in People,” as well as her peace work. 

She has worked on conflict resolution in the Middle East, Sri Lanka, Northern Ireland and Columbia, and has taught courses in the subject at Harvard, Clark, and Columbia universities. 

Schools

LETTER: Watertown Parent Endorses 2 School Committee Candidates

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I am excited and proud to vote for Rachel Kay and Jennifer Nicholson in next Tuesday’s election for the Watertown School Committee. I encourage other Watertown voters to do the same. Over the past two years, I have worked closely with Jen and Rachel on initiatives to improve outcomes for all Watertown students. In our work together on the Watertown SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council), I found both Rachel and Jen to be thoughtful, committed, mission-centered, hard workers. Their work on the Watertown SEPAC Officer Board added tremendous value to the SEPAC and to the Watertown School District.