Around Town

Our History: Discovery Unearthed Behind Revolutionary Era House

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The following articles are part of a series on local history provided by the Historical Society of Watertown. They were written by former Historical Society President Paul Brennan for the December 1989 edition of the Historical Society of Watertown newsletter, “The Town Crier.”

A PEN AND SHOVEL

On Friday, October 27, 1989 the Edmund Fowle House was visited by Archeologist Edward L. Bell from the Massachusetts Historical Commission. He came in response to a recent discovery at the Edmund Fowle House which at first appeared to be a large underground well in it’s backyard. The following account is taken from my diary leading up to this Historic meeting. On Saturday morning, October, 15, 1989, I had a young visitor at the Fowle House.

Entertainment

Trick or Treat for Small Saves in This Week’s Cartoon

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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net. Combining this with the love of cartooning Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal – then come home and draw Small Saves — is my ideal definition of a good day.”

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OBIT: Heather Whitney, 62, Loving Mother, Worked in Family’s Insurance Business

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Heather Whitney

Heather Ann Whitney was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on October 21st , 2023, at the age of 62. Heather was born to Malcolm and Edith Whitney on November 11, 1960, and was born and raised in Watertown. She attended Buckingham Browne and Nichols, Class of 1978. After graduating from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Class of 1982, Heather began her career in insurance at J.M. Whitney Insurance and Real Estate.

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Watertown Field Hockey Coach Notches Win Number 750

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Eileen Donahue has now won 750 games as coach of the Watertown Field Hockey coach. (Courtesy of Watertown Athletics)

The following report was provided by the Watertown Public Schools, with some additional information added:

Eileen Donahue, the longtime head coach of the Watertown High School field hockey team, has reached the latest milestone in her Hall of Fame career with her 750th career win. The Raiders defeated Wakefield 7-0 on Thursday. With the win, Donahue’s career record improved to 750-34-46. She has coached the Raiders for 38 seasons.

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First Time Homebuyers Workshop at Watertown Library

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The following announcement was provided by real estate agent Sandra Andronic:

Home Sweet Home: A First Time Homebuyers Workshop

Join us at the Watertown Free Public Library for an exciting event designed to help first-time homebuyers navigate the process of purchasing their dream home. Whether you’re a complete novice or have some knowledge, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to make their homeownership dreams a reality. Our expert speakers will cover topics such as budgeting, mortgage options, finding the right neighborhood, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and tips from industry professionals. Mark your calendars for this informative and engaging event!

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LETTER: Public Arts & Culture Committee Saddened by New Rep’s Closing

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To the Editor,

The members of Watertown’s Public Arts and Culture Committee are writing to express our sadness at the ending of operations by New Repertory Theatre and also convey our sincere appreciation to New Rep’s board and staff for their monumental contributions to the Watertown community. It is a great loss for Boston as a whole. At the founding of the Mosesian Center for the Arts (originally known as the Arsenal Center for the Arts) over 20 years ago, New Repertory Theatre, which had outgrown its Newton home, joined forces with the Center to become its first anchor theatre company. In residence at the Mosesian Center since the Center’s opening in 2005, New Rep has been a star in the GreaterBoston theater community, owing to the vision of world class artistic directors like Rick Lombardo, Jim Petosa, and Michael Bobbitt, and the operational leadership of Harriet Sheets. During the last few difficult years of the pandemic, we have been especially grateful for the talented team of Maria Hendricks, Lois Roach, Michael Hisamoto, and Angelica Potter, who kept the theatre performing, forward thinking, and relevant.

Government

City Seeks Applicants for Residents’ Advisory Committee

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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:

City Manager George J. Proakis is seeking Watertown residents interested in serving on the Residents’ Advisory Committee. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest accompanied by a resume or other information concerning background or experience by email to citymgr@watertown-ma.gov or City Manager’s Office, 149 Main Street, Watertown, Massachusetts 02472. Description: The Residents’ Advisory Committee, as required by Section 3-7 of the new city charter, is designed to “assist with recruitment, evaluation and selection of candidates for appointment to multi-member bodies.” As noted in the charter, the committee and the City Manager will work together to “actively encourage a diverse pool of applicants for (these) multiple-member bodies.”

Entertainment

Watertown Art Gallery’s Show Features Artists’ Sketchbooks

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The following announcement was provided by Storefront Art Projects:

Storefront Art Projects, 83 Spring St., Watertown, MA is pleased to present: Thinking made Visible | Artists’ Sketchbooks. Curated by Antoinette Winters. Thinking Made Visible features the sketchbooks (and work) of Nina Bellucci, Amy Caliri, John Guthrie, Steve Imrich, Boriana Kantcheva, Michele L’Heureux, Robert Minichiello, Abbie Read, Ellen Wineberg, and Antoinette Winters. These artists share their creative process and the exploration, and experimentation occurring in their sketchbooks that frequently leads to finished artwork. Abbie Read’s sketchbook. (Courtesy of Storefront Art Projects)

The sketchbook is a versatile and personal tool.