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Local Foundation Gives $77K in Grants to Programs for Watertown’s Older Adults

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The following announcement was provided by Marshall Home Fund:

Watertown’s Marshall Home Fund recently awarded $77,500 to local organizations, fulfilling its goal of serving Watertown’s older adults. Some grantees provide direct services that meet the financial, medical and emotional needs of isolated older adults, needs that were more evident than ever this past year. Other grantees sponsor programs for groups of older adults; they are eager to resume offering fun activities and opportunities for social interaction. The following lists all the 2021 grantees, organized according to World Health Organization goals for an age friendly community, one where all older residents can be healthy and productive. This is a goal everyone has come to value more than ever after a difficult year apart from each other.

Business

Gordon’s Wines Moves to New, Larger Location at Arsenal Yards

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Lara Woolfson / Studio NouveauGordon’s Wine opened in a new location at Arsenal Yards. The following announcement was provided by Arsenal Yards:

Local, family-owned retailer, Gordon’s Wine is pleased to unveil its new location at Arsenal Yards, the thriving new neighborhood in the heart of Watertown’s historic East End. Gordon’s new address at 92 Arsenal Yards Boulevard will take over from the original Watertown location at 51 Watertown St. Featuring over 5,000 sq. ft., this expansive new store offers an impressive array of everyday brands and artisanal beverages in a sleek, industrial urban setting.

Obituaries

OBIT: Pat Falter, Managed West Junior High Cafeteria, President of Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians

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Pat Falter

A Funeral Mass for Theresa A. “Pat” (Hobin) Falter will be celebrated on Friday, June 4, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., in the Church of Saint Patrick, Watertown. A daughter of the late John Hobin and Mary Theresa (Donahue) Hobin, Pat passed away surrounded by her family Monday morning. She was a devoted parishioner of Saint Patrick Parish in Watertown, were she volunteered working in the food pantry and the bingo. Pat was born and raised in Dorchester. She was one of six children to John & Mary Hobin.

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Watertown’s New Rep Receives Grant from Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation

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The following announcement was provided by the Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation:

Rockland Trust’s affiliated charitable foundations have announced the recipients of their Racial Equity Grant Program, providing 45 local nonprofits with over $200,000 in grants to support activities that advance racial equity within their organizations and communities, including Watertown-based New Repertory Theatre. Over 80 percent of the funded projects were for internal/organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work, such as Board, staff or volunteer training, policy reviews and audits. The remaining funds supported community-based DEI activities, or hybrid proposals that focused on both organizational and community-focused DEI work. “We were extremely impressed by the thoughtful nature of the applications we received,” said Edward H. Seksay, President and Chair of the Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation and Rockland Trust-Blue Hills Charitable Foundation. “These grants exemplify our steadfast DEI commitment and our ongoing support of local nonprofits.

Letters

LETTER: Parents Urge School Building Committee to Approve Plan for New High School

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To the Editor of Watertown News:

We are writing to express our strong support for moving forward with plans to build a new high school in Watertown — including a temporary high school on Moxley Field while the new high school is under construction. We are in dire need of a new high school—parts of the current building were constructed in 1925 and 1950! The old age and dated design of the building significantly restricts the educational programs available to our students. In 2016, the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), the school accreditation agency, put Watertown on warning because of the poor conditions of our high school. It is imperative that we get a new high school built and in use as soon as possible for the benefit of our students.

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Historical Society of Watertown Seeks a Treasurer

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The following information was provided by the Historical Society of Watertown:

The Historical Society of Watertown is looking for a Treasurer. The role of the Treasurer is vital to all organizations. We are looking to fill this position and hope that you or someone you know would be interested in joining our Board and taking this role. The Treasurer is the person who oversees the management and reporting of the Historical Society’s finances. The Treasurer receives and disperses all funds, pays the bills and reports on the transactions at our monthly meetings.

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Opening of Watertown Farmers Market Just Weeks Away, New Market Coordinator

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The following announcement came from the Watertown Farmers Market:

Opening Day ~ Wednesday, June 16 2:30 – 6:30 PM

We’re getting ready for the 2021 season ~ opening day is just a few weeks away! Watch for news about our vendor lineup and modified layout for this season. We thank you in advance for your patience and support as we continue to create a safe, efficient, and enjoyable shopping experience! Introducing our New Market Coordinator Lillian Baptist! Hi everyone!

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Watertown’s Headliners in Education a Finalist for Mass. Nonprofit Network Award

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Headliners in EducationWatertown’s John Vitti, founder of Headliners in Education. The non-profit is a finalist for an award from the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network. The following announcement was provided by the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network:

The Massachusetts Nonprofit Network (MNN) announced today, Headliners in Education (HIE) of Watertown, has been selected as a finalist for the 2021 Nonprofit Excellence Award for Small Nonprofits. The winners of the Nonprofit Excellence Awards will be announced at a virtual awards ceremony, MNN’s 2021 Nonprofit Excellence Awards: Celebrating Idealism and Achievement presented by Citizens, on Wednesday, June 23 at 10 a.m.

“We are excited to recognize Headliners in Education for their invaluable contributions to the Commonwealth,” said Jim Klocke, CEO of MNN. “We look forward to recognizing them and the other Excellence Award finalists and announcing the six winners on June 23.”