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This year’s Chili Cook-Off at the Faire on the Square will be for restaurants and professional cooks from Watertown. There is still time to enter the contest, which will be judged at the Faire on Sept. 13, 2025. See the information provided by the City Events Team, below. The “Battle of the Bowls” contest is being organized by the City of Watertown’s Events Team.
Patricia Blair Ryan
Psychotherapist and artist Patricia Ann Blair Ryan, a 42-year resident of Great Barrington, MA, died peacefully at her home on Sept. 5th of complications from Alzheimer’s Disease. She was 92 years old. Patricia was born on February 27th, 1933, at Newton Wellesley Hospital at the height of the 1930s depression. Pat grew up in Watertown, MA, where she was the elder of two sisters. She attended the Hosmer School, the East Junior High and graduated from Watertown High School in 1950.
The following announcement was provided by Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice & the Environment:
Join Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice & the Environment for an evening discussion led by three foremost experts from Eastern Massachusetts on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 from 5-7 p.m. at the First Parish of Watertown, 35 Church St., Watertown, MA. Amal Bishara — A Palestinian American & Professor of Anthropology at Tufts University & author of Crossing a Line: Laws, Violence, & Roadblocks to Palestinian Expression. Valentine M. Maghadam — A Professor of Sociology and former Director of International Affairs Program at Northeastern University and a former Section Chief at UNESCO. Katherine Hanna — A Palestinian American who is currently working to support educational projects in Occupied Palestine.
The following information was provided by Live Well Watertown:
Each month will feature city happenings, health and wellness, arts & culture, and community/business assets (some walks are in collaboration with the Watertown Public Arts & Culture Committee and Watertown Business Coalition). SCHEDULE RETURNS TO 1:00PM – 2:00PM
Thursdays 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.Please note the meetup location in each description below
September Walk Schedule
September 4 – No WalkSeptember 11 ~ Wellness Walk Meetup: Saltonstall Park’s red brick plaza, next to City Hall, 149 Main StreetJoin Stephanie Venizelos, Community Wellness Manager and Kristina Courage, Certified Fitness Trainer for movement and conversation about health enhancing lifestyle practices. September 18 ~ Public Arts & Culture Walk / WCA-TVMeetup: Victory Field, 40 Orchard Street, side as well as on-street parkingWalk with a member of the Public Arts & Culture Committee member and visit WCATV’s new studio space to learn about the public access media center that is dedicated to empowering the residents of Watertown to tell their own stories. FRIDAY/SEPTEMBER 26 ~ Walk N Talk / in collaboration with Watertown Business CoalitionMeetup: TBATour the ALEXANDRIA / Arsenal on the Charles Campus
Weekly programs will take place every Thursday, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) and include movement, conversation, and opportunities to connect, interact, and explore the greater community. The walking portion of these programs will be approximately 30 – 40 minutes, and we encourage attendees to walk at a comfortable pace.
The following information was provided by the City of Watertown:
West Nile Virus (WNV) is most commonly transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. The mosquitoes that carry this virus are common throughout the state and are found in urban as well as more rural areas. While WNV can infect people of all ages, people over the age of 50 are at higher risk for severe infection.
By taking a few, common sense precautions, people can help to protect themselves and their loved ones:
Avoid Mosquito Bites
Apply Insect Repellent when you go outdoors. Use a repellent with DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide), permethrin, picaridin (KBR 3023), IR3535 or oil of lemon eucalyptus [p-methane 3, 8-diol (PMD)] according to the instructions on the product label. DEET products should not be used on infants under two months of age and should be used in concentrations of 30% or less on older children.
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.”
Jessica Camara
The Charles River Regional Chamber announced its 2025 scholarship recipient fromWatertown. See the announcement below. Watertown High School graduate Jessica Camara is a tenacious leader who founded the school’s Medical Club and is determined to excel in her academics. Her chemistry teacher says she “had the maturity and confidence to advocate for herself when she did not understand something, and I can clearly remember multiple times when she would come in during lunch or before school to ensure she completely mastered topics covered.” Camara is a member of the Women in STEM club, and she allocates her leisure time to volunteer at an elementary school. She plans to continue her education at Sacred Heart University to major in nursing, with hopes of becoming a nurse practitioner.
Watertown seniors are invited to the annual FREE Senior Citizen Cookout hosted by the Rotary Club of Watertown. See the information provided by the Rotary Club, below. This year’s Senior Cookout will take place on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Sons of Italy Hall, 520 Pleasant St., Watertown. Enjoy hamburger, hot dogs, pizza and more.