Elections

LETTER: Watertown Republicans Urge People to Vote in the State Primary, Share Endorsements

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Open Letter from the Watertown to Republican Town Committee Chairman:

On behalf of the Watertown Republican Town Committee (WRTC), I want to remind all voters to get out on and vote on Tuesday September 4th in the upcoming State Primary. Primary Day is both the first day of school and the day after Labor Day, therefore many might not be aware or even thinking in terms of voting yet. Nevertheless it is important that Watertown makes her voice heard. So no matter what your political leanings are, or what Primary you are inclined to vote in, please don’t forget to take a few minutes to study the candidates and vote on September 4th. To my fellow Republicans and those unenrolled voters who will be pulling a Republican Ballot, I would like to take a moment to remind you that the WRTC has endorsed the following candidates.

Around Town

Watertown Library Hosting 5th Annual 5k Race and Fundraiser

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The following announcement came from the Watertown Free Public Library:

The Watertown Free Public Library is pleased to announce the 5th Annual 5k fundraiser! Join us Saturday, September 15, 2018 for a family friendly community event! Together we’ll run through Watertown’s beautiful neighborhoods. This family-friendly event promotes healthy habits and community fitness, and helps support Watertown Free Public Library programs throughout the year. Participants of all ability levels are encouraged to take part.

Elections

LETTER: Resident Defends Marilyn Pettito Devaney, Supports Her Reelection to Governor’s Council

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Editor:

I just received a flyer in the mail today from candidate Nick Carter. I would like to respond to the false accusations he writes about Councillor Marilyn Petitto Devaney. He doesn’t tell you the facts as to why the Council/ Councillor Devaney voted no. Look at the facts and research her voting record. I did my research and this is what I found:

FALSE — Just as one example. He states Councillor Devaney voted NO on a qualified nominee – Jennifer Roberts.

Business

Local Bank Named One of the 50 Fastest Growing Residential Lenders

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The following announcement was provided by Belmont Savings Bank:
Belmont Savings Bank is proud to announce that it has been selected by Banker & Tradesman as a part of their Fast 50 fastest growing residential mortgage lenders.  The bank has been ranked in the Residential Lending by Number of Loans category. The Fast 50 rankings are based on the number of loans and dollar volume for the first six months of 2018 as compared to the same time frame in 2017.                                                                                                                                                         Belmont Savings was previously included on this list in 2014 in the same category. The Fast 50 has been published annually since 2011 and draws its data from The Warren Group, publisher of Banker and Tradesman.  Lenders selected for the Fast 50 include national as well as local and regional institutions. “We are thrilled to be recognized once again by Banker and Tradesman as a part of their Fast 50 list,” said Bob Mahoney, President and CEO of Belmont Savings Bank. “This is the latest example of Belmont Savings’ emerging regional leadership, this time in the residential lending market.”
Last year, the bank was honored as the sole New England bank on Fortune Magazine’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies List.

Around Town

Watertown Library Offers Service With 1,000s of Online Courses

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As kids and teachers prepare for a new school year, the Watertown Free Public Library reminds residents of ALL ages that they can learn online anytime with Lynda.com. Lynda.com is a leading online learning platform that the library introduced to Watertown residents a little over a year ago. It offers more than 5,000 self-paced courses on a wide variety of topics: leadership and business skills, programming, photography, 3D modeling, and much more. Learners can follow courses from start to finish, or pick and choose individual videos to meet their immediate needs. Anyone with a Watertown library card can access Lynda.com via the dedicated link at watertownlib.org/lynda. For those who aren’t sure where to begin, the library website offers lists of suggested courses on topics like financial planning, maker technology, and graphic design.

Obituaries

OBIT: Evelyn Sullivan, 85, Worked at Watertown Arsenal, Active in Catholic, Town Groups

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Evelyn M. Sullivan of Watertown died on August 17, 2018 at the age of 85. 

Loving daughter of the late Thomas P. & Mary (Toye) Sullivan. Dear sister of Bebe Quinlan & her husband Jack of Bolton and the late Patricia K. Boylen. Beloved aunt of Thomas Quinlan of Key West, Pamela Quinlan of Princeton, & Jennifer Quinlan of Watertown. Caring great-aunt of Cassie, Daniel, Jonathan, & Mary. Evelyn was a long-time federal employee; she worked at the Watertown Arsenal and later at the Boston office of the Environmental Protection Agency where she was Executive Secretary and Freedom of Information Officer.

Business

LETTER: Watertown Needs Committee to Oversee Biotech Labs in Town

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Dear Friends & Neighbors,

I delivered the following comments to our Town Council on August 14, 2018.:

I am here to talk about Biotech in Watertown. Last week, August 8th, I attended a Planning Board hearing regarding Arsenal Yards. At the hearing, the developer requested approval for façade modifications, changes to the ‘river green’ layout, and a change of use to Building A’s second floor from a commercial office/retail use to a combination of office and R&D use
(https://www.ci.watertown.ma.us/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/4027). Since I could find no staff report, I checked a promo piece for Arsenal Yards, and found that, without receiving approval from the Planning Board, they are already promoting 100,000 square feet of creative office and “lab space” (www.arsenalyards.com/office/). During the meeting, the Planning Board was focused on proposed changes to the windows, entrances, the roof, and the ventilation system.

Charity

Upstage Lung Cancer Presents Cabaret Fundraiser at Mosesian Center

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The following announcement was provided by Upstage Lung Cancer:

Kicking off its 10th anniversary celebration of utilizing the performing arts to raise awareness for the fight against lung cancer, Upstage Lung Cancer (ULC) presents a one-night-only cabaret concert benefitBarbra, Bette & Bernadette, on Tuesday, October 23, 7:30 pm at the Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown. The event is open to the public, a pre-concert silent auction begins at 6 pm.  Presented in partnership with the LUNGevity Foundation, all proceeds from the performance support the critically important cause of early lung cancer detection research. A high-spirited evening of music making and storytelling, Barbra, Better & Bernadette honors the voices of Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler and Bernadette Peters, three iconic female performing artists.  The concert salutes the towering, talented trio of beloved and powerful singers who have transformed today’s popular music, leaving an indelible mark on the world of entertainment. Notably, all three women performed the role of Dolly Levi in the Broadway musical Hello Dolly, a powerful, charismatic and determined woman with heart.