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.

Schools

Perkins Announces Additions to the School’s Board of Trustees

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The following announcement was provided by Perkins School for the Blind:

Perkins School for the Blind, the first school for the blind in the U.S. and the international leader in blindness education has added long-time Members of the
Corporation Jim Down and Stephen Pelletier to its Board of Trustees, alongside Katherine McGaugh and Jo Frances Meyer, who was appointed by the Massachusetts Governor’s Office. Prior to his retirement, Down was vice chairman of Mercer Management Consulting (now Oliver Wyman), responsible for the overall direction and management of the firm. Over the course of his career, Down has been a senior advisor on strategic issues to a multitude of organizations including UPS, CSX/Seal-Land, AT&T, Agility, The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and
Merck. Down will become chair of Perkins’ International Committee. Pelletier is executive vice president and chief operating officer of Prudential’s U.S.-based businesses, comprising more than $1.3 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2018.

Government

OP-ED: State Senator’s Long Effort to Pass Non-Compete Agreement Reform Comes to Fruition

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The following piece was provided by State. Sen. Will Brownsberger, D — Belmont, who represents Watertown:

Ten years ago, a friend in Belmont told me how her career had been derailed by an unfair contract.  She asked for a legislative remedy — not for herself, but to protect others. I agreed to work with her. The project became a central focus for me across five sessions of the legislature. Finally, last week, the Governor signed legislation limiting the use of “non-competition agreements.” The legislation is not the complete remedy she sought 10 years ago, but it is a big step forward.

Police/Fire

Watertown Police Looking for Residents for Citizen Police Academy

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This fall, the Watertown Police Department will once again host the Citizen Police Academy, and residents are invited to register. The 2018 Citizen Police Academy will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 18, and will run one night a week for eight weeks from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Applications must be received by Sept. 10, 2018. Watertown Police Chief Michael Lawn sent out the following letter:
As the Watertown Police Department advances its community policing efforts, it is important to have citizen-police interaction and cooperation.

Entertainment

Museum of Science Hosting Children’s Event at Watertown Mall

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Mall:

The Watertown Mall, located at 550 Arsenal Street, Watertown, will host the Super Cold Science exhibit brought to you by the Museum of Science. Come and learn about the changes in substances as they go through a dramatic change in temperature. This program investigates the science of cold with several fun demonstrations. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and get involved and learn how to use science to answer questions such as “What is this substance?!”
This event will take place August 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.

The Museum of Science has many incredible traveling programs including live animals, planetariums, and hands-on workshops throughout New England. For about 180 years, the Museum of Science has evolved to meet the needs of society and has become one of Boston’s leading cultural institutions.

Entertainment

Local Church Hosts 17th Annual Magic and Songs on the Lawn

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Belmont-Watertown Methodist Church invites you to the 17th annual Magic and Song on the Lawn! The church is located at 421 Common St, Belmont. Aug 17, 7:00-8:15 p.m.

The show will feature Belmont’s own Mike Bent and his Abrakidabra Magic Show and acclaimed children’s recording artist Wayne Potash. Everyone is welcome; the show is appropriate for children of all ages! Free admission, free refreshments.