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The following information was provided by Watertown Citizens for Black Lives:
We will be meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the First Parish Unitarian/Universalist Church on Church Street in Watertown on Monday, July 2. Our Mission: Watertown Citizens For Black Lives is a community member organization that campaigns against violence and systemic racism in our local community.
The Town of Watertown announced that the first Summer Concert will move due to Thursday’s rain storm.
Concerts normally are held at Saltonstall Park (next to Town Hall). Town officials sent out this announcement:
Tonight’s Summer Concert will be held in the Watertown Savings Bank Meeting Room at the Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main Street. The band “Johnny Fireseed and the Junkyard Dogs” is a family show using great music to create a fun learning experience about being green! Rock out with Johnny Fireseed and the Junkyard Dogs as they use instruments made entirely from trash, recycled, and re-purposed items to perform original music with an upbeat eco-message. Snow cones, popcorn and water will be served free of charge.
The following information was provided by theHarvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation:
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation has announced that three Watertown non-profit organizations were awarded a total of $1,500 from the Foundation’s Community Spirit 9/11 Mini-Grant program. The organizations receiving funds are:
Asperger/Autism Network ($500)
Relay for Life Watertown ($500)
Saint Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School ($500)
To commemorate those Harvard Pilgrim members who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, Harvard Pilgrim and the Foundation created the Community Spirit 9/11 Mini-Grant program. This program allows each Harvard Pilgrim employee to award a $500 grant, completely funded by the Foundation, to the local charity of his or her choice each calendar year. Since this community grants program began in 2002, Harvard Pilgrim employees have directed more than $5.7 million to thousands of organizations throughout Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.
The Watertown Republican Town Committee has proudly and unanimously voted to endorse Attorney James “Jay” McMahon III who running in the Republican Primary to be the next Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.McMahon, a Buzzards Bay resident, has practiced law in the Massachusetts for 30 years. During this period he has litigated cases in every court in the Commonwealth, in Federal Courts, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court. His experience includes Civil, Criminal, Domestic, and Bankruptcy. McMahon
further has an extensive background in business management and law enforcement. In addition he served in the Massachusetts Army National Guard as a 2nd Lieutenant (Military Police).
Tufts Health Plan employees are traveling across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Rhode Island on June 19, 2018, during the company’s tenth annual Volunteer Day, to serve local nonprofits in projects ranging from food preparation to yard work. “Our employees are extraordinary, and they demonstrate their commitment to our community and our members each and every day,” said Tom Croswell, Tufts Health Plan president and CEO. “Seeing more than 750 employees giving back reflects our values and makes me proud. I am thankful for each and every employee who is out in the community today.” Now in its tenth year, Volunteer Day builds on the work Tufts Health Plan does throughout the year.
Walter J. Oates, Jr. of Watertown died on June 25, 2018 at age 93. Beloved husband of 65 years to the late Virginia M. (Dunn). Walter was the loving father of Walter J., III, & his wife Carolyn of Waltham, William G. & his wife Marion of Watertown and Mary T. “Terry” Poillucci & her husband Robert of Waltham. Proud and cherished Grampy of Caitlin Oates & her husband Jeffrey Smrecek of Watertown, Timothy Oates of Brighton, Robert & Christina Poillucci of Waltham. Dear brother of the late Donald F. Oates and Dorothy Everett.
The Newton-Needham Regional Chamber will host a speed networking event in Watertown that is open to members and non-members. They Chamber sent out the following information:
Speed Networking on Tuesday, July 17, 8 – 10 a.m. at the 570 Arsenal St., Watertown. Register early and save $10! After July 3, $20. Open to members & non-members
Grow your business with speed. Speed networking, that is.
The following information was provided by the organizers of the Lt. Paul J. Sullivan Scholarship:
Congratulations to the 50th Anniversary Lt. Paul J. Sullivan Scholarship award winners. A record $23,000 was presented to these 10 wonderful young men and women. Awards were presented on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at the Sons of Italy, Watertown. 2018 Lt. Paul J. Sullivan Scholarship Winners
Elizabeth Powderly, of Watertown, 2018 Lt. Paul J. Sullivan Scholarship Winner, Watertown High School, attending Penn State. Emily Koufos, of Watertown, Lt. Paul Sullivan Scholarship in memory of Paul Cusick, Watertown High School, attending the College of the Holy Cross.