Obituaries

OBIT: Fran McCarran Jr., 92, former MDC Director of Parks, Navy Veteran

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Francis H. “Fran” McCarran, Jr., 92, of Watertown passed away peacefully at home on Sunday August 21, 2016. Fran and his wife, Helen F. (Cronin) McCarran enjoyed almost 69 years of love, fun and family together. Helen will forever cherish his nightly “Good night my love, I love you thank you for taking such good care of me.” He is also survived by his dear brother, Paul J. McCarran, who’s nightly phone call to discuss the Red Sox and always an “I Love You” meant the world to Fran. They were blessed with five children Francis H. McCarran III and his wife Joanne, William J. McCarran and his wife Lorraine, Linda M.

Government

Public Can Attend Panel’s Deliberations on Ballot Measure for Legalizing Marijuana

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A 20-person voter panel will participate in the pilot program of the Massachusetts Citizens’ Initiative Review (CIR,) Aug. 25 to 28 at The Atrium School in Watertown, when the group will consider all aspects of Question 4, the marijuana legalization ballot question, organizers announced. During the deliberations, voter participants will talk with advocates on both sides of the ballot question under review as well as neutral experts. The results of the deliberations will be captured in a Citizens’ Statement that includes key findings, as well as arguments for and against the passage of the initiative. Trained moderators will guide the group. On July 12, the CIR Advisory Board selected the regulation and taxation of marijuana ballot question for voters to review.

Entertainment

Vegetarian Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival Coming to Watertown

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Food Truck Festivals of America is pleased to announce the Vegetarian Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival, coming to The Arsenal Project in Watertown (485 Arsenal St.) on Saturday, Sept. 10 from noon-6 p.m. (VIP hour from 11 a.m.-noon). The festival will feature 15+ food trucks and 30+ of the region’s best craft beers. Food and 12oz craft beers will be available for purchase from Noon-6 PM (11 am- Noon VIP). From 3-6 p.m. unlimited beer sampling will be available for an additional fee where attendees are able to sample 2 oz. craft beers. The trucks will be serving up a variety of vegetarian favorites, including Asian fusion, salads, falafel, hummus, and other Mediterranean specialties, soft serve treats, warm hand pies, and much more.

Around Town

Registration Open for Girl Scouts, Volunteers Also Wanted

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Attention Watertown Families: The Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts are ramping up for our new 2016-2017 Membership Year and we have so many opportunities for young girls to get involved with Girl Scouts in Watertown. The Girl Scouts have troops starting at elementary schools across the town, as well as community-wide troops for girls to get more involved and discover, connect, and take action in their communities. The scouts plan to stop by schools, community events, and filter information throughout the town this fall. If you are interested in volunteering, registering your girl, or would like more information please don’t hesitate to reach out to Angela Scott at ascott@gsema.org.  You can also get started with registration at www.gsema.org/join.

Charity

Watertown Man Helps Raise Money for Breast Cancer Research at Gala

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Watertown resident Ed Scheinbart has some fun at the photo wall with 7 News’ Christ Delcamp, left, and Magic 106.7’s Sue Tabb at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Boston kickoff held Aug. 2 at The Westin Copley Place, the American Cancer Society announced. Scheinbart was among the nearly 400 breast cancer survivors and supporters who were inspired and motivated for the fundraising walk set for Oct. 2 at the DCR Hatch Shell in Boston. Registration is open at www.MakingStridesWalk.org/BostonMA.

Cops and Rec

Friday Night is Family Movie Night at the Watertown Police Station

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The Watertown Police Department and the Recreation Department are once again hosting a free movie night in the park behind the police station. The movie night will be Friday, Aug. 19 from 6:30-10 p.m. The movie will be “How to Train a Dinosaur.” The movie and other activities will be held outside the Watertown Police Station, 552 Main St. in Watertown.

Entertainment

Sing Along With the Hit Musical Hamilton Live on Stage in Watertown!

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The Arsenal Center for the Arts presents Hamiltunes Boston at the Mosesian, a singalong experience of the hit Broadway musical, Hamilton, on Monday, Sept. 12 and Tuesday, Sept. 13 in the Charles Mosesian Theater in The Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown, the group announced. Sing on stage by signing up for a vocal slot and be a part of the experience! Tickets and vocal signups open on Aug.

Entertainment

Sicilian Theater Company’s First Production Debuts in Watertown

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Trinacria Theatre Company presents its inaugural theatrical production, La Storia di Colapesce at the Watertown Sons of Italy. The production is an original piece created and devised by the company during a four-week residency in Sicily, at San Placido Calonerò in the Messina region of Sicily. The cast of La Storia di Colapesce is comprised of an ensemble of eight American theatre artists. The Trinacria Theatre Company’s mission is to use theatre as a tool to promote Sicilian history, heritage, and culture at home and abroad. Company members reimagine the Sicilian folk legend of Colapesce, the tale of a fisherman’s son from Messina who spends so much of his time diving beneath the waves that he is said to be half-man, half-fish.