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Gore Place Hosting Jane Austen Themed Garden Party

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The following announcement was provided by Gore Place:

On Sunday, July 9 at 2 pm, you can have a bit of Regency splendor during the Jane Austen Garden Party on the grounds of beautiful Gore Place — a site fit for one of the celebrated author’s famous novels. There will be drinks and a box lunch, live music, and lawn games! Stroll through the elegant Gore mansion and imagine yourself back in the Romantic Era of Austen! Your event ticket includes an individual showcase box with sweets and savories and a bottle of lemonade (add a mini bottle of wine for $10 more.) There will be lawn games and a viewing of the ground floor of the fabulous Gore Mansion. Regency Period dress is encouraged!

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Three Day Greek Festival Being Hosted by Watertown Church

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The Taxiarchae/Archangels Greek Orthodox Church will host the annual Grecian Festival on June 23-25. The church sent out the following information:

Three days of food and fun! Rain or shine! The Church is located at 25 Bigelow Ave., Watertown. The lineup includes:

Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. – Greek Music All Day, featuring Orfeas Band from 7-11 p.m. Bar 5-11 p.m.

Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. – Greek Music All Day, featuring Enosis Band 7-11 p.m., Dance performance by Sons and Daughters of Alexander the Great 8 p.m. Bar noon-11 p.m.

Sunday 12 p.m.-9 p.m. – Greek Music All Day, featuring Orfeas Band from 5-9 p.m. Bar noon-9 p.m.

Greek Cuisine: Gyro, Greek Pastries, Loukoumades, Kafenio

Events: Church Tours

Shopping: Book Store, Souvenirs, Candy Store

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Our History: Ship Named for Watertown Met a Tragic End

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Samuel Emrys Evans painting of the S. S. Watertown (Photo courtesy of Watertown Savings Bank)

The following story is part of a series on local history provided by the Historical Society of Watertown. It was written by David J. Russo, for the April 2012 Historical Society newsletter, “The Town Crier.” At the time, David was the Historical Society Recording Secretary and Chair of the Watertown Historical Commission. Did you know we had a ship? Watertown was a dynamic place in the 19th century and one of the manifestations of our ingenuity was the construction and launching of the S.S. Watertown here on July 30, 1890. The ship wasn’t owned or used by the Town of Watertown itself, but it was lovingly named after the town by its owner John Cassidy, who lived at 227 North Beacon Street where the house still stands today.

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Farmers Market Season Officially Opened for the 10th Year This Week

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Photo by Charlie BreitroseCustomers browse vendor’s stands on the first day of the Watertown Farmers Market. From fish products to fresh strawberries to homemade honey, various vendors scattered across Saltonstall Park for Watertown’s 10th annual Farmers’ Market. The Watertown Farmers’ Market had its opening day on June 14. The market opened with a bell ringing performed by City Manager George Proakis, someone who looks forward to having the market every year. “It’s just become a real important part of our community and we love running it and it’s good to have it back.

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See What’s Closed for the Juneteenth Holiday

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The City of Watertown announced the closings for the Juneteenth holiday, and how the trash and recycling schedule will be impacted. Watertown City Hall is closed Monday, June 19, 2023 in observance of Juneteenth. The Watertown Free Public Library and the Watertown Senior Center will also be closed on June 19. Please note: There is a one-day delay for trash and recycling pickup. The pickup schedule is Tuesday, June 20 – Saturday, June 24, 2023.

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How Many People Face Hunger Discussed During Episode of Watertown Cable Show

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Inside Watertown co-hosts Bob Airasian, left, and Charlie Breitrose were joined by Tias Tilson (second from right) and Stephanie Venizelos. (Screenshot from WCA-TV video)

The number of residents facing food insecurity spiked during the COVID-19 shutdown, but even though the Pandemic has waned many people still are in danger of going hungry. The latest episode of Watertown Cable Access TV’s Inside Watertown focuses on hunger and food insecurity in Watertown. Guests Tia Tilson, Executive Director of the Watertown Community Foundation, and Stephanie Venizelos, Community Wellness Program Manager (including Live Well Watertown) joined co-hosts Bob Airasian and Charlie Breitrose. Tilson and Venizelos spoke about about how many people are using resources in the City such as the food pantries and the state’s food assistance programs, as well as ways that people can help out.