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Hear About How Revolutionary War Started at Historical Society Annual Meeting

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The Historical Society of Watertown invites the public to its annual meeting, where a special presentation will be made about the beginnings of the Revolutionary War. The following information was provided by the Historical Society of Watertown:

The Historical Society of Watertown’s 2019 Annual Meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. followed at 7:15 p.m. by author J.L. Bell’s slideshow presentation on “The Road to Concord: How Four Stolen Cannon Ignited the Revolutionary War.”

It will take place on Wednesday, May 8 at the Watertown Free Public Library in the Watertown Savings Bank Room, 123 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472. Copies of Mr. Bell’s book will be available for purchase. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Historical Society of Watertown.

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Groups Can Register to be in Watertown’s Memorial Day Parade

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Watertown Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts marched in the Memorial Day Parade. Watertown’s Memorial Day Parade will be held on May 27, 2019, and groups can now register to participate in the annual event. The Town of Watertown provided the following information:

Join with members of your company, organization, neighborhood, friends and family to participate in the parade! Fill out the attached registration form and return it marked ‘Memorial Day Parade Registration’ to: The Town of Watertown, Veteran’s Services, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472 or email: townmgr@watertown-ma.gov

Parade registrations are due no later than May 20, 2019. The parade begins at noon, but check in starts at 10:30 a.m. near the Tufts Health Plan garage on Grove Street.

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Local Cookie Company Giving Watertown Residents a Discount in Time for Mother’s Day

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Geoff & Drew’s offers cookies and brownies made from all-natural ingredients. Watertown’s Carol Spickler is president and “chief cookie girl.” A cookie business co-owned by a Watertown resident is offering a special discount to town residents for Mother’s Day. Watertown’s Carol Spickler is the president and “chief cookie girl” of Geoff & Drew’s, which features cookies, brownies and other baked goods made with all-natural ingredients. Watertown residents, friends & family enjoy a 25 percent discount when ordering from Geoff & Drew’s.

Arbor Day

Watertown Celebrated Arbor Day with Special Activities & Tree Care at Arsenal Park

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A member of a tree crew trims dead and damaged limbs from trees at Arsenal Park as part of the Town’s Arbor Day Celebration. Trees around Arsenal Park got a trimming, and visitors learned about trees, storm water and the environment on Thursday at Watertown’s celebration of Arbor Day. Watertown Tree Warden Chris Hayward organized the celebration with the help of the Massachusetts Arborists Association and some local organizations. Crews from the Department of Public Works, Mount Auburn Cemetery, Joe Butler & Sons, and Tree Tech (on behalf of Eversource) removed dead or damaged limbs from the trees around the parking area at Arsenal Park. “This is a week’s worth of work taking place in one day,” Hayward said.

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Space Available for Eat Well Watertown’s Dress Your Salad for Success Demonstration

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Learn to dress your salad for success at the next Eat Well Watertown event. The following information was provided by Live Well Watertown:

There are still spots available in Eat Well Watertown’s next event, Dress Your Salad For Success: Healthy, Homemade Dressings & Vinaigrettes. The dressing you put on top of your salad is just as important as what you put in it. Homemade dressings can be healthier, less expensive, and pack in more flavor than store-bought options. Join Community Chefs Carabeth Connolly, Gaia Sciaranghella, & Ilana Hardesty in learning how to whip up a variety of fresh homemade dressings that are easy to make and full of flavor.

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Commander’s Mansion Hosting Corporate Open House

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The Commander’s Mansion in Watertown. The Watertown Commander’s Mansion and La Bonne Maison will host a corporate open house this week. Organizers sent out the following information:

Think outside the conference room for your next corporate meeting or retreat. We invite you to explore the mansion, see the A/V possibilities and enjoy an express luncheon with both vegan and gluten free options

The event will be May 1, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Presented by La Bonne Maison, the Commander’s Mansion, and Boston Pro Sound. Those interested should email gnolan@watertown-ma.gov for more information.

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Friends Remember Richard Marcus, a Passionate Leader of Local Progressives

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Richard Marcus, a leader of the local Progressive political group, passed away at the age of 71. Friends and supporters of the progressive political movement in Watertown are mourning the loss of one of its most active and powerful voices. This week, Richard Marcus passed away at the age of 71. He supporting Democratic and Progressive candidates and issues in town, in Massachusetts and nationally. He also started the Progressive Watertown Group.

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Registration Open for the 2019 Town Wide Yard Sale

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Watertown Community Education will hold the annual Town Wide Yard Sale Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5, 2019. This event will be held rain or shine. There will not be a rain date. Watertown Community Education provided the following information:

Join us for the annual Town Wide Yard Sale. Schedule your yard sale on Saturday, May 4th, Sunday, May 5th, or both days!