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Historical Society Delves Into Architecture of Charles Brigham

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The following information was provided by the Historical Society of Watertown:

On Wednesday, September 11, 2019, the Historical Society of Watertown will present a slideshow lecture by David J. Russo, “Going Places: Charles Brigham’s Architecture of Travel,” at 7 p.m. in the Watertown Savings Bank Meeting Room of the Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472. Come join us as David Russo, avid chronicler of the architectural work of Watertown’s own Charles Brigham, tells us about the vast array of buildings the renowned architect designed from churches to seashore cottages, city townhouses, cemetery monuments, carriage houses and barns. Not to be missed. You may read more information on Charles Brigham’s designs at www.davidjrusso.com. David Russo is on the Board of the Watertown Historical Commission and is a volunteer for the Historical Society of Watertown.

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Watertown Cultural Council Accepting Grant Applications

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Cultural Commission:

The Watertown Cultural Council (WCC), a program of the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), announces the 2020 Call for Grant Proposals for community-oriented Arts, Humanities and Science programming. 

Online applications will be available on September 1 at www.mass-culture.org and the deadline for proposals is October 15, 2019. Guidelines for WCC proposals can be found at http://www.watertownculturalcouncil.org . 

An informal grant information session with Watertown Council Members will be held September 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Mastrangelo Room of the Watertown Public Library. Organizations, schools and individuals may apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community. Examples of artistic projects and cultural activities include exhibits, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residencies, workshops, lectures and performances in schools, community centers and other public places.  Last year, WCC awarded $10,680 in grants to 21 grant recipients. Grants ranged from $300 to $1,000, averaging $500 per grantee. About WCC: The Watertown Cultural Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities and towns in the Commonwealth. The LCC Program is the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation, supporting thousands of community-based projects in the arts, sciences and humanities every year.

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See the Age-Friendly Events Around Watertown in September

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The following announcement was provided by the Marshall Home Fund:

Throughout September, Watertown’s older residents can attend a series of workshops on affordable housing; learn about services the Fire Department offers; visit the Farmer’s Market; and celebrate Grandparents’ Day at Brigham House. These events are supported in part by the Marshall Home Fund, a local foundation that gives grants to non-profit organizations to make Watertown an Age-Friendly Community. All the events are free and open to the public. See details below. Affordable Housing How-Tos.

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Weather Cancels Watertown Farmers Market

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Farmers Market:

Watertown Farmers’ Market Market Closed Today! Wednesday, August 21st Due to the forecast of severe weather today and the threat of thunderstorms, today’s market is cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing everyone next Wednesday for our Back to School Celebration.

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This Month at the Senior Center: Rideshare, Improve Balance, State Sen. Brownsberger and More

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Watertown Senior Center

The Watertown Senior Center is jumping with activities in September, including classes to improve balance, meet your state senator and find out about using rideshares like Uber and Lyft. The Watertown Senior Center sent out its monthly newsletter. See the highlights below:

GREETINGS FROM THE DIRECTORSeptember is busy at the Senior Center! A Matter of Balance returns with 8 weeks of falls prevention and strength exercises; the Watertown Fire Department will begin a 3week series on fire and life safety; we will be hosting a Senior Charlie Card day; and we will be holding different presentations on Housing Options, Dental Health, and what Rideshare is all about. Keep Fit with Joanna returns on Thursdays and Tai Chi with Marie and Strength and Balance with Pearl return on Fridays.

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Star Watertown Golfer Killed in WWII Will be Remembered, Again

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Watertown’s Leo J. Martin was an outstanding amateur golfer in the 1930s and -40s, and died in World War II. A golf course in Weston was dedicated to him. In the late 1930s, a pair of twins from Watertown dominated amateur golf in Massachusetts, winning the state championship and other prestigious tournaments. The United States’ entry into World War II, however, put golf on pause and for one of the twins, Leo J. Martin, it was the end. He was killed in action.

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Middle, High Schoolers Can Join Congressional App Challenge in Watertown

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The following information came from the Watertown Free Public Library:

Congresswoman Katherine Clark’s office is excited to announce that the Massachusetts 5th district is moving forward with the Congressional App Challenge (CAC), an app competition for students in middle and high school. On Friday, Sept. 13 from 4-7 p.m., students from the 5th congressional district are invited to participate in a coding workshop held at Hatch Makerspace, 20 Summer St. Watertown, MA. Hatch is a free community workshop managed by the Watertown Free Public Library that offers training and equipment, including 3D printing, laser cutting, sewing, soldering, robotics, and woodworking. During the Sept.

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COLUMN: Back to the Future in the Financial Market

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So, interest rates are crashing around the world, the 10-Year U.S. Treasury is around 1.75 percent and stock markets are stuck in trading range …bookended by a good bit of volatility. If I didn’t know better – I might be thinking I jumped into the DeLorean with Doc Emmet Brown and went “Back in Time” to 2016. The above scenario is precisely what was going on in early 2016, which left investors in a bit of a “What Next?” moment. We are seeing a near instant replay of 3-½ years ago, albeit with stock market values significantly higher. Once again – nearing a generational low in interest rates, heightened volatility, and questions about “What’s Next”?The good news is we can take lessons from the recent past and use strategies from the same playbook.