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Author Susan Orlean Coming to Town, Other One Book One Watertown Events

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The following announcement came from the Watertown Library:

In March and April, Watertown Free Public Library will offer a wide range of special events inspired by The Library Book by Susan Orlean. The Library Book is WFPL’s 2019 pick for One Book, One Watertown, an annual reading event designed to bring the community together. On April 4, 2019, Orlean will visit the library for an author talk and book signing. WFPL staff chose to read and promote The Library Book this year partly as a nod to the library’s 150th anniversary, which falls on March 31. Librarian Kerrianne Mcquown writes: “We chose The Library Book as our community read because it is a beautiful ode that amply illustrates the importance and vitality of libraries in our current age. Author Susan Orlean will visit Watertown to speak about her book “The Library Book.”

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Free Screening of Addiction Documentary to be Followed by Discussion by Experts

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Wayside Youth & Family Support Network’s Multi-Service Center and PBS’ science series, NOVA, are holding a screening of the documentary, Addiction. The screening is free and open to the public. The film, produced by NOVA, a program of WGBH Boston, takes a hard look at the science of addiction. Addiction features firsthand accounts from individuals and families struggling with opioid addiction. While addiction has long been viewed as a moral failing, leading scientists will help viewers understand why addiction is a disorder that occurs as a result of drugs profoundly altering the brain.

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Watertown Library Hosts President James Madison at Next Democracy Talks

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Historical interpreter Bil Lewis will portray President James Madison at the Watertown Free Public Library. Former U.S. President James Madison will be the guest at the next Democracy Talks at the Watertown Free Public Library. Historical interpreter Bil Lewis will present, in character, “James Madison and the Coming of Age of the U.S.” on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Watertown Savings Bank Room.

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Registration Open for 20th Annual Charles River Cleanup

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Chuck Dickinson’s “Charles River, Watertown” came in third in the Watertown Savings photo contest. The 20th Annual Charles River Clean up is coming up in April. See how you can get involved. The following announcement came from State Sen. Will Brownsberger’s Office:

Registration is now open for the 20th Annual Charles River Cleanup, which will take place on Saturday, April 27 from 9 AM – 12 PM, followed by a volunteer appreciation picnic on the Esplanade. If you’re interested in participating this year, click here to register!

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Watertown Cable Show Looks at the Town’s Local Media

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Watertown Cable’s show Local Lives delved into the world of local media in its latest episode. The episode, hosted by Samantha Dudley and Ashley Hardy, features interviews with the Watertown News, Watertown Tab and Watertown Cable’s Watertown Weekly News. The episode is the latest in the recent addition to the Watertown Cable lineup of original shows. Previous episodes have visited the Watertown Boys & Girls Club, diners around town, the Mosesian Center for the Arts, Hatch Makerspace and the Mount Auburn Cemetery. See the latest episode on the Watertown Cable website by clicking here.

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Watertown School Administrator Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver in Somerville

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Allison Donovan Watertown Public School’s K-8 Literacy Coordinator and long-time educator, died after being hit in a hit-and-run incident. Watertown school administrator Allison Donovan died after being struck by a pickup truck in a hit-and-run incident in Somerville. She served multiple roles in her time in Watertown, most recently as the districts’ K-8 Literacy Coordinator. The Middlesex District Attorney’s office announced that Donovan was one of two pedestrians struck in West Somerville on Friday night at approximately 7:16 p.m. She was taken to Mount Auburn Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. She was 40 years old.

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Watertown Doctor Makes List of Boston’s “Top Docs”

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Dr. David Cancian, whose practice is in Watertown, made Boston Magazine’s list of the top doctors in the region. A Watertown doctor made Boston Magazine’s list of the top doctors in the area. Dr. David J. Cancian of Watertown, a respected internist at Mount Auburn Hospital, has been named one of Boston Magazine’s Top Docs for the second year in a row. Dr Cancian has practiced in Watertown for 35 years.  

“This is a tremendous honor,” Dr Cancian says. “To do a job I love helping my patients in Watertown and to receive recognition for my work is very humbling.”

Dr. Cancian is associated with the Mount Auburn Medical Associates practice at 521 Mount Auburn St., Watertown.

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Watertown Group Hosts Showing of Film on Refugees Made by Chinese Filmmaker

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The Watertown Citizens for Refugee Support group will present a showing of a film by Chinese artist and filmmaker Ai Wei-Wei. Organizers provided the following information:

On Sunday Feb. 17, Watertown Citizens Refugee Support Group will present the powerful film Human Flow at 1:30 p.m. at the Watertown Free Public Library. Exiled from China, visionary artist/filmmaker Ai Wei Wei has received rave reviews for his documentary about the world-wide refugee crisis. From critic Matt Fagerholm (@RogerEbert.com): “His goal of placing a human face on such a sprawling crisis is a daunting one that few filmmakers have been able to achieve with lasting resonance… Human Flow is a towering achievement from one of the world’s foremost champions of human rights.