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Improper Bostonian, Run by Watertown Family, Celebrates 25 Years

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The Improper Bostonian magazine, which is owned by two Watertown natives – Leon and Bob Semonian, recently celebrated its 25th anniversary with a party in Boston. 

Nearly 300 people gathered at The Exchange in Seaport to celebrate with Wendy, her father Leon and the rest of the Improper team. Among those at the anniversary celebration were Linda Pizzuti Henry, Jenny Johnson, Billy and Meredith Starr and many more. Founded in 1991 by Mark Semonian of Newton, the locally owned family business is headquartered in the Back Bay of Boston reaches more than 550,000 readers. Leon Semonian (Mark’s father) owns the magazine, and did so with his brother Bob, who passed away a few months ago. Wendy Semonian Eppich, publisher of the magazine for the last 14 years, started as an intern at The Improper during the summer of 1991 and helped her brother release the first issue 25 years ago.

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Watertown Boys & Girls Club Hosts Back to School Night Party

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Watertown Boys & Girls Club will host a “Back to School Night” on Friday, Sept. 16 from 5-7 p.m. to celebrate the start of another fun year. Children, ages 7-18, are welcome to attend and enjoy art projects, free swim, capture the flag, dodgeball, and much more! Pizza, popcorn, and drinks will be available for purchase. Free for Club members; $2/child for non-members.

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One of the Heroes of the Watertown Shootout Addresses the Rotary Club

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Watertown Police Sgt. Jeff Pugliese, one of the officers who took on the Boston Marathon bombers in the Watertown Shootout, recently spoke with the Rotary Club of Watertown. Pugliese is a 37 year veteran of the Watertown Police Department. He shared some of the terrifying and horrific details from that night and gave Rotary members more insight into the event.

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Lottery for Low License Plate Numbers Taking Place Wednesday Night

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The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced today that Registrar of Motor Vehicles Erin Deveney will host the drawing for the Registry’s 2016 Low Number License Plate Lottery on Wednesday, September 7.  The drawing will begin at 8:00 p.m., and a portion of the drawing will be broadcast “live” on WBZ AM 1030.  All available low number plates will be drawn tomorrow night and lottery applicants and low-number plate enthusiasts can listen to the drawing by tuning in to AM 1030 or by visiting the station website:  www.cbsboston.com/nightside. This year, there are 183 plates that are part of the low plate lottery, surpassing the large pool of plates offered in 2015, when names were drawn for 156 low number license plates. During the 2016 drawing, applicants will be vying for the most sought after Massachusetts license plates, including 1H, 7J, 41Z, Q49, X77, 1972, and 2007. Entries for the 2016 lottery had to be mailed and postmarked by August 26, 2016 to be eligible for the drawing.  While there was no cost to apply to the lottery, if an applicant is selected as a winner, there is a fee to receive the license plate and there is a standard registration fee. Low number plates must be renewed every two years.

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Sign Ups Open Now for Watertown Recreation’s Fall Programs

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Flag football, yoga, crafts, and more – Watertown Recreation Department will run these and other programs this fall, and you can sign up now. 

Click on the following links for more information on the program or class. To register online, click here, or register in person at the Watertown Recreation office in the basement of Town Hall, 149 Main St. ABCD’s with the Blue Belles (A Baton, Cheer and Dance Class

Adult Fall Tennis Lessons

All Sports Program

Cops and Rec Middle School Volleyball

Cops and Rec Middle School Flag Football

Fall Flag Football

Junior All Sports

Junior Creative Crafts

Men’s Basketball – Open Gym

Musical Instrument Lessons

Pre Kindergarten Outdoor Sports

Trampoline Dodge Ball, 3-5

Trampoline Dodge Ball, 6-8

Trampoline Dodge Ball, 9-12

Yoga at Artemis Studio – 55 and 0ver

Yoga at Artemis Studio – 3 to 8

Youth Fall Tennis Lessons

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The Residence at Watertown Square Invites Residents to Street Festival

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The public is invited to the Watertown Square Street Festival hosted by The Residence at Watertown Square on Sept. 10 from 2-4 p.m. at The Residence, 20 Summer St., Watertown. Lynn Lolicoeur and The Pulse will be performing their mix of jazz and pop rock music live at the festival. Bring your family for face painting, balloon art, henna tattoos a petting zoo and more! Street food and cold beverages will be available.

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What the Helicopter is Going on in Watertown!?

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Many Watertown residents were rudely awakened Sunday morning by a helicopter flying back and forth over town around 6:30 a.m. Watertown Police Chief Michael Lawn was able to shed a bit of light on the situation. While the why remains kind of vague, Lawn had some information. “We have received calls all weekend on this as well. We called Logan and were informed that it was an ‘approved” mission,’ Lawn said. “That’s all we know and we’re not told anymore.