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Eliza Dushku Talks About Her Film ‘Dear Albania,’ Fighting the Addiction Epidemic

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Eliza Dushku’s latest project is not a Hollywood blockbuster, but a documentary film. During the making of “Dear Albania” she found out more about the land of her ancestors and how it helped explained the passionate and compassionate sides of her personality. The film is five years in the making and debuted Monday night on WGBH’s World station. On Monday, she was at the Town Diner in Coolidge Square to talk to a few media outlets about her new project. She knew little about Albania and growing up in Watertown, she was often confused for being from one of the town’s other major immigrant groups. “In grade school teachers would ask, what’s your background, and we’d say Albanian,” Dushku recalled.

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History Lovers Wanted to Volunteer for Watertown Historical Society

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The Historical Society’s mission is to help preserve the rich history of Watertown. The Society was founded in 1888 and throughout the years has preserved artifacts from Watertown’s past and published papers researched by members of its Board, as well as books about Watertown and all of the early Town Records. The Edmund Fowle House at 28 Marshall Street serves as the home of the Historical Society of Watertown. Built in 1772, the Fowle House is the second oldest surviving house in Watertown. At the beginning of the American Revolution it served as headquarters for the executive branch of the Massachusetts government from July 1775, to September 1776.

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Rec Dept. Hosts Community Sports and Games Sunday, Youth Ski Trip

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Finish out the winter vacation with the Recreation Department’s Community Sports and Games Program, plus get ready for the ski trip to Mount Wachusett. 

The Community Sports and Games Program begins Sunday, Jan. 3 at Watertown High School between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

There are times for different age groups:

Elementary Families, Pre-K to 5th grade: 2 to 3:15 p.m.
Middle School: 3:15 to 4:30 p.m.
High School: 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.
Adults: 5:45 to 7 p.m.

 

 

You may register in person at the sight for this program
Wachusett Ski Trip
Snow is finally here, and the Wachusett Mountain Ski/Board Program is just around the corner. The trip is for grades 6-12, and will be held Jan. 9 from 4-11 p.m.

“If your child is interested and you have not signed up, please do so this week so we can plan accordingly,” the Recreation Department announcement said. Please remember to register for the bus with the recreation department and Wachusett for the skiing.

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See the Top Stories of 2015 from Watertown News

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Big issues seemed to be everywhere you looked around Watertown in 2015, with new developments, the firefighter contract, the opioid epidemic and the Town Election, plus Watertown athletes enjoyed great success. Development
Rising above all the major issues this year was development. A number of major projects were proposed in town, many of which were approved. In January, the controversial East Watertown CVS got approved. In June, the major apartment complex on Arsenal Street, Elan Watertown, received approval – a project that went through the town’s new Design Standards and Guidelines.

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See Watertown News’ Photos of the Year for 2015

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Some of the biggest stories of the year in Watertown were captured in images – snow, the Firefighters contract, state championships and more. Above, the photo sent in by reader Patti Melanson captures the frustration of residents after feet and feet of snow fell in January and February 2015. In March, the Watertown High School boys hockey team made a historic run to capture its first state championship with a 2-1 win over Agawam at the TD Garden. The Watertown firefighter contract was a contentious issue that lasted most of the year, until it was settled in September. Here a photo shows of one of the protesters in front of Town Hall in April.

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Watertown Boys & Girls Club Gets Into the Holiday Spirit

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The Christmas spirit could be felt around the Watertown Boys & Girls Club on Tuesday, with children wearing festive hats, making Christmas crafts and visiting Santa Claus. The annual Youth Member Holiday Party was a big hit with the members of the club. Nearly 200 showed up to take part in the various activities. “I expected 150 members but there are more than that. I would say 175,” said Boys & Girls Club Executive Director Renee Gaudette.

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Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services Around Watertown

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Churches around Watertown will celebrate Christ’s birth with Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services. See the times and locations here. First Parish of Watertown (35 Church St.) Dec. 24, Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 4:30 and 6 p.m. Includes the adult choir, candlelight and a homily (two services are exactly the same). Social hour in between the services at approximately 5:15 p.m. including a cookies pot luck.

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See the Holiday Recreation Programs, Watertown Library Hours

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Come out and enjoy Watertown’s athletic fields and take part in the Recreation Department’s Winter Vacation program, and see when you can head to the library. 

The Watertown Free Public Library will be open on Dec. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon, and will be closed on Christmas Day. The library will reopen on Saturday and resume normal hours over the weekend (9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday). If you go, check out the library’s new iMacs! The Recreation Department will open Victory Field and the courts at Casey Park during the holidays.