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Watertown Comes Together to Bring Awareness to Addiction

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Comic Jack Lynch had a bit of a hard time getting laughs from the audience at the Watertown High School Gym Wednesday night, but people were focused on a serious issue facing the town – addiction to opiates and heroin. The program was the main public event for the Erase the Stigma Week, a series of events organized by a recently formed coalition known as WATERtown, (Watertown Access to Treatment, Education and Resources). The evening featured some very serious discussions of addiction, opioids and other drugs. The underlying message, however, is that addiction is a disease and treatment is available – and it works. Addiction has taken a toll locally and nationally.

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A Tribute to an Armenian Grandmother from Watertown

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Ludér Tavit Sahagian of Needham recently wrote a tribute his grandmother Mayram Gulbahar Gigiyan Cinar, which he entitled “A True Salt of the Earth.” Here Sahagian’s tribute:

The year is 1915. The world is engulfed in warfare. In the cradle of civilization, an unprecedented genocide against the first Christian nation is festering. And Arusyak Hajinian, my maternal great-grandmother, is caught in the middle of it:

They smash open the house door and take her husband to purportedly serve in the army.

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Mount Auburn Hospital Presents Living with Cancer Workshop

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Mount Auburn Hospital will start a program for people diagnosed with cancer which will focus on the mind as well as the body. 

The following release was sent out by Mount Auburn Hospital:

Cancer diagnosis brings with it a world of testing and treatments, as well as heavy emotional and physical demands. At times, these elements can seem overwhelming, but they don’t have to be. Mount Auburn Hospital recognizes these difficulties and has developed its Mind/Body Medicine Program to help patients maintain good mental and emotional health through their treatment and recovery. This fall, the hospital is pleased to present the Living with Cancer workshop, an eight-week group focused on reducing stress and promoting resilience. Participants will be introduced to relaxation techniques, meditation, spirituality, yoga, Tai chi, and nutrition.

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Watertown Honors its War Killed & Wounded, Named a Purple Heart Town

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Watertown has a long history of military service stretches back to George Washington’s time, and the town has more than 40 Purple Heart recipients – the medal honoring those injured or killed in combat. Several of them were on hand Tuesday evening, along with family members of many others, for the ceremony recognizing the town as a Purple Heart Community. 

“We are here to honor all of those who sacrificed for their country and were killed or wounded in combat,” said Watertown Veterans Services Officer Mark Comeiro, during the ceremony next to Town Hall in Saltonstall Park. One of those honored was 89-year-old Henry Mosca, who was hit by shrapnel while serving in the Army during the Battle of the Bulge. He wore his medal to the ceremony. “I don’t show (the Purple Heart) it off.

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Watertown Residents Gather to Discuss Syrian Refugee Crisis

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On Sunday Oct. 4, 40 concerned citizens gathered at the Watertown Free Public Library to discuss what can be done about the Syrian refugee crisis. Watertown Citizens submitted the following article:

The event was sponsored by Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment, and featured guest speaker Eva Millona, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA), the state’s largest organization representing the foreign born. Ms. Millona described the work MIRA does to resettle immigrants and refugees, helping them learn English, find employment, and become American citizens. She shared much expertise and knowledge, and answered many excellent questions raised by attendees.

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Wayside Looking for Part Time Administrative Assistant

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The Wayside Multi-Service Center in Watertown needs part-time administrative assistant. Description/Qualifications: Part time (20-24 hour per week) administrative assistant position to perform office management and secretarial tasks for Watertown office. Duties include overseeing office functioning, answering phones, maintaining office equipment, ordering supplies, reports, data collection and mailings. Qualified candidate will have excellent clerical and computer skills, must be a self starter, have the ability to seek out areas for improvement and have excellent time management and prioritization skills. Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, ability to maintain strict confidentiality, a sense of humor and the ability to perform multiple tasks with flexibility are a must.

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Church, Community Gardens Hosting Potluck With a Purpose

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The Church of the Good Shepherd and Watertown Community Gardens are teaming up to put on a special potluck meal. The groups sent out the following announcement:

Please join us for a very tasty celebration of the harvest! The next Real Meal is Sunday, October 18 at 5 pm at Church of the Good Shepherd, 9 Russell Ave. Bring something you grew, something made from local produce, or a family recipe. Please invite your neighbors, friends, and especially people who are new to Watertown and wanting to connect with others.

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Two Million Dollar Listings, Plus Dozens More Within the Stratosphere

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Dozens of properties are having open houses in Watertown this week, check out the wide variety. $489,900 – 48 Springfield St. Unit 48, 7 room, 3 bed, 1 bath 2 family, Open House: Sunday 12-1:30 p.m.

$469,000 – 11 Broadway Unit 11, 7 room, 3 bed, 1 bath detached, Open House: Sunday 1:30-3 p.m.

$509,900 – 224 N. Beacon St. Unit 224, 8 room, 3 bed, 2 bath 2/3 family, Open House: Sunday 1:30-3:30 p.m.

$389,900 – 5 Repton Circle Unit 5213, 5 room, 1 bed, 1.5 bath mid-rise, Open House: Sunday 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

$699,900 – 700-702 Belmont St. 2 unit, 12 total room, 5 total bedroom, Open House: Sunday 1:45-3:15 p.m.

$689,000 – 55 Kondazian St., 2 unit, 11 total room, 5 total bedroom 2 family, Open House: Sunday 2-3:30 p.m.

$499,000 – 6 Frank St, 7 room, 4 bed, 1 bath colonial, Open House: Sunday 12-1:30 p.m.

Sponsored by:

$479,900 – 93 Spring St.