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Our History: The Golden Cookie Company & Museum Day at the State House

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A Golden Cookie Factory tin container, made to look like a picnic basket (Photo courtesy of
Joyce Kelly)

The following story is part of a series on local history provided by the Historical Society of Watertown. It was written by Sigrid Reddy Watson Terman for the July 2005 Historical Society of Watertown newsletter, “The Town Crier.” Sigrid is a former Board member and former President of the Historical Society, as well at a former Director of the Watertown Free Public Library. For several years starting in 1997, she wrote a Watertown history column for the Watertown TAB/Press called “Echoes.” Sigrid published her columns in a book called “Watertown Echoes: A Look Back at Life in a Massachusetts Town”. The book is available for purchase through the Historical Society of Watertown for $10. To purchase it, please contact Joyce at joycekel@aol.com.

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OBIT: Norman Adler, 95, Former President of Watertown Condo Association

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Dr. Norman Adler

Dr. Norman Adler passed away on October 12, 2023 at the age of 95 in Milton, MA. The commemoration and celebration of his life was held on October 21 and 22 in Boston and Hull. He is remembered now, on the 30th day of his passing with prayers. He graduated from Brooklyn College and received his doctorate degree in chemistry at Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute. He served in the military, working at a bioanalysis laboratory in Rockville, MD.

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Watertown Group Hosting Discussion About Nuclear Disarmament

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The following announcement was provided by Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice, and the Environment:

Our November general membership meeting will be hosted by the Peace and Common Security working group. Join us for a discussion of the state of nuclear weapons, the danger they pose, and the idea that we can guarantee that a limited nuclear exchange can be controlled. Most importantly we will explore what we can do about the unraveling of nuclear weapons treaties and decisions to build new more powerful nukes. Our very special guest will be Ms. Denise Duffield, the Associate Director of the Physicians for Social Responsibility in Los Angeles and a leader in the Back from the Brink movement. She will discuss the new Treaty for Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, why we should urge our representative in Congress, U.S. Representative Katherine Clark to co-sponsor House Resolution 77, and why we need to build alliances with organizations working for social justice and theenvironment.

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Information About Delayed Trash Collection in Watertown

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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:

Due to on-going construction, trucks may have a difficult time collecting trash and recycle bins during the expected time. If your street is not collected on your normal day, please leave all full bins materials outside and accessible until they are collected. Trucks will return as soon as they are able to, but it may be the following day. Bins should be at least 3 feet from other bins and cars, ideally in the middle of the driveway to avoid parked cars. Please consider putting bins out the night before your normal collection as well, to help ensure a timely collection in the morning.

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Charles River Food Co-Op Hosting First Annual Meeting

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The following announcement was provided by the Charles River Food Co-op:

Having an annual meeting is a big part of co-op business. It is a chance for us to gather together as a community, hear about what the board is working on, find out about volunteer opportunities, and ask questions. Plus we’ll be announcing the results of this year’s board election. This year’s annual meeting will take place on November 14th at 7:30 p.m. at the Watertown Public Library, in the Watertown Savings Bank Meeting Room. We will also be offering a Zoom option, but we encourage folks to come in person if you can.

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Tacos for a Cause; Discounts for Veterans, First Responders, Educators & Nurses

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One Watertown restaurant will donate money for a good cause, and another will be offering discounts this months to different groups and professions, starting this week with veterans. On Monday, Nov. 20, Condesa Restaurante Mexicano & Tequila Bar at Arsenal Yards will help feed those in need. “We will be donating 10% of our sales from Monday November 20th to the Watertown Food Pantry,” the restaurant announced on Facebook. November is a month of thanks for Taffer’s Tavern.

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Watertown Group Hosting Workshop for Those Looking to Serve on the Human Rights Commission

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The following announcement was provided by World in Watertown:

The City of Watertown is currently seeking applicants to serve on its newly formed Human Rights Commission. The Human Rights Commission will educate the community about human rights, build connections across the City to prevent and address discrimination, and provide support and resources to people who have a human rights complaint. The Human Rights Commission will have nine Commissioners plus liaisons from the Policy Department, the School Department, and the student body. Applications are due on December 8th. Human Rights Commissioners should have experience advocating or working to promote human rights.