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Our History: A Recollection of Watertown’s Jewish Community by a Resident Born in 1910

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The Shick farm house at 183 Grove Street, demolished in 2021 (Photo courtesy of the Watertown Free Public Library)

The following story was is part of a series on local history provided by the Historical Society of Watertown. It written by Sigrid Reddy Watson Terman for the July 2002 Historical Society 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 $10.00.

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20 Years of Making a Difference Toasted at Watertown Community Foundation’s Celebration

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The founding board members of the Watertown Community Foundation. (Courtesy of Watertown Community Foundation)

Nearly 200 people gathered to celebrate two decades of the Watertown Community Foundation, and the people who built the organization that has distributed millions of dollars to make Watertown a better place. Board members, former executive directors, donors and more gathered for the WCF’s Celebrating 20 Years of Impact event at Branch Line on Oct. 5. The original members for the Community Foundation’s board received a legislative resolution from State Sen. Will Brownsberger and State Rep. Steve Owens, as well as an award.

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Coat Drive for Kids and Families, Drop Off Site at Watertown Middle School

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Eliot Tatelman, President of Jordan’s Furniture, Arthur Anton Jr., COO of Anton’s Cleaners, and Jack Clancy, CEO of Enterprise Bank have teamed up for Caring Partners’ Coats for Kids & Families. (Courtesy photo)

The following announcement was provided by Caring Partners’ Coats for Kids & Families:

In hard economic times and cooler weather, a warm coat isn’t a luxury… it is a necessity. In every community, there are thousands of children and adults who may otherwise not have access to warm winter coats this winter. As New England’s largest coat drive for nearly 30 years, Caring Partners’ Coats for Kids & Families collects gently used coats of all sizes and for all ages from October 2nd through January 7th. After collection, the coats are professionally cleaned by Anton’s and given to local nonprofits, social service agencies, and schools for distribution.

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5K4Kids Run/Walk Raising Money for Wayside Youth & Family Support Network

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Watertown’s Wayside Multi-Service Center will enter at team into the 5K4Kids Run/Walk on Oct. 21 in Framingham. People can register to join the team, or donate to Wayside Youth & Family Network. The 5K4Kids Run/Walk features a 5-kilometer race, a family fun-run, and a vibrant family-focused festival with an array of activities, food, and enjoyment for all ages. “Your contribution to our cause, no matter the scale, makes an immense difference in the lives of young individuals who rely on our support.

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WHS Students Get Hands-On Experience with Biotech Professionals at New CoLAB Club

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Eric Perkins of Addgene works with Watertown High School students during CoLAB Club. (Courtesy of CoLAB)

The following piece was provided by CoLAB:

CoLAB, a not-for-profit organization connecting high school students with Watertown life science companies recently launched the first ever “CoLAB Club” at Watertown High School. CoLAB Club, one of the newest school organizations, is designed to provide hands-on science experience under the guidance of school faculty and employees of life science companies. The club meets after school once a month over dinner, providing a forum for students and professionals to work together to solve research-based scientific experiments. “We are thrilled with the turnout to our first meeting,” said Liz Munday, Chemistry and Earth Science Teacher at Watertown High School, and lead for the CoLAB Club.

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Hear from Someone who Lived in a Watertown’s Home with Links to the Revolution

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Charlie BreitroseFormer Historical Society President Paul Brennan will speak about living in the Fowle House on Oct. 18, 2023. Here he is pictured with the Historical Society’s Joyce Kelly. The following information was provided by the Historical Society of Watertown:

To commemorate the 251st year of the Edmund Fowle House, and in conjunction with the Historical Society’s current exhibit, we invite you to join us to hear what it was like to live in the Fowle House. A history lover since his youth, Paul Brennan grew up in Watertown and became President of the Historical Society in 1987, when he was still in his 20s.