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Our History: The Vote for Women’s Suffrage in Watertown

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Headline from Sept 10, 1920 Watertown Free Press (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 David J. Russo, for the October 2012 Historical Society newsletter, “The Town Crier.” At the time, David was a volunteer for the Historical Society of Watertown and Chair of the Watertown Historical Commission. How often do we take the right to vote for granted? How many elections have we not bothered to vote in because we’re busy or don’t feel we have the time? There was a time, not long ago, when a whole segment of the population was denied the vote simply on the basis of gender.

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New Eatery Serving Pizza & More Has Opened on Pleasant Street

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CT Pizzeria has opened in the former Pleasant Pizza & Subs, and is serving pizza, burgers and sandwiches. According to the restaurants’ Instagram page, the CT Pizzeria is the brainchild of Christian Tapia, who was born in Chile and moved to the United States at the age of 21. “He aspired to achieve the American dream. He worked very hard and found a home with Ford Motor Company before deciding to become self employed,” the post reads. “He has been a successful business owner for over 30 years now.

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Watertown Library Wants to Share Your Story in Collective Memory Project

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Free Public Library:

What’s your Watertown? The Watertown Free Public Library is embarking on a mission to collect photos and stories from your lifetime to preserve in our permanent digital collection. The story of Watertown lives in its people, and that means you—your family, your memories, and your experiences. 

Call for Nominations: Do you, or does someone you know, have a strong connection to Watertown? Nominate them for a Collective Memory Project interview! We are looking for people who are involved in our community in all sorts of ways – as residents, volunteers, employees, friends, and neighbors – and have something to say about their life in—and connection to—Watertown. Self-nominations are encouraged! 

See how to nominate someone and more information by clicking here.

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Watertown Boys and Girls Club Receives Grant from Barkamian Family Fund

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Boys & Girls Club:

Watertown Boys & Girls Club recently received a $15,000 grant from the Stephen H. Barkamian Family Fund of the Columbus Foundation. This grant will support programming that promotes character development, environmental stewardship, and a healthy lifestyle and will align with the Watertown Boys and Girls Club’s mission “to inspire and enable all young people, especially those that need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.” Our sincerest thanks to all who donate to the Columbus Foundation.

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Marshall Home Fund Adds Local Pastor as Member of Board

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The following announcement was provided by the Marshall Home Fund:

The Marshall Home Fund, a charitable fund established in 2005, is dedicated to preserving the social, physical, and emotional well-being of older adults in Watertown by awarding grants to local social service agencies and other non-profit organizations. The Marshall Home Fund Board is very pleased to announce the addition of a new Board member and a new Community Representative to its Allocations Committee. At its 18th Annual Meeting this Spring, members voted to include Reverend Andrew Goldhor as a new Board member for a 3-year term. Reverend Andrew grew up in Belmont and has lived in Watertown since 2014. He graduated from the University of Colorado and received his Divinity degree from the General Theological Seminary in New York City. After serving as a pastor for 7 years in Lexington, he is now the priest for the Church of the Good Shepherd in Watertown.

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Group of “Lads from Cork” Visiting Watertown, Linked Up with Hibernians

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A group of young men from Ireland are in Town for several weeks, and recently gathered with members of the Hibernian Club. Pictured with the lads are; (Back row from the left) Past President Allen Gallagher; one of the Lads, AOH National Director Richard Thompson; AOH member and Watertown firefighter Shane Gleason. On the right side, from far right: member Paul Connolly; member Robert McGlaughlin; and Past President Leo Falter. Missing from photo; Irene Gallagher and Kathleen Thompson Moschella. A group of 11 young men from County Cork in Ireland are spending several weeks in Watertown as they compete in Irish Hurling matches in the Boston area.

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Watertown’s Parents Helping Parents Receives $500K Grant

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Parents Helping Parents Celebrates Receiving a grant from the Cummings Foundation. The following announcement was provided by Parents Helping Parents:

Parents Helping Parents (PHP) is one of 150 local nonprofits that will share in $30 million through Cummings Foundation’s major annual grants program. The Watertown-based organization was selected from a total of 630 applicants during a competitive review process. It will receive $500,000 over 10 years. PHP helps fill the gap in mental health services for parents and caregivers.