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Our History: Sam Adams Frequented Watertown’s Fowle House

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Charlie BreitroseThe Edmund Fowle House in Watertown housed the Massachusetts Council in Revolutionary times. Sam Adams was among the members of the Council. The following story is part of a series on local history provided by the Historical Society of Watertown. It was written by Historical Society President Marilynne Roach for the January 2009 Historical Society newsletter, “The Town Crier”. Marilynne is also on the board of the Watertown Historical Commission.

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An Ode to Goaltending in This Week’s Small Saves

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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net. Combining this with the love of cartooning Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal–then come home and draw Small Saves — is my ideal definition of a good day.”

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Volunteers Will Cleanup Along the Charles River for Earth Day

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The Charles River Cleanup will take place at different areas along the river in Watertown on Saturday. The following announcement was provided by State Sen. Will Brownsberger’s Office:

Join Senator Brownsberger and staff for the annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup on Saturday, April 22, 2023 to pick up litter along the river. Teams will gather at three locations:

Herter Park from 10 AM – 12 PM

Squibnocket Park from 10 AM – 12 PM

Charles River Greenway (behind Stop & Shop) from 9 AM – 12 PM

We encourage all volunteers to bring a reusable water bottle. Upon your arrival, we will provide direction regarding what area of the park & river pathway you and your group can focus on. In partnership with DCR, we will provide bags and gloves. If you have any questions, feel welcome to email me directly.

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Local Woman Looking to Turn Her Passion for Nails into a Business

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Some nails designed and created by Watertown’s Rickteyzia Simmons, who plans to open a nail salon called Candy Paint. What started as a pandemic hobby has turned into a calling for a Watertown woman, who now hopes to turn her passion for nail design into a local business. Rickteyzia Simmons currently works as a high school teacher in Cambridge and works on nails during her free time, but she is working to open her own nail salon, Candy Paint by Teyzia, in Watertown. Simmons taught herself how to do her own nails, and got a good response. “It was my pandemic hobby.

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Watertown Helps Out —Citywide Volunteer Effort Runs Through May

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The Watertown Community Foundations’s annual month-long service event, Watertown Helps Out, will take place in May, and spots are still available. The WCF provided the following information:

Watertown Helps Out is a city-wide, public service event during all of May, 2023. Our non-profits need your hands-on help! From garden clean-up to organizing costumes to moving boxes and office work, there’s a volunteer opportunity for you and your kids. Your few hours means a world of difference to organizations including: Watertown Public Schools, Armenian Cultural and Educational Center, Perkins School for the Blind, the Charles River Conservancy, our local food pantries, community fridge and local churches. 

Sign Up

Find out how to volunteer and how to become a sponsor of Watertown Helps Out by clicking here: www.watertownfoundation.org/watertown-helps-out

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Discussion of Short Term Rentals Continues This Week

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Rules for short-term rentals — such as Airbnbs — in Watertown have been discussed at multiple meetings of the City Council’s Committee on Rules & Ordinances. The Committee will meet again on April 20 to continue the discussion. The meeting will be held on Thursday, April 20, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber in City Hall. The public can also participate remotely. The Zoom link is: https://watertown-ma.zoom.us/j/89707047441 The public can also join by phone: (877) 853-5257 or (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 897 0704 7441

Comment can be sent by email to: lfeltner@watertown-ma.gov