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Police Officers, Firefighter Speaking at Empowering Women in Watertown Workshop

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The second Empowering Women in Watertown event is a summer workshop featuring members of the Watertown Police and Fire departments. See the announcement below. We’re thrilled to welcome Officers Kerry Kelley and Anna Margaryan and Firefighter/Paramedic Kate Boudreau as our keynote speakers at our Empowering Women in Watertown: Summer Workshop! Join us on Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 8–10am at the Commander’s Mansion. This workshop is focused on Wellness, Community Action, and Communications, and designed to connect, empower, and inspire women across Watertown.

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Registration for Fall and Winter Recreation Department Programs Now Open

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The Watertown Recreation fall and winter programs are now open for registration. See details in the announcement from the Recreation Department below. Fall & Winter Recreation registration is now open on our amazing new registration portal from Rec Technologies. Follow the instructions below to register today! The wait is over — our new registration system with Rec Technologies is officially LIVE!

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Project Saves Receives $500K in Gifts as Photo Archive Celebrates 50th Anniversary

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Nigol Bezjian, center, filming in NYC, 1981. (Photo by Berg Zobian)

The following announcement was provided by Project Save:

Project Save Photographic Archive, a Massachusetts-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving the global Armenian experience through photography, has secured $500,000 in new financial gifts along with significant archival donations, marking major milestones for the organization’s 50th anniversary. “These transformational investments in Project Save’s future affirm the urgency and impact of our mission,” said Executive Director Arto Vaun. “They help ensure the continued preservation of Armenian social history and culture for generations to come.”

An anonymous donor has pledged $400,000 to Project Save. In addition, New York-based philanthropist Sabine Hrechdakian has made a $50,000 gift.

Weather

Weather Forecast: Rainy Weather Switching to Sunny Days With Temps in the 80s

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The end of July brings a major flip in the weather. After weeks of summer heat, clouds and a cool northeast breeze move in Thursday into Friday, and with it, the potential for a soaking rain. Some neighborhoods could pick up heavy totals, and if the rain bands line up just right, the National Weather Service may hoist flood watches for parts of southern New England Thursday night into Friday. The weekend turns gorgeous, sunny, dry, and comfortable, before warmth and humidity slowly return next week, setting up a more classic August pattern by late week. Friday, August 1 – Much cooler with periods of rain

A dramatic change, raw, damp, and nearly 20 degrees cooler than earlier this week.

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Free Activities, Movie & Food at Event Hosted by Watertown Police & Recreation Departments

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The Watertown Police and Recreation departments will host a family event with activities, music, food, followed by a movie on Tuesday, Aug. 5. National Night Out will take place on Aug. 5 from 5-8 p.m. at the park behind the Police Station 552 Main St., said Watertown Police Lt. Kevin McManus. “The Recreation Department has done a movie night with us, hosted out back (behind the station),” McManus said.

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Rodent Problem Growing Due to Trash Strike, Board of Health Rules on Tobacco Sale Violation

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The rodent problem in Watertown has been exacerbated by trash left on the street during the trash strike. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

The Board of Health heard about the impact the trash strike is having on Watertown’s rodent problem during its July meeting. The board also discussed proposed changes to the City’s tobacco regulations, and discussed a reported violation at a business in town. Rodents

During the July 16 meeting, Watertown Public Health Director Abbey Myers provided updates on issues that have come before the Board of Health. The “biggest topic” brought up was the ongoing, multi-week trash strike which has overwhelmed sanitary services in Watertown, and has now led to a steadily rising rodent problem.

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Tickets on Sale for Dancing With the Watertown Stars 2025

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Tickets are on sale now for the 2025 Dancing with the Watertown Stars. Presented by the Rotary Club of Watertown, the event will be hosted by State Sen. Will Brownsberger. This year’s event will be held Friday, Sept. 12 at the Mosesian Center for the Arts with a reception at 6 p.m. and the competition beginning at 7:15 p.m.

This year’s dancers are Jess Donato, Ed Megerdichian, Ryan Seward, Cindy St. Clair, Diane DiMascio Cinar, Cassidy Pirozzi, Harrison Ford, Jennifer Chiodo, Rob Scudder, and Cookie Ramos.

Obituaries

OBIT: Robert Kaprielian, 89, Devoted Father, Veteran, Star Athlete at WHS, Cable Show Host

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Robert Kaprielian of Watertown, passed away on July 25th with his loving family at his side. Beloved husband of the late Landyce (Torrance) Kaprielian. Devoted father of Rachel Kaprielian Feloney and her husband Paul and Myra Ovoian and her husband Bill, all of Watertown. Loving Papa to William Robert Gannon and Calvin and Drew Ovoian. Dear brother-in-law to Ilse Kaprielian of Belmont.