Police/Fire
Police Log: Shoplifting Suspect Stopped After Driving Away, Home Repair Scams
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Trash Strike Continues, See When Pickups Could Resume
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Watertown DPWWatertown’s trash and recycling pick up will be cancelled for Wednesday, July 2.
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
Curbside trash and recycling pickup is cancelled on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, and for the remainder of this week, due to the on-going labor strike between the City’s contractor, Republic Services and their unionized workforce. Today, Republic Services informed the City of Watertown, in writing, that they will mobilize crews to provide curbside trash and recycling collection beginning again on Monday, July 7, 2025. If this does not occur, we will provide further information as it is available.
Watertown Rotary Members from Past and Present Gather to Celebrate 100th Anniversary
The Rotary Club of Watertown celebrated 100 years with a dinner on June 24. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
WALTHAM — For a century, the Rotary Club of Watertown has been coming together to make the community a better place, and put service above self.
Trash & Recycling Pickup in Watertown Cancelled Tuesday Due to Strike
The City of Watertown sent out the following announcement:
Republic Services, Watertown’s trash and recycling contractor, has informed the City of Watertown that they were unable to reach an agreement with their employee union before the deadline on June 30, 2025, resulting in a labor strike beginning today, July 1, 2025.
Mosesian Center for the Arts Announces New Executive Director
Aliana de la Guardia
The Mosesian Center for the Art’s Board announced the hiring of the next Executive Director in an email on June 27. Aliana de la Guardia will take over for interim Executive Director Roberta Miller. See the MCA’s announcement below.
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Entertainment
Armenian Museum Kicks Off New Concert Series, Music in Color, With Acclaimed Violinist
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The following information was provided by the Armenian Museum of America:
The Armenian Museum of America is proud to announce the launch of Music in Color, a dynamic new concert series and Artist-in-Residence program led by acclaimed Armenian-American violinist Haig Hovsepian. This exciting initiative, generously supported by Nancy Kolligian, aims to bring engaging musical experiences to the Museum’s Adele and Haig Der Manuelian Galleries while deepening public connection to Armenian culture through music.
Schools
Perkins Employee Receives Award for Outstanding Contributions to Special Education
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Cristy Lonardo, Coordinator of Residential Living at Perkins School for the Blind.
The following announcement was provided by the Mass. Association of Approved Private Schools:
On Thursday, May 1, the Massachusetts Association of Approved Private Schools (MAAPS) held its annual spring board meeting and awards ceremony, spotlighting teaching excellence and outstanding contributions to special education over the past year.
Around Town
Beth Israel Lahey Health Offering Urgent Care in Watertown
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Members of the Urgent Care Watertown BILH/HMFP Team.
Beth Israel Lahey Health announced that urgent care services are now available at the Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) Care Center – Watertown. The site, located at 480 Pleasant Street, opened last year. In addition to urgent care, the care center also offers primary care and specialties including obstetrics & gynecology, orthopedics and radiology.
Schools
College Students from Watertown Earn College Honors, Graduate
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Students from Watertown earned honors at Lasell and Wisconsin, and graduated from Stonehill, and Texas.
Around Town
Historic Photo Presented to Watertown Veterans Group is a Reminder of a Tradition of Service
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George McMasters, Commandant of the Marine Corps League Shutt Detachment holds the historic photo of the memorial outside the Post. He and Ed Aucoin, right, were presented the photo by Joyce Kelly of the Historical Society of Watertown. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Two of the leaders of Watertown’s veteran groups recently reflected on the sacrifices made by members of the military from town when they were presented a photo of the dedication of a memorial to Watertown servicemen who died in First World War.
Around Town
Blood Drive Being Hosted by Watertown Knights of Columbus
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The Knights of Columbus Watertown Council #155 will host an American Red Cross blood drive on Saturday, May 31.
Schools
Local Students Launch “Unpacking History”: A Mobile Holocaust Memorial
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The following announcement was provided by the Jewish Community Day School of Greater Boston:
The Jewish Community Day School of Greater Boston (JCDS) proudly invites the public to experience a unique and moving museum exhibit: Unpacking History – A Mobile Holocaust Memorial. Developed by the JCDS Class of 2025, this innovative traveling exhibit was created by teens, for teens to educate and inspire a new generation about the realities of the Holocaust.