Entertainment
Artists Featured in Watertown’s Edible Plants Exhibit to Discuss Their Work
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The Public Arts & Culture Committee announced it will host a Panel Discussion with the artists of Edible Plants 2023 exhibition on the evening of Nov. 29.
Police Catch Two Alleged Home Invaders Hours After Breaking Into Watertown Home
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Police placed two male suspects for allegedly breaking into a Watertown home while wearing masks.
Police Log: Suspect Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charge, Man Tries to Book Hotel with Stolen Credit Card
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Watertown Man Competing in Finals of American Ninja Warrior
Matt D’Amico will compete in the finals of American Ninja Warrior on Aug. 25. (Instagram Photo)
NBC will air the finals of the 2025 American Ninja Warrior competition, and Watertown’s own Matt D’Amico is one of the 32 finalists.
Watertown Firefighter Dies from Occupational Cancer at Age 38, Funeral Planned for Aug. 28
Watertown Firefighter Matthew Callahan.
The Watertown Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of there own to an occupational cancer at the age of 38. A funeral will be held on Aug. 28.
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Construction Beginning Soon at Victory Field Oval, Courts Area
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Man’s Quick Action Saved Life of Driver Having Medical Emergency
Around Town
Charles River Food Co-op Marks Firsts, Looking for Locations for Store
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Nick Quaranto, president of the Charles River Food Co-op board, updates members at the first annual meeting. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The effort to open a food cooperative in the Watertown area reached some firsts recently, and progress toward opening a store is moving faster than other local co-ops.
Entertainment
Broadway Actor & Rescue Dog Make Watertown Their Home While Starring in “Legally Blonde: The Musical”
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Brian Michael Hoffman will be performing in Moonbox Productions’ “Legally Blonde: The Musical.” (Courtesy Photo)
The following announcement was provided by Moonbox Productions:
Broadway actor, Brian Michael Hoffman and rescue dog Ricky, make Watertown their home while starring in Moonbox Productions upcoming production of Legally Blonde: The Musical, with music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin and a book by Heather Hach, based on the novel Legally Blonde by Amanda Brown.
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Watertown Church Seeks Singers for Advent & Christmas Choir
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Good Shepherd Church choir.
The following announcement was provided by Church of the Good Shepherd:
Do you love to sing with others? Do you enjoy singing seasonal church music? If so, you’re warmly invited to join the Advent and Christmas choir at Church of the Good Shepherd.
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LETTER: Council to Consider Allowing Short Term Rentals, Resident Opposes Them
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For three + years residents have been attending City Council meetings and calling City Councilors to address concerns about allowing short-term rentals (STRs) in our city. STRs are rental periods of 31 days or less in various types of properties. We are grateful that the topic is coming up on the agenda finally, but could the timing be any worse?
Government
See What Will be Discussed During This Week’s Watertown Square Design Charrette
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This week will be an important one for the shaping of the future of Watertown’s center, and many of the main business districts in town. The City of Watertown, working with a team of consultants, will conduct a three-day design charrette where they will seek input from the public about a variety of topics.
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A Couple Properties Were Sold This Week in Watertown
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A pair of Watertown condos were sold this week.
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Gore Place Appoints New Executive Director, Succeeds Longtime Head
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Photo by Gore PlaceThe mansion at Gore Place, can be seen during the annual Sheepshearing Festival.
The following announcement was provided by Gore Place:
Gore Place, the historic house museum and farm in Waltham and Watertown announced on Nov. 20 the selection of Gavin Kleespies as its next Executive Director, effective January 2, 2024.