Entertainment
UPDATED: Watertown’s New Rep Theatre Announces it Will be Closing Down
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After 40 years and more than 300 productions, New Repertory Theatre announced that it will be closing its doors.
Lafayette Celebrated (Again) in Watertown for Contributions to American Revolution
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Watertown officials celebrated the new historical marker in honor of General Lafayette. From left, Council Vice President Vincent Piccirilli, Council President Mark Sideris, Marilynne Roach of the Historical Society, City Manager George Proakis, Julien Icher of the Lafayette Trail, Joyce Kelly from the Historical Society, and City Councilor Caroline Bays. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
On a drizzly, cool morning, a small crowd of Watertown history buffs came out to celebrate a Frenchman who played an important role in winning the American Revolution. During the ceremony, Watertown’s newest historical marker was unveiled, honoring the Marquis de Lafayette, who served as a general in the American Army.
School Committee Update: Budget, Fees, Cell Phones in Schools, Special Ed Strategy
By Kendra FoleyChair, Watertown School Committee
The Watertown School Committee has been busy over the last two months tackling budget decisions, discussing policy changes, and reviewing educational data that affects our school community.
Police Log: Multiple Shoplifters Arrested, Fake Trial Scam Costs $14K and Illegal Dumpings
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
JIM’S VIEW: Boston Renegades Beep Baseball Team Plays At Fenway Park For The First Time
The Boston Renegades, who practice in Watertown, got to play at Fenway Park for the first time on April 12. The beep baseball team has members who are visually impaired and others who are not, all of whom wear blindfolds. (Photo by Jim Vershbow)
BOSTON — Bravery. It comes in all shapes and sizes. Among the bravest, in my opinion, are those individuals who are forced to live their lives visually impaired. Sight is a precious thing, and not having it is one of the cruelest things you could inflict on any human being. Yet, over the years so many incredible techniques and equipment have been devised and developed to allow the visually impaired community to do things that those of us with sight take for granted. One of those things is the opportunity to play the great sport of baseball, more commonly known to the visually impaired community as Beep Baseball.
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Vendors Wanted for Watertown Senior Health & Wellness Fair
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Department of Senior Services:
Calling all local healthcare, wellness, nutrition and fitness professionals and organizations! There is still time to be part of a senior health extravaganza like no other! We cordially invite you to join us for our sensational Senior Health and Fitness Fair. The best part? Tables are absolutely free, and participation won’t cost you a dime!
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Chamber’s Authors & Innovation Event Coming to Watertown
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The Charles River Chamber’s Knowing What Matters: The Changing Mindset of Business event, part of the Authors and Innovators Business Ideas Festival, will be hosted by the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown.
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Watertown Company Hosting Blood Drive With Mass. General
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The following information came from C4 Therapeutics:
There is nothing scarier than a blood shortage! Every two seconds, someone needs blood to aid in their treatment to go through surgery, to survive.
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Mosesian Arts Hosting Open Mid Comedy Event, No Experience Needed
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The following announcement was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:
Join us this Friday, Oct. 20, at 8 p.m. for Open Mic Comedy! We’ve got a few spots left to perform and room still in the audience.
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Council Approves Funding for A/C at Middle School, Printers for City Clerk’s Office
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Photo by Charlie BreitroseWatertown City Hall
The basement and first floor of Watertown Middle School will be getting air conditioning after the City Council approved funding last week.
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Watertown Group Hosts Forum Titled “Make Polluters Pay”
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The following announcement was provided by Progressive Watertown and Watertown Faces Climate Change:
Are you interested in how we as a community can respond to climate challenges? Please join us for a Forum on Make Polluters Pay at the Watertown Public Library on Sunday, October 22 at 2 p.m.
Police/Fire
Pair of Robbers Hit Watertown 7-Eleven Saying They Had a Gun
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Two people robbed the 7-Eleven on Mt. Auburn Street in East Watertown during the early hours of Monday morning.