Around Town
Free Virtual Workshop on Demystifying Personal Finances
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Ariel Nathanson
Watertown’s Ariel Nathanson will run a free online workshop about personal finances on Aug. 23.
Police Log: 2 Arrests for Trying to Cash Fraudulent Checks, Man Busted for Exposing Himself
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Watertown Unveils Visitors Guide Ahead of Busy Summer of 2026
The cover of the Watertown Visitors Guide, produced by the City of Watertown.
Watertown’s history, activities, dining and more have been highlighted in the new Watertown Visitors Guide. The City of Watertown produced the four-page booklet in anticipation of a busy summer in Greater Boston.
Council Approves FY27 Capital Items With Funds for Street Repair, Park Projects and the New Middle School
The City Council approved 36 items from the Capital Improvement Program for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, including road repairs, some money for the Middle School project, park projects, and requests from the Fire and Police departments.
LETTER: Watertown Grieves Civil Rights Leader Bernard Lafayette Who Helped Spread Dr. King’s Teachings to Town
Dr. Bernard Lafayette and Watertown Kingian Nonviolence Trainer Holly Cachimuel, who is a former Watertown teacher.(Photo by Chuck Dickinson)
The death of legendary civil rights icon Dr. Bernard Lafayette on March 5 resonates deeply throughout the city of Watertown. “Doc” first came here for several days in 2016, at the behest of former Watertown Middle School teacher Ruth Henry. Henry had trained in Kingian Nonviolence Conflict Resolution under Dr. Lafayette. Lafayette had promised Martin Luther King, Jr. before his 1968 assassination that he would spread King’s nonviolence teaching and practice around the world.
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Detailed Designs of Middle School Being Created to See if City Can Afford a New School
What New Industries Might be Attracted to Watertown, Changes to the Square Discussed by City Manager
Several Owls Visit Mount Auburn Cemetery During Long-Running Program Hosted by Owl Enthusiasts & Rescuers
Around Town
Watertown Cable Channels Going Off Air During Move
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The following announcement was provided by Watertown Cable Access TV:
WCA-TV channels will be off air from August 22 through August 25, 2023. What this means is that their channels will be down on cable as well as online through their Video on Demand (VOD) service.
Around Town
See Who Will be at the 2023 Watertown Arts Market This Saturday
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Watertown will celebrate arts of all kinds during the third annual Watertown Arts Market on Saturday at Filippello Park.
Around Town
Watertown Boys & Girls Club Opening Childcare Center, Launching Fundraising Campaign
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Boys & Girls Club:
The Watertown Boys & Girls Club will soon unveil its plans to open the City’s first and largest licensed childcare center for school aged children. Opening in 2024, the childcare center will encompass an entirely renovated ground floor with more than 3,500 square feet of dedicated space to accommodate up to 80 children in grades K-3. Donations will be accepted through The “New Foundations” Campaign to raise funds for this project.
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Watertown Hotel Hosting American Red Cross Blood Drive
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The following information was provided by the Residence Inn by Marriott:
The Residence Inn by Marriott will host a blood drive on Thursday, Aug. 31. The event will be held on the seventh anniversary of the opening of the hotel.
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Watertown’s First Multicultural Fest Celebrates Arts, Games & More
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Photo by Brianna WilliamsSaltonstall Park filled with activity during Watertown’s first Multicultural Fest.
Live dancing, soccer, artwork and more filled Saltonstall Park with activity on Aug. 3 for the first annual Multicultural Fest held by the New Repertory Theatre and Watertown Public Library.
Government
Councilor Vincent Piccirilli Hosting Annual Public Meeting
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Vincent Piccirilli, candidate for District C Town Councilor
As part of the changes to the Watertown Charter all City Councilors must have an annual meeting to meet with the public. District C City Councilor At-Large Vincent Piccirilli announced the date of his meeting.
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Brigham House, Sacred Threads Hosting Thoughtful Fridays
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The following announcement was provided by Sacred Threads:
Sacred Threads and Brigham House invite the public to attend Thoughtful Fridays in September.