Around Town
Athenahealth Leaving Watertown, Heading Down the Road
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Athenahealth will be leaving its longtime home in Watertown and the company’s headquarters will be relocated to Brighton.
Memory of Fallen Watertown Firefighter Not Forgotten Nine Years After His Death
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Watertown Firefighters salute during the ceremony honoring Joe Toscano, the firefighter who died nine years ago while working a fire. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Nine years after losing one of its own, the Watertown Fire Department paid honored to Firefighter Joe Toscano just down the street from where he lost his life. The annual event held at the time of his passing brings together members of the WFD, Toscano’s family, and others who remember the tragic day.
Charles River Chamber Panel Looked at How Watertown Became a Life Science Hub
A panel of speakers discussed the life science industry in Watertown at an event hosted by the Charles River Regional Chamber. From left, City Manager George Proakis, Boylston Properties President Mark Deschenes, CEO of Labshares Phillip Borden, and C4 Chief People Officer Kelly Schick. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Eleven years ago, 25 life science companies had facilities in Watertown. Today, more than four times that many companies are located in the City, making it one of Massachusetts’ life science hubs.
WHS Medical Assistant Students Practiced What They Learned in Class in the Real World
A Watertown High School student conducts medical tests during a community health clinic run by the school’s Medical Assisting Program. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
City employees had the opportunity to get free checkups from some aspiring medical professionals during a clinic run by the Watertown High School Medical Assisting Program.
Actors’ Shakespeare Project’s 2026-27 Season Features 2 Shows in Watertown
Actors’ Shakespeare Project will produce four shows in the 2026-27 season. Two shows — one of the Bard’s classics plus a vampire comedy at Halloween time — will go on stage at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown. See what the company has in store next season in the announcement from ASP, below.
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Council Approves FY27 Capital Items With Funds for Street Repair, Park Projects and the New Middle School
Schools
Watertown School Garden Summer Intern Coordinator Wanted
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Watertown has started a summer garden youth internship program, and the City is hiring a program coordinator.
Government
Petition to Reduce Size of Buildings Allowed in Watertown Square Sent to Planning Board
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The City Council voted to send the petition requesting that the allowable size of new buildings in Watertown Square be reduced to the Planning Board for consideration. Councilors did not weigh in on the request, and were told they were required by statute to send the petition on.
Around Town
OBIT: Eli Mercer — Pastor Who Played Banjo and Preached at Subway Stations, Member of Boston Iron Workers
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Eli Mercer
Eli Mercer, much loved husband, father, grandfather, pastor and friend, passed quietly into the presence of his heavenly Father, and Jesus Christ, the Savior of his soul, on April 24, 2023, at The Village in White River Jct., VT. He grew up in Watertown.
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Public Input on Comprehensive Plan to be Discussed Thursday by Planning Advisory Committee
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The Planning Advisory Committee will review the input on the Comprehensive Plan received from the public at a meeting on Thursday.
Around Town
FAA Hosting Workshops on How Air Traffic is Managed in the Boston Area
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The Federal Aviation Administration’s New England Region announced it will host the “Boston Area Communities Public Information Workshop” via Zoom, on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 and again on Thursday, April 27, 2023.
Around Town
Watertown Lit Squad Preparing for Arts Market, Seeks New Members
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Members of the Watertown Lit Squad at a reading for DeWitt Henry’s new work “Restless for Words,” at Wellesley Books, April 3rd. Pictured, from left, Richard Calleja, Monica Fairbairn, Patrick Fairborn, Liz Rodgers DeWitt Henry and Ruth Henry, with copies of their poetry sampler published and available on Amazon.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Lit Squad:
On May 13th, and May 20th the two year-old “Watertown Lit Squad” will be meeting at the Watertown Public Library at 2:30 p.m. to share successes, plan for their public reading on May 20, recruit new members and plan for the summer Watertown Arts Market performance on August 17th, 2023.
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Pair of Sisters Run Marathon for Hospital That Gave Their Mother Cancer Treatment
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The Tolman sisters, Katherine (far right) and Julia (second from right) ran the 2023 Boston Marathon for their mother, Carolyn (Second from left). Also pictured are their father Warren (far left) and Andrew (center).
Katherine and Julia Tolman completed the Boston Marathon this year, and raised more than $25,000 for the hospital that treated their mother’s cancer.