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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.
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.
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 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.
The following information was provided by Watertown-based Revels:
Come sing with Revels! Audition sign-ups for the 2023 Midwinter Revels adult chorus are now open, and we are excited to hear performers of all ages (18+), backgrounds, and experience levels.
The following information was provided by the Watertown. Youth Coalition:
The Community Spirit Awards is an annual event honoring people committed to the health and well-being of Watertown’s youth and families.
Rules for short-term rentals — such as Airbnbs — in Watertown have been discussed at multiple meetings of the City Council’s Committee on Rules & Ordinances. The Committee will meet again on April 20 to continue the discussion.
Police patrolled the streets of Watertown on April 19, 2013, searching for one of the Boston Marathon Bombers. Photo courtesy of Jade Burke.
It seems like ages ago and at the same time just like yesterday that Watertown was rocked by gunfire and explosions, then went into lockdown as police scoured homes and yards for the Boston Marathon Bomber, before locating and capturing him in a boat parked on Franklin Street.
Massage Aid will raise money for survivors of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
The following announcement was provided by Massage Aid:
In 2019, local Massage Therapists and Reiki Practitioners came together and donated their timeand services to raise money to help the people of Yemen and Massage Aid For Yemen was born.All the proceeds were donated to Doctors Without Borders earmarked for Yemen. WatertownCitizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment co-sponsored the event and were instrumentalin getting the word out and provided refreshments.
Volunteers are wanted to help the with the First Charles River Herring Count in Watertown.
City of WatertownVee, Watertown’s goose control dog, has arrived in town!
Vee, the dog brought to Watertown for geese control, has arrived in town and has already gotten down to work.
Watertown Superintendent Dede Galdston.
Watertown Superintendent of Schools Dede Galdston received a 3 percent raise from the School Committee, which will put her around average for comparable school districts.