Around Town
Residents Can Sign Up for Curbside Composting Pickup
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Watertown residents can now sign up to be part of the curbside composting program, run by Black Earth Compost.
New Watertown High School Nearing Completion — See Photos
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The large W adorns the wall of the glass stairwell near the intersection of Common and Spring streets. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
On a tour of the nearly completed new Watertown High School, a group saw classrooms that look ready to host classes, along with some of the gems of the new building: the gymnasium, the auditorium, and a two-story media center (a.k.a. the library).
Watertown’s Independence Day Celebration Includes, Concert & Light Show
Celebrate America’s independence on July 1 when the City of Watertown with music and a light show in Saltonstall Park. See more details in the announcement from the City, below.
City Manager, Council President Answer Questions About Watertown Square Garage
A rendering of what could be built in and around the Municipal Parking lot in Watertown Square, including a garage and residential building on the parking lot. The image is from the City of Watertown’s virtual open house.
One of the biggest topics of discussion around Watertown, these days, is the parking garage proposed to go on the lot behind CVS in Watertown Square. People ask how big, what will it look like, how much will it cost, who will pay for it? There is a key question that needs to be answered first, City Council President Mark Sideris and City Manager George Proakis said in a recent interview with Watertown News: Should the City build a garage?
Young Watertown Cancer Survivor Takes Part in World Cup Pre-Game Ceremony
Watertown’s Graham Phillips and his father Jonathan in the stands for the June 13 World Cup game after Graham was a flag bearer in the pre-game ceremony. (Contributed Photo)
The eyes of soccer fans around the globe caught a glimpse of a 13-year-old boy from Watertown as he took part in the pre-game ceremony on June 13 before the Scotland-Haiti game in Foxborough.
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Around Town
Civil War Clergy at Mount Auburn Cemetery: Adeline Tyler
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Adeline Blanchard Tyler
By Bill McEvoy
In honor of Memorial Day, local historian Bill McEvoy has compiled histories of some of the Civil War clergy who are buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery. This is part two of 15.
I am grateful to Reverend Daphne Noyes, retired Deacon of Boston’s Church of the Advent for her assistance in adding an additional background to Sister Tyler’s life.
Around Town
Civil War Clergy at Mount Auburn Cemetery: Rev. Arthur Buckminster Fuller
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Rev. Arthur Buckminster Fuller
By Bill McEvoy
In honor of Memorial Day, local historian Bill McEvoy has compiled histories of some of the Civil War clergy who are buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery. This is part one of 15.
Reverend Arthur Buckminster Fuller was born August 10th, 1822, at Cambridge, Massachusetts. He died on December 11th, 1862, at Fredericksburg, Virginia of multiple gunshot wounds, inflicted by Confederate Sharpshooters.
Around Town
Six People with Watertown Ties Made Charles River Chamber’s List of Most Influential Business Leaders of Color
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Half a dozen people living or working in Watertown made the list of Most Influential Business Leaders of Color chosen by Charles River Chamber of Commerce, which focused on both established leaders and emerging ones.
Government
This Week: ZBA Hears Main Street Project, Budget Hearings, Library Director Search
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A view of the project proposed for 104-126 Main St. viewed from Main Street. (Illustration by Icon Architecture)
The six-story retail and commercial project on Main Street will be heard by the Zoning Board of Appeals, the City Council will hold two budget hearings, and the Library Board of Trustees will continue discussing the process for hiring a new Library Director.
Around Town
Watertown’s Memorial Day Week Includes Parade, Ceremonies at Cemeteries & Poppy Social
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Charlie BreitroseWatertown veterans salute the Flag during the playing of the National Anthem at the Memorial Day Observance.
During Memorial Day week, Watertown veterans groups will visit schools, ceremonies will be held for veterans buried in town, the Commander’s Mansion will hose the Poppy Social, and, of course, the Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday.
Entertainment
Commander’s Mansion Hosting Disco Themed Age 21+ Pride Celebration
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(NOTE: On June 5, the organizers announced the event has been cancelled)
We are bringing the disco here to Watertown!
Grab your platform dancing shoes and your sequins for the first annual Love Out Loud: Studio 440 pride a 21+ celebration at the Commander’s Mansion on June 10, 2023, from 8 PM to Midnight Studio 440 will include …
Police/Fire
Police Log: Road Rage Incident, Shoplifter Who Gave False Name Has 7 Arrest Warrants
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.