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UPDATED: Watertown Representatives Help Mark 250th Anniversary of Important Event in American Revolution

By Charlie Breitrose | 5 hours ago

A replica of one of the cannons hauled from Ft. Ticonderoga, New York, to Boston, through Watertown, in 1776. (Photo by Marilynne Roach)

Marilynne Roach, president of the Historical Society of Watertown, and State Rep. Steve Owens recently joined the reenactment and commemoration of an event that helped turn the tide of the American Revolution.

THE FINALS: Gold Kings Host Hudson Valley in Game 1 of the Championship Series

Defending Power Play Senior Hockey League Champs, the Boston Gold Kings, will open the finals by hosting the Hudson Valley Reapers on Saturday, April 4 at 4 p.m. at John A. Ryan Arena in Watertown.

Police Log: Bones Unearthed at Historic Cemetery, Thieves Take 1 Car & Attempt to Take Another

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

JIM’S VIEW: Defending-Champ Gold Kings Take Winner-Take-All Game 3 in PPSHL Semifinals

Repeat after me – “The Boston Gold Kings are Defending Champions … The Boston Gold Kings are Defending Champions.” It’s an exercise I imagine most defending champions undertake. It’s a challenge winning it all, and even more so to repeat. 

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Construction Underway on Lowell School Renovation, Project Has it Challenges

By Charlie Breitrose | April 28, 2022

Charlie BreitroseMembers of the construction team working on the Lowell School renovation project look up at the school during the groundbreaking ceremony.

City Council President Mark Siders had a big grin on his face as he held up three fingers and donned a construction helmet. On Wednesday afternoon, he and others involved with the Watertown Public Schools’ building projects gathered for the official groundbreaking at Lowell Elementary School’s renovations and expansion — the district’s third elementary school project in recent years.

Government

Watertown City Manager Finalists to Appear at 2 or More Public Meetings

By Charlie Breitrose | April 28, 2022

The three finalists for Watertown City Manager will appear at public meetings at least twice in early May before the City Council makes its final decision.

Armenian Museum of America

Author Chris Bohjalian to Speak with Globe’s Stephen Kurkjian at Armenian Museum

By Guest Writer | April 28, 2022

Author Chris Bohjalian, will be at the Armenian Museum of America to talk about his latest novel “The Lioness” with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Stephen Kurkjian.

The following information comes from the Armenian Museum of America:

Twelve years later, New York Times bestselling author of 23 books, Chris Bohjalian, returns to the Armenian Museum of America to talk about his latest novel The Lioness with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Stephen Kurkjian. This event will be held on Wednesday, May 18 at 7:00 p.m. at the Armenian Museum of America, 65 Main St., Watertown, MA.

City Council

Three Finalists Named for Watertown City Manager Job

By Charlie Breitrose | April 27, 2022

The City Council was presented with the names of the three finalists for the City Manager position on Wednesday evening, none of whom are internal candidates.

City Budget

FY23 City Budget Includes New Positions for Police, Fire & Library; Organic Waste & Pest Control Programs

By Charlie Breitrose | April 27, 2022

Watertown City Hall

Watertown’s Fiscal Year 2023 City Budget is projected to drop by more than $1 million from FY2022, but will add several positions, including for the Police, Fire Department, and the Watertown Library. The budget also includes new initiatives related to curb-side composting and rodent control.

Adam Peterson

Watertown Basketball Player Named to Herald’s All-Scholastic Team

By Charlie Breitrose | April 27, 2022

Charlie BreitroseWatertown senior Adam Patterson made the Boston Herald’s All-Scholastic team. He is pictured dribbling the ball up court in the MIAA Div. 3 Final Four game against Tech Boston in the MIAA Div. 3 Final Four.

Adam Patterson helped Watertown High School make the 2022 boys basketball State Final, and his play on the court earned him a spot on the Boston Herald’s All-Scholastic team.

Around Town

Affordable Housing Consortium Hosting Public Hearing on Action Plan

By Guest Writer | April 27, 2022

The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:

The WestMetro HOME Consortium, consisting of Watertown and 12 other communities, is holding a public hearing on its action plan for the fiscal year July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.

Around Town

Board of Trustees Appoints New Watertown Library Director

By Charlie Breitrose | April 26, 2022

City of WatertownCaitlin Browne was named the Watertown Library Director by the Board of Trustees. Previously she served as the Assistant Director.

The Watertown Board of Library Trustees voted to appoint Caitlin Browne the new Director of the Watertown Library.

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