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Watertown Group Holding Vigil Remembering Those who Died in Hiroshima, Nagasaki

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Candleboats float on the Charles River in Watertown in memory of those who died in the nuclear bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The following announcement was provided by Watertown Citizens for Peace Justice & the Environment:

On Sunday, August 4 in Watertown Square the community will remember the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (flyer attached). The 7 p.m. event will begin with a silent vigil, followed by speaker Kevin Maher of the Soka Gakkai Buddhist Community, music by Sue-Ellen Hershman-Tcherepnin and Suzy Giroux, and a launching of candle boats at the MDCR dock. Subtitled, “Never Again — No More Hiroshima and Nagasaki! No more victims — abolish nuclear weapons,” the stated purpose of the event is to honor the victims, decry that the original five nuclear states have not taken serious steps to abolish nuclear weapons, urge the United States to sign the U.N. Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, and strengthen the global grassroots movement to eliminate such weapons.

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Conversation About Social Media & Youth Mental Health in Watertown Tonight

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Watertown’s Teo Evans will be hosting an discussion at the Watertown Library on Tuesday for parents and others working with youth focused on social media and mental health. Evans provided the following information:

I’ll be hosting an event titled Disconnect to Connect on Tuesday, July 30 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the WFPL. If you’re a parent, work with youth ages 10-18, or know some one who could benefit from the conversation about social media and youth mental health, please join us and share the information. We’ll have a panel/audience of parents and youth, dinner, prizes, and engaging open discussions. 

If you or someone you know would like to be on the panel please have them reach out to me at my business email or phone # ephiteo@emergedwellness.com | 617-764-9592. 

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Tour the Historic Commander’s Mansion in August

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Charlie BreitroseThe Commander’s Mansion in Watertown. The following information was provided by the Commander’s Mansion:

Watertown’s Commander’s Mansion will be holding free public guided tours in August. Receive a complete tour of the property that was part of the U.S. Army Arsenal, led by the Mansion’s summer intern. The tour includes all all rooms on the first and second floors, plus the grounds, including the lawns, grape arbor, and veranda. Friday, Aug.

Schools

Watertown High School Class of 1964 Holding 60th Class Reunion

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The old Watertown High School building. (Courtesy of Watertown Public Schools)

ANNOUNCEMENT to ALL former WHS classmates of 1964:

The 60th Reunion is progressing nicely and if anyone has not already communicated with the Reunion team, please send an email to whs1964reunion@yahoo.com to obtain information for the Reunion. The Reunion is scheduled on September 28, 2024. Thank you, Sonny!

Entertainment

Contemporary Armenian Folk Group Performing in Watertown

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The following information is provided by Armadi Tsayn:

Armadi Tsayn, a contemporary folk ensemble focusing on the sounds of Western Armenia and MENA (Middle East and North Africa) music will be performing in Watertown with Oud Master John Berberian. On Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m., Armadi Tsayn, which means “Sounds/Voice of the Roots,” will appear at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. The Oud is a descendant of the guitar and is commonly used throughout cultures in the Caucasus and Middle East. Berberian, who is a virtuoso player of this instrument, was born in the United States to Armenian immigrant parents and recorded for a variety of labels including MGM, RCA, Roulette, Verve and Mainstream Records during the 1960s-70s. 

“At a time where the preservation of Armenian culture is more important than ever, the program would be a celebration of Armenian music from Western Armenia and the diaspora featuring original pieces by John, our group, and other Armenian composers. Additionally, it would serve as a ‘passing of the torch’ from the old generation of musicians to the new generation pushing this music forward from our ancestral lands,” said Alek Surenian, co-founder of Armadi Tsayn.

Schools

Watertown Students Graduate from Three Colleges, Several Earn Honors at Three Colleges

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Four Watertown students graduated from Dickinson, Roger Williams, and Tufts in the spring of 2024, and seven local students earned honors at Fairfield, Hartford, and Tufts. The following information was provided by the colleges:

Graduates

Dickinson College

Dickinson College has announced the following students graduated during the Commencement ceremony held on May 19. 

Kristen Mary Beach, daughter of Christopher and Rosemary Beach of Watertown, Mass., BS, environmental science, magna cum laude, dean’s list, Watertown High School

Maia Vachon, daughter of Marc and Amy Vachon of Watertown, Mass., BS, data analytics, magna cum laude, dean’s list, Watertown High School

Dickinson College, located in historic Carlisle, Pa., was chartered in 1783. The private, liberal-arts college is nationally recognized for its cross-disciplinary, active approach to learning, international education, civic engagement and its commitment to teaching its students about sustainability across the curriculum, the community and the globe. www.dickinson.edu. Roger Williams University

Roger Williams University is proud to announce that Tom Walsh, of Watertown, MA, (02472) graduated with a M.A. in Special Education in May as part of the Class of 2024. At Roger Williams University, students are prepared to be thinkers and doers ready to solve challenging problems with innovative solutions.

Schools

Installation of Geothermal Wells to Begin Soon at Watertown High School, Will Take 4-5 Months

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The following information was provided by Vertex, the project management firm for the Watertown High School project:

Starting the week of August 5th, you can expect to see the mobilization of geothermal well drilling rigs at the new Watertown High School Building Project. This is an exciting milestone for the project, as the before mentioned geothermal wells will aid in the project’s goal of being a net-zero energy building. The geothermal wells, once installed, will provide heating and cooling to spaces in the new high school including the gymnasium, the auditorium, and other community spaces throughout the school. The project expects these drilling rigs to be on site for approximately 4-5 months to complete 14 wells to approximately 900 feet deep. What to expect in the coming months, starting the week of August 5th:

–  Geothermal Well Drilling Rigs on site from 7AM-5PM

–  Equipment will be located on the corner of Columbia and Common Streets within the construction fence.

Entertainment

Three Mini Comics Featuring Small Saves This Week

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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net. Combining this with the love of cartooning Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal – then come home and draw Small Saves — is my ideal definition of a good day.”