Letters

OP-ED: Housing Advocate Urges Watertown Renters to Attend Fair Housing Training

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Thursday, October 23 – 6 to 7:30 pm – FAIR HOUSING: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Training Session

Kudos to City staff for a laudable effort to get the word out about this session. As a housing advocate, seeking solutions to ease the housing affordability crisis, I am talking to many residents and providers. I often hear we need a local place to go for information and support when people have questions about or have experienced discrimination. Please consider attending in person or by Zoom. I believe this is a great start for Watertown City staff and elected and appointed officials to learn more about these experiences and for renters to get the support and information they deserve.

Entertainment

Armenian Museum Hosting Exhibition of Arshile Gorky’s Work, Many Never Shown Publicly

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Arshile Gorky, “Self-Portrait,” 1923–1924, will be part of the MA–The Armenian Museum of America’s exhibition, “Arshile Gorky: Redrawing Community and Connections.” The following announcement was provided by the Armenian Museum of America:

The Armenian Museum of America recently announced the opening of a landmark exhibition, Arshile Gorky: Redrawing Community and Connections, on December 11, 2025. This is the first exhibition of Gorky’s work in an Armenian museum, and it caps off a series of programs initiated by the “100 Years of Arshile Gorky” Committee in the City of Watertown. The exhibition is curated by Kim S. Theriault, author of Rethinking Arshile Gorky published byPenn State University Press, and it is sponsored by the JHM Charitable Foundation. “We aimed high in the planning of this show dedicated to an Armenian artist who immigrated to Watertown in the aftermath of the Genocide, like so many of our compatriots,” explains Executive Director Jason Sohigian.

Entertainment

Small Saves Makes Some Big Saves in This Week’s Comic

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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.”

Around Town

Shape the Future of Watertown Pride, Come to the Community Kickoff

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Library:

Do you want to help guide Watertown’s LGBTQ+ Pride celebration for 2026? On Tuesday, October 28, you’re invited to the Library to collaborate with other community members and envision an annual Pride event that is special and inclusive. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be provided. Watertown Pride Community Meeting at the Library

Tue. October 28 | 7 PM | at WFPL | ASL Provided | Registration Not Required

LGBTQ+ members and allies of all ages and family configurations are encouraged to attend!

Elections

LETTER: Candidate Discusses Why He is Running for School Committee

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Dear Friends, Neighbors, and Fellow Watertown Residents,

With less than 3 weeks left until Election Day (although you can choose to cast your vote before Nov. 4th), I would like to take this opportunity to reintroduce myself, David Stokes, Candidate for School Committee. Perhaps you have already conversed with me, seen one of my yard signs, read my literature, visited my website, or watched my video. Please read on to find out more about my relevant experience, my longtime dedication, and my broad community focus – which together position me as a strong candidate for School Committee! You might recall that I had the distinct honor of serving on the School Committee 2020-23, through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Entertainment

Free Halloween Event for Watertown Events at Brigham House

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Brigham House invites children and their parents to the annual Halloween Happenings on Oct. 31. See details in the announcement from Brigham House, below. Not a fright in sight at the Annual Halloween Happenings, 341 Mount Auburn St., Watertownat Brigham House Assisted Living, Friday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. The event is free.

Letters

LETTER: Thanks to All Who Made the Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration a Success

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In these days of discord and conflict, I want to acknowledge and appreciate the many people in Watertown who are working to create and support a welcoming community for all. On Sunday, Oct. 12th, we celebrated Watertown’s fourth celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day and over 200 people, young and old, of various races and ethnicities, joined together to celebrate Indigenous people and culture at the Hosmer Elementary School. The mood was joyous and happy; many participants expressed their enjoyment and appreciation for learning more about Indigenous people. Together, in community, we were able to celebrate and support the original peoples of these lands. I want to thank our planning committee members: Jacqui Gross, Kim Kublius, Nat Harrison, Stephanie Stonefish Ryan and Maria Hendricks for putting in the time and thought to plan, organize and implement this event. I want to thank our funders: Watertown Community Foundation, Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment, World in Watertown, Watertown Savings Bank, Watertown’s Human Rights Commission and Stone and Skillet.

Elections

LETTER: Former Council President Endorses Candidate for Councilor At-Large

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Dear Editor,

Last Wednesday, Oct. 8, Theo Offei, was the Guest on the Eye on Watertown Podcast. I was very impressed with his platform that emphasizing and incorporating important issues that involve all constituents of Watertown rather than a few. As an original member of the Charter Commission that established the current management style; Manager – Council under which we are operating, we set up Districts and At-Large Positions. The Purpose of the Districts were to allow lesser- known Candidates to have a smaller field in order to get known; elected and later vie for an At-Large Position; thus, having new faces. Theo could have taken this District Road to being a member of the Council.