Around Town

Local Photographer Speaking About “Art & Agriculture: Who Grows Your Food?”

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Library:

You may have already seen the stunning new photo triptych on loan in the Watertown Free Public Library (WFPL) stairwell. On Thursday evening, Sept. 18, the Library invites all community members to hear from the artist that created “Agricultural Panel B” — celebrated photographer and Watertown resident Archy LaSalle. During the program, LaSalle will discuss the vision and work that went into creating this compelling piece, as well as the relationships he made with immigrant farmers from World Farmers featured in it. World Farmers Program and Policy Director Jessy Gill will join us to talk about the organization’s mission and operations.

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Watertown Woman Appearing at Author Event, Walk in Memory of Her Significant Other

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Debra Smith will be speaking about her first book at an event in Harvard Square on Sept. 28. Watertown’s Debra Smith will be participating in a pair of events in memory of John R. Hope as part of Suicide Prevention month. Smith worked closely with Hope, and was his significant other for 10 years. “John was a caring, bright and kind elder law and estate planning attorney in Watertown, who donated his time to our community speaking at the senior centers, helping me at library events that I organized and was on the board of the Marshall Home Fund,” said Smith said.

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Removal of Pavement on Mt. Auburn St. Begins This Week

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The process of removing the old asphalt to prepare for the repaving of on Mt. Auburn Street will begin this week. Also, hydrant installation and sidewalk pouring will take place in the East End. See details in the City of Watertown’s announcement, below. Sidewalk Concrete Installation and Excavation

Sidewalk concrete installation and pouring will take place on the westbound side of Mount Auburn Street, between Belmont Street and Prentiss Street from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Concrete pouring is scheduled to take place between Belmont Street and Prentiss Street on Monday, September 15, 2025.

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Meet Sara Nović, Author of True Biz, at the Watertown Free Public Library

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Library:

DEAF, Inc. and the Watertown Free Public Library (WFPL) are thrilled to welcome award-winning, NYT bestselling author, translator, and Deaf rights activist Sara Nović to the Library! Nović will visit WFPL on Tuesday, September 30, for an author talk and book signing. ASL and CART services will be provided. Books will be available for purchase from All She Wrote Books. Nović is the author of the instant New York Times Bestseller True Biz, as well as the books Girl at War and America is Immigrants.

Weather

Weather Forecast: Fall-Like Days with Bright Skies & Temps in the 70s

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A coastal low exits midweek, leaving behind a stretch of dry, comfortable weather. Cooler air filters in on Friday. High pressure dominates through Saturday with sunshine and seasonable temperatures. By Sunday, a weak disturbance may bring some clouds and a stray shower, but most of the period remains dry. Highs stay in the low to mid-70s with crisp nights in the 50s, and another bright stretch continues into the middle and latter part of next week.

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Wayside Multi’s Staff Member Helps Empower Youth, Works on Substance Use Prevention

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The following information was provided by the Wayside Multi-Service Center:

Staff Spotlight: Youth Engagement Specialist Christina Lupica. Since first joining the Wayside Multi, Christina has been a vital part of the Watertown community. She is dedicated to empowering youth through peer leadership, wellness groups, and programs focused on positive coping strategies as an alternative to substance use. Christina oversees the WYC and Peer Leadership Program, and she is also a member of W2B2 Youth Wellness Coalition and Watertown Anti-Bias Coalition. Additionally, she runs life-skills groups for 12-22 year olds in Watertown and Waltham through Community Innovations program.

Obituaries

OBIT: Sebastian ‘Busty’ Santoro, 87, Founder of Santoro’s Service Center

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Sebastian “Busty” Santoro

Sebastian ‘Busty’ Santoro age 87 of Belmont, Sept 7, 2025. Beloved husband to Elizabeth ‘Betty” (Rosati) Santoro. Loving father of Tina Conlon & her husband Daniel, Lisa Santoro & Walter Santoro & his wife Franca. Cherished “Papa” to David Conlon and “Grandpa” to Adam & Giancarlo Spofford. He is the dear brother to Virginia Mancuso and the late Marie Lojko, Grace Whitezell, Pasquale Santoro, John Santoro, Domenic Santoro, Peter Santoro & Anthony Santoro. 

Busty was best known in the community as the proud founder of Santoro’s Service Center, which he opened in 1967.