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Chamber President Receives Housing Hero Award

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Greg Reibman, president of the Charles River Regional Chamber. The following announcement was provided by the Massachusetts Housing Partnership:

Each year MHP honors individuals and communities for their hard work and unwavering commitment to supporting and furthering affordable housing. President and CEO of the Charles River Regional Chamber Greg Reibman has been selected as one of four recipients of this year’s Housing Hero award. MHP will present the award on day 2 of its Housing Institute training conference on Thursday, June 13 in Worcester. 

Reibman has become known as the voice that people will listen to. He has built an exceptional level of support for housing, especially in the business community.

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Reading & Resources: Stories for Kids, Info on Food & Utility Assistance

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Watertown LibraryThe Watertown Free Public Library. Learn about food and utility resources available in Watertown while your child listens to a story at the Watertown Library. See more information provided by the Wayside Multi-Service Center:

Reading and Resources: Wayside SSRS

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 3:30—5:00 PMChildren’s Program Room, Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St., Watertown, MA, 02472

Wayside’s Watertown Social Services Resource Specialist Program and Watertown Free Public Library are hosting “Reading and Resources” in the Children’s Room. Join other Watertown families for your children to enjoy a story time and craft activities while you meet with Watertown’s resource specialists (in English or Spanish) to learn about eligibility and applying for resources for food and utilities. Come with your ID documents for all your family members and utility bills to apply for resources!

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Unclaimed Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $1 Million Sold in Watertown Expires Soon

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A winning Powerball ticket sold in Watertown has a prize of $1 million, but it has not been claimed and will expire in a few weeks. The winning ticket was sold at Metro Mini Mart on Main Street in Watertown for the Aug. 21, 2023 drawing, according to WBZ Channel 4. The winning numbers were 3-4-12-22-28, and the Powerball was 16

Winners have a year to claim the prize from a winning ticket. Find out more about how to claim a ticket and Mass Lottery by clicking here.

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Watertown Square Hearing to Continue Thursday, Kids Space Available

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The City of Watertown provided the following information:

The Joint Hearing to discuss the Watertown Square Area Plan will continue on June 27, 2024 at 6pm in the Watertown Middle School Auditorium at 68 Waverley Avenue in Watertown. This is a continuation of the Joint Hearing held on June 13 in the same location. This Hearing will be a hybrid meeting, meaning you have the opportunity to join virtually on Zoom or in-person. You will also be able to watch the Hearing live online on WCA-TV. 

We encourage everyone to visit the project website to learn more, and to access the plan document.  Printed copies of the Plan Document can be found at the Watertown Library and Senior Center.

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100 Attend Senior Center’s Birthday Party, Also Learn About Free Ride Program & Make Cards

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About 100 people turned up to celebrate the Watertown Senior Center’s birthday. One room featured a DJ and games. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Two rooms were packed for a celebration of 31 years of the Watertown Senior Center on June 20. The birthday celebration was attended by about 100 people, said Lydia McCoy, Watertown’s Director of Senior Services. Attendees had the choice of two room.

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Watertown Yacht Club Hosting Open House & Classic Car Show

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Watertown Yacht Club

The Watertown Yacht Club announced its upcoming open house and classic car show, which are open to the public. See the information provided by the club below:

The Watertown Yacht Club, 425 Charles River Road, Watertown, will be having an OPEN HOUSE in conjunction with a Classic Car Show on Friday, June 28th from 4 to 10 p.m. sponsored by WYC and Rahall Ltd. The public is invited to come down and visit the Club facilities and view the classic cars.  Admission is free. A food truck will be on site. Or visit our web site at www.watertownyachtclub.org

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OBIT: Raya Stern, 87, Watertown Library Trustee for More Than 3 Decades

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Raya Stern

Former Watertown resident and longtime Watertown Library Trustee Raya Stern died on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the age of 87. Born in Germany, she and her family fled to the United States in 1938. Stern earned degrees in mathematics and moved to Watertown in 1963, where she lived there for almost six decades. Stern served on the Board of Library Trustees for the Watertown Free Public Library for 32 years, and the trustees room at the library was named in her honor. She was also was a President and dedicated member of Watertown’s League of Women Voters of Massachusetts chapter.