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.

Entertainment

WEEKEND FUN: Armenian Bazaar, Zine Fest, Comedy, Deep Listening Experience, Audio-Visual Exhibit

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Mount Auburn Cemetery’s Artist-in-Residence Lia Pikus

This weekend’s fun starts on Friday with the St. James Armenian Church’s 78th annual bazaar. Go grab some shish, losh or chicken kabobs while your kids get face painted and you pick up your raffle winnings. On Saturday starting at 11 the library is putting on their impressive Zine Fest. You can participate as a writer, reader or just if you are zine curious. At Mt. Auburn Cemetery on Saturday there is time for some peaceful time in nature. Their artist in residence, Lia Pikus is leading a deep listening ritual including some of her lovely cello playing. Saturday night there’s a comedian in town. Dave Kane will be at the Ancient Order of the Hibernians with his show, Jokes My Irish Father Told Me. On Sunday afternoon, there is a very enticing event called Remixing the Forest at Arsenal Yards. It’s an immersive audio-visual experience, which invites visitors to dynamically remix sound and imagery by interacting with physical elements. Go check it out!

Government

Budget Forecast: State Legislation Will Have Big Impact on Watertown’s FY27 City Budget

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For several years, Watertown’s City has operated comfortably on a budget built on the 2.5 percent property tax increase allowed by the State and the added tax revenue from new developments. A mixture of economic uncertainty and the unknown of whether the State Legislature will approve Watertown’s tax relief request means residents could face a major tax increase next year.