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Armenian Museum Seeks to Fill Three Job Openings
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The Armenian Museum of America in Watertown seeks to fill three positions: an administration and development associate, a curator, and a visitor services representative.
Watertown Raiders Ready to Renew Thanksgiving Football Rivalry in Belmont
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The Watertown Raiders football team will face a very familiar foe on Thanksgiving, but in a place that no member of the current squad has played: Harris Field in Belmont.
Major Residential and Commercial Project in Watertown Square Breaks Ground
O’Connor Group CEO Bill O’Connor, left, and Head of Acquisition John O’Connor welcomed attendees to the ground breaking ceremony for Elysian Watertown Square, a mixed use project. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The start of construction of a major new project on Main Street, Elysian Watertown Square, was celebrated by the developers and City officials at a ceremony held recently.
Public Review Period for Board of Assessors Conducting Property Revaluation is Dec. 2-6
The following announcement was sent out by the City of Watertown Board of Assessors:
Following state statutes and Department of Revenue (DOR) regulations, the Board of Assessors is completing the FY2025 Quinquennial Revaluation of all real and personal property in Watertown. Revaluation is a year-long process when the DOR examines in detail all assessing methodologies used by the city, as well as the values derived through the mass appraisal system.
Historic Paintings Return to Watertown’s City Hall After Undergoing Restoration
The crew from Maquette Fine Arts Services raise the historic painting of Watertown looked in 1630 after it had been restored. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Two historic paintings returned to the lobby of City Hall looking better than they have for generations after undergoing a makeover to remove dirt and grime as well as repairing damages.
More Headlines
Police Log: Banner at Armenian Church Vandalized, Business Receives More Than $90K in Fraudulent Orders
Lost Diamond Recovered With the Help of Watertown DPW Employee
City Council Votes to Make Renovating Watertown Middle School a Priority
Entertainment
Duo Will Perform Music of America, Ireland & the British Isles at Gore Place
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Ruth Rappaport and Ben Wetherbee will perform at Gore Place on Aug. 21.
The following announcement was provided by Gore Place:
Guitarist Ruth Rappaport plays traditional music of America, Ireland, and the British Isles. Ben Wetherbee is an exciting fiddler and harmonica player. Ruth has performed throughout New England with numerous traditional music groups. Hold onto your hats because their music is hard-driving! The concert will take place in the beautifully restored 1793 Carriage House.
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Beth Israel Lahey Health Opens Multi-Service Office in Watertown
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The following information was provided by Beth Israel Lahey Health:
Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) has opened a new multispecialty site in Watertown. The site, known as the BILH Care Center – Watertown, is located at 480 Pleasant St. and includes primary care and obstetrics and gynecology services. Additional specialty services and an urgent care center will be opened at the site over the next several months.
Sports
Inspired by USA Soccer Gold — Sign Up for Watertown Youth Soccer
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Players carry the Watertown Youth Soccer banner in the Memorial Day Parade. (Photo by Natalie Nigito Photography)
If your young athletes are inspired by the USA women’s soccer gold medal, they can join the Watertown Youth Soccer program this fall.
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Eight Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
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Three two-families, three townhouses, a condo and a single-family home were sold this week.
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Writers Wanted to Join the Lit Squad at the Watertown Arts Market
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The Watertown Lit Squad provided the following announcement:
Calling All Creative Writers!
Please join the Lit Squad as part of the Watertown Arts Market (WAM) on Saturday August 17, 12-5 PM, at Filippello Park; rain date, August 18. We are a newly gathered group of published and amateur writers, young and forever-young Watertown residents, who seek to promote poetry and all literary arts here in this diverse community.
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Senior Citizens Invited to Cookout Hosted by Watertown Rotary
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Watertown seniors are invited to the annual FREE Senior Citizen Cookout hosted by the Rotary Club of Watertown.
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Check Out the Latest Adventures of Small Saves
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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.