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Watertown library receives backlash over Palestinian children's book

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Librarians in Watertown have been flooded with emails requesting they remove a picture book, "A Map for Falasteen," from a suggested summer reading list for second graders.Read Article

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Watertown Celebrates ‘Passage’ Mural Success, Invites Public to Self-Guided Arshile Gorky Tour

WATERTOWN, Mass.—Watertown, MA announced the successful reception for “Passage,” the vibrant new mural honoring the profound legacy of renowned artist Arshile Gorky. The event, held on June 10th at the Grove Street underpass, was a wonderful celebration of art, community, and history. Inspired by Gorky’s dynamic palette and flowing forms, the “Passage” mural by Brandon Gaia Marshall is a powerful visual tribute to Gorky’s life and work, and to t…See the Story

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Removal of Shade Trees Near Mt. Auburn St. Approved by City Manager

Eight shade trees off of Mt. Auburn Street will be removed as part of the reconstruction of Mt. Auburn Street after City Manager George Proakis gave his approval. The trees to be removed include six Norway Maples, an Ailanthus and an American Elm, and all are located on Keith Street. Proakis’ decision was made using […]Read Article

LETTER: Watertown Fire Department is Understaffed and at Risk

In light of the recent tragedy in Fall River — where limited staffing hindered rescue efforts at an assisted living facility — it’s time to look critically at our own fire protection in Watertown. Watertown is dangerously understaffed, falling below national safety standards. According to NFPA 1710, fire apparatus should be staffed with a minimum […]Watertown, Massachusetts · Watertown Read Article

Statement by Library Board Chair on Request to Remove Book from Suggested Reading List

The following statement was read by Watertown Board of Library Trustees Chair Leanne Hammonds about the request to reconsider including a book in the summer reading suggested reading list. Hammonds read the statement regarding “A Map for Falasteen: A Palestinian Child’s Search for Home,” during the July 31 Trustees meeting. The statement reads: As chair […]Watertown, Massachusetts · Watertown Read Article

LETTER: Even With Trash Resumed Pickups, Residents Still Feeling Effects of Strike

Dear George, When I wrote my first open letter to you, I hadn’t meant for it to be a habit, but circumstances being what they are, I guess it was meant to be. First of all, I stand by my last letter in Watertown News, where I complimented you and Tom Brady (Director of the […]Watertown, Massachusetts · Watertown Read Article

Small Saves Gets a New Pair of Pads in This Week’s Cartoon

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 […]Watertown, Massachusetts · Watertown Read Article

Project Saves Receives $500K in Gifts as Photo Archive Celebrates 50th Anniversary

The following announcement was provided by Project Save: Project Save Photographic Archive, a Massachusetts-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving the global Armenian experience through photography, has secured $500,000 in new financial gifts along with significant archival donations, marking major milestones for the organization’s 50th anniversary. “These transformational investments in Project Save’s future affirm the urgency and […]Photography · Watertown Read Article

LETTER: Library Should Resist Effort to Remove Book on Israeli/Palestinian Conflict

(Note: The Watertown Board of Library Trustees will meet Thursday, July 31 at 7 p.m. at Watertown Middle School. The agenda includes a statement of policy in response to feedback on the suggested summer reading list read by the Board Chair.) Dear Kim Long (Hewitt), Library Director and Board of Trustees, I’m writing about the […]Watertown, Massachusetts · Watertown Read Article

Obituary: Robert Kaprielian, Watertown Native, Army Veteran - The Armenian Mirror-Spectator

WATERTOWN — Robert Kaprielian of Watertown, passed away on July 25 with his family at his side. He was 89. She was the husband of the late Landyce (Torrance) Kaprielian), father of Rachel Kaprielian Feloney and her husband Paul, and Myra Ovoian and her husband Bill, all of Watertown. He was also “Papa” to grandchildren William Robert Gannon and Calvin and Drew Ovoian and the brother-in-law of Ilse Kaprielian of Belmont. Bob was born and raised i…Watertown, Massachusetts · Watertown Read Article

Police Log: Man Exposes Himself in Movie Theater, Multiple Illegal Dumpings

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. July 18: A woman entered Target and took $117.46 in clothing and other merchandise. She walked past the registers without paying and left. July 18: A couple was watching a movie at the Majestic 7 cinemas around 4 p.m. when a man in their row […]Watertown, Massachusetts · Watertown Read Article

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Watertown library receives backlash over Palestinian children's book

Watertown Celebrates ‘Passage’ Mural Success, Invites Public to Self-Guided Arshile Gorky Tour

Removal of Shade Trees Near Mt. Auburn St. Approved by City Manager

LETTER: Watertown Fire Department is Understaffed and at Risk

Statement by Library Board Chair on Request to Remove Book from Suggested Reading List

LETTER: Even With Trash Resumed Pickups, Residents Still Feeling Effects of Strike

Small Saves Gets a New Pair of Pads in This Week’s Cartoon

Project Saves Receives $500K in Gifts as Photo Archive Celebrates 50th Anniversary

LETTER: Library Should Resist Effort to Remove Book on Israeli/Palestinian Conflict

Obituary: Robert Kaprielian, Watertown Native, Army Veteran - The Armenian Mirror-Spectator

Police Log: Man Exposes Himself in Movie Theater, Multiple Illegal Dumpings

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LETTER: Watertown Fire Department is Understaffed and at Risk

Statement by Library Board Chair on Request to Remove Book from Suggested Reading List

LETTER: Even With Trash Resumed Pickups, Residents Still Feeling Effects of Strike

Small Saves Gets a New Pair of Pads in This Week’s Cartoon

Project Saves Receives $500K in Gifts as Photo Archive Celebrates 50th Anniversary

LETTER: Library Should Resist Effort to Remove Book on Israeli/Palestinian Conflict

Obituary: Robert Kaprielian, Watertown Native, Army Veteran - The Armenian Mirror-Spectator

Police Log: Man Exposes Himself in Movie Theater, Multiple Illegal Dumpings