Planned Testing in the Fenway: Loud Bangs Expected, Not Cause for Alarm

Over the next two weeks, the Army Corps of Engineers will be conducting planned testing of support structures as part of the Muddy River Restoration Project. Residents may hear “loud, gunshot-like bangs” as part of the testing that will last for less than a second.  The noise is not cause for alarm. Eight tests have been scheduled …

Watertown Community Foundation Supports “Watertown Strong” Neighborhood Gatherings

Senator Brownsberger’s office is pleased to share this announcement from the Watertown Community Foundation urging residents to engage in neighborhood gatherings to share experiences and feelings about the Boston Marathon bombings and subsequent events. Foundation Supports “Watertown Strong” Neighborhood Gatherings In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings and subsequent actions by the Watertown Police …

Join us for the Charles River Cleanup on Saturday, April 27 from 9:00am until 12:00pm

We invite you and your families and friends to join us for the annual Charles River Cleanup that will be held on Saturday, April 27 from 9:00am until 12:00pm.  Please stop by our drop in volunteer locations in Watertown and Brighton on Saturday morning to register, grab a free t-shirt, and get trash bags and gloves.  In Brighton, come on down to Artesani Playground …

Strength in the Face of Tragedy: A Thank You to the Armenian-American Community

by Megan Wood, Jeanne Mooney, and Anne Johnson Landry Last Friday, the Massachusetts Armenian community demonstrated the kind of resilience and courage that has inspired us to be “Boston Strong” in the wake of last week’s tragedies. The 98th anniversary Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide was to take place on Friday, April 19, at the …

Second bombing suspect in police custody in Watertown.

After Governor Patrick lifted the stay-indoors request, shots were heard in Watertown. Around 8:45 pm, the media reported that the second bombing suspect was alive and in custody in Watertown. Breaking news: “Police this morning are searching a 20-block area in Watertown for one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects after a violent night during …