Colonials stay perfect Nov 19, 2009
A-B tops Walpole; Watertown wins. Bianca Jones (right), who scored the game s lone goal, hugs teammate Julia Tolman after Watertown s state semifinal win ... Division 2 Watertown 1, Canton 0 - Despite a combined 19 scoring chances, only one goal was produced in the Division 2 state semifinal in Canton, and it was provided by Watertown s Bianca Jones 6:35 into the second half. (Boston Globe)
NY man attacked by buck while tossing firewood Nov 18, 2009
"He got me down on the ground, and it was then I knew that he really wanted to kill me," Dabiew told The Watertown Daily Times. Dabiew's house is surrounded by woods, so he didn't think twice Friday when he saw the buck crossing the road - until the animal charged and knocked him down. (Fresno Bee)
Bill Ravanis; owned Cambridge restaurants Nov 18, 2009
The couple married 54 years ago and lived in Cambridge and Watertown before moving to Lexington in the late 1960s. Mr. Ravanis went to work as a driver for Table Talk Pies, became a manager, and soon was ready for his own business. (Boston Globe)
Group asks US government to invest more in electric cars Nov 17, 2009
Top executives with more than a dozen companies, including battery maker A123 Systems Inc. of Watertown, Mass. and -Saft, announced the formation of the Electrification Coalition. (Boston Globe)
Acton-Boxboro wins North sectional Nov 16, 2009
Division 2 North - For the majority of the Division 2 North sectional final, Watertown was playing from behind ... Watertown pulled even with seven minutes remaining when junior Kaylee McNamara scored off a deflection after a penalty corner ... We were very fortunate to come out, said Watertown coach Eileen Donahue. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Sikalis, A-B get revenge Nov 16, 2009
The Bulldogs (17-1-3) will meet North champion Watertown in the Div. 3 EMass final Wednesday at Canton High ... Watertown 2, Manchester Essex 1 - For the majority of the Division 2 North final, Watertown was playing from behind ... Watertown, which had goals disallowed in both the first and second half, pulled even when junior Kaylee McNamara scored off a deflection after a penalty corner. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
War still a key issue for troops Nov 16, 2009
At least, let us feel we've done something," says Broberg, 26, a U.S. Army reservist who was based in Taji in 2004 and now attends UW-Milwaukee. In recent weeks, debate over the war has receded as voters focus on the economy as the top issue of the campaign, according to exit polls from various primaries. But that doesn't mean the war doesn't still weigh heavily on voters, especially in Wisconsin. Since the war began in March 2003, thousands of Wisconsin troops, including Quillen and Broberg,... (Yahoo News -- FYI)
Small businesses bridle at health insurance hikes Nov 15, 2009
Insurers such as Harvard Pilgrim Health Care of Wellesley and Tufts Health Plan of Watertown offered high deductible plans before Blue Cross, which sought to pick up market share by offering a discounted plan last year. The insurer wound up badly underestimating its costs and losing money, insurance brokers said. (Boston Globe)
Three of the four largest Massachusetts health insurers post profits Nov 14, 2009
Tufts Health Plan in Watertown posted net income of $22. 1 million on revenue of $644. (Boston Globe)
Hingham teacher shares her Egyptian experience Nov 13, 2009
While taking courses on the Middle East at Primary Source in Watertown, Moore heard about Harvard s program on Egypt. Primary Source teaches international and domestic topics to teachers, bringing in scholars to enrich the experience. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Vegan MetroWest Network celebrates one-year anniversary Nov 12, 2009
Raw vegan On the menu: warm coconut and almond porridge, crispy flax tostada, fruit and vegetable smoothies Red Lentil Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant 600 Mount Auburn St., Watertown. Vegetarian and vegan On the menu: vegan Caesar salad, sesame-encrusted seitan strips, butternut squash polenta Various Indian restaurants offer vegetarian and vegan options; check menus for lentil, chickpea, and eggplant dishes. (Boston Globe)
WP: How lowly lawmaker became a GOP headache Nov 11, 2009
Around 6 p.m., she and her husband pulled over at a Stewart's convenience store on the rainy drive home from her Watertown campaign office. An aide called with dismal poll numbers. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Inside H Mart, for a cooking lesson like no other Nov 11, 2009
Those who aren t, like Joan McDonough and her daughter, Melanie Donlan, both of Watertown, may receive advice from grandmotherly shoppers. Eat kimchi. (Boston Globe)
Newton People Nov 10, 2009
Baum won the Open Pairs, and Herzog won the Side Game event at the Summer Sectional in Watertown. Brothers shine at bridge tournament. (Newton Tab, MA)
Same-sex couples make a statement with philanthropy Nov 10, 2009
Dan Salera, a longtime supporter of New Repertory Theatre in Watertown, recently gave the company $50,000 with his longtime partner, Michael McCay. The couple were also legacy producing partners - a title that s the equivalent of a sponsorship - for the theater s run of Speed-the-Plow, which closed Sunday. (Boston Globe)
‘Holidays With the Pros’ in Watertown Nov 9, 2009
Holidays With the Pros in Watertown - The Boston Globe ... Commander s Mansion, 440 Talcott Ave., Watertown. (Boston Globe)
Michigan’s millions in tax breaks, incentives luring Massachusetts businesses Nov 9, 2009
During the last three years, Granholm has persuaded A123 Systems, the Watertown battery company, and , the Marlborough-based maker of solar panels, to build factories in Michigan ... Massachusetts just couldn t match Michigan s incentives, Patrick said, although he noted the Michigan project is expected to result in 100 new jobs at the company s Watertown headquarters. (Boston Globe)
Letters to the Magazine Editor Nov 8, 2009
J. Patrick Grimes / Watertown. Reading about the impact Willie Horton s furlough had on the 1988 presidential election reminded me of a visit to Chicago right after that election. (Boston Globe)
Casino builder has Massachusetts roots Nov 8, 2009
Working as managing partner with Pennsylvania-based O'Neill Properties, he was also a major player in redeveloping the Watertown Arsenal property in the late '90s. "They gave the town a much better agreement than any of the other developers were proposing," recalled Warren Tolman of Watertown, who was a state senator at the time. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Holland Patent wins Section III cross-country championship Nov 8, 2009
Your browser either has JavaScript disabled, or does not support it. Observer-Dispatch Posted Nov 07, 2009 @ 11:16 PM. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
State trooper killed in Route 32 crash Nov 8, 2009
Lane s hometown was given as Dexter, N.Y., which is located near Watertown. The accident occurred at around 2:30 p.m. near the site of the former Carson City amusement park. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Data to assist crash probe Nov 7, 2009
Lane s body was returned to his hometown of Dexter, outside of the city of Watertown, on Thursday. A procession of fellow officers from Catskill escorted him to the upstate community where they offered condolences to his family and shared memories of his time as a colleague and friend. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Veteran writes personal experiences Nov 7, 2009
Watertown Daily Times Online - News ... In humble, written fashion, an 85-year-old veteran from Watertown is conveying his personal experiences during World War II in Europe to his children, grandchildren and others ... 2009 Watertown Daily Times - www. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Run-first Warriors turn to passing game Nov 7, 2009
Oct. 30* vs. Watertown IHC W 20-14. Nov. 6* vs. Westmoreland L 20-43. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Police escort for journey home Nov 6, 2009
Fallen Catskill trooper brought to Watertown for funeral services ... Those were the words of a Watertown state police dispatcher, confirming that a police transport from Greene County was carrying a fallen hero ... He enlisted on Oct. 1, 2001, according to the Watertown Daily Times. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Trooper is recalled as a 'role model' Nov 6, 2009
Lane, 30, a native of Jefferson County, who was a trooper for four years, will be laid to rest in his hometown of Dexter, a village near Watertown ... The son of Cheryl D. and Stephen R. Lane of Dexter, he spent Tuesday, election night, in Watertown to celebrate his mother's win in the Jefferson County Clerk's race, according to the Watertown Daily Times. (Albany Times Union)
Forum: Tea-baggers failed as N.Y. carpetbaggers Nov 6, 2009
Dick Armey, now a right-wing gadfly - and in response to distress shown by the Watertown Daily Times editorial board that Hoffman knew nothing of local matters ... "Hoffman's cash didn't come from somebody in Hermon or Hopkinton or Adams Center or from anywhere that cares about the north country," wrote Jeffrey Savitskie, a Watertown Daily Times editor who had planned to vote for Scozzafava, but then moved to Owens. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Warriors, Bulldogs tangle for title Nov 6, 2009
But both teams saw their closest contest to date last week as Weedsport beat Watertown IHC by six points in the semifinals and Westmoreland topped Utica-Notre Dame for the second time this season, 35-20. Earlier in the year, we were beating teams by a lot, Gates said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Arts: the week ahead Nov 5, 2009
Arsenal Center for the Arts, Watertown. 617-923-8487, VALET OF THE DOLLS Ryan Landry borrows the basic plot, characters, and themes of Jacqueline Susann s Valley of the Dolls, then pushes them to their illogical - and hilarious - extremes. (Boston Globe)
A family affair Nov 5, 2009
Hopkinton defeated Medfield, Harwich, Bellingham, Bishop Stang, Watertown and Mohawk Trail. The Harwich clash was a double-overtime victory and the Watertown triumph involved rallying from a two-goal deficit. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Environmental officials urge halving of phosphorous levels in Upper, Middle Charles River Nov 5, 2009
(Similar limits were placed on the lower Charles, from Watertown to Boston, in 2007. . (Boston Globe)
Democrat wins House seat in heavily GOP area in NY Nov 4, 2009
(AP Photo/Mike Groll) New York's 23rd Congressional District Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman, right, chats with William Stage, second left, and Sam Tufo, second right, at the American Legion Army - Navy Post 61 in Watertown, NY, Monday, Nov/ 2, 2009. Hoffman will face off with Democratic Party candidate Bill Owens in a special election for New York's 23rd Congressional District on Tuesday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Ballot Problems in NY 23rd District Race Nov 4, 2009
Watertown, New York - November 4, 2009 ... The Watertown Daily Times is reporting problems in St. Lawrence County with the new scanners that read ballots. (WCAX.com, VT)
Anna Romagnoli’s refashioning a seasoned family legacy Nov 4, 2009
WATERTOWN - Bostonians have long memories ... And about that killer sandwich: The grilled chicken, cremini mushroom, fresh spinach, and fontina, on crusty bread from A. Russo and Sons in Watertown, is an oozy delight ... La Romagnoli and Son, 584 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, 617-393-0118. (Boston Globe)
Watertown council president out; Melrose aldermen keep seats Nov 4, 2009
Watertown Town Council president ousted - The Boston Globe ... Watertown voters ousted the incumbent Town Council president, electing Councilor at Large Mark Sideris over Clyde L. Younger by a 59 to 40 percent margin ... 9 percent of Watertown s approximately 21,000 registered voters. (Boston Globe)
Races an early test of Obama influence Nov 4, 2009
Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman greets voters at a rally at the Jefferson County Agricultural Society Exhibition Hall in Watertown, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, the night before New York's 23rd Congressional District special election. (AP Photo/Heather Ainsworth). (San Diego Union-Tribune)
2 hopefuls duel in upstate NY after surprise turn Nov 3, 2009
(AP Photo/Heather Ainsworth, File) Vice President Joseph Biden campaigning for Bill Owens, back,at the North Side Improvement League in Watertown NY. Monday, November 2, 2009 ... Speaking in Watertown on Monday, Vice President Joe Biden said the Conservatives' view is narrow and a reflection of failed Bush-Cheney policies, espousing a philosophy that "you are either absolutely right or morally wrong.'" ... Associated Press writers Michael Gormley in Albany and William Kates in Watertown... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Cemeteries breathe life into tourists Nov 3, 2009
Providing solace and beauty for the living, in fact, is as important as honoring the dead at in Cambridge and Watertown, Massachusetts. This 175-acre institution, founded in 1831, made history as America's first garden-like, landscaped cemetery, inspiring similar sites across the country and even public parks like Central Park in New York. (CNN -- International)
Elections will test Democrats' influence Nov 3, 2009
"This has never been a place that embraced extremism on the left or the right," he said in Watertown, N.Y. "That's one of the reasons why what's happened in this campaign is, in a sense, so strange and so important.". Onetime Republican presidential contender appeared at a rally Monday evening for Hoffman, and automated campaign calls featured former New York City mayor. (USA Today)
Cross-donor system planned for region's kidney patients Nov 3, 2009
For instance, Susanna Polletta of Watertown, Conn. had wanted to donate a kidney to her husband, Rosario, whose kidneys were gradually failing as a result of a long battle with lupus. (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
Biden stumps for Dem in hotly contested race Nov 3, 2009
Biden said at a hall in Watertown that Hoffman wants to continue the failed policies of the Bush-Cheney administration. Hoffman spokesman Rob Ryan says the candidate is talking about mainstream issues like high taxes and big spending. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Biden, Giuliani Jump in to NY's D-23 Race Nov 3, 2009
Biden urged likely voters at a rally in Watertown to back Democratic nominee Bill Owens ... Biden said at a hall in Watertown that Hoffman wants to continue the failed policies of the Bush-Cheney administration. (Newsmax)
A Republican victory won’t erase party’s problems Nov 3, 2009
At an Owens rally yesterday in Watertown, N.Y., Vice President Joe Biden said conservatives view is narrow and a reflection of failed Bush-Cheney policies, espousing a philosophy that you are either absolutely right or morally wrong. We need to bring people together, not divide them, Biden said. (Boston Globe)
Stars shine on once-obscure House campaign Nov 3, 2009
Speaking in Watertown on Tuesday, Joe Biden said the Conservatives' view is narrow and a reflection of failed Bush-Cheney policies, espousing a philosophy that you are either absolutely right or morally wrong. . (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Races an early test of Obama's political influence Nov 3, 2009
Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman greets voters at a rally at the Jefferson County Agricultural Society Exhibition Hall in Watertown, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 2, (Heather Ainsworth / AP). Independent candidate for New Jersey governor Chris Daggett, center, stops to talk with people as he campaigns Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, in Hackensack, N.J. Daggett will (Mel Evans / AP). (Albany Times Union)
Heavy hitters stump in 23rd District Nov 3, 2009
Democrat Bill Owens and Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman both held major events Monday in Watertown, close to former GOP candidate Dede Scozzafava's home base in Gouverneur. Owens appeared with Vice President Joe Biden, who said the region's voters had a chance to reject "absolutists" by choosing Owens. (Albany Times Union)
Biden campaigns for Democrat in N.Y. race Nov 3, 2009
Speaking in Watertown on Monday, Vice President Joe Biden said the Conservatives' view is narrow and a reflection of failed Bush-Cheney policies, espousing a philosophy that "you are either absolutely right or morally wrong.'" ... Associated Press writers Michael Gormley in Albany and William Kates in Watertown contributed to this report. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Third-Party Candidate Gains Momentum as Election Day Nears Nov 3, 2009
Vice President Joe Biden was stumping for Democrat Bill Owens in Watertown, New York, Monday, looking for votes from an unlikely group, Republicans. "I say to all those moderate Republicans, those decent-thinking folks who are pragmatic Republicans, join us," Biden said. (WCAX.com, VT)
RISE OF THE REPUBLICAN? Nov 3, 2009
Janice Norris, a 74-year-old supporter of Democrat Bill Owens in Watertown, N.Y., said Mr. Hoffman's views were too far to the right for the district ... Vice President Joe Biden traveled Monday to Watertown to exhort voters to support Mr. Owens in the House race there. (The Drudge Report)
cloud over the vice president. Nov 3, 2009
Watertown Daily Times Nov 2, 09 2:55 PM CST. election 2009. (Harper's Magazine)
Overall race results Nov 2, 2009
498 - Tera Corbari - Watertown, NY - 2:13:28. 499 - Ross Tudor - Augusta, GA - 2:13:30. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Scozzafava steps down from Congressional race Nov 2, 2009
And today, Vice President Joe Biden is in Watertown campaigning for the Democratic candidate and will also attend a rally for Owens. Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele said Scozzafava s decision is a selfless act and that the committee is immediately endorsing Hoffman. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Scozzafava backs Democrat in North Country House race Nov 2, 2009
Your browser either has JavaScript disabled, or does not support it. Republican says Owens best suited to uphold McHugh's legacy in district. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Scozzafava Drops Out of Race Nov 1, 2009
Vice President Joe Biden is coming to Watertown Monday to try and win over last minute 00001626 support for Bill Owens. Scozzafava says many of her supporters were pressuring her to step down so they could shift their support to a more viable candidate. (WCAX.com, VT)
Where they went: Tanzania Nov 1, 2009
WHO: Veronica McCormack, 57, of Watertown. WHERE: Tanzania. (Boston Globe)
War still a key issue for troops Nov 1, 2009
At least, let us feel we've done something," says Broberg, 26, a U.S. Army reservist who was based in Taji in 2004 and now attends UW-Milwaukee. In recent weeks, debate over the war has receded as voters focus on the economy as the top issue of the campaign, according to exit polls from various primaries. But that doesn't mean the war doesn't still weigh heavily on voters, especially in Wisconsin. Since the war began in March 2003, thousands of Wisconsin troops, including Quillen and Broberg,... (Yahoo News -- FYI)
House showdown narrowing Nov 1, 2009
"While we disagree on certain issues, we share a dedication to serving the best interests of Upstate New York and the Obama administration's efforts to get our economy back on track," said Owens, who will appear in Watertown with Vice President Joe Biden on Monday. Hoffman responded by attacking Owens: "This morning's events prove what we have said for the last week; this campaign is a horse race between me and Nancy Pelosi's handpicked candidate, Bill Owens.". (Albany Times Union)
Restraining order on doctors’ records OK’d Oct 31, 2009
The two doctors asked Superior Court Judge Christine M. Roach for a temporary restraining order on Thursday, to stop Caritas Christi from taking 3,000 to 4,000 records from their Watertown office at 8 a.m. yesterday. In their motion, Dr. Paul M. Fergus and Dr. David J. Cancian said what should have been a smooth transition from Caritas St. Elizabeth s Medical Center to Mount Auburn has turned into a grudge match. (Boston Globe)
A GOP Civil War in Upstate New York Oct 31, 2009
"It's surreal," says Scott Atkinson, news director at WWNY, the main television station in the district's largest city of Watertown ... Jeff Graham, the mayor of Watertown and a member of the Independence Party, says Hoffman is a "meek, soft-spoken guy who is mad as hell and just decided to go ahead and do this 2009 version of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. And it seems to be working." Upstate political observers say Hoffman has struck a chord with voters based on his deficit-reduction message... (Time.com)
Biden to Campaign for Owens in N.Y. Oct 31, 2009
Biden will join Owens at a morning rally in Watertown, in an effort to energize Democrats to turn out and vote in Tuesday s election. LOG IN NOT A SUBSCRIBER. (Roll Call)
You have my ear, Gillibrand says to North Country residents Oct 31, 2009
The trip included stops in Watertown, Lowville and Blue Mountain Lake. While the meeting was primarily an opportunity for local officials to share their thoughts on the area, Gillibrand later said she saw tourism and renewable energy including hydropower and biomass energy as two obvious areas for continued development. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Bird saves eight for Lakers Oct 31, 2009
Watertown IHC 3, Skaneateles 1 ... Watertown IHC is a very skilled, very fast team. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Next stop: Carrier Dome Oct 31, 2009
CENTRAL SQUARE The Section III, Class D semi-final between No. 1 seeded Weedsport and No. 2 Watertown IHC wasn't over yet, but the celebration had started on the field at Paul V. Moore High School. Chet Susslin / The CitizenWeedsport defensive lineman David Chirco grabs Watertown IHC quarterback Tom Burgess' jersey as Weedsport defensive back Justin Rose comes at him from behind during the Warriors' Section III, Class D semi-final game in Central Square on Friday night ... Watertown IHC trailed... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Watertown Case Has Audience in Ireland Oct 30, 2009
Authorities are searching for Watertown residents Josephine Cuskelly and 11-month old Zarakseez Omar, who have been missing since late July. "One of our town residents came to us and advised us that his girlfriend-they have a child in common-left with the child," said Lt. Mark Raimo, who is in charge of the detective bureau of the Watertown Police Department ... Raaz Omar, the father of the child, was successful in gaining legal custody of Zarakseez after the child went missing and Watertown... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
A fight to finals Oct 30, 2009
With all the similarities between the Weedsport and Watertown IHC football teams, the pressure that comes with playing in a Section III, Class D semifinal and the week-long buildup, the game itself may just come down to shoes ... Michaels, however, doesn't think his team will panic if Watertown IHC is able to build a lead ... But Watertown IHC's resume is just as impressive. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
