<strong>Watertown News</strong> (https://www.watertownmanews.com/2025/01/08/business-group-hosting-networking-event-at-the-commanders-mansion/) <br>Charlie Breitrose The Commander’s Mansion in Watertown.<br>The Watertown Business Coalition will host its first event of 2025, a morning networking event at the Commander’s Mansion. See details in the announcement below. <span id="more-454794"></span> <br>It’s a New Year! Let’s continue a great start with a chance to connect with our neighbors, local small business, local employees and friends of the WBC and City Government. Enjoy coffee and light bites from Tatte while enjoying conversation with old friends and new faces. <br>Experience some of Watertown’s great history in the Civil War-era Commander’s Mansion, located next to the Arsenal on the Charles. <br>Attendance is FREE and is open to Watertown Residents, local businesses & employers as well as those who come to work in Watertown for the day. We’d love to see you! <br>WHERE: Commander’s Mansion, 440 Talcott Ave., Watertown <br>WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 16, 8:30-9:30 a.m. <br><a href="https://watertownbusinesscoalition.com/events-3/#!event/2025/1/16/new-year-networking-coffee-connect-the-commander-apos-s-mansion-with-treats-from-tatte-presented-by-the-wbc-and-city-events" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click here to register</a> <br>Find out the latest about what is going on in town. Watertown News is an independent, locally owned news website. watertownmanews@gmail.com 617-458-9561 COMMENT RULES: Commenters must sign full real names. No foul language. No insults, slights or personal attacks. Also, Comments may not go up right away. 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Watertown News is an independent, locally owned news website. watertownmanews@gmail.com 617-458-9561 COMMENT RULES: Commenters must sign full real names. No foul language. No insults, slights or personal attacks. Also, Comments may not go up right away. Thanks for your patience. <br>We depend on your support. A gift in any amount helps us continue to bring you the news.<br> <label>Email Address:</label> <input type="email" name="EMAIL" placeholder="Your email address" required="required"/> <br> <label>Name:</label> <input type="text" name="MMERGE3" placeholder="Your name"/> <br> <input type="submit" value="Subscribe"/> <br><br> Surrounded by family, friends, and colleagues, Ingrid Marchesano celebrated her upcoming retirement from the City of Watertown after more than 40 years. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose) The City Council Chamber was packed with people recently, not for a government meeting but to celebrate a woman who has dedicated nearly half a century working for the Town (now City) of Watertown. <br> It is with profound sorrow that we announce the untimely passing of Faelynn Isabelle Hawkins on January 4, 2025, age 10 years. Born on October 27, 2014 to Heather Hawkins (neé Thompson) and Tyler Hawkins, Faelynn was a ray of sunshine who filled our hearts with warmth and happiness. <br> The following announcement was provided by the World in Watertown: World in Watertown is thrilled to invite you to the 25th annual Watertown Unity Breakfast on January 20, 2025 from 8:30-11 a.m.! (more…) <br> The Watertown Library invites the public to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Hatch Makerspace. 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