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Presidents Page

  • 1888-1891  Alfred Hosmer
  • 1891-1903  Rev. Edward Rand
  • 1904-1905  Charles F. Fitz
  • 1905-1913  Bennett F. Davenport
  • 1914-1916  Charles M. Abbott
  • 1916-1924  Charles F. Mason
  • 1924-1925  George S. Wright
  • 1925-1928  Col. Charles M. Abbott
  • 1928-1930  Charles F. Shaw
  • 1930-1949  G. Frederick Robinson
  • 1949-1952  Charles F. Shaw
  • 1952-1956  Col. Charles M. Abbott
  • 1956-1959  Charles T. Burke
  • 1959-1976  Francis M. Lightbody
  • 1977-1981  Martin V. Tomassian
  • 1982-1987  Foster Palmer
  • 1987-1996  Paul Brennan
  • 1996-1998  Lou Allegro
  • 1998-2001 G. Jack Zollo
  • 2001-2003  Sigrid Reddy Watson
  • 2003-2003  Leslie Whitney
  • 2004-2009  Karl H. Neugebauer
  • (Resigned September 16, 2009)

Your Past President
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Karl H. Neugebauer


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Mary C. Spiers, E. Joyce Munger &Audrey Jones Childs receive recognition for their
hard work and efforts to the Historical Society  from
President Karl H. Neugebauer.

photographed at the HSW Holiday Party,
December 2005 at the Verona Restaurant
photo by Pamela B. Hubley

What is a Town Crier?

A Town Crier makes proclamations and announcements for his or her town or community.

Criers attend functions or celebrations and ring their bell to get everyone's attention before reading a special announcement or proclamation from a scroll. Criers normally cry loudly and clearly so that all can hear.

They use the traditional opening word "OYEZ! [oh yeah!] which is a very old french term meaning "To Hearken" or "Hear YE!"

Once having read the "Cry" or message in a suitable fashion to all assembled, the Crier traditionally finishes with the words "God Save The Queen" or "God Bless Canada!" whilst raising their hat.

Ringing Bell

Want to become a Town Crier? Click below!
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Karl is a member of the American Guild of Town Criers

Brick located in the front walk of the
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Watertown Free Public Library

Watertown Sign located on Main St - Wal/Wat line
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repainted by Karl H. Neugebauer in 2002

Can't reach the sign unless you have a ladder.
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and Pam delivers the goods!!!

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Pamela Hubley repainting the Watertown Square sign on Saturday, August 5, 2006

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Looking Good! All set for at least another four years...

Need to find a Quote?
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click above to research quotes

Please consider becoming a member or if you are,  consider getting a gift membership for a friend. They really do make a Great Gift!

Edmund Fowle House and Museum
28 Marshall Street
Watertown, Massachusetts 02472
617-923-6067     

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