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

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

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Karl is a member of the American Guild of Town Criers

Brick located in the front walk of the

Watertown Free Public Library

Watertown Sign located on Main St - Wal/Wat line

repainted by Karl H. Neugebauer in 2002

Can't reach the sign unless you have a ladder.

and Pam delivers the goods!!!

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

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

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