WATERTOWN BIO

Founded in 1630, Watertown was the first inland settlement in Massachusetts
and initially encompassed the present communities of Weston, Waltham and  
large sections of Lincoln, Belmont, and Cambridge --thus becoming one of  
the largest American settlements of its time.                             
Settled by Englishmen who had set sail on the Arbella, and were led by Sir
Richard Saltonstall, Watertown quickly grew to be an important center for 
trade, commerce, and industry.                                            
Over the years this community has played an important role in Massachusetts
history, once serving as the temporary seat of government during the      
Revolutionary War.                                                        
It was here that Paul Revere, who once resided in Watertown, printed the  
first paper money for the Province of Massachusetts.  At the Old Bemis    
Mills located here canvas sails were woven for the U.S.S. Constitution.   
Manufacturing industries included that of the renowned Stanley Steamers   
as well as the old black Crawford Stoves.  And just around the bend of    
Mt.Auburn Street outside Watertown Square the Mugar family opened what was
to be the first of many stores in the famous Star Market chain.           
Today Watertown is rich in ethnic diversity and culture, boasts a high    
level of citizen involvement and many amenities such as shopping malls,   
swimming pools, country and tennis clubs, skating rinks, eleven fine parks
and public transportation providing easy access to Boston and surrounding 
communities.                                                              
Watertown is within twenty minutes travel to all major highways in eastern
Massachusetts, including the Massachusetts Turnpike, Routes 128, 95, 93, 2,
16 and 20.  In addition, it is serviced by rail lines and commuter bus    
lines, and has easy access to Logan International Airport in Boston.