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'Mr. Watertown' Celebrated at Arsenal Center for the Arts

John Airasian received the Charles Mosesian Award for his work for Watertown, which includes revamping the Watertown Arsenal.

Last month, the town came together to celebrate the work of "Mr. Watertown" - John Airasian - who has devoted many years to his hometown, including helping to transform the Watertown Arsenal.

On April 9, Airasian received the Charles Mosesian Award, for being a "a local supporter of all things Watertown," according to the Arsenal Center for the Arts, which hosted the celebration.

The Watertown Arsenal had been a U.S. Army facility before being turned into an area that is home to businesses, restaurants and the Arsenal Center for the Arts.

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The evening, which celebrated in '60s style, was dubbed "Motown, Miniskirts and the Moonlanding."

Jenny Dee and the Deelinquents entertained, a buffet dinner was served and attendees got to take a look back at the Arsenal's tranformation.

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See photos from the evening above.

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