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Watertown Youth Coalition Honors a Dozen — including Watertown Patch
Group working on issues facing teens and others in Watertown handed out their Community Spirit Awards this week.
Three members of the Police Department, three educators and the editor of your very own Watertown Patch were among those honored by the Watertown Youth Coalition for their commitment to helping youth and families of Watertown.
A dozen Community Spirit Awards were handed out during a ceremony held Tuesday at the gazebo in Arsenal Park. Honorees also received a proclamation from State Rep. Jonathan Hecht.
Among the award winners: Watertown Patch Local Editor Charlie Breitrose, who was nominated by WYC Community Organizer Melanie St. Pierre. She noted his responsiveness to getting word out about WYC's events during the year as well as Patch's coverage of Watertown's diverse community.
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When WYC sought nominations, they asked for people who fit some or all of the following criteria:
- Served as a positive influence or mentor to a Coalition member or to others in the community
- Had the courage to address challenging issues that affect youth and community
- Has actively taken steps to improve the Watertown community (in big and small ways)
The 2012 Community Spirit Award winner:
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- Ann Callahan, Learning Center Coordinator, Watertown Housing
- Charlie Breitrose, Editor, Watertown Patch
- Stephanie Venizelos, Watertown resident/parent
- Peter Centola, Recreation Director, Town of Watertown
- David Sampson, Sergeant, Watertown Police Department
- Nicole Dube, Watertown Middle School, Health Teacher
- Tom Grady, Detective Sergeant, Watertown Police Department
- Sasha Grodsky, Watertown High School, Peer Leader
- Michelle Gallego, Watertown High School, Peer Leader
- Kerry Kelley, Student Resource Officer, Watertown Police Department
- Patricia Moran, Public Health Nurse, Watertown Health Department
- John Cacace, Teacher, Watertown High School
- Martha Sesin, Real Estate Agent, Volunteer Excersize Instructor, Watertown Boys and Girls Club
A special recognition was given to Jessica Goldberg, for her work with the Watertown Youth Coalition and Wayside Multi-Service Center
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