WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Today, just a few short years after rain ruined that concert by the local band “arrhythmia”, the newly dedicated Walker bandstand, complete with a roof has officially opened up.

“Tom suggested that the concert could have gone ahead if there was a roof on the old bandstand EUREAKA. An idea was born,” said Brian Ashley.

It was former Watertown Mayor Tom Walker’s final philanthropic venture before his passing in 2023. Although he didn’t live to see its completion, the bandstand was named in honor of him and his wife Mabel who has also since passed away. Their son, Tom Jr. spoke at the ceremony.

“Y’know it’s kind of an end. There’s a lot of bitterness and bitter sweetness with things that end. I should add this is also a new beginning for the bandstand. A new li

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