Environment

City Awarded Grant to Help Expand Residential Heat Pumps

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The City of Watertown was one of the groups receiving a grant from the Mass Clean Energy Center. The funds will be used to help renters and lower-income households access clean, energy-efficient heat pumps through coaching, outreach, and financial support. See more information from the Mass Clean Energy Center, below. On July 30, the Mass Clean Energy Center announced more than $2.9 million in awards through the EmPower Massachusetts program to support community-driven projects that break down barriers to clean energy adoption and reduce energy costs for residents across the state. The funding will support innovative projects that connect historically underserved populations with the economic and environmental benefits of clean energy.

Entertainment

Taking Things Too Far in This Week’s Small Saves Cartoon

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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net. Combining this with the love of cartooning Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal – then come home and draw Small Saves — is my ideal definition of a good day.”

Check out Small Saves’ website at smallsaves.com 

See What Small Saves is Up to in This Week’s Cartoon

Elections

Learn About the Candidates in a Pair of Upcoming Live Events

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Watertown groups will host candidate nights for two races on the Sept. 1 State Primary ballot on Aug. 4 and 5. On Tuesday, the candidates for 10th Middlesex State Representative will appear on a live broadcast debate. The following night, the candidates for the 5th Congressional District have been invited to an online candidate forum.

Elections

Northeast UAW Endorses State Senate Candidate

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Daniel Lander. The following announcement was provided by Daniel Lander for State Senate:

Daniel Lander announced today that his campaign has been endorsed by UAW Region 9A, a union representing thousands of workers across the northeast and right here in this district. The endorsement emphasizes Daniel’s commitment to supporting working people who are strugglingunder the leadership of a state senator that does not stand up for worker’s rights. UAW represents workers across greater Boston, including graduate student workers at Harvard who went on strike this spring after Harvard failed to offer a fair contract. Daniel Lander was proud to join the picket line to support workers fighting for fair benefits, protections from harassment, and a livable wage.

Entertainment

Families Invited to Annual Teddy Bear Picnic at Brigham House

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Watertown families are invited to Brigham House for the Teddy Bear Picnic. See details below provided by Watertown Families Together. Once again because of the generosity of the Marshall Home Fund, families with young children are invited to a morning of summer fun. On August 13 th at 10 a.m. children and caregivers are welcome to attend the ANNUAL TEDDY BEAR PICNIC. This annual event brings generations together to enjoy music with Ruth as well as treats, a teddy bear clinic where teddies get a check-up, crafts and all sorts of surprises.

Elections

Former Boston Mayor Backs State Senate Candidate

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Will Brownsberger

The following announcement was provided by the Brownsberger Committee:

Former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced today that he is endorsing State Senator Will Brownsberger in his campaign for reelection to the Massachusetts Senate. Walsh formally announced the endorsement at a press conference on Monday, July 27, at the State House steps. 

“Will just puts his head down and gets things done,” Walsh said. “I have worked with a lot of legislators over the years, and Will is the kind of partner you want in office. He does not chase attention. He shows up, does the work, and delivers results for the people he represents.

Entertainment

Edible Plants 2027— Local Food Service Providers Wanted to Merge Culinary Art with Area Ecology

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“Huckleberry” by Donna Calleja, acrylic on wood board, 2022. The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:

The Watertown Public Arts & Culture Committee has officially opened applications for local food service providers to participate in Edible Plants 2027, the third iteration of the city’s popular interdisciplinary community project. For the first time, the initiative is expanding its horizons from visual and literary arts into the culinary world, inviting up to ten local restaurants, caterers, and food creators to prototype innovative, flora-inspired menu items.

The project, part of the aptly titled “Edible Watertown,” uses artistic and scientific exploration to promote climate awareness and celebrate the wild, edible plants growing right in Watertown’s backyard. Selected food service providers will receive a $2,000 stipend to develop a new recipe or refresh an existing one featuring specific local plants, such as wild leeks (ramps), pawpaws, juneberries, and dandelions. “Edible Watertown connects people with the environment right outside their door,” said project creator, Sally Young.

Entertainment

Watertown Resident Madeleine Jenness Joins Cast of “Sunset Boulevard”

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Madeleine Jenness

The following announcement was provided by Moonstruck Theater Company:

Watertown resident Madeleine Jenness will take the stage in Somerville this summer as a member of the ensemble in Moonstruck Theater Company’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard. Performances run Aug. 6-15 at The Rockwell in Davis Square. A Seattle native now living in Watertown, Jenness has been performing in musicals since childhood and considers singing and dancing among her greatest passions. She was most recently seen as a Sword Dancer in The Concord Players’ production of “Brigadoon.”