Government

School Committee Meeting Online Monday, Rec Department Hosting Facebook Live Open Forum

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The Watertown School Committee will hold its May meeting as an online meeting on Monday night at 7 p.m. and the Recreation Department will host an Open Forum session on Facebook Live. The School Committee’s agenda includes a presentation about the Phase 3 of remote learning in the Watertown Public Schools, information about WHS seniors and an update on the Building for the Future school building projects. See the entire agenda here. The meeting can be viewed live on WCA-TV (Comcast Channel 99, RCN Channel 13) and on Zoom at: https://bit.ly/3f7AAfy (Meeting ID: 926 0404 0459, Password: 142869). Recreation Department Meeting

On Tuesday night, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Recreation Director Peter Centola will hold an open forum on Facebook live.

Around Town

Half a Dozen Home Sales in Watertown This Week

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See the six homes that were sold in Watertown this week. $470,000 – 37 Copeland St., Single Family – Detached Bungalow, 1,118 Living Area Sq. Ft., 5 Room, 2 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom

$330,000 – 32 Whites Ave. Unit D57, Condo – Other, 935 Living Area Sq. Ft., 4 Room, 2 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom

$349,900 – 183 Mt.

Food

Watertown’s Branch Line Will Deliver Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day Meals

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Watertown’s Branch Line Restaurant is back and along with pick up and delivery of their regular menu, the eatery in the Arsenal on the Charles will deliver their special Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day menus. The restaurant sent out the following information:

Cinco de Mayo! It’s Tuesday, By The Way. We’re bringing you a Taco Kit for Two, Margarita Mixes, and Arroz con Leche! Order for pickup or delivery from Shy Bird or delivery from Caviar.

Around Town

DCR Closing Grove Street in Watertown on Four Days in May

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The following information was provided by the Department of Conservation and Recreation:

On Sunday, May 3, 2020, Sunday, May 10, 2020, Sunday, May 17, 2020, and Monday, May 18, 2020, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will implement parkway lane closures along Grove Street in the Town of Watertown between Greenough Boulevard and Coolidge Avenue from 7:00PM to 5:00AM to conduct paving operations. Traffic patterns will be clearly marked, and a police detail will be on site. WHERE:       Grove Street in the Town of Watertown between Greenough Boulevard and Coolidge Avenue

WHEN:          Sunday, May 3, 2020, Sunday, May 10, 2020, Sunday May 17, 2020, and Monday May 18, 2020. 7:00PM to 5:00AM

Entertainment

Hockey Solitaire in This Week’s Small Saves Cartoon

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Cartoon by James Demarco

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.”

Around Town

Gov. Baker Issues Order to Wear Face Masks in Stores & When Unable to Social Distance

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Gov. Charlie Baker, with Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito. All Massachusetts residents must cover their faces in public places as part of the effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. The requirement applies when people while they are outdoors and are unable to social distance, and all the time in indoor spaces such as stores. Gov. Charlie Baker announced the order Friday afternoon, and it takes effect on May 6. The exceptions include children under the age of 2 and those who have medical conditions that prevent them from wearing a face covering.

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Watertown Groups Providing Ways to Get Help From & Give Assistance to Neighbors (Including Face Masks)

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The recently created Mutual Aid Network is a way for Watertown residents to help their neighbors, and for people in town to get assistance during the COVID-19 outbreak, including food, financial assistance and even face masks. The combined effort by the Watertown Community Foundation and the Wayside Youth & Family Support Network kicked off last week, and has already garnered a team of volunteers. Jan Singer, executive director of the Watertown Community Foundation said that people can request assistance or volunteer to provide help through this Mutual Aid form. The idea of Mutual Aid is to connect people, Singer said. Normally the groups would create a central drop-off and pick-up site, but that is not possible with places like the Watertown Library and Town Hall closed due to orders by the Governor.

Around Town

See How to Make Your Own Face Mask with Items at Home

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Starting May 4, people in Watertown will be required to wear a face covering when out in public — indoors and out. Face masks may be hard to find in stores, but the CDC has a video showing how to make your own using items in your home. Items needed are a piece of cloth (a bandana, small towel or piece of clothing) and two rubber bands. No sewing necessary. https://youtu.be/tPx1yqvJgf4

The requirement to wear something to cover your face and mouth was put in place by the Board of Health on Thursday.