Schools

See What Mascot the School Committee Chose to Represent Watertown High School

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The School Committee selected Watertown High School’s new mascot, or logo: a shield with a large W and Raiders written across it. The Committee unanimously chose the shield from the four concepts brought forward by the Watertown High School Mascot Screening Committee in October. Other ideas were a knight on a horse, a knight behind a shield and a knight’s helmet. Town Council President Mark Sideris proposed that the shield be the choice. “We’re not going to make everybody happy tonight, so we have to make the decision that is best for the Watertown Schools,” Sideris said.

Sports

Three Raiders Sign Letters to Continue Playing Sport in College

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Three outstanding Watertown High School athletes made it official Monday, they will be taking their game to the next level. Two field hockey player and a track and cross country runner signed their letters of intent during a ceremony in the Watertown High School Gym. Jonna Kennedy
Watertown’s field hockey goalie Jonna Kennedy will be playing for Boston College next year. She has been part of three state championships and hopes to win another one this week. Watertown field hockey coach Eileen Donahue said her goalie played both for the varsity and JV her freshman year. Sometimes playing with such a talented team in front of her can mean little action, but Kennedy responds when called upon.

Police/Fire

Two Funeral Homes Offering Reward for Identity of Cemetery Vandals

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Two area funeral homes have joined together to offer a $2,000 reward for the identity of the person or people who knocked over a statue and several headstones at St. Patrick’s Cemetery last week. On Nov. 7, the vandalism was discovered. Along with seven tipped headstones a statue on the monument to the Marist Missionary Sisters was knocked over and shattered.

Schools

Open House at Watertown High School, Superintendent Coffees

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Watertown’s Superintendent of Schools Dede Galdston announced that parents are invited to an open house at Watertown High School to meet teachers and find out programs offered by the school. Also, she will be hosting a pair of Superintendent’s Coffees where parents and residents can speak with her in an informal setting. Galdston sent out the following information:

Watertown High School is hosting an Open House on Monday, November 20, 2017 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity for Watertown families with students in grades 7 and 8 to visit with High School teachers and students in a variety of content areas. Families will learn about the variety of exciting programs and opportunities available at Watertown High School. I will be holding two superintendent’s coffees, one on Wednesday, November 15 at 9:00 a.m. and again on Thursday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m. Both of the coffees will be held in the Innovation Lab, 3rd Floor, Phillips Administration Building.

Around Town

Organized Walk Around Mount Auburn Cemetery Hosted by Health Department

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The final Watertown Walks Program of the year, hosted by the Watertown Health Department, will be this week at the Mount Auburn Cemetery. The Health Department sent out the following information:

Join us this Wednesday, November 15, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. for a scenic walk through the historic Mount Auburn Cemetery. Participants will meet at the entrance to the cemetery at 580 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge, at 12:00 p.m. Walking shoes/sneakers and comfortable, warm clothing recommended. Co-sponsored by:
Watertown Health Department, Recreation, and Senior Center

For more information, contact Stephanie Venizelos
Community Wellness Program Manager at:
svenizelos@watertown-ma.gov
http://www.livewellwatertown.org
https://www.facebook.com/LiveWellWatertown/

Around Town

Watertown Senior Community Honors Its Residents for Veterans Day

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Nearly a dozen residents of a senior living community in Watertown received United State flag pins in honor of their military service in a ceremony held just days before Veteran’s Day. The Residence at Watertown Square wanted to do something to honor those who had served their country, and they found that there are 11 people in their community who served in the military or helped the war effort. Four branches of the military and the U.S. Red Cross were represented at the event on Thursday. The honorees were presented pins by two members of the Watertown Police Department who are themselves veterans. The ceremony came as a surprise.

Police/Fire

Grant Allows Watertown Fire Department to Give Seniors Smoke Detectors

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With funds from the Senior SAFE Grant the Watertown Fire Department was able to conduct a smoke and carbon monoxide alarm installation program for seniors, said Watertown Fire Capt. Ryan Nicholson. “Seniors are one of our most at risk populations with regards to fire deaths across the state. Smoke alarms provide early warning during a fire when seconds count,” Nicholson said. This year our program was able to install 48 smoke alarms and 41 carbon monoxide alarms in 20 elderly resident’s homes, Nicholson said. In addition, each resident was provided a fire extinguisher and an opportunity to voice their questions and concerns with regards to fire safety in the home.