Weather

Stormy Weather Ahead as Hurricane Jose Comes Near Watertown

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Watertown will not get a direct hit from Hurricane Jose, but the region is expected to feel some of the impact of the tropical storm. The storm, now off North Carolina, is still a hurricane, but will be a tropical storm when it passes near New England. Cape Cod, the Islands and Southeast Massachusetts have Tropical Storm Watches. On Tuesday, the Watertown area could get as much as two inches of rain and winds will pick up to 16 mph, with gusts up to 31 mpg. The real effects of the tropical storm, that could brush the Cape and Islands, will be felt on Wednesday.

Environment

Free Reusable Shopping Bags Available at Watertown Library

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The Watertown Bring Your Own Bag Ordinance went into effect on July 1, 2017, and the group that proposed the ordinance wants to remind residents that they can get a free reusable shopping bag. 

Free canvas shopping bags are still available for Watertown residents at the Watertown Public Library, 123 Main St., during regular library hours, according to ReThink Plastic. Ask for your bag at the Circulation Desk. You can also get paper door hangers to remind you to bring your shopping bags with you and educational brochures.

DPW

Watertown Fire Hydrant Flushing Begins This Week, May Discolor Water

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Watertown’s Department of Public Works will begin flushing fire hydrants this week, and will continue for the next six weeks. Public Works Superintendent Gerald Mee sent out the following announcement:

In order to maintain the high quality of drinking water in Watertown, the annual program of flushing mains will begin during the week of Sept. 18, 2017. Flushing hours are Monday Through Friday 7 p.m. to midnight. Consumers may experience discolored water at times during the weeks of Sept.

Sports

Watertown Football Posts Lopsided Win Over Plymouth South

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The Watertown Raiders improved to 2-0 with a 48-29 road win over Plymouth South on Friday night. 

The Raiders trailed 7-6 at the end of the first quarter, but scored twice in the second to lead 20-7 at half. Watertown’s offense was explosive, with two touchdowns of 60 yards or more, and a touchdown run of 59 yards. The team added four second half touchdowns to seal the 19-point victory. Quarterback Nick McDermott threw four touchdown passes and ran in a fifth, while running back Matt Muldrew had two touchdown carries. Two of McDermott’s touchdown tosses went to receiver John Korte, and Connor Kennelly and Mange Camara caught one TD each.

Around Town

Free Yoga Open House at Watertown Studio on Sunday

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Watertown’s Artemis Yoga is holding an open house featuring Iyengar Yoga. Artemis Yoga sent out the following information:

This style of classical yoga is known for its alignment based instruction and creative sequencing that quiets the mind while strengthening the body. We are inviting the public to explore the practice of Iyengar Yoga in a complimentary class and information session on Sunday, September 17th from 2 to 4 pm. Students may register at www.artemisyoga.com or call the studio at 617-393-3590.

Charity

Watertown Police Hurricane Relief Drive Brings in Donations From Far and Wide

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When a call for donations for the victims of Hurricane Harvey went out from the Watertown Police and Fire department in late August, people responded in droves from Watertown and communities as far away as Plymouth. 

By Thursday afternoon, half of the Police Department’s sally port – which can fit at least four cars – was filled with cans of food, diapers, shampoo, pet food and much more. The donations were picked up by a truck from a group teaming up with Curt Schilling’s foundation, Operation Bullpen. Maria Carrion, a Watertown emergency dispatcher who helped organize the drive, said people from all over starting bringing items to the Police Station. “People at different companies, different high schools, not just from Watertown, started doing their own collections and bringing it here,” Carrion said. Officer Rick Munger, who also organized the effort, said Watertown’s hurricane collection got good publicity.

Sports

Sen. Markey Praises WHS Field Hockey’s Historic Streak on Capitol Hill

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Massachusetts Sen. Edward Markey praised the achievement of Watertown High School’s field hockey team on the floor of  the U.S. Senate this week, after the team’s unbeaten streak ended after 184 games. “For nearly nine years the Raiders have been truly perfect,” Markey said, adding that the team set the longest unbeaten streak in national high school field hockey history. He added that WHS field hockey coach Eileen Donohue is “one of the most historic figures in Massachusetts High School athletics. Watertown lost for the first time since Nov. 12, 2008 on Tuesday when they fell 3-0 in a game at Winchester High School.