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Local groups working to raise awareness about substance abuse in Watertown produced a produced a new public service announcement as part of the Coming Together to Erase the Stigma Week. The PSA features locals involved in the effort to fight opiate addiction and other substance abuse in Watertown. It was made by the Wayside Multi Service Center, WATER Town, and Watertown Overcoming Addiction. Y0u can watch the video below:
The Watertown Police Department warns residents to be aware of a phone scam where a caller claims to be from the IRS. There have been recent reports scammers posing as IRS agents who ask for payments and information and who threaten people with arrest. “The IRS will never contact residents by phone, email or any other social media asking for payment. Residents should always be aware of any person who asks for personal and financial information on the phone,” the Police announcement said.
A foursome of actors kept a Watertown High School auditorium packed with students mesmerized during a recent performance as part of the Erase the Stigma Week.
The actors came from the Improbable Players, a theater company made up of former substance abusers. The group was created by Watertown resident Lynn Bratley 31 years ago this October after she had gotten into recovery from alcohol addiction. The group has traveled around New England, educating students of all ages about substance abuse prevention. A satellite group of former members from the Boston area started another chapter in New York City, which tours around New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Bratley said. Bratley, the founder, artistic director and executive director of Improbable Players, wrote and performed with the group for the first 10 years, or so.
The post season begins this week for the streaking Watertown field hockey team, which seeks an eighth straight State Championship. Coach Eileen Donahue’s squad has not been beaten in 155 games and set a new national record. The streak includes a perfect 17-0 in 2015. Top seeded Watertown will have a first round bye, and then hosts with winner of the game between eight-seed Wilmington (10-6-2) and nine-seed Wayland (8-5-3). The MIAA Div.
Watertown’s hottest election in years is Tuesday, and Watertown News has plenty of information to help you choose your candidates and find out where to vote.
Polls open on Nov. 3 at 7 a.m. and stay open until 8 p.m. Results generally start coming in around 9 p.m., and follow Watertown News on Twitter and Facebook for the latest updates – and go to the main site for the results Tuesday evening. All but one race on the ballot has a contested race this year. Candidates have been out knocking on doors, holding signs, attending candidate forums and answering questions from media outlets and others. Town Council
Watertown voters will elect the entire Town Council, including the President, four Councilors At-Large (who represent the whole town) and four District Councilors (who represent a quarter of the town, each).
Reports of coyotes roaming around Watertown have been reported recently.
Last week, a report of a coyote was reported in the area of Whitney Hill, behind Victory Field, was put out on the Watertown Police radio. On Halloween, a resident put up a notice on Nextdoor Watertown reporting that several people in the area of the Oakley Country Club have seen a “very healthy coyote, almost the size of a small husky” wandering around the area. The streets include Arden, Stoneleigh, Russell and Bailey streets. Coyotes rarely attack humans, according to the Humane Society of the United States, but they do pose a threat to pets. The Humane Society has tips for keeping your cats and dogs safe, here.
The Watertown Free Public Library has two upcoming events for those interested in learning more about the past of their home or their family. On Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m., the library will host a free talk about how to find deeds and other resources to learn about the history of your house. Marian Pierre-Louis of Fieldstone Historic Research will provide tips, and talk about her experience researching an old home in Watertown. No registration is necessary. Next month, genealogical researcher Liz Kolster will be at the library for a presentation to help intermediate participants learn how to organize their search, what resources are available, how to use them and how to your analyze evidence to go as far as you can.
Dear District A Voter,
As someone who was born and raised as a third generation resident in Watertown‘s east end, I am extremely proud and honored to run for the office of District A Town Councilor. My experience as a department manager for the Town of Watertown for 15 years gives me a unique perspective in the functioning of town government, having produced yearly budgets and collaborated with all of the departments. As a Boston College Business School graduate and technology professional, I am positioned to address any and all technology concerns both now and the future. My priorities:
Development – responsible development, good fit for the neighborhood, support the hiring of a Transportation Management Professional
Education – funded properly, increase STEAM and coding classes at earlier levels
Senior Citizens – support additional assistance programs to improve quality of life
Housing – affordable, available
Open Government – responsive to citizen’s concerns, insure that an annual report published every year as required by the Watertown Home Rule Charter (one has not been published for 2014 as of now and perhaps earlier years have also not been published)
As a veteran, I served my country. As the Watertown Veterans’ Service Officer I served my home town.