Around Town

MBTA Severely Cuts Service Monday Night & Tuesday

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The MBTA announced Monday that public transportation in and around Boston will be suspended starting Monday night and continue through Tuesday.All trolley, subway and commuter rail service will stop at 7 p.m. Monday so that snow and ice can be removed from tracks, reported Boston.com. Bus service available, but routes operating on narrow streets and hills may be operating on “snow routes.” Check the MBTA site for more information and updates – http://www.mbta.com/winter/

Government

Snow Covered Sidewalks Frustrate Watertown Residents

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Trying to take a walk around Watertown these day can be a frustrating and even hazardous because many sidewalks remain un-shoveled and those that are cleared often have piles of snow blocking the end. Many residents have had it with the lack of shoveling and plowing of sidewalks in their neighborhood and around town. They point to the lack of a requirement for residents to clear their sidewalks, as approved in surrounding communities. When the snow-covered walkways are near schools, it is particularly upsetting for parents. “Many routes have huge snow banks, and unplowed sidewalks, leaving kids to have to walk in the streets, which are very narrow and congested during drop-off and pick-up time,” said parent Naomi Ridge.

Business

Watertown Bank Wins Award for Watertown Strong Campaign

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Watertown Savings Bank won First Place in the Public Relations-Events category at the New England Financial Marketing Association (NEFMA) Awards Night. NEFMA is an independent organization consisting of over 300 marketing professionals from banks, credit unions and financial service companies throughout New England. The awards were held in January at the Crown Plaza Boston-Natick. WSB submitted their Watertown Strong campaign, which was developed in reaction to the successful capture of the Boston Marathon bombing suspect that occurred in Watertown in April 2013. WSB Vice President of Marketing Carole Katz was honored to accept the award on behalf of the Bank and its employees.

Government

State Rep. Jonathan Hecht Announces Office Hours

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Have an issue or a question about Watertown or state government, you can bring it up with State Rep. Jon Hecht at his upcoming office hours. Hecht will hold office hours on Thursday, Feb. 26 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the small conference room on the third floor of Watertown Town Hall and on Monday, March 2 from 5-6 p.m. in the Raya Stern room in the Watertown Public Library. Constituents are invited to meet with Rep. Hecht to discuss pending legislation or any other issue of concern to them. Anyone unable to attend these office hours can call Rep. Hecht at 617-722-2140 to schedule an appointment at another time.

Government

Snow Impact: Tuesday Closings, Parking Ban & Trash Update

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The latest, ongoing snow storm looks to be a biggie, and will impact Watertown residents this week. 

The National Weather Service forecasts 8-16 inches of snow overnight and during the day Monday. The Watertown Public Schools will be closed Monday and Tuesday. Town Hall, the Watertown Free Public Library and the Watertown Senior Center will be closed Monday. The School Committee meeting has been rescheduled to Feb. 23, said Superintendent Jean Fitzgerald.

Entertainment

See What’s Going on at the Watertown Library in February

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February may be the shortest month, but the Watertown Free Public Library has packed it plenty of activities. Here are some of the events going on at the library:
Winter Concert Series
Winter Concert with Jozsef Halajko! Join us on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. as Jozsef Halajko presents his concert “The Spanish and Latin Guitar.” This program will feature South American composers: Lauro, Pernambuco and Barrios. He will also highlight the work of Spanish composers Tarrega, Torroba, Albeniz, and Pena.

Weather

Here Comes the Snow, Again – See How Much

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Another round of snow is on its way to Watertown, and the Boston region could get another foot or more in a long-lasting storm. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch starting at 1 a.m. on Sunday and ending at 1 a.m. on Tuesday. WHDH Channel 7 has Watertown in the area that will get 8 to 14 inches of snow (see above). Further north in Massachusetts and New Hampshire could get up to 20 inches, while the Cape and Southeast Mass. will get 5 to 8 inches.