Around Town

Registration Open for Watertown Recreation’s Wachusett Ski & Snow Board Program

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The Watertown Department announced that registration has opened for the Wachusett Mountain ski and snowboard program. A bus runs from Watertown to the ski area on Saturdays in early 2024. The following information came from Watertown Recreation:

Who:    Grades 6 – 12

When:  Saturday Evenings

             January 6th – February 10, 2024 (Once a week for six weeks)

Time:    4:00 – 11:00 pm

Where:  Bus leaves at 4:00 pm, SHARP, from the temporary Watertown High School parking lot, 27 Westminster Ave. Fees:   Register online with Wachusett Mountain at their website www.wachusett.com/schoolgroups for lift ticket, equipment, and lessons. Registration starts on 10/26/23 and ends on 12/15/23.

Government

Early In-Person Voting Taking Place in Watertown This Week

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The City of Watertown sent out the following announcement:

In-Person Early Voting for the Watertown Municipal Election will be held at City Hall located at 149 Main Street, Watertown in the Philip Pane Lower Hearing Room on the ground floor on the following dates and hours:

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Thursday, November 2, 2023 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

If you have any questions, visit the City Clerk’s office at City Hall during regular business hours, or call 617-972-6486. https://www.watertownmanews.com/2023/10/18/missed-the-school-committee-candidate-forum-see-it-here/

Watch Videos from This Week’s Council President Forums, Catch the School Committee Hopefuls Monday

Around Town

Run, Walk or Bike to Raise Money for Helen Robinson Wright Fund

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The following announcement was provided by the Helen Robinson Wright Fund:

Have Fun and Support Your Neighbors in Need! The Helen Robinson Wright Fund, one of Watertown’s most well-established charities, invites all Watertown residents to participate in it’s annual fall Fun(d)raising event going on right now. Walk, run, or bike (or all three) to raise money to assist our neighbors in dire need of basic necessities. OR, simply make a donation that will help to sponsor other participants. Why is this important?

Around Town

Utility Work on Common Street for High School Starts Monday

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The project managers for the Watertown High School construction project announced that lanes will be closed on Common Street for utility work beginning Monday. The section impacted will be from Columbia Street past Spring Street and Marion Road. The following announcement was provided by Vertex, the owner’s project manager for the WHS project. “Progress associated with the Underground Utility Work surrounding the High School Project Site has been advancing steadily. Work along Common Street has been coordinated to begin today.

Schools

Watertown Youth Coalition to Present Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results

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The following announcement was provided by the Wayside Youth & Family Support Network:

Join Watertown community members & stakeholders to review the 2023 YRBS data & strategize how to best-support Watertown youth moving forward. Wayside and Watertown Youth Coalition staff, with the help of Watertown City Council members, Watertown School administration and staff will review the 2023 Watertown Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) data in order to strategize youth wellness programing in Watertown. Discussions and activities will be run by WYC Peer Leaders who will also provide their own testimonials and opinions on the data. The event will be held Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. at Lowell Elementary School, 175 Orchard St., Watertown.

Entertainment

Watertown Shows Off Its Talent at Community Foundation Event

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Performers took to the stage at Arsenal Yards for the Watertown Community Foundation’s Watertown’s Got Talent. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

The second annual Watertown’s Got Talent drew singers, dancers, and musicians of all ages this week. The Oct. 24 event raises money for the Watertown Community Foundation and was held at a stage on the River Green at Arsenal Yards. And the winners are ….

Government

OP-ED: Truth or Consequences — The MBTA Communities Law

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By Clyde YoungerWatertown Resident & Candidate for City Council President

I prefix my comments by saying, without any hesitation, the Planning Department must be re organized. It is my firm belief the Department is misleading the citizens of Watertown. The change must begin at the top. I am not saying the Assistant City Manager/Director of Planning and Development should be fired; however, the Buck ends with this position. My recommendation is he should be laterally transferred into a different position within the administration.