Schools

Six Watertown Students Make Honor Roll at BC High School

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Boston College High School announced the list of students who made the honor roll in the third and fourth quarters of the 2021-22 school year. See the following release from BC High about the Watertown students who earned honors. Third Quarter Honor Roll

The following students have been named to the Third Quarter Honor Roll at Boston College High School:

Rory Kennelly, High Honors (Class of 2023)James O’Connor, High Honors (Class of 2023)Isaac Campolongo, High Honors (Class of 2024)William MacKerron, High Honors (Class of 2025)Emiliano Pedroza, High Honors (Class of 2025)Mason Lombard, Honors (Class of 2023)

For High Honors a Sophomore, Junior, and Senior must have at least a 3.80 quality point average and all grades “C+” or higher. Freshmen need a 3.6 quality point average and all grades “C+” or higher. For Honors a Sophomore, Junior, and Senior must have at least a 3.20 quality point average and all grades “C-” or higher.

Entertainment

Film Festival, Artwork for All Ages & Art Classes at Mosesian Center in August

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The following information was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:

The Mosesian Center for the Arts (MCA) in Watertown has announced a schedule for the month of August that includes performances, exhibitions, and registration for fall classes and productions. “With daily arts education programs, events and exhibitions, and planning for the season ahead, summer is one of our busiest times,” said Executive Director Darren Farrington. “Every month, we offer a diverse variety of the best in performing and visual arts that Greater Boston has to offer, and we hope people will take advantage of easy access to the arts at the Arsenal.”

Performing Arts

Road Trippin’, Mosesian Arts’ Tuesday evening series of road movies continues through August 23. Admission to all films is free, but donations are graciously accepted. Playing in August are The Muppet Movie and Pee Wee’s Big Adventure (Aug.

Around Town

Watertown-based Residential Counselor Honored for Work with Adults with Disabilities

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MAB Community ServicesMarie Jocelyn, right, won $10,000 in recognition for her outstanding work caring for residents in our residential home in Watertown. The following information was provided by MAB Community Services:

MAB Community Services (MAB) has just honored 11 of the best direct care staff in the Adult Disability Services division with Maxo Joseph Excellence in Direct Care Awards. Marie Jocelyn, who has served as a MAB Residential Counselor since 2009 and works at the Edenfield Avenue residence in Watertown, was unanimously nominated for a Maxo Joseph Award and one of two $10,000 cash awards for her outstanding care for the participants’ health, safety, and well-being. These awards are part of MAB’s efforts to create a welcoming and supportive work environment. Nominated by coworkers, supervisors, and the families of the people they support, 11 team members are annually recognized at a special luncheon and receive a total of $50,000 in awards. 

“I see MAB as a family,” Marie said when she accepted her award.

Around Town

Roadwork Could Impact Watertown Drivers on Sunday

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The following information was provided by MassDOT:

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it will be conducting overnight bridge repair operations on the North Harvard Street Bridge, located over Soldiers Field Road in Boston. The bridge repair work will include repairs to the concrete beams, repairs to the concrete deck, a sidewalk section, and installing new netting.  The work will require temporary single lane closures as follows:

Right and left lane closures on Soldiers Field Road in the westbound direction under the North Harvard Street Bridge will occur each week from Sunday through Thursday, each night from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., starting on Sunday, July 31st. One lane of traffic will remain open at all times during these nighttime single lane closures. Advance warning signs will be used onsite to notify drivers about the planned closures and provide updates. Drivers who are traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.

Entertainment

Check Out This Week’s Small Saves Cartoon

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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net. Combining this with the love of cartooning Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal–then come home and draw Small Saves — is my ideal definition of a good day.”

Entertainment

See What’s Happening at the 2022 Watertown Arts Market

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Charlie BreitroseThe Watertown Arts Market returns to Arsenal Park in 2022. The following information was provided by the Watertown Arts Market:

The Watertown Arts Market returns to Arsenal Park on Saturday, Aug. 13th, noon-5 p.m. Rain date of Aug. 14. Over 120 artists and organizations who live or work in the area will be there – we hope you will be too! 

The Watertown Arts Market is an initiative of the Watertown Business Coalition, this year in partnership with the City of Watertown.

Government

Veterans, Seniors Can Apply for Property Tax Work-Off Program

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The following information was provided by the City of Watertown:

The City is offering the Property Tax Work-Off Program to Watertown homeowners who are Veterans or aged 60 and older. This program allows for up to ten residents a $1,500 deduction from their property tax bill in exchange for 100 to 105 hours of work for a City department, from July 1, 2022 until March 1, (Based on $14.25 (2022) or $15 (2023) per hour State minimum wage for all positions.)

To qualify for consideration, applicants must complete the attached application and be:

• Age 60 or older and Retired; OR a Veteran

• Own and occupy the property for which the taxes are deducted

• Applicant’s skills must match those needed by the participating City departments. Past projectshave included: computer data entry, helping to run Zoom programs, answering phones,administrative tasks and projects for the Library, City Hall, Schools Recreation, Veterans orPublic Health Departments, or for the Senior Center. • The City gives preference to individuals whose annual income is 300% of the 2022 FederalPoverty level or less ($40,770 for single, $54,930 for married couple), and who are new to theprogram, and then other applicants will be considered if slots are available. Copies of most recentincome tax returns will be requested to verify income.