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Community Preservation Committee Will Hear About Proposed Projects

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Designs for the proposed improvements to Irving Park. The project will be presented to the Community Preservation Committee. The City of Watertown sent out the following information:

The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is evaluating project applications for Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding and applicants are presenting their projects to the Committee in the areas of outdoor recreation and community housing. 

The Irving Park improvements will be presented on March 16, and the next day the affordable housing for people with special needs on Nichols Avenue will come before the CPC. View the Irving Park project application and proposed design. Join the presentation on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 7PM.

Entertainment

Watertown Man Pens Book on History of Popeye Cartoons

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Watertown’s Fred Grandinetti recently published a book on Popeye the Sailor. Watertown resident and popular culture historian Fred M. Grandinetti announced that he has written a new book on Popeye the Sailor. Grandinetti has shared his love of Popeye and other classic cartoons on Drawing With Fred, which can be seen on Watertown Cable. The book, however, required additional research. “It took me 3 years to write and I had to re-watch 220 cartoons on YouTube,” Grandinetti told Watertown News.

Entertainment

A Pair of Small Saves Cartoons, Including a Famous Goalie Mask

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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.”

Around Town

Rabies Clinic Available for Watertown Residents

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The City of Watertown provided the following information:

There is a Watertown/Belmont Rabies Clinic on Saturday, March 19, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Beech Street Center Community Room at 266 Beech St. in Belmont. The Rabies Clinic is open to residents of Watertown and Belmont. Proof of Residency Required. Cost: $10.00. Please bring your pet’s last rabies certificate with you.

Around Town

Watertown Senior Center Trips and Events for Week of March 7

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Watertown Senior CenterThe Watertown Senior Center is ready for St. Patrick’s Day. The following information was provided by the Watertown Senior Center:

Watertown Senior Center Programs for Week of March 7, 2022. Some programs are offered on Zoom and some are in-person at the Senior Center. Please call us at 617-972-6490 to pre-register for all in-person programs to reserve your spot.

Around Town

Watertown Studio Starting Music Classes for Kids This Spring

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The following information was provided by Move & Groove Watertown:

Move & Groove Watertown is now offering a fun music class for kids during our 9 week spring session! 

Rockin’ Kids Music Class (Saturdays at 3:00pm, 30 minutes, ages 20 months & up and an adult). Does your kiddo like to rock out to tunes? Our Rockin’ Kids music class is a fabulous way to bring your child into the world of rhythm and music! You and your kiddo will march to the beat, use different musical instruments such as jingle bells, rhythm sticks, and shakers, and connect the rhythm to your feet! Explore the world of music with your kiddo today! For ages 20 months & up & their adult.

Spots are limited, so make sure to sign up for our Rockin’ Kids Music Class today at movegroovewatertown.com/rockin-kids!

Government

Watertown Health Director Thanked by Congresswoman Clark for Work During Pandemic

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Congresswoman Clark’s OfficeCongresswoman Katherine Clark met virtually with health officials from around her district, including Watertown Health Director Larry Ramdin (bottom, second from right). The following announcement was provided by the office of Congresswoman Katherine Clark:

Assistant Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Katherine Clark (MA-5) invited public health officials from across Massachusetts’ Fifth District — including Watertown’s Health Director — as her virtual guests to the State of the Union address on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. She met virtually with her guests ahead of President Biden’s address to thank them for their selfless work throughout the pandemic and discuss how the American Rescue Plan’s investments in local government, COVID-19 mitigation, and public health generally helped to keep their communities protected and safe. 

“Throughout the pandemic, our incredible town and city public health officials have continued to put community before self, risking their own health to protect their neighbors from COVID-19. This is an opportunity to extend my heartfelt gratitude to these officials and all our health care heroes,” said Assistant Speaker Clark. “President Biden and Congressional Democrats knew that these local officials would be on the frontlines of the crisis, and that’s why we put health care investments at the top of our agenda in Washington. Only weeks after President Biden was sworn into office, we enacted the American Rescue Plan.