Elections

LETTER: School Committee Candidate Would Bring Expertise in Supporting Student Mental Health

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As a parent of two elementary school-aged children and a doctorate-level behavioral health policy researcher and consultant who works with state and local governments across the US, I am keenly aware of the toll the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on the mental health of children and youth. In the past 18 months this community has experienced unprecedented levels of trauma from isolation, job and housing insecurity, and the loss of loved ones. And those at the margins of society — people with disabilities, people with lower incomes, immigrant families, and communities of color — have experienced this trauma more intensely. As Watertown repairs, recoups, and reconnects, it is essential that we focus on the mental health of our young people. For this reason, I’m voting for Jessica Middlebrook for School Committee on November 2nd.

Around Town

Virtual Hearing on Mt. Auburn Street Redesign Planned by State Officials

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WorldTech EngineeringA hearing will be held to discuss the redesign of Mt. Auburn Street. Pictured is a conceptual drawing of what the new bus stop on Mt. Auburn Street near Parker Street when plans were discussed in 2018. The following announcement was provided by MassDOT:

A Live Virtual Design Public Hearing will be hosted on the MassDOT website below to present the design for the proposed Rehabilitation of Mt.

Around Town

Watertown Community Foundation Accepting Applications for Watertown Schools Program Grants

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:

The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) is pleased to announce they are accepting applications for the Watertown School Grant Program. This program focuses solely on Watertown’s public schools and seeks to support activities that improve instruction and learning.  For the first time WCF is partnering with Life Science Cares to fund STEM grants. The application form is available online. Eligibility

Applicants must be public entities or nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.Organizations implementing programs within a school(s) are welcome to apply. It is also required that applicants review their proposed project with the school principal or department chair before applying.

Obituaries

OBIT: Rose Audet, 82, Formerly of Cambridge, Lived in Watertown

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Rose M. (Denoncourt) Audet, age 82 of Watertown, MA, formerly of Cambridge. Passed away on October 24, 2021 after illness. Born to the late Louis J. Denoncourt and Marie (Tremblay). Former wife of the late Gerard R. Audet. Dear mother to Laura M. Stokes and her husband David of Watertown; Gerard R. Audet, Jr. and his wife Kathleen of Monroe, LA; Leo P. Audette and his wife Denise of Whitinsville; David J. Audet of Shrewsbury; Joseph W. Audet and his wife Paula of Chelmsford.

Election 2021

LETTER: School Committee Candidate is an Invaluable Resource for Families

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I was recently part of a group of residents who wrote an endorsement of Lily Rayman-Read for reelection to the Watertown School Committee. That endorsement outlines Lily’s many credentials and accomplishments, as well as the impressive amount of work Lily performed during her current tenure as a School Committee member. You can read it here: (https://www.watertownmanews.com/2021/10/06/letter-group-of-resident-support-candidate-for-school-committee/). I am writing today to highlight what an incredible resource Lily has been for numerous Watertown parents and families over the past four years. Before the pandemic, I had never met or spoken with Lily.

Election 2021

LETTER: Former Town Council President Endorses Council, School Committee Candidates

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Dear residents, friends, families,  taxpayers, parents and life long “townies”, 

On Tuesday, November 2nd,  we/you will be faced with an outcome of an election that will forever be embedded in the history of Watertown. As your past and only female (to date) Town Council President, I am making a plea to you to consider the outcome of this election. Quite honestly, it will be one for the history books. Candidates who are employing the likes of radicals and activists are asking you to vote for them and their selected candidates. I make no apologies for not supporting them.

Around Town

LETTER: Watertown Resident Endorses Several Candidates in Town Election

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Dear Neighbors,

I’m writing as a lifelong resident of Watertown. After attending St. Patrick’s and WHS, I graduated from Babson College with a B.S. in Business Administration and major in Economics, then earned a Master’s in Teaching from Brandeis University, where I concentrated in Secondary History Education. I currently work as a Project Manager for a FinTech. Many of you may know me from my work with the Watertown Democratic Town Committee (WDTC) or as Co-Chair of Progressive Watertown (PW).

Charter Changes

LETTER: East End Resident Endorses Slate of Candidates, Votes on Charter Changes

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I am a parent and committed progressive in the East End of Watertown. Here’s what I’m supporting this year, and why:

Ballot question 1: Doesn’t Matter, but I’m voting yes. This one will change the official name Watertown from “the City known as the Town of Watertown” to “the City of Watertown”, and accordingly change “town council” to “city council” etc. This one sounds cosmetic because it is. There’s no trick here, just change the designation or not. We can all just do whatever feels good.