Environment

LETTER: Watertown High Group’s Climate Demands

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The following information was provided by members of the Watertown High School student group, Watertown Sunrise, which advocates to stop Climate Change. The demands were presented during a march and rally on the evening of Oct. 23, 2020. WATERTOWN SUNRISE DEMANDS

We demand that the Watertown town council declare a climate emergency. We’re also asking our town government, to help call on other town leaders and to sign onto the Green New Deal pledge to fight for our futures.

Entertainment

Eat Well Watertown Hosting Virtual Fall Harvest Fest

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The following information was provided by Eat Well Watertown, a program of the Watertown Department of Health:

Join us for our first Eat Well Watertown virtual class via Zoom! Tuesday, November 17 6:30 – 8:00 PM. Registration Required (See Below). Join the Watertown Farmers’ Market Culinary Corner Chefs in celebrating the fall harvest and the end of the 2020 Watertown Farmers’ Market season! This year’s Virtual Fall Harvest Fest will feature versatile vegetarian dishes for your Thanksgiving table including a short demonstration on preparing a delicious Roasted Apple and Winter Squash Soup.

Development

Plans for Biotech Building in East Watertown to be Discussed at Public Meeting

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A map showing the proposed location for a three-story biotech building at 23 Elm St. in Watertown. The following information was provided by the Town of Watertown regarding a project at 23 Elm Street, just off Arsenal Street in East Watertown. Elm Street Partners will be hosting a virtual community meeting on November 23rd at 6:30 PM for the review and discussion of conceptual plans and specifics of the redevelopment of the site known as 23-29 Elm Street. The use of the site will be transitioned to research & development/lab-life sciences and ancillary office space with on-site parking.

Business

Next Watertown Business Coalition Coffee Connect Coming Up

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Meet others from the community in a virtual networking event hosted by the Watertown Business Coalition on Dec. 2. The group sent out the following information:

Enjoy a cup of coffee and get to know others from the Watertown community! WHEN: Wednesday, December 2, 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

WHERE: The comfort of your own home! The Watertown Business Coalition was started by a group of people doing business in Watertown and town residents looking to make local connections, and to support and strengthen the Watertown business community.

Around Town

LETTER: COVID Mixed Messaging — Schools Running Hybrid, District Offers In-Person Childcare

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Editor,

Watertown Schools are now offering in-person child care for remote learning, for a fee. I thought the purpose of remote learning was to keep people at home to control the pandemic? I am on board with that. And this service is surely a valuable one for families that need it. But I find the fact that they are offering it for a fee a little outrageous.

Entertainment

See This Week’s Small Saves Cartoon

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Cartoon by James DeMarco

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.”

Forestry Supervisor

Meet the New Tree Warden at Watertown Group’s Online Event

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Trees for Watertown invites residents to meet the new Watertown Tree Warden/Forestry Supervisor during an online event on Nov. 11. The group sent out the following announcement:

Please join us via Zoom on 

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 (VETERANS DAY)6 PM – 7:30 pmfor a very special event!TFW is delighted to be welcoming GREGORY MOSMAN, MCAWatertown’s new Forestry Supervisor-Tree Wardenat TFW’s 2020 Annual Meeting! Greg Mosman comes to Watertown with 18 years managing Boston’s public forest of over 37,000 shade trees.  We are immensely lucky to have his experience!