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Find Out What’s Going on with Watertown Rec. at the Open Forum Tonight

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The Watertown Recreation Department will be having an Open Forum on Thursday, Nov. 5 from 7-8 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually. The Recreation Department is offering this zoom meeting to give our residents an opportunity to listen to updates and ask questions regarding the following items:

• Fall Program Wrap Up• Winter Programming Opportunities – Looking for suggestions• Filippello Park (Grove) Field Lighting / Filippello Park (Arlington) Fence Update• Arsenal Park (Phase A) in Process• Recreation Department Looking For Staff• JAR Rink Re-Opening• Halloween Monstah Joyride – Thanks to Commanders Mansion and Others• David W. Hoffman Donations• Snow Shoveling Program• Social Media / Notify Me / Recreation Website

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Business

Dance Classes for Kids, Scholarships Available

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Ballroom in Boston is excited to offer scholarships through its non-profit, Dancing Feet, for all of the upcoming kids programs! Check out all of the class details at www.ballroominboston.com/kids

Click here for the scholarship application. Harry Potter Kids Camp

Thursday, November 12  |  3:00pm – 4:30pm  |  $35/child  |  Ages 7-10

Does your kiddo love Harry Potter and all things Wizarding World? We do too! Your kiddo won’t want to miss out on this one day camp featuring the sorting hat, a House Cup competition, wand making, facing off against the Whomping Willow, Potions class and so much more!

Letters

LETTER: Watertown Schools Have Asbestos, Air Flow Problems

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Letter to Editor,

This past week, the Massachusetts Department of Education & Secondary Education (DESE) conducted an audit on the Watertown Public Schools and the District’s decision to delay opening the buildings for in-school/hybrid learning. At this moment, no details have been provided to Town residents as to what the audit yielded. Information requests to the DESE have been unanswered. All the details residents know (via a ZOOM call), is that Superintendent Galdston spoke to DESE Commissioner Riley (or an associate) and that the conversation was short with few questions (according to Galdston). So what were the DESE findings and why haven’t the Middle School and High School opened yet?

Around Town

Watertown Library Has Take-and-Make Crafts, Storytime & Movies on Zoom

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The Watertown Free Public Library. The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Library:

As the weather turns cold, tune in to your favorite Library programs and classes from the comfort of your living room. This month on Zoom, step up your job search, prove your Parks and Rec TV knowledge, or design a custom, laser-etched coaster. Do you you know someone who does not have computer or internet access? Send them to the Library!

Entertainment

Volunteers Wanted for Commander’s Mansion’s “Whoville Jaunt”

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Commander’s Mansion:

Jaunt on by to find out why you should come & play. Volunteer to be a “who”, the Grinch will be with you.  So will Santa – sans his sleigh! The Commander’s Mansion will be hosting The Whoville Jaunt — a Dr. Seuss themed/drive-through evening with lights, music and a food pantry donation zone! Join us for an informational evening and find out how you can get involved. 

Around Town

A Virtual Raffle, Singing & Exercise Classes from the Senior Center This Week

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Watertown Senior Center

The Watertown Senior Center provided this week’s programs, which are available remotely. Programs for Week of November 2, 2020

Join us via Zoom for the following programs. Call for access info: (617) 972-6490. New participants always welcome in every program! We hope you’ll join us! Monday:      10:00 AM, Art with Dawn Scaltreto                     12:30 PM, Chair Yoga with DianeTuesday:      Election Day…Don’t Forget to Vote!

Entertainment

Special Delivery in 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.”

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Watertown Residents Can Help Neighbors Celebrate Thanksgiving in 2020

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Mutual Aid, which is sponsored by the Watertown Community Foundation and Wayside Youth and Family Support Network, sent out details about how to provide or request support:

As the Winter Holiday season begins, we want everyone to be able to celebrate with good food on the table. Fill out this form https://forms.gle/373WyM4aoCxDH8tL6 to support a family or request support in celebrating Thanksgiving, Thursday November 26th. Support can include a gift card to a grocery store or restaurant, a home-cooked meal, or grocery delivery. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Sophia, the Community Coordinator at watertownmutualaid@waysideyouth.org or 617-744-9585. If you need other resources, contact the Watertown Social Services Resource Specialist (SSRS) Program at 617-744-9585.