Anniversary

Watertown Couple Celebrating 75 Years of Marriage After Unlikely Meeting

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Edward and Madeline “Ann” Newbould married in 1945 after they met through a letter snuck into a box of cookies. Watertown’s Edward and Madeline “Ann” Newbould met in a very unusual way during World War II, and on Jan. 22, 2020 they will celebrate the 75th anniversary of their wedding. Their family provided the following piece:

Celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary on January 22, 2020, Edward and Madeline “Ann” Newbould of Watertown were seemingly brought together by fate, their love story beginning with a destined box of cookies. Madeline, who worked at a Watertown cookie shop during World War II, snuck her name and address into a box of cookies, hoping to gain a pen pal.

Schools

Minuteman High School Running Girls in STEM Camp During February Break

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The following information was provided by Minuteman High School:

Minuteman High School will hold its fifth-annual Girls in STEM Camp for any interested female students in seventh and eighth grade during February school vacation, from Tuesday, Feb. 18 to Friday, Feb. 21, at the school’s new state-of-the-art facility in Lexington. With only about 25 percent of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) jobs in the United States held by women, the Girls in STEM Camp is a direct effort to engage female students in fun and hands-on learning that could shape their future education and careers. The Girls in STEM Camp involves activities led by Minuteman High School students who are in the school’s Girls in STEM mentoring program, along with faculty advisors.

Sports

Sign Up Now for Watertown Youth Soccer’s Spring Season

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Watertown Youth Soccer announced that signups are now open for the spring season. The group sent out the following announcement:

In town Spring Soccer, April 18 to June 6

Little Kickers (PreK to First Grade) – Saturday mornings

Skills and In Town Soccer (Second to Fourth Grade) – Saturday and Wednesday

Filippello Field (Arlington St.)

Great value, Great fun for all the family

Register by Feb. 29 at www.watertownyouthsoccer.org. En Español:

FÚTBOL DE PRIMAVERA EN

WATERTOWN

18 DE ABRIL HASTA EL 6 DE JUNIOLITTLE KICKERS (PRE-K – 1 O GRADO)SÁBADOS POR LA MAÑANA

SKILLS & INTOWN SOCCER (2 DO A 4 TO GRADO)

SÁBADOS Y MIÉRCOLES

FILIPPELLO FIELD (ARLINGTON ST.)MUCHO VALOR, MUCHA DIVERSIÓNPARA TODA LA FAMILIA. REGÍSTRESE ANTES DEL 29 DE FEBRERO EN:WATERTOWNYOUTHSOCCER.ORG

Building for the Future

Discuss the Options and Vision for the New High School at a Meeting on Jan. 21

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Public Schools:

The Watertown High School School Building Committee (SBC) invites you to a community forum to discuss educational visioning and preliminary options for the High School Building Project. This is an opportunity for community members to learn about 21st century education and share their thoughts about the future of secondary education in Watertown. It will also provide an opportunity for community input on conceptual options and potential sites for the new high school at a very early stage of the project. WHEN: Tuesday, January 21, 2020, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

WHERE: Watertown High School Lecture Hall, 50 Columbia Street

The community is encouraged to come hear the progress on initial planning around the new high school. Contribute to the conversation and make your voice heard as we envision the future of high school education in Watertown.

Entertainment

Join Watertown Families Together for Teddy Bear Time

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Mall:

The Watertown Mall, located at 550 Arsenal Street, Watertown, with Watertown Families Together will be hosting a Teddy Bear Time for children and their caregivers to shake off the cold Jan. 16. 2020 at 10:00 a.m. The event will be held in the back hallway, next to the Target, across from Carter’s. During the chilly winter weather, we are all comforted by a warm snuggle with our favorite Teddy Bear. On Thursday, Jan.

Entertainment

Small Saves: Priority Purchase

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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.”

Schools

Kids & Parents Can Join Science, Tech & Art Camp Over February Break

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The following information came from the Watertown Public Schools:

Watertown Public Schools is collaborating with PTO’s and C-STEAM Futures to host a FREE, Innovative, 3 day, Parent-Child February vacation camp for students in grades 3-5. The WPS Family STEAM+CS (Science Technology, Engineering, Art and Math + Computer Science) program is designed to engage children in the interdisciplinary world of STEAM & Computer Science and aim at engaging them in hands-on creative problem solving and computational thinking. Activities include:

Introduction to Basics of 3D Modeling & Printing Designing interactive circuits with Makey MakeyIntroduction to important coding and STEM concepts with Osmo Awbie and Scratch Jr.Designing a Fitbit prototype using Micro Bit microcontroller

Seats are limited so we urge you to please register soon. Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3qx5iLqwwPbsYAhGFtjIl3ipC43bOGBDWU6zf0BsWOVtBxw/viewform

Registration link will be open until February 5th.

Police/Fire

Sheriff Warns to Beware of Social Security Phone Scam

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The following information was provided by the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office:

The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to be alert for a recently reported government imposter scam. On Monday, the MSO received a call from an area resident alleging he had been contacted by a man purporting to be with the IRS. The perpetrator told the resident his Social Security number (SSN) had been canceled because it had been compromised and used in Texas by criminals. The perpetrator further told the resident his bank accounts had also been frozen as a result and that a member of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office would be following up with additional details. A short time later, the resident said he received a call from an individual posing as a member of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office and was told that two deputies would collect his old Social Security card and issue him a new card and number. In an effort to further convince the resident the call was legitimate, the perpetrator used spoofing technology to make it appear as though the call was coming from a legitimate sheriff’s office telephone number. “It’s critically important for residents to be aware that their Social Security numbers cannot be canceled or suspended,” said Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian. “Fortunately, in this case, the resident felt something was amiss and followed up with our office to confirm this was a scam.”

Anyone who believes they have been the victim of this, or any, imposter scam is encouraged to contact their local police department. Individuals may also report the matter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/Information#crnt&panel1-1.