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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.”
The following announcement was provided by Boylston Properties:
Boylston Properties, a Boston-based real estate developer of distinctive places, today announced that Kymera Therapeutics has signed a lease for approximately 34,500 square feet at Arsenal Yards’ new state-of-the-art life science lab space. With the Charles River and Arsenal Park on its south side and energized shops and restaurants on its north side, the life science lab space is set within an original 1800s Arsenal historic building, offering a number of amenities and a private shuttle to the Harvard Square red line T stop. Life science companies are flocking to Watertown to secure space in the town’s booming biotech scene. Kymera Therapeutics continues this trend, joining SQZ Biotech in moving to Arsenal Yards’ life science lab space. The new development is located across the street from LINX, 185,000 square feet of currently fully leased lab space, also developed by Boylston Properties.
The following announcement was provided by Domino’s:
Watertown Domino’s, located at 111 Arsenal St., and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are teaming up with Watertown Fire Department to promote fire safety during Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 6-12). On Oct. 9 from 5-7 p.m.
Anyone who orders a Domino’s pizza may be randomly selected and surprised at the door when their pizza arrives aboard a fire engine. If the smoke alarms in the home are working, the pizza is free.
The historic facade of the Watertown Free Public Library. The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Free Public Library:
Gather your friends, family, and coworkers…the Watertown Free Public Library’s popular Harry Potter Escape Room returns this month! This year, the library is bringing Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets to life with spooky set pieces, and plenty of riddles for Potter fanatics to work out as a team. So what is an escape room exactly? Also known as puzzle rooms, escape rooms are interactive games for a team of players confined to a particular space.
See what’s happening during October at Hatch, the Watertown Free Public Library’s makerspace. Hatch Makerspace provided the following information:
Hatch hours: Monday-Thursday, 1-9 pm | Friday-Sunday 1-4 pmHatch will be closed on 10/14 for Columbus DayHours are updated regularly online: watertownlib.org/hatch
It’s not too early to plan your costume!Join Hatch at our 2nd annual costume contest, hosted by our friends at the Plumbing Musuem! This event is fun for all ages with great local prizes. On Halloween 10/31, 6:30-8:30 PM. Learn more here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/halloween-by-hatch-2nd-annual-costume-contest-registration-72133714883
Workshop spotlight: Art Studio – Drum Leaf BindingLearn how to make a simple book, no sewing required!
Watertown Senior Center
See what’s going on at the Watertown Senior Center in October. Here are highlights from the Watertown Senior News. Greetings from the Director
We look forward to seeing you at the Senior Center this month! We will be learning about the music of Tony Bennet and Peggy Lee, hostng a Flu Clinic, creating a unique Fall centerpiece with Ernie, offering free dental screenings with the Regis College Dental Program, celebrating the season at the annual Harvest Party, and learning about Senior Living op ons. As we welcome a new Fall season, we also welcome two new members to the Council on Aging Board, Tom Lewis and Araxie Poladian.
The following information announcement was provided by the Watertown Town Democratic Committee:
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren was the choice of Faire-goers for the Democratic nomination for President in the Watertown Democratic Town Committee’s annual straw poll at Saturday’s Faire on the Square. The home-state senator won 49 percent of the nearly 150 votes cast, while former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden came in a distant second with 19 percent. The poll was held at the Democratic Town Committee’s table at Watertown’s annual Faire on the Square, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. Participants were asked to choose between the declared candidates in the 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary. Coming in third place with 9 percent of the vote was South Bend Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg, followed closely by Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders with 8 percent.
State Rep. Jonathan Hecht
The following announcement was provided by State Rep. Jonathan Hecht’s office:
Representative Jonathan Hecht will hold office hours twice in Watertown in October. Constituents are invited to meet with Representative Hecht at the following time and location:
Tuesday, October 155:00-6:00 p.m.Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Lucia Mastrangelo Meeting Room
Tuesday, October 228:30-9:30 a.m.Watertown Town Hall149 Main St, 3rd Floor hallway
Anyone unable to attend these office hours can call Representative Hecht at 617-722-2140 to schedule an appointment at another time.