Government

Affordable Housing Efforts in Watertown to be Addressed at Two Meetings

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The Town Council’s Committee on Human Services announced two upcoming meetings on the subject of affordable housing. Meeting on Affordable Housing – Tenant Based Rental Assistance

The Committee on Human Services will hold a meeting on Thursday, April 18 at 7:15 p.m. in the Louis P. Andrews Conference Room on the Third Floor at Town Hall. We will continue our discussion of affordable housing . The Committee will hear a presentation on Waltham’s Tenant Based Rental Assistance program from John Shirley, Housing Specialist for the City of Waltham. Meeting on Affordable Housing – Accessory Dwelling Units

The Committee on Human Services will hold a meeting on Wednesday, April 24 at 7:15 p.m. in the Louis P. Andrews Conference Room on the Third Floor at Town Hall.

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Cub Scouts from Around the Area to Compete at Pinewood Derby in Watertown

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The Watertown Mall provided the following information:

Join the Watertown Mall & 19 Cub Scout Packs for fun and racing for the annual Cub Scout Pinewood Derby. Cub Scouts, in grades K–5, have crafted miniature wooden cars from a handful of materials. From shaping and designing the bodies of the car to installing wheels and adding weights, these creative minds put endless amounts of hard work into perfecting their cars – and they did it by themselves. The event is sponsored by The Sons of Liberty District of the Spirit of Adventure Council. Cub Scouts in this district come from Waltham, Belmont, Watertown, Cambridge, Somerville, Arlington, Medford, Malden, Everett, Chelsea, Revere, & Melrose.

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CatholicTV to Broadcast Holy Week, Easter Services This Week

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CatholicTV provided the following information:

The Roman Catholic Church begins Holy Week, the most sacred time of the Church year, on Palm Sunday, April 14, 2019, culminating with Easter Sunday on April 21. In observance of these holy days, the CatholicTV Network will broadcast special Masses and services from across the United States and from the Vatican. CatholicTV will air the following Holy Week Masses and services:

Palm Sunday, April 14

Holy Mass with Pope Francis from the Vatican 3:30 a.m. ET, rebroadcast 11:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. ETLa Santa Misa from CatholicTV’s Chapel of the Holy Cross at 8 a.m. ET, rebroadcast 5:30 p.m. & 10 p.m. ETHoly Mass from the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame, IL at 10 a.m. ETBilingual Holy Mass from the San Fernando Cathedral, San Antonio, TX at 4 p.m. ETCatholicTV Mass with Bishop Robert Reed at 7 p.m. ET, rebroadcast 11:30 p.m. ET

Tuesday, April 16

Chrism Mass with Cardinal Seán O’Malley from the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston at 11 a.m. ET, rebroadcast 8 p.m. ET

Holy Thursday, April 18

Chrism Mass with Pope Francis from the Vatican at 3:30 a.m. ET, rebroadcast 3 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. ETSolemn Mass of the Lord’s Last Supper with Cardinal Seán O’Malley from the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston at 7:30 p.m. ET

Good Friday, April 19

Celebration of the Lord’s Passion with Pope Francis from the Vatican at 11 a.m. ET, rebroadcast 5 p.m. ETLiturgy of the Lord’s Passion with Cardinal Seán O’Malley from the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston, 3 p.m. ET, rebroadcast 10 p.m. ETStations of the Cross with Pope Francis at 8 p.m. ET

Holy Saturday, April 20

Easter Vigil with Pope Francis from the Vatican at 2:30 a.m. ET, rebroadcast 4/21 at 12 a.m. ETEaster Sunday Mass from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception at 7 p.m. ET, rebroadcast 11:30 p.m. ETEaster Vigil with Cardinal Seán O’Malley, Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston, 8:30 p.m. ET

Easter Sunday, April 21

Easter Mass with Pope Francis from the Vatican at 4 a.m. ET, rebroadcast at 11:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. ETPope Francis “Urbi et Orbi” Easter blessing at 6 a.m. ET, rebroadcast 1:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. ET Easter La Santa Misa from the Chapel of the Holy Cross, 8 a.m., rebroadcast 5:30 p.m. & 10 p.m. ETEaster Mass with Cardinal Seán O’Malley from the Chapel of the Holy Cross, Channel 56 at 8 a.m. ET, rebroadcast on CatholicTV at 7 p.m. & 11:30 p.m. ETHoly Mass from the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame, IL at 10 a.m. ETBilingual Holy Mass from the San Fernando Cathedral, San Antonio, TX at 4 p.m. ET

CatholicTV is available on cable, CatholicTVLIVE.com, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Samsung Smart TV, and on iOS, and Android mobile apps.*All times subject to change

About the CatholicTV NetworkThe CatholicTV Network is a national cable television network also streaming a live feed 24/7 at CatholicTVLIVE.com. The CatholicTV Network represents a cable TV station available in more than 14 million homes, an interactive website with HD live and video-on-demand, OTT apps and a monthly printed and digital magazine.

Entertainment

Small Saves: Playoff Time

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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.”

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See When You Can Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Health Department:

The Town of Watertown is pleased to announce the 2019 schedule for collection of Household Hazardous Waste Products. As in the past years, the collection will take place at the Minuteman Household Hazardous Products Facility at 60 Hartwell Avenue, Lexington from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the following dates (which are Saturdays unless otherwise indicated):

• April 20th• May 18th• June 15th• July 20th• August 17th• September 15th (this is a SUNDAY)• October 19th• November 2nd

This event is free of charge to Watertown residents. Advanced registration is not required; Watertown residents must have an identification or utility bill displaying your Watertown address to dispose of materials at a collection event. Acceptable and unacceptable materials: Certain materials are not accepted as household hazardous waste at the collection event. Please view the list of acceptable and unacceptable materials on the Household Hazardous Waste webpage of the Health Department website at https://www.watertownma.gov/832/Household-Hazardous-Waste.

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Books, Media on Armenian History & Culture Featured at Nearby Library

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The following piece was provided by freelance writer David Boyajian:

During April 2019 the Belmont Public Library is displaying a selection of books, DVDs, and CDs on the Armenian Genocide and Armenian history and culture. Library Director Peter Struzziero and his staff facilitated the display whose items can be borrowed by patrons. 

The display has so far included The History of the Armenian Genocide by Vahakn Dadrian; Killing Orders by Taner Akçam; Architects of Denial, a film by Dean Cain and Montel Williams; Armenia, the Survival of a Nation by Christopher Walker; Tadem, My Father’s Village by Robert Aram Kaloosdian; Neither to Laugh nor to Weep by Abraham and Vartan Hartunian (the latter was a minister in Belmont); Goodbye, Antouraby Karnig Panian; Treasures from the Ark: 1700 Years of Armenian Christian Art by Vrej Nersessian; Komitas-Aslamazian, a CD by the Chilingarian Quartet; Armenian Folk Arts, Culture, and Identity by Levon Abrahamian and Nancy & Sam Sweezy; The History of Armenia by Simon Payaslian; The Kingdom of Armenia by M. Chahin; Armenia and Karabagh Travel Guide by Matthew Karanian; The Forty Days of Musa Dagh by Franz Werfel; The Sandcastle Girls by Chris Bohjalian; and other titles. As items are borrowed, additional ones are added. A group of local Armenian Americans conceived the display for Armenian Genocide Commemoration Month. They suggested nearly 40 titles available in the Minuteman Library Network on topics and genres such as the Genocide, history, religion, art, music, film, food, travel, and fiction.

Letters

LETTER: Answers Wanted About Excavation Done Without Warning Neighbors

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Neighbors of the project at 71 Salisbury Road say the excavation has impacted their properties, and they did not receive notice. (The following letter also was sent to Town of Watertown officials)

In 2016, discussions began in Watertown about a proposed development behind our Templeton Parkway home, on a steep, rocky 0.10 acre property with a large seam of ledge at 71 Salisbury Road. Concerns were clearly expressed about potential damage to neighboring properties that heavy excavation of the ledge might cause. My next door neighbor talked with the developer about this concern. Councilor Kounelis sent a message of concern to the Planning Department.

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Local Church Hosting Game Night This Week, Holy Week Services the Next

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First Baptist Church of Belmont announced its Holy Week services, along with a game night. The following information was provided by First Baptist Church:

The church is located at 129 Lexington Street, Belmont, MA 02478

Friday, 4/12- Game Night! 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM: Game Night and Potluck in the Ladies Parlor. Please bring any game you would like to play with friends. A few games

will be available.