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The 123rd Boston Marathon will take place on Patriots’ Day, April 15, 2019. The MBTA provided information about getting around during the marathon, and getting to the finish line in Copley Square. See the info below. The Boston Marathon draws thousands of runners and spectators each Patriots’ Day—the third Monday in April. The 123rd Boston Marathon is April 15, 2019.
State Rep. Jonathan Hecht
The following information was provided by the Rep. Hecht’s Office:
State Rep. Jonathan Hecht will hold office hours twice in Watertown in April. Constituents are invited to meet with Representative Hecht at the following time and location:
Tuesday, April 16, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Watertown Town Hall, 149 Main St., 3rd Floor hallway
Monday, April 29, 5:00-6:00 p.m., Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St., Raya Stern Trustees Room
Anyone unable to attend these office hours can call Representative Hecht at 617-722-2140 to schedule an appointment at another time.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Mall:
The Watertown Mall, located at 550 Arsenal Street, together with Watertown Families Together invite you to come on April 17, 2019 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. for “Bunnies, Baskets, and Chicks,” an event to celebrate Spring & Easter. There will be Spring time songs, stories and crafts as well as making your own basket, bunny or chick. This is a free event & all ages are welcome, although the stories are catered to younger children. This will take place in the back hallway of the mall, across from Carter’s. Come ring in the spring time with your loved ones!
The following information was provided by the Watertown Mall:
The Easter Bunny will be visiting the Watertown Mall two times this Easter season — Saturday, April 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Friday, April 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Watertown Mall will be providing one (1) complimentary photo for each child. Come down and celebrate Easter with the Watertown Mall and enjoy a photo with the Easter Bunny on April 13 or April l9. About the Watertown Mall:
The Watertown Mall is wheelchair accessible and accessible by MBTA Bus routes 70 and 70A. Hours are Monday through Saturday 9:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Sunday 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. For more information about this event and other Watertown Mall programs, such as our weekly Walking Club, please visit www.watertown-mall.com or contact the management office at 617- 926-4968 x21.
The following information was provided by Watertown Savings Bank:
Watertown Savings Bank (WSB) is seeking submissions for their Annual High School Photography contest. If you are a high school student who lives or attends school in Arlington, Belmont, Lexington, Newton, Waltham, and Watertown you are eligible to participate. The 12 winning photographs will be published in the bank’s 2020 calendar, which is distributed free to thousands of WSB customers and community members annually. Visit watertownsavings.com/community/annual-photo-contest to enter. WSB is looking for photos that depict scenes from the local community.
Kurtis Johnson, age 24, of Watertown, formerly of Plymouth, died on April 2, 2019. Son of Lauren Connolly and Richard Johnson. Cherished brother of Nicole and Matthew Johnson. Stepson of Joseph Connolly, Michelle Lockwood and Bill Matus. Wonderful grandson to Ken Devine and Diane Arndt and great grand son to Sue Devine.
The comic strip Small Saves makes its Watertown News debut this week. The strip has been featured in a number of places, including a national hockey publication. Its author, James DeMarco, played hockey as a youngster growing up in Watertown. The cartoon will run weekly on Watertown News. The following information was provided by James DeMarco:
James DeMarco became a goaltender at age 5.
Project Literacy students sat down with members of Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice & the Environment for a potluck meal recently. The following piece was provided by Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice & the Environment:
Watertown Free Public Library’s Savings Bank Room was filled with joyful bustle last week as Project Literacy students from around the globe gathered with members of Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment to share food, culture and thoughts about peace. The Annual Potluck found people of all ages eager to share their memories, stories and dreams. After dinner, each table of attendees pondered their personal as well as the universal meanings of peace to share with the whole group. Poems and tales were crafted, including this one: “Walking in the forest with peace, listening to children playing, thinking of the world with no war, no conflict and equality for all.”
Others described beautiful sunsets, watching a baby sleeping, waking up to hear birds, and living with people of different cultures who all love each other. One table even decided to teach each other the song “Peace, Salaam, Shalom,” for which other tables later joined in singing.