Around Town

Watertown Youth Coalition Holding Town Hall Meeting, Giving Dramatic Performance

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Learn about the issues facing the youth of Watertown and see a performance by local teens and the Improbable Players theater troupe at an event on March 20. The following information was provided by the Watertown Youth Coalition:

The Watertown Youth Coalition will host a Town Hall Meeting to present the results of the Well Being of Watertown Youth survey, and a theatrical presentation:

Along with the presentation of the survey results of the Watertown Youth Coalition Peer Leaders will make their theatrical debut with the Improbable Players. The event will be on Wednesday, March 20, from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St., Watertown. To register go to http://bit.ly/wyctownhall. The Town Hall is sponsored by: Wayside Multi-Service Center, Watertown Public Schools, Watertown Police Department, Watertown Health Department, Donohue’s, Demos, Miller’s Ale House, Ixtapa Cantina, SAMHSA, and the MDPH Bureau of Substance Addiction Services.

Around Town

Watertown Resident Elected to Newton-Needham Chamber Board

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Watertown’s Jack Fucci was elected to the board of the Newton-Needham Regional Chamber. The following information was provided by the Newton-Needham Regional Chamber:

Watertown native Jack Fucci has been elected to join the Newton-Needham Regional Chamber’s board of directors. Fucci is president and CEO of the West Suburban YMCA of Newton. In his role at the Y, Jack provides leadership, vision and strategic direction to one of the region’s largest charitable nonprofit organizations. He brings to the chamber his experience of working with a committed Board of Directors and staff to ensure that his organization’s more than 12,000 members receive exemplary customer service and outstanding value while serving the greater needs of the community.

Entertainment

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of “The Very Happy Caterpillar”

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Mall and Watertown Families Together:

The Watertown Mall, located at 550 Arsenal St., together with Watertown Families Together, will be hosting a 50th Anniversary celebration of The Very Hungry Caterpillar on Thursday, March 21, 2019, from 10:00-11:00 am. This is a free event & all ages are welcome, although it is catered to younger children. This will take place in the back hallway of the mall, across from Carter’s. There will be crafts, singing, and a special reading of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Come celebrate this beloved book with you little ones!

Entertainment

Irish Dancers Performing in Watertown at St. Patty’s Celebration

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The Watertown Mall provided the following announcement:

The Sullivan School of Irish Dance is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at the Watertown Mall! They will perform on Saturday, March 16 starting at 2:00 pm and running for 30 minutes. Founded over 30 years ago by Clare Sullivan, a four-time New England Champion Irish dancer, the school teaches students as young as 4 years old the art & athleticism of Irish Dance. In addition to performing at local venues, they have performed at Fenway Park & Patriot Place.

Around Town

Applications for Summer Recreation Employment Available

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Recreation Department:

The Watertown Recreation Department is now accepting applications for the following positions for the 2019 calendar year. This includes immediate employment as a part time member of the staff throughout the year or seasonal work during the summer months. Applicants must be entering the 9th grade (Fall 2019) or older to be considered. If you are looking for employment to begin before the summer season, please complete and send it the packet and an interview will be scheduled with the Director of Recreation. Positions Available: Program Directors, Program Supervisors, Program Staff, Program Counselors, Counselor in Training, Nurse, Specialists, Pequossette Staff, Park Instructors, Program Staff, Park Rangers, and Scorekeepers.

Around Town

Flint Water Crisis to be Discussed at Local Church Program

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The following announcement was provided by the Social Justice Ministry at New Roads Catholic Community:

What does the encyclical Laudato Si say about water and the poor? Does everyone deserve clean water? Come and learn about the encyclical Laudato Si: On Care for Our Common Home. Pope Francis issued the encyclical in 2015; it explores our relationship to the earth and to each other. Our featured speaker is Kathleen Luvisi.

Government

State Rep. Jonathan Hecht Holding Office Hours Twice in March

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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 March. Constituents are invited to meet with State Rep. Hecht at the following time and location:

Thursday, March 21, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St, Raya Stern Trustees Room

Tuesday, March 26 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Watertown Town Hall, 149 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.

Development

Second Community Meeting on Arsenal Yard’s Tower Scheduled

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The following information was provided by Boylston Properties:

Boylston Properties will hold Community Meeting #2 to review and update the community on the status of Building G located within Arsenal Yards. The purpose of this meeting will be to present and discuss a change in use for the building from Residential to Office/Lab. Building G, as proposed would contain approximately 140,000 SF of Lab space (a decrease of approximately 31,500 GSF from the approved building included in the MPSP) plus an additional 50+/- below grade parking spaces under the building G footprint. 

Discussion will include the overall massing, proposed design of the building, public access, and the buildings location relative to the Charles River, Arsenal Park and Building F.  

WHEN: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. 

WHERE: Watertown Marriott Residence Inn – 1st Floor Conference Room – 570 Arsenal St. If you have any questions please contact the petitioner: Andrew Copelotti at Boylston Properties,(617) 262-4646 x 112

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