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Watertown Health Department Hosting Series of Flu Vaccine Clinics

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Health Department:

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the 1918 Influenza pandemic that claimed the lives of more than 650,000 Americans and 50 million people worldwide. This pandemic illustrated how little prepared we were to the threat of influenza and over the next centennial the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Pubic Health Departments, and vaccine manufacturers worked closely together to develop tools and strategies that monitor, diagnose, prevent, and treat the threat and burden of this virus and increase our preparedness to future pandemics caused by this constantly mutating virus. The easiest way to protect you and your loved ones from this disease is to get
vaccinated. Every year the Watertown Health Department offers the flu vaccine at its free public flu clinics at the following locations:
Thursday, September 20 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Watertown Senior Center (55+)
Tuesday, October 2 from 4-7 p.m. at the Watertown Public Library (6 months and older)
Tuesday, October 9 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Watertown Senior Center (55+)
Thursday, October 18 from 4-7 p.m. at the Watertown Public Library (6 months and older)
Saturday, October 27 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Watertown Public Library (6 months and older)
Tuesday, October 30 from 4-7 p.m. at the Watertown Public Library (6 months and older)
Saturday, November 3 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Watertown Public Library (6 months and older)
Wednesday, November 7 from 4-7 p.m. at the Watertown Public Library (6 months and older)
Please remember to bring all your insurance and Medicare cards with you for billing purpose where applicable. Vaccine is still available to you, even if you do not have insurance.

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Watertown Yoga Studio Holding Open House for Kids & Middle Schoolers

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The following information was provided by Artemis Yoga:

Artemis Yoga in Watertown is inviting kids from kindergarten to middle school to a free yoga class during our upcoming open house days on Wednesday and Thursday Sept. 19 and 20. Classes are tailored by age group and taught by experienced youth instructors Tracy Affonso and Amy Hrobak who make learning yoga both fun and relaxing! Please join the day and class that is tailored to your child’s age. • K-Grade 2 (age 5-7)  Wednesday, 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. — Free Class — Sept.

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Eversource Hosting Open House on Tree Pruning in Watertown

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Representatives from Eversource will host an open house to share details about their vegetation management and pruning in Watertown on Sept. 27, 2018. Eversource sent out the following information:

EVERSOURCE Vegetation Management Open House

DATE:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018

TIME:  5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION:  Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main Street, Watertown
Watertown Savings Bank Room

Join EVERSOURCE for an Informational meeting on the pruning efforts in Watertown by the company. EVERSOURCE will be pruning trees this fall throughout sections of Watertown to maintain reliability and safe delivery of energy.

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Watertown Library Hosting Talk on Becoming a U.S. Citizen

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The latest Watertown Free Public Library’s Democracy Talks event focuses on becoming a United States Citizen. The free event will be held on Sept. 18, 2018 at 7 p.m.

The Watertown Library sent out the following information:

Democracy Talks

What Does it Take to Become a U.S. Citizen? WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m.

WHAT: All are welcome at this open forum about the naturalization process, featuring Project Literacy citizenship instructor Anne Benaquist and a panel of new Americans.

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Fire Hydrant Flushing Program Starting Soon, Water May Become Discolored

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The following information was provided by the Department of Public Works:

Watertown’s Department of Public Works will begin flushing fire hydrants this week, and will continue for the next six weeks. The Department of Public Works sent out the following announcement:

In order to maintain the high quality of drinking water in Watertown, the annual program of flushing mains will begin during the week of Sept. 17, 2018. Flushing hours are Monday through Friday 7 p.m. to midnight. Consumers may experience discolored water at times during the weeks of Sept.

Government

Watertown Gets Grant for Crosswalk at Cunniff School, Community Path

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A state grant will allow Watertown officials to build a raised crosswalk will be installed outside Cunniff Elementary School, improve the Community Path, and work will be done on sidewalks on Watertown Street. Watertown was one of 24 communities to receive grants for Complete Street projects from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). Watertown will receive $289,814, according to information provided by MassDOT. The project includes the installation of a raised crosswalk with ADA compliant ramps and pedestrian signals on Warren Street at the Cunniff Elementary School entrance. Additional pedestrian and bicycle improvements include the widening of the existing community path and the relocation and reconstruction of the existing Watertown Street sidewalk.

Police/Fire

Watertown Police Looking for Residents for Citizen Police Academy

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This fall, the Watertown Police Department will once again host the Citizen Police Academy, and residents are invited to register. The 2018 Citizen Police Academy will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 18, and will run one night a week for eight weeks from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Applications must be received by Sept. 10, 2018. Watertown Police Chief Michael Lawn sent out the following letter:

As the Watertown Police Department advances its community policing efforts, it is important to have citizen-police interaction and cooperation.

Police/Fire

Watertown Fire Department’s New Drone Will be Used Before, After Fires

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The following information was provided by the Waterotwn Fire Department:

Good Afternoon,

I’m writing to announce that the Watertown Fire Department now operates a DJI Inspire 1 drone. The small unmanned aerial system will be used for a variety of reasons including, but not limited to, pre-fire planning, inspections, search and rescue, fireground situational awareness, damage assessment and fire investigation. The drone was acquired with funding from a FM Global grant award worth $4,625 in the summer of 2017. After overcoming some roadblocks due to our proximity to Logan Airport’s Class B airspace, we are pleased to announce that we have been cleared to operate the drone safely and according to the FAA’s stringent regulations. The drone provides added capability to our department.