Entertainment

See the Lineup for the Watertown Summer Concert Series

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The Watertown Summer Concert Series begins at the end of June, and features a variety of bands. The free concerts are held on Thursday nights at Saltonstall Park 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. (Rain location Watertown Free Public Library). Bring a blanket, lawn chairs and a picnic. June 28 Johnny Fireseed & The Junkyard Dogs

July 5 Hal McIntyre Big Band

July 12 Pabon Salsa Band

July 19 Perfect Crime

July 26 Ron Poster Piano Trio with Vocalist Alex MacDougall

Aug. 2 Jay Psaros Band

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Around Town

Charles River Advocacy Group Receives $1 Million Gifts

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Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) has recently received two $1 million gifts from anonymous donors to support the organization’s work in the region building resilience to flooding and drought and restoring the Charles River. These leadership gifts will help establish a more secure financial future for CRWA and its innovative work. CRWA’s research into the ecosystem and hydrology of the Charles River has led to transformative approaches to managing polluted stormwater runoff in urban and suburban areas. CRWA has also pioneered new approaches to wastewater, capturing water, energy and heat that is otherwise lost in sewers, and turning it into a significant renewable energy source. CRWA’s groundbreaking work to restore natural systems in cities will build resilience to droughts and floods, and support a healthy Charles for decades to come.

Transportation

MBTA Starting Better Bus Project to Improve Existing Bus Network

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The MBTA announced the launch of the Better Bus Project, a program focused on making improvements to the existing bus network through operational changes, targeted capital investments, and stakeholder partnerships. Throughout 2018 and 2019, the Better Bus team will identify improvements in bus service that would have a positive impact on nearly 450,000 people in 50 communities who rely on MBTA bus service every weekday. In early 2017, the MBTA’s Fiscal and Management Control Board adopted a set of standards and goals for bus-service delivery. The MBTA collected riders’ comments and feedback for over two years, which were integrated into the policy. With the policy in place, the Better Bus Project is focused on closing the gap between current service delivery and the adopted policy standards.

Around Town

Be the Match Marrow Registry Drive Coming to Watertown Church

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The following announcement was sent out by organizers of the bone marrow drive:

Marrow Registry Drive

WHAT: Watertown area residents can take the first step to save a life by joining the Be The Match Registry between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at First Parish of Watertown, using a simple cheek swab. Patients are most likely to match someone of their own ethnic background, and doctors request donors in the 18-44 age group more than 85 percent of the time. More young people of diverse ethnic background are needed now to help patients searching for a match. Be The Match relies on financial contributions to help cover the $100 cost associated with adding each new member to the registry. Those joining are asked to please give what they can.

Around Town

Young Voices for Peace, Justice and the Environment Featured on Panel at Meeting/Potluck

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The following announcement cam from Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment:

Annual Meeting and Potluck Dinner, Sunday, June 3 at 5:30 p.m., Belmont-Watertown United Methodist Church, 80 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown. Featuring a panel of Young Voices for Peace, Justice and the Environment
Yara Akkeh
Caitlin Forbes
Adham Hussein
Shivani Sharma
Ari Stern
Brenton Stoddart
Kimia Tabatabaei
Alex Thuene
Panel Moderator: Tod Gross
Come help us celebrate our accomplishments and hear the voices of young activists! 5:30 p.m. – Potluck Dinner
6:00-8:00 p.m – Meeting & Program
For more information, visit watertowncitizens.org

Arsenal Mall

LETTER: Resident Concerned About Request for Taller Tower at Mall

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I wrote this letter in December 2016 but it is even more relevant today in lieu of the zoning amendment proposal to increase the RMUD height to 197 feet. To the citizens of Watertown, regarding the Arsenal Project MP/SP proposal, 12/19/16. In over a year of meetings the issue which I thought would have been a major concern to both the citizens of Watertown, the city councilors, and the city planning department employees was rarely discussed. The issue I am referring to is the development of a 12 story building (building “G”) approximately 100 feet from Greenough Boulevard. Now the reason the developer wants to build this building is obvious.

Around Town

Mount Auburn Hospital Hosts Event on National Cancer Survivorship Day

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The following information was provided by Mount Auburn Hospital:

Mount Auburn Hospital presents: Embracing Survivorship a free event celebrating National Cancer Survivorship Day on Sunday, June 3, 2018. The day will feature keynote speakers Ricardo Wellisch, MD, an internist affiliated with Mount Auburn Hospital and Corinne Zimmerman, Director of Museum Education at the Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum. Dr. Wellisch has been a primary care physician in practice for over twenty years and will speak about “Art is Healing.”

A light lunch will be provided followed by breakout sessions and concluding with a cancer survivor discussion panel. Breakout sessions topics include:

Meditation and Labyrinth Walking
Yoga
Session One: Chair yoga
Session Two: Gentle floor yoga
Knitting for Health
Reiki & Community Acupuncture (Ear Only)
Mindful Eating
Painting Wellness

WHEN: Sunday, June 3rd, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: Mount Auburn Hospital, 330 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge, MA 02138

COST: This event is free. Registration is required.

Schools

Watertown Resident Honored at MassBay Graduation for Academic Performance

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MassBay Community College honored students at the College’s 56th Commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 17th at the Wellesley Hills campus. The following information was provided by MassBay Community College:

Nearly 300 students participated in this year’s Commencement ceremony, representing students from 35 countries from around the world. This diverse and talented group also recognized five students who earned a 4.0 GPA, seven students who earned the highest GPA in their academic divisions, and the Foster Furcolo Scholarship awardee. This year’s Student Commencement Speaker and Commencement Singer of the National Anthem, were both student veterans graduating. Student veteran Derek Jordan of Hudson, MA began the ceremony with the singing of the National Anthem.