Around Town

Nominations Being Accepted for Watertown Historical Preservation Awards

By |

The Watertown Historic Commission seeks nominations for the 2018 Historical Preservation Awards. 

The Watertown Historical Commission Preservation Awards can be awarded to any individual, organization or project that has contributed to the preservation or recognition of Watertown’s Historic resources. There are seven award categories which a nominee may be considered. The completed form is due in the Historical Commission office by April 3, 2018. Categories
1) The Richard E. Mastrangelo Memorial Award is given to any individual elected or employed by the Town of Watertown who has actively been a champion in supporting the preservation of a Historical Resource. 2) The Citizenship Award is given to any individual who has taken a leadership role in the effort to educate the community-at-large about local historical preservation issues or concerns.

Letters

LETTER: Thank You to Watertown DPW for Helping With Blocked Sewer

By |

Many thanks to Peter Anastasi and his co-workers at the Watertown Water Department. Recently I had a serious backup in my sewerage system. I first called a private relief company and after trying unsuccessfully to relieve the blockage I was told that I probably had a broken drain pipe and would need a private company to replace the line from my house to the street. They indicated that I could get a list of approved contractors from the town highway department. I then called the Public Works Department and within 15 minutes I had Mr. Anastasi at my front door.

Government

Rep. Jonathan Hecht Holding Office Hours Twice in February

By |

State Rep. Jonathan Hecht will hold office hours twice in Watertown this February. Constituents are invited to meet with Representative Hecht at the following times and locations:
Wednesday, February 21, 5:00-6:00 p.m., Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St., Raya Stern Trustees Room
Monday, February 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.

Around Town

Watertown Recreation Offering February Vacation, Cops & Rec Soccer Programs

By |

Join the Watertown Recreation for some upcoming programs, including playing futsal – indoor soccer – with the Watertown  Police and the February Vacation Program. February Vacation Program
Description: Children will be divided into groups by grades at the start of the program. They will participate in activities such as basketball, whiffle ball, floor hockey and indoor soccer, etc. In addition, there will be arts and crafts, board games, movies and various special events. Participants should bring a bag lunch, snack and drink.

Government

Find Out About Improvements to Public Transit Planned for Mt. Auburn Street

By |

The Town of Watertown will host a public meeting on planned improvements to public transit on Mount Auburn Street, including new technology for traffic signals and piloting a bus-only lane for the 71 and 73 buses on a stretch of the street. The Department of Public Works sent out the following information:

Please join the Town of Watertown for a Mount Auburn Street project meeting to discuss bus transit planning along the corridor. We will also discuss potential technologies and amenities that could be incorporated into the project to improve bus service and reliability for the more than 5,000 daily riders. At the meeting, we will touch upon an exciting joint bus rapid transit (BRT) pilot project with the City of Cambridge and the MBTA to improve Route 71/73 service between Belmont Street and Fresh Pond Parkway. Although the pilot project will proceed independent of our Mount Auburn Street Complete Streets project, we hope to use the results and data collected from the pilot to inform our design.

Around Town

Watertown Church Hosts Course for Caregivers of Those with Mental, Physical Illness

By |

A Watertown church announced it will host a course presented by Springwell called “Powerful Tools for Caregivers.” Church of the Good Shepherd will be hosting a course offered by Springwell called “Powerful Tools for Caregivers.” This is a 6-part course for anyone who is a caregiver to a relative or friend: an elder, a spouse, a child or teen with mental or physical illness, etc. The course will run on Monday nights for 6 consecutive weeks, starting, and will be held at CGS (9 Russell Ave. in Watertown).

Charity

Watertown Rotary Seeks Volunteers for its First Ever Service Saturday

By |

The Watertown Rotary Club would like to invite you to our first ever Service Saturday, Feb. 24 from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

Service Saturday provides local residents the opportunity to engage with the local community. On Feb. 24, volunteers will first gather at the Watertown Boys & Girls Club. From there, participants will pick from service activities to engage in for two hours.