Business

Tufts Health Plan Receives Highest Rating on Workplace Equality Index

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Tufts Health Plan announced it received a perfect score on the 2018 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) workplace equality, administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. Tufts Health Plan joins the ranks of 609 major U.S. businesses which also earned top marks this year. “Diversity and inclusion are integral to our business, and by making it a part of the everyday employee experience and nurturing our employee-led programs, we see tremendous results,” said Lydia Greene, Tufts Health Plan senior vice president and chief human resources officer. “We are committed to developing an atmosphere and company culture that respects each employee as an individual. Receiving this distinction from the Human Rights campaigns reflects our company values and recognizes the work we do to promote an inclusive environment for all.

Police/Fire

Watertown Police Running Compliance Checks of Establishments Serving Alcohol

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The Watertown Police Department announced it will be conducting annual Alcohol Compliance Checks of all licensed establishments beginning in November 2017 through November 2018. These compliance checks are conducted to ensure that all licensed establishments follow and comply with all rules and regulations pertaining to the safe service and sale of alcohol in our community. This notice is made in accordance with department alcohol compliance policy and with the recommendation of the ABCC (Alcohol Beverage Control Commission).

Election 2017

LETTER: Candidate for Library Trustee Reflects on the Campaign

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Editor,

My thanks and deep appreciation go out to those many members of the Watertown community who so generously supported my campaign for Library Trustee. Congratulations to newly-elected Trustees Leanne Hammonds and Daniel Pritchard, whose constructive, informative campaigns also underlined the values and strengths of our superb library. I feel certain they will serve all of us well. David R. Breakstone
Pearl Street

Around Town

Watertown Foundation Connects Older Residents to Local Arts & Entertainment Programs

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Watertown’s older residents had many opportunities to engage in a variety of free,
enriching and engaging activities this fall thanks to the Marshall Home Fund. The group sent out the following information:

The MHF, established in Watertown 12 years ago, provides small grants to local organizations and agencies, in an effort make Watertown a more age friendly community. This fall, programs supported by the fund included workshops on theatrical production and fun, intergenerational events. Page to Stage: With funding from the MHF, New Repertory Theater’s Associate Artistic Director, Bridget Kathleen O’Leary, was able to offer a free 5-session workshop for residents 55+, focused on all aspects of directing and producing the play “Oleanna,” by David Mamet. Premiered in 1992, the play’s theme of sexual harassment made it well-suited to the kind of engaging, lively discussions O’Leary encourages among workshop participants.

Entertainment

6th Annual Watertown Tree Lighting Ceremony Coming to Watertown Square

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The Watertown-Belmont Chamber of Commerce (WBCC), Rotary Club of Watertown, and the Town of Watertown are pleased to announce that the sixth annual Tree Lighting ceremony will be held on Friday, December 1 in Watertown Square. Organizers sent out the following information:

A reception will follow at the Watertown Savings Bank (WSB) main office in Watertown Square. Santa Claus will arrive to the Square by fire truck at 5:15 p.m.; the tree will be lit at 5:30 p.m.; and the reception to follow immediately after at WSB, where attendees will enjoy refreshments, holiday music, and of course visit with Santa Claus! Parking will be available at WSB after 5 p.m.

“We’re really excited for this year’s tree lighting, and to continue with this wonderful holiday tradition,” said WBCC Community Relations Liaison Paul Airasian. Once again this year, radio station 105.7 WROR will also be outside in the Square with giveaways, games, music and with a special guest of their own beginning at 4:30 p.m. Watertown Rotary will also have refreshments out on the Square.

Government

State Rep. Jonathan Hecht Holding Office Hours in November

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Representative Jonathan Hecht will hold office hours twice in Watertown through the end of the year, his office announced. Constituents are invited to meet with Representative Hecht at the following times and locations:

Monday, November 20, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St, Raya Stern Trustees Room

Tuesday, December 12, 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.

Obituaries

OBIT: Daniel Odom, 80, Worked at Raytheon, Marathon Runner

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A Funeral Service for Daniel Bailey Odom will be held at a time to be announced in
the MacDonald, Rockwell & MacDonald Funeral Home, Watertown. Mr. Odom, a son of the late William P. Odom and Ruth Elizabeth (Correll) Odom
passed away in Burlington on Thursday evening after a period of declining health. Daniel was 80. Daniel was born in San Diego and later moved to Watertown where he was a lifelong resident. He held a bachelors degree in physics and worked as an electrical engineer at Raytheon.

Schools

Watertown Special Education Parent Group Meeting at Hosmer School

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The Watertown SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) invites the public to its November meeting where the focus will be: “What are your basic
rights in the IEPprocess?” Watertown SEPAC sent out the following announcement:

Come hear speaker Cheryl Caira talk about those rights and answer some
questions about the process

Child Care available

Watertown SEPAC meeting

WHEN: Tuesday November 14 at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Hosmer Elementary School Library, 1 Concord Road