Business

Tufts Health Plan Foundation Receives Award for Embracing Diversity

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At its 35th anniversary annual conference, held in Boston, Grantmakers In Aging (GIA) presented the GIA Diversity Award for 2017 to the Tufts Health Plan Foundation, the GIA announced. Jackie Jenkins-Scott, a member of the board of directors of Tufts Health Plan Foundation and former president of Wheelock College, accepted the award on behalf of the Foundation and its grantees. Ms. Jenkins-Scott observed, “A key tenant of our work is honoring the community and meeting them where they are. This includes listening, following and doing what is needed to ensure their success.”

The award was established in 2003 to recognize national, regional, and local individuals, programs, and organizations that embrace diversity as a fundamental element in all levels of their work in aging. It reflects GIA’s firm belief that diversity is a critical element of strong grantmaking in aging, and that diversity encompasses, but is not limited to, age, gender, race, national origin, religious beliefs, physical abilities and characteristics, sexual orientation, economic circumstances and lifestyle, or gender expression.

Entertainment

Tremedal Concert Features CD Release for Folk, Jazz Singer Claudia Schmidt

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Tremedal Concerts presents Claudia Schmidt and a CD release concert. The musician originally from Michigan has recorded 19 albums of mostly original songs, exploring folk, blues, and jazz idioms featuring her acclaimed 12-string guitar and mountain
dulcimer playing, according to concert organizers. The Tremedal Concerts benefit the Watertown–El Salvador Sister City Project. Proceeds after expenses support the sister community of Nueva Esperanza, El Salvador, and regional projects in Chalatenango Province. The performance will be on October 28 at 8 p.m. at First Parish Unitarian Church
35 Church Street in Watertown.

Entertainment

Join in Artober Family Festival at the Mosesian Center for the Arts

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Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown invites families to join the on Saturday for a new fall celebration of the arts. 

The Center, located in the Arsenal on the Charles (321 Arsenal St., Watertown) released the following information:

Join us on Saturday, October 28 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. for our exciting new Artober Family Festival! We’ll have Fall Themed Art Activities for ages 3+, Music & Movement Activities, a costume contest (come in costume!), a costume parade (weather permitting), a photobooth with theatrical costumes, and live music for all ages by Ben Rudnick on the MainStage from 10:15-11:00am (limited to capacity). Artober Family Festival is FREE and open to the public. Come celebrate fall at the Mosesian Center for the Arts! Thanks to our sponsor Watertown Savings Bank

Letters

LETTER: Fine Sand, Other Materials in Artificial Turf Worries Resident

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(The following was read to the Town Council on Oct. 24)

If you are sitting on a beach on a very windy day and sand blows up your nose, you are likely to sneeze or cough. If you don’t, you will soon have the urge to blow your nose to expel the sand. This is your body’s natural defense system that prevents the grains of sand from moving into your lungs. Artificial turf manufacturers use sand for cushioning, but it is nothing like beach sand.

Obituaries

OBIT: John Lisman, 73, Brandeis Professor Renown for His Research into the Brain

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Brandeis professor, renown neuroscience researcher and Watertown resident John Lisman died on Oct. 20, 2017 at the age of 73, the university announced. Provost Lisa M. Lynch announced Lisman’s passing to the Brandeis Community:

“It is with great sadness that I write to tell you of the death of our colleague John Lisman. John succumbed to a lung infection, passing away last Friday afternoon, surrounded by his family. He was 73 years old.”

Elections

LETTER: Endorsement for Watertown Library Trustees from Retiring Trustee

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It’s late October, and local election season is in full swing with political signs sprouting on lawns all over town. Among them, people may notice the names of candidates for Library Trustee. The Trustee race tends to be sleepy affair with three candidates (usually incumbents) running for the three seats up for grabs in a given election cycle—no campaigning required. But this year, as in 2015, we have a competitive race. Four candidates submitted nomination papers in July, and all four names will appear on the November 7 ballot.

Around Town

Drop Off Your Unused or Expired Prescription Drugs at the Police Station

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The Town of Watertown will be hosting a prescription drug take back day. The town sent out the following announcement. Do you have unused or expired prescription medications in your home? Dispose of them the safe way! Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, October 28, 2017 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring medication you no longer need to the Watertown Police Department 552 Main Street, Watertown.

Around Town

Vote for Your Favorite Scarecrow in the Watertown Mall’s Halloween Contest

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The Watertown Mall is hosting its 26th Annual Scarecrow Contest from now until Halloween, officials announced. Shoppers are invited to vote for their favorite scarecrow entry that will be on display for the duration of the contest! There are 12 creative scarecrows that were created and entered by local classes, businesses and families. Scarecrows are displayed in the back hallway of the Watertown Mall, 550 Arsenal St., Watertown, from October 16, 2017 through October 31, 2017. Make sure you cast your vote to insure that your favorite scarecrow is a winner!