Government

LETTER: Council Should Not Appoint Community Preservation Committee

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Editor,

In a recent letter, Patrick Fairbairn suggests an ordinance be created wherein the Town Council would interview, vet, and directly appoint the citizens who will make up the Community Preservation Act Committee while omitting some very important details and facts. To set the record straight, here are the facts and here are the issues. The draft ordinance Mr. Fairbairn referenced was created with the input and recommendations from Invest in Watertown. This group consists of the staunchest supporters and most active advocates for the CPA’S passage. This begs the question: Does prevailing on passage of the CPA Tax automatically make one an expert on the who, what, when, where, why and how our CPA money should be spent?

Sports

Watertown Wavemakers Compete in National Boys & Girls Club Swim Meet

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This past weekend, the Wavemakers, the swim team of Watertown Boys & Girls Club, traveled down to St. Petersburg, Florida to compete in the National Boys & Girls Clubs Swim Meet, the club announced. There, they swam as part of Team New England and were up against other regional Boys & Girls Club teams from across the country. Their hard work paid off when Team New England placed second overall out of a total of 16 teams. The Wavemakers have prepared tirelessly for Nationals, adding extra practices, increasing dryland work-outs, and motivating one another to go the extra step. The team also had ten members make it to Finals, a record-high number for the Wavemakers!

Food

Free Low Carb Cooking Demonstration Offered for Watertown Residents

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Learn how to make a healthy and tasty low-carb meal during a free cooking demonstration organized by Live Well Watertown. The Eat Well Watertown Event will be held on Wednesday, April 26 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Church of the Good Shepherd, 9 Russell Ave., Watertown. Live Well sent out the following information:

Join us for our next Eat Well Program featuring “Chef” Lisa, who will teach you how to prepare healthy, tasty, low carb cuisine. This series offers hands-on experience and fun with a focus on Watertown’s diverse ethnic cuisine. We are excited to include a health education component to our program and we welcome new team member, Leila!

Around Town

Plots Still Available at the Watertown Community Gardens

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The Watertown Community Gardens has plots available, and applications are now being accepted. The organization has had a garden on Grove Street for several years and last year opened up one in Arsenal Park. To apply for a plot in the Watertown Community Gardens, click here: https://form.jotform.com/50024281648148

WCG is a 501c3 non profit organization founded in 2011. Our mission is to promote community gardens and gardening in Watertown, Massachusetts with the goal of advancing healthy eating environmental stewardship, and community connections through gardening.

Around Town

Discount Cat Spay/Neuter Clinic Sponsored by Animal Control, Local Vet

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Watertown Animal Control and Pet Haven Animal Hospital present: A “Wicked” low cost cat spay/neuter clinic. WHEN: Wednesday, April 19

WHERE: Pet Haven Animal Hospital, 153 Mt Auburn St., Watertown

COST: $75 – This price includes spay or neuter procedure and rabies shot

To support the amended Watertown Animal Control Ordinance the Town will provide a FREE registered microchip! Spaces are limited and pre-registration is required! Any interested Watertown cat owner should contact the Animal Control Officer at 617-972-6446

Around Town

Residents Invited to Attend Armenian Genocide Commemoration at State House

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Each April for the past 32 years, members of the Armenian community along with state legislators and guests have come together at the State House to commemorate the Armenian Genocide. This year marks the 102nd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide with the commemoration taking place on Friday, April 21 at 10:30 a.m. in the House Chamber with a program of speakers, music, and honorees, announced State Sen. Will Brownsberger’s office. Following the ceremony, a reception provided by Ani Catering of Belmont will be held in the Hall of Flags. The event recognizes the genocide of 1.5 million Armenians between 1915 and 1923 by the Ottoman Turkish government. This is an opportunity for survivors and Armenian-American descendants to demonstrate their commitment to preserving their culture, religion, and language; working for humanitarian projects and awareness; and striving for recognition of the Armenian Genocide.

Buzz Off

Watertown Man Cutting Hair, Beard to Raise Money for Kids with Cancer

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On June 4, Watertown Resident Mike Scafidi will Buzz his head and beard at the 8th Annual One Mission Buzz Off to raise money to help fund programs for kids with cancer. One Mission programs make living in the hospital less lonely and stressful, bring back joy in a time of fear and uncertainty, and give kids and their loved ones the support they need to get through the emotional and financial challenges of treatment. Since 2009, One Mission has raised more than $7 million dollars and has brought smiles, comfort and support to over 7,000 kids fighting cancer and their families.  Registration for the 2017 Buzz Off at Gillette Stadium on June 4 is now open! For more information go to www.buzzforkids.org

Around Town

Kids Can Register for Summer Vacation Garden School in Watertown

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Registration is now open for Vacation Garden School, which takes place in August at Church of the Good Shepherd. The church sent out the following announcement:

We hope you can join us for our sixth summer of fun, wonder, and learning about water, soil, seeds, animals, and harvest! VGS 2017 will be August 7-11 at Church of the Good Shepherd. Our purpose is to inspire wonder at the good earth and help children claim their role as stewards of it. We draw on themes and stories from scripture and thank God for our blessings, but we are not evangelical and are open to families of all faiths and no faith.