Watertown-Based Charitable Fund Seeks Part-Time Administrator

The Marshall Home Fund, a non‐profit charitable fund providing financial assistance to Watertown seniors and to organizations serving older adults in Watertown, seeks a part‐time Administrator. Duties will include:
• being the primary contact for information about the Fund
• facilitating communications between grant recipients and the Board of Directors;
• providing clerical and communications support to a volunteer Board of Directors and to board committees;
• maintaining records; electronic and paper;
• helping to promote the fund’s activities within the community. The successful candidate will:
• have the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and be able to take meeting minutes;
• possess excellent organizational skills;
• be proficient in Microsoft Office Applications including Excel;
• be knowledgeable in general office procedures;
• demonstrate a high level of maturity, ability to work independently and take initiative, while closely and accurately coordinating efforts with Board officers, committee chairs, and other Board members;
• have the ability to be discrete, tactful and diplomatic, insuring the confidentiality of individual assistance grant transactions. Salary: depends on experience

Start Date: December, 2016

Opening: Part‐time (approximately 6‐8 hours per week). Hours are generally flexible, except for pre‐arranged Board and committee meetings.

LETTER: Parent Group Comments on Superintendent Search, Updates on School Issues

The Watertown Strong Schools parent group provided the highlights of the most recent School Committee meeting and provided thoughts on the Superintendent Search. Unofficial Minutes: School Committee Meeting 10/5/16 – Key Points and Commentary

Note: These are NOT official minutes. Commentary can be found at the end of the minutes. Written by: Diego Hammerschlag

Committee members: John Portz, Chair; Kendra Foley, Vice-Chair; Guido Guidotti, Secretary; Eileen Hsu-Balzer; Candace Miller; Mark Sideris; Dr. Theresa McGuinness, Assistant Superintendent; Craig Hardimon, Human Resources Director. Recognition: Benjamin S. Lowry, National Merit Recipient for 2015 PSAT

Postponed

High School Student Advisors

Several clubs have started their 2016-2017 activities.

Arsenal Center Hosting Earfull, a Series with Writers and Musicians

The Arsenal Center for the Arts is proud to present another edition of Earfull – a literature and music series of “Writers Reading and Songwriters Singing”

Earfull kicks off Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the speakeasy style setting of the Center’s Black Box Theater with readings from critically acclaimed authors Dennis Lehane and James Scott and musical performances by Christian MacNeill and Jesse Dee. The series continues Tuesday, Nov. 15 with authors Tom Perrotta and Lily King and musicians Tanya Donelly and The Needy Sons. And finally, Tuesday, Dec. 13 Earfull welcomes Anita Diamant and Heidi Pitlor with musicians Dietrich Strause and Lula Wiles.

Find Out About Low Vision from Movie, Discussion at The Residence

Did you know that over 25 percent of Americans over the age of 75 have some form of vision impairment and that over the age of 85, one out of three of elders are suffering from low vision? Join us Oct. 19 at The Residence at Watertown Square from 5-7 p.m. for a movie and panel discussion on low vision. A 50 minute film on vision loss will be shown. The movie looks at each aspect of vision loss; detecting, treating and coping.

OBIT: Mary Bloomer, 83, Beloved Mother, Involved at St. Patrick’s Parish

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday October 11, 2016 in St. Patrick Church, Watertown at 9 a.m. for Mary C. (O’Connell) Bloomer. Mrs. Bloomer, a daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine (McGovern) O’Connell was born in Boston. She passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday October 6, 2016, at the age of 83. Mary was the loving wife of the late Harold J. Bloomer, who passed away at an early age of 54 in 1980.

Visit the Watertown Cable Studio, Learn About WCA-TV at the Open House

Watertown Cable Access Corp. (WCA-TV) will be having an open house on Wednesday, October 26th from 6 to 9 p.m. at our station located inside Watertown High School. Residents of Watertown are invited to come check out Watertown’s own cable access station to take a tour of the studio, learn about workshops and volunteer opportunities, and learn about producing their very own radio or television program. The WCA-TV staff will be on hand to answer questions about workshops, programming, volunteering, internships, and more. We encourage organizations, businesses, non-profits, and all the people who live in Watertown to get involved at WCA-TV, so come learn what we’re all about! Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1800715510198183/

About WCA-TV

Since 2005, Watertown Cable Access Corp.

Watertown Boys & Girls Club Hosting Annual Halloween Carnival

The Watertown Boys & Girls Club will once again be hosting their annual Halloween Carnival. The Halloween Carnival will take place at the Club on Thursday, Oct. 27 from 6-8 p.m. All are welcome! Event includes carnival games, prize barn, ghost walk, best costume contest, and bake sale. Cost is $2 per person with canned good, $5 per person without canned good.