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Coat Drive for Kids and Families, Drop Off Site at Watertown Middle School

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Eliot Tatelman, President of Jordan’s Furniture, Arthur Anton Jr., COO of Anton’s Cleaners, and Jack Clancy, CEO of Enterprise Bank have teamed up for Caring Partners’ Coats for Kids & Families. (Courtesy photo)

The following announcement was provided by Caring Partners’ Coats for Kids & Families:

In hard economic times and cooler weather, a warm coat isn’t a luxury… it is a necessity. In every community, there are thousands of children and adults who may otherwise not have access to warm winter coats this winter. As New England’s largest coat drive for nearly 30 years, Caring Partners’ Coats for Kids & Families collects gently used coats of all sizes and for all ages from October 2nd through January 7th. After collection, the coats are professionally cleaned by Anton’s and given to local nonprofits, social service agencies, and schools for distribution.

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5K4Kids Run/Walk Raising Money for Wayside Youth & Family Support Network

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Watertown’s Wayside Multi-Service Center will enter at team into the 5K4Kids Run/Walk on Oct. 21 in Framingham. People can register to join the team, or donate to Wayside Youth & Family Network. The 5K4Kids Run/Walk features a 5-kilometer race, a family fun-run, and a vibrant family-focused festival with an array of activities, food, and enjoyment for all ages. “Your contribution to our cause, no matter the scale, makes an immense difference in the lives of young individuals who rely on our support.

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WHS Students Get Hands-On Experience with Biotech Professionals at New CoLAB Club

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Eric Perkins of Addgene works with Watertown High School students during CoLAB Club. (Courtesy of CoLAB)

The following piece was provided by CoLAB:

CoLAB, a not-for-profit organization connecting high school students with Watertown life science companies recently launched the first ever “CoLAB Club” at Watertown High School. CoLAB Club, one of the newest school organizations, is designed to provide hands-on science experience under the guidance of school faculty and employees of life science companies. The club meets after school once a month over dinner, providing a forum for students and professionals to work together to solve research-based scientific experiments. “We are thrilled with the turnout to our first meeting,” said Liz Munday, Chemistry and Earth Science Teacher at Watertown High School, and lead for the CoLAB Club.

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Hear from Someone who Lived in a Watertown’s Home with Links to the Revolution

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Charlie BreitroseFormer Historical Society President Paul Brennan will speak about living in the Fowle House on Oct. 18, 2023. Here he is pictured with the Historical Society’s Joyce Kelly. The following information was provided by the Historical Society of Watertown:

To commemorate the 251st year of the Edmund Fowle House, and in conjunction with the Historical Society’s current exhibit, we invite you to join us to hear what it was like to live in the Fowle House. A history lover since his youth, Paul Brennan grew up in Watertown and became President of the Historical Society in 1987, when he was still in his 20s.

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Hundreds Turn Up for Kick Off of Watertown Square Redesign, Designers Want to Make Area More Walkable

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Urban designer Jeff Speck spoke about making Watertown more walkable in during the Watertown Square Plan kickoff meeting. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Hundreds of people packed a room to find out about plans for the future of Watertown Square. They saw a lot of transformations of downtowns around the United States and in other countries, but both City officials and members of the planning team gave a message that it is up to you, the public, to decide what Watertown’s center looks and feels like. Many have been looking forward to the chance to improve how the Watertown Square intersection operates traffic-wise, and make it a destination for shoppers, diners and others, said City Council President Mark Sideris. “This is an important time for us.

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Info on In-Person Early Voting and Vote by Mail in the 2023 Watertown Election

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The City of Watertown sent out the following information:

In Person Early Voting for the Watertown Municipal Election will be held at City Hall – Administration Building located at 149 Main Street, Watertown in the Philip Pane Lower Hearing Room on the ground floor on the following dates and hours:

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 4:40 PM

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 4:40 PM

Thursday, November 2, 2023 from 8:00 AM to 4:40 PM

… Or Request a Ballot by Mail

For Vote by Mail Application Options visit VoteinMA.com. * * The last day to request a Ballot by Mail is October 31, 2023 * *

Election day is Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.