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Film on Cancer and the Environment Showing in Watertown with Filmmaker Talk

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The following information was provided by the filmmaker:

Unacceptable Risk: Dr. Margaret Kripke on Cancer and the Environment tells the story of a prominent cancer researcher who rethinks her assumptions about the causes of cancer and the influence of toxic chemicals in our everyday environment. Following the screening will be a panel discussion with filmmaker Cynthia McKeown, Silent Spring Institute senior scientist Dr. Laurel Schaider, and childhood cancer survivor and community advocate Brian Dellascio. CAM PRODUCTIONS & SILENT SPRING INSTITUTE PRESENT: UNACCEPTABLE RISK

A FILM BY CYNTHIA MCKEOWN

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2022 | 6:30 PM

MOSESIAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS | 321 ARSENAL STREET | WATERTOWN, MA6:30 p.m. | Reception in the Mbar7:15 – 8:30 p.m. | Film Screening and Panel Discussion

The event is FREE and open to the public. Registration is required. For more information and to register, visit: https://bit.ly/UnacceptableRisk.

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Watertown Business Coalition Fall Fest Features Local Vendors & Food

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Join the Watertown Business Coalition for Fall Fest on Nov. 17 from 6-8 p.m. at the Commander’s Mansion. Bringing together Watertown residents and the business community and kicking off Shop Watertown! Several local businesses, artists and others will sell items on the second floor of the mansion to kick off Shop Watertown (including Eastern Clothing, BLING and others). A coupon to use with the vendors will be included with the price of the ticket.

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Watertown Public Arts & Culture Committee Seeks 2 Young Members

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The following information was provided by the City of Watertown:

The city of Watertown’s new Public Art & Culture Committee needs two new young members. We’re looking for people between the age of 16 and 21 to help us develop new projects for the city. If you know anyone that might enjoy participating please forward this information. We meet monthly at City Hall or on Zoom. Visit our page on the city’s website to learn more.

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See When Watertown Residents Can Recycle Mattresses

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The following information was provided by the City of Watertown:

The statewide mattress waste ban begins Nov. 1, 2022. Watertown has already had two successful recycling collection days in October. The next available mattress recycling collection day is November 7, 2022. To schedule and pay for a curbside collection visit www.handupmattress.com/curbside-pickup or call 774-271-8744. 

The cost per mattress or box spring is $46 per item.

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City Planner Shows Possible Idea for Watertown Square That Includes Roundabouts

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Jeff SpeckA concept for Watertown Square drawn up by city planner Jeff Speck, on the right, with an aerial photo of the area as it exists now. How to make Watertown Square a calmer, more efficient, and inviting place to be is a complex puzzle, which City Manager George Proakis plans to take on in his first year on the job. A well-known city planner took a stab at the problem and drew up a redesign with roundabouts on two ends of the main intersection in town. The drawing was the product of a quick analysis by Jeff Speck, in a talk about making cities more walkable, as well as places where businesses thrive. He presented it during his presentation at the Charles River Chamber of Commerce Fall Business Breakfast in Newton on Oct.

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Register for the 17th Annual Donohue’s Turkey Trot, Race Benefits Boys & Girls Club

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Donohue’s Bar & Grill will continue a Thanksgiving tradition with the running of the annual Turkey Trot on Thursday, Nov. 24 at 8:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Watertown Boys & Girls Club. 

Entry costs $40 for preregistration, $50 on race day, and the race begins outside Donohue’s at 87 Bigelow Ave. in Watertown. Click here to register. Donohue’s provided the following details:

As in past years, we’ll have a team competition with prizes for the largest team and the fastest team.

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Home Heating Assistance Options Available This Winter

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The City of Watertown provided the following resources for people who need assistance heating their home this winter. See details below. Do you need help with heating costs this winter? National Grid customers can learn about Home Energy Assistance by visiting the Massachusetts Good Neighbor Fund and Massachusetts Association for Community Action.