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Youngsters Visit Brigham House for Teddy Bear Picnic

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Brigham HouseA group of young people listen to a story during the Teddy Bear Picnic at Brigham House, which was also sponsored by Watertown Families Together, Church of the Good Shepherd, and the Watertown Library. The following piece was provided by the Brigham House:

COVID has certainly disrupted our social programs. With the nice weather and the ability to be outside, Watertown Families Together and Church of the Good Shepherd are trying to reinstate intergenerational programming with Brigham House in Watertown. Brigham HouseResidents of Brigham House enjoy the Teddy Bear Picnic. Just recently we were able to bring together the residents of Brigham House and families with young children for a Teddy Bear Picnic. Residents and families were treated to music with Ruth Rappaport, stories with Kathleen from the Watertown Library, yummy treats, crafts andsurprises.

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Restaurants Team with Charles River Chamber to Provide Meals for Those in Need

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Charles River Chamber of CommerceMeals prepared by a local restaurant for Nourish Watertown, a program done in coordination with the Charles River Chamber of Commerce. The following announcement was provided by the Charles River Chamber of Commerce:

Every Monday and Friday, the chamber has been partnering with local restaurants and volunteers to deliver meals to the Watertown Community Fridge for those facing food insecurity. It’s all part of our Nourishing Watertown program, funded by a significant contribution by TripAdvisor and many private donations. It’s all part of an ongoing chamber program designed to support both our local restaurant community and those in need. We’ve run similar initiatives in Newton, Wellesley and Needham over the past two years.

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Watertown Pizzeria Gets Review from Barstool Sports Founder

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A screenshot from the YouTube video of Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports trying a slice from Watertown’s Stella’s Pizza. Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports recently stopped by a Watertown pizza institution for one of his One-Bite Reviews. He tried a cheese pizza from Stella’s Pizza on Mt. Auburn Street in Coolidge Square in Watertown, and Portnoy’s review can be summarized when he said, “It’s just good.” However, Stella’s fans may be disappointed by his final verdict.

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See What’s in Season at the Farmers Market, Plus Artisans and Music

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The Watertown Farmers Market runs Wednesdays from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Saltonstall Park, next to City Hall (149 Main St.). See the information about this week’s market sent out by the organizers:

This week at the WFM, you can find all your favorite summer veggies, from eggplant to corn, tomatoes and summer squash! Alongside fruits and veggies, stop by to pick up your local seafood and meats. It will be hot, so make sure to cool off with a refreshing beverage from O’some Cafe and enjoy the live music starting at 6:30 p.m. (see more here). What’s Growing?

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Watertown Sons & Daughters of Italy Donates to the Food Pantry

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The Watertown Sons & Daughters of Italy made a donation to the Watertown Food Pantry. From Left to Right: Watertown Food Pantry Coordinator Kathy Cunningham, Event Chairman
Mark Pettiglio, Comedian Jack Lynch, Watertown Sons & Daughters of Italy President Antonio
Mastantuono and Watertown Sons & Daughters of Italy Member Robert Martins. The following information was provided by the Watertown Sons & Daughters of Italy Lodge:

This month the Watertown Sons & Daughters of Italy Lodge Piave Fiume #1036, an affiliate Lodge of the National Order Sons of Italy in America, presented a check of $5,000 dollars to the Watertown Food Pantry, along with food items. The donation was made possible by hosting a comedy night fundraiser in June. Late February of 2022 the ceiling of the basement at Belmont Watertown United Methodist Church, which houses many programs and services including the Watertown Food Pantry, collapsed. “Food pantries and recovery programs were hit the hardest during the pandemic,” says event chairman, Mark Petteglio, “once we heard the ceiling collapsed we knew we needed to help.

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Tom Nutile Big Band Performing at Watertown Summer Concert

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Tom Nutile Big BandTom Nutile Big Band plays in Watertown on July 20. Hear classic swing music and some favorites from today performed by a big band at this week’s Saltonstall Park Concert. Tom Nutile Big Band will perform from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the park next to City Hall (149 Main St.). Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy the music. The City of Watertown provided the following information about the band:

The 17-piece Tom Nutile Big Band has its roots in the swing music of Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Glenn Miller, but in recent years we have broadened our offerings to include more contemporary sounds, from the songs of Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Bobby Darin, to the pop and soul of the 1950s and 1960s (the Drifters, the Temptations, Wilson Pickett and Van Morrison) up through the work of present-day performers (Michael Bublé, Diana Krall, Pharrell).

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MBTA Hosting In-Person & Virtual Meeting on Bus System Redesign

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Charlie BreitroseBuses like this one on the 71 bus will get priority heading toward Harvard Square on Mt. Auburn Street in the new Cambridge-Watertown Bus Priority Pilot program. The following information was provided by MassDOT:

Bus Network Redesign’s proposed bus network map is now available for your review at MBTA.com/BNRD. This proposal for bus service will create a more equitable network with more frequent service, better connections, and more all-day service every day. You can view the full proposal here.