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Touch-a-Truck Event Coming to Watertown Public Works

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The Watertown Department of Public Works invites the public to a free event where they can get an up-close look at a variety of trucks and vehicles. The DPW sent out the following information:

Touch-A-Truck is on Saturday, June 18, 2022, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Department of Public Works (DPW), located at 124 Orchard St. in Watertown. (Next to Victory Field). Free admission. Look inside and explore some of the coolest vehicles including construction trucks, firetrucks, and recycling trucks.

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Boston Tea Party Participant from Watertown to be Honored

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Boston Tea Party Ships & MuseumA grave marker for participants in the Boston Tea Party will be placed on the burial site of Watertown’s Samuel Barnard. It will look like the one placed at Paul Revere’s grave in Boston’s Granary
Burying Ground in 2018. On Dec. 16, 1773, Watertown’s Samuel Barnard joined the group that took part in one of the key moments leading up to the American Revolution: The Boston Tea Party. He will be honored this month with the placing of a marker at his gravesite commemorating his place in American history.

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Residents Can Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste, Pre-registration Required

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Watertown residents can dispose of household hazardous waste, such as garden chemicals, batteries, and motor oil over on June 11. The Watertown Department of Public Works provided the following information:

The next Household Hazardous Waste Collection will be on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at the Minuteman Household Hazardous Products Regional Facility at the Lexington Compost Facility, 60 Hartwell Avenue, Lexington, MA 02421 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. 

Hazardous Waste Collection requires online pre-registration. Proposed 2022 Hazardous Waste Collection dates are below. The Collection will be between 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Saturday, April 23, 2022Saturday, May 14, 2022Saturday, June 11, 2022Saturday, July 16, 2022Saturday, August 20, 2022Sunday, September 18, 2022Saturday, October 15, 2022Saturday, November 5, 2022

NOTE: Registration is required for all HHW collection dates.

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Juneteenth Celebration Includes Crafts, Games, Discussion Panel

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The following information was provided by Watertown Community for Black Lives:

Watertown Community for Black Lives a working group of Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice, and the Environment Presents Watertown’s 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration today, Saturday, June 18, 2022. Watertown Free Public Library 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Watertown Public Schools Panel with Dr. Henry, Film & Educational Exhibit

Saltonstall Park 1-6:30 p.m.

Lawn Games, Trivia, Music by DJ Royal Bri, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, Juneteenth crafts

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Community Preservation Committee Reviewing Lessons from First Year, How to Get Project Approved at Public Hearing

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The following announcement was provided by the Community Preservation Committee:

Join the Community Preservation Committee for a public hearing on Thursday, June 16 at 7 p.m.

The Committee will share its experience and lessons learned from the first Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding round. Find out how to turn a good idea into a successful CPA project application. This public hearing is an opportunity to learn more about the CPA program in Watertown and contribute your input. If you have not already done so, please take the FY 2022 CPA Survey

You may send questions or comments in advance to Lanae Handy, Community Preservation Coordinator at lhandy@watertown-ma.gov   

Visit watertown-ma.gov/cpa for more information about the CPA and CPC in Watertown and to review the draft FY 2022 CPA Program Update. Remote Access only via Zoom: https://watertown-ma.zoom.us/j/91525442843

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Recreation Dept. Offers Youth Tennis, PreK Sports Programs, Spots Available in Pequossette Program

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The Recreation Department announced registration is open for the Pre-K Summer Outdoor Sports Program and Youth Tennis Program. Also, openings remain for the Pequossette Summer Program. The Pequossette Summer Program begins on June 27 and ends on August 12. Participants can register by the week and sign up for multiple weeks. Registration for the Pre-K Summer Outdoor Sports Program and Youth Tennis Program opened on Tuesday, June 6.

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See Photos from Watertown’s First Pride Extravaganza

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Charlie BreitroseA “Proud” flag is displayed during the parade that kicked off the first Pride Extravaganza in Watertown. Hundreds joined in the parade and celebration during the first Watertown Pride Extravaganza on Saturday at Saltonstall Park. Charlie BreitrosePeople dance and listen to music at Saltonstall Park at Saturday’s Pride Extravaganza. The event was organized by the Watertown Free Public Library and co-sponsored by the City of Watertown. Charlie BreitroseThe Pride Parade from the Watertown Library to Saltonstall Park was led by Watertown Library Trustee Teddy Kokoros and Outreach Librarian Marissa Monteiro.

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Ceremony, Marker Planned to Commemorate Historic Shick House

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Historical Society of WatertownThe Shick House used to stand on land on Grove Street, and will be commemorated at a ceremony on June 26. The following information was provided by the Historical Society of Watertown:

On Sunday, June 26, 2022 the Historical Society of Watertown will hold a public unveiling of an interpretive marker adjacent to the site of the Shick Farm at 183 Grove St. in Watertown. Jacob and Mary Shick purchased this farm in 1914 and operated a dairy here and grew the business until their 200 cows required larger acreage in Wayland. “They were the archetypical immigrant success story,” says Historical Society board member Bob Bloomberg, “backbreakingly hard workers, with a fierce determination to succeed, and a willingness to take chances.