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Congresswoman Clark’s Statement Marking 107th Anniversary of Armenian Genocide

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Congresswoman Katherine Clark

The following announcement was provided by the office of Congresswoman Katherine Clark:

Assistant Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement to mark the 107th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, which is Sunday, April 24, 2022. Last year, President Joe Biden declared that the Ottoman Empire’s killing of 1.5 million Armenians was an act of genocide, an official recognition that Clark has supported throughout her career in Congress. Watertown, in Massachusetts’ Fifth Congressional district, is home to the third largest Armenian community in the United States. “As we mark the 107th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, we recognize this dark chapter in our world’s history and renew our commitment to preventing atrocities of this magnitude from ever happening again. The Armenian Genocide is not an opinion – its facts are undisputed, and the legacy of this trauma cannot be erased.

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Watertown Community Fridge Moving to New Location

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Community Fridge:

We’re so excited to share that the new home for the Watertown Community Fridge is the Belmont Watertown United Methodist Church (BWUMC) at 80 Mt. Auburn St. The fridge will “close” at its current location on April 20th and will move on the 23rd. We hope to reopen in our new space on April 24th. The Fridge Team couldn’t be more grateful to the community, including the Fridge’s first host at Francis Market.

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Second Booster Shot Clinic Offered by Watertown Health Department

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The Watertown Health Department announced it will be hosting a second COVID-19 booster clinic on April 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Watertown Library in the Watertown Savings Bank Room (first floor). They will be administering Moderna booster shots. Second Booster Eligibility

Anyone age 50 and older may get a 2nd booster at least 4 months after their 1st booster

Anyone age 12 and older with certain medical conditions may get a 2nd booster at least 4 months after their 1st booster

Anyone age 18-49 years with certain medical conditions, and who received Janssen/J&J COVID-19 Vaccine as both their primary series dose and their booster dose, at least 4 months after the first Janssen booster dose

CDC recommends everyone ages 12 years and older receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster after completing their primary COVID-19 vaccination series. Some people can receive two boosters. You can mix and match vaccines.

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Hear from Local Life Science Companies, See Watertown’s Newest School at WBC Event

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The Watertown Business Coalition will be presenting it second annual Life Sciences Panel and Exhibition. The event will be held at the brand new Hosmer Elementary School. The Watertown Business Coalition provided the following information:

We invite you to join us on Wednesday, April 27, from 5:30-7:45 p.m. for our second annual Life Sciences panel and exhibition. See where the life science companies located in Watertown, or soon to be located in Watertown. Get the opportunity to share more about their business and learn and interact with the local business community and Watertown residents.

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Registration Open for Watertown Recreation Spring Programs

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Watertown Recreation has opened registration for its Spring 2022 programs, including youth sports, crafts, and hands-on chemistry projects. For younger children, programs include Pre-K outdoor sports, junior crafts, and the Potion Maker Club where they can participate in hands-on chemistry projects. Also, all-sports programs for elementary school students. Recreation is also offering youth tennis, racket sports, futsal, wrestling, and street hockey programs.

For the adults, there are tennis and pickleball programs.

See the Watertown Recreation Department’s Spring 2022 brochure by clicking here. Register at the Recreation Department office in City Hall, 149 Main St., or online by clicking here.

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Watertown Runner One of Fastest Women in 2022 Boston Marathon, See How Other Locals Fared

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A Watertown woman finished among the top female runners in the 2022 Boston Marathon. She was one of more than a dozen runners to run the race on Patriots Day

Elaina Tabb finished 16th in the women’s race with a time of 2:31:34. She was also the 174th fastest runner, overall. In 2021, Tabb finished 12th in the women’s race. The fastest male runner from Watertown was Matthew Farkas, who finished 346th in the men’s race, and 368th overall.

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Trash and Recycling Collection Delayed by Patriots Day, See Upcoming Holidays

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Watertown DPWWatertown trash and recycling toters. The Watertown Department of Public Works sent out the following information:

Due to the Patriots Day holiday on Monday, April 18, 2022, the trash and recycling pickup schedule is Tuesday, April 19 through Saturday, April 23, 2022. Learn more about Trash and Recycling here: https://watertown-ma.gov/738/Trash-and-Recycling

A holiday postpones Trash and Recycling collection by one day. Here are the rest of the 2022 holidays:

Juneteenth June 20 – NO DELAY

Independence Day July 4

Labor Day September 5

Columbus Day October 10

Veterans Day November 11

Thanksgiving Day November 24

Christmas Day December 25

NO DELAY – normal schedule M-F (12/26-12/30)

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Marshall Home Fund Welcomes New Fund Administrator

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Marshall Home FundThe Marshall Home Fund named C. Allison Hewett as its new fund administrator. The following announcement was provided by the Marshall Home Fund:

The board of directors of the Marshall Home Fund (MHF) is proud to announce that C. AllisonHewett has been named the new administrator for the Fund. Hewett is already known to some in Watertown as she is also the administrator for the FirstParish of Watertown. She plans to continue in that role as both positions are part-time. Hewett has a rich work history that includes working with Watertown’s Helen Robinson Wright Charitable Fund, a library director in Granville, N.Y., a former cost manager and a production assembler.