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Town Wide Yard Sale Returns & Watertown Community Education Catalog Available

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The following announcement was provided by Watertown Community Education:

Watertown Community Education is excited to announce the return of our Adult & Community Education Catalog and Town Wide Yard Sale! The 2022 Spring/Summer Watertown Adult & Community Education Catalog features courses for Adults, High School Students, Middle School Students, Elementary School Students, and Families & Young Children. 

The catalog is online now, and can be viewed by clicking here, or visiting the Adult & Community Education page our website at https://www.watertown.k12.ma.us/about_our_district/community_education

The registration form can be found under each course description in our catalog, through this link, or by visiting our website. 

The 2022 Town Wide Yard Sale is Saturday, June 11th & Sunday, June 12th! Sign up to list your yard sale or mark your calendars and come find your neighbor’s hidden treasures! The informative flyer and registration form can be accessed through the links below or by visiting the Adult & Community Education page on our website at https://www.watertown.k12.ma.us/about_our_district/community_education 

The event will be held rain or shine. See more by clicking these links:

Town Wide Yard Sale Flyer

Town Wide Yard Sale Registration Link

As the Yard Sale dates approach, find the locations of the yard sales by clicking here.

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LETTER: New Flag Pole Dedicated at Catholic Mt. Auburn Cemetery

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Bill McEvoyThe new flag pole at the Catholic Mt. Auburn Cemetery can be seen at the Memorial Day Week ceremony held earlier this week. Thank you to the members of the Pvt. Charles J. Shutt Marine Corps League, Watertown Police, and Watertown’s Veterans Service Officer, Patrick George, for rendering honors at twelve locations, today. Well done.

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Watertown Hosting First Pride Extravaganza Featuring Parade, Music, Crafts & More

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Community members are invited to don colorful outfits, and come out and enjoy a parade, music, dancing, crafts, games, and more during Watertown’s first Pride Extravaganza. The celebration of Pride Month will take place on June 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. outside the Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St. The all-ages event is hosted by the Watertown Free Public Library and the City of Watertown, and will have something for everyone, said Marissa Monteiro, the Library’s Outreach Librarian. “There will be music, there will be frivolity, there will be dancing, there will be bubbles, there will be kazoos, there will be flags,” Monteiro said. “I really hope that everybody comes in their most colorful outfits because I feel like during Pride Month it is not just about showing your true colors, it is about showing every color!” 

Teen Librarian Carey Conkey-Finn said she hopes people will come and have a good time.

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George Proakis Appointed Watertown’s Next City Manager

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Watertown Cable Access TVCity Manager Finalist George Proakis. The City Council unanimously voted to appoint George Proakis as Watertown’s next City Manager on Tuesday night. He will succeed Michael Driscoll, who retired in January after 29 years in the position. The selection of Proakis was no surprise, with a majority of the Councilors indicated they favored him over the two other finalists after interviewing them on May 12. Proakis will be coming from the City of Somerville, where he has been the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development for the past 3.5 years, and was the director of Planning and Zoning for nearly 9 years.

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Paid Summer Internships Available for High Schoolers

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The Watertown Community Foundation sent out the following information:

About High School Internship Program

Eligibility 

Since 2015, WCF  has offered stipends to high school students living in Watertown, attending any school, to do a summer internship for at least 20 hours of voluntary work per week for at least six weeks.  Students gain valuable professional experience, learn more about an area of interest, all while earning an income.  Applications are due in the spring, and all students can contact Adrienne Eaton at Watertown High School to learn more.  

Stipend Amount 

Students gain valuable professional experience, learn more about an area of interest, all while being paid a $1,000 stipend.    

Internship Types 

Grant recipients have been interns in summer education programs, doctor’s offices, veterinary clinics, theater programs, a makerspace, and non-profit organizations working to alleviate poverty among others. Students are encouraged to talk with their high school guidance counselor to learn more. Submission Instructions 

Students (regardless of where they attend high school) should email Watertown High School guidance councilor Adrienne Eaton adrienne.eaton@watertown.k12.ma.us

Timeline 

Applications being accepted now for summer internships. See contact information above to receive information about application process. Questions? Email info@watertownfoundation.org 

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Friends of Watertown Group Seeks to Help Those in Need, Bring People Together

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Friends of WatertownVictor Lattanzi of Friends of Watertown visited the St. Patrick’s/Sacred Heart Food Pantry to make a donation. The Friends of Watertown formed during the Pandemic with the goal of helping people, bring people together, and to maintain friendships and traditions. Founder Victor Lattanzi said the 501 3C non-profit organization will be making donations to local groups, host events and more. “The Friends of Watertown is partnering with community leaders in Watertown, i.e., clergy, teachers and police in order to have a direct line to those who may be suffering in silence and could benefit from charitable offerings in the form of food, school supplies and other identified necessities,” Lattanzi said.

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Residents Can Shape Decisions in Watertown by Taking Vision & Needs Survey

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The City of Watertown sent out the following announcement:

Watertown is beginning the process of updating our Comprehensive Plan to guide policy and decision-making over the next 10+ years. Citizen engagement and community input will be important throughout the planning process. Please participate in the Vision and Needs Survey to share your thoughts about life in Watertown today and its future by June 3, 2022. 

Click here to find the survey. Find out more about the Comprehensive Plan process by clicking below:

City Wants Input on Comprehensive Plan, Providing Multiple Opporunties