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State Sen. Will Brownsberger Seeks Applications for Summer Internships

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Wikimedia Commons / ChensiyuanMassachusetts State House. The following information was provided by State Sen. Will Brownsberger:

The Office of Senator Will Brownsberger is accepting applications for part-time, unpaid, summer 2022 internships. All applicants must have a permanent residence or attend school in the 2nd Suffolk and Middlesex District (which includes all of Watertown). 

Legislative internships offer a variety of professional experiences, including policy research, constituent services, and legislation and budget analysis. Daily seminars on different aspects of state government are scheduled by the Senate. Internships require a commitment of 8-20 hours a week for a minimum of five weeks, with possible added research work outside of scheduled hours.

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Watertown’s Eliza Dushku Attends White House Signing of Bill That Ends Forced Arbitration in Sexual Assault, Harassment Cases

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FilmBuffEliza Dushku, left, from the 2015 movie “Jane Wants a Boyfriend,” which co-starred Louisa Krause. Watertown’s Eliza Dushku visited the White House last week to attend President Biden’s signing of a bill that ends forced arbitration in cases of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the workplace and to allow survivors to file lawsuits in court against perpetrators. Dushku has been outspoken about issue since she went public with her experience on the set of the CBS show Bull, where she said she was sexually harassed by the show’s star. In November 2021, she was one of several women who testified before the House Judiciary Committee. After the signing, Dusku sent out a Tweet saying: “FORCED arbitration FOR sexual harassment & assault is officially OVER!”

When she testified before Congress, Dushku said that now when her name is brought up, it is not for her acting, producing or other work.

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Freedom Garden Planned to Honor Veterans, City Puts Out Call for Sign to Mark Spot

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Charlie BreitroseThe Commander’s Mansion in Watertown. Watertown veterans will be honored with a new garden to be planted next to the Commander’s Mansion, and the City has put out a call for bids to create a sign to go with the garden. The garden includes not just flowers and plants, but also memorial bricks to honor veterans, and a sign. Watertown Public Arts & Culture Planner Liz Helfer put out a call for bids to create a sign for the new garden. “The city’s first call for public art is live!

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Rabies Clinic Available for Watertown Residents

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The City of Watertown provided the following information:

There is a Watertown/Belmont Rabies Clinic on Saturday, March 19, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Beech Street Center Community Room at 266 Beech St. in Belmont. The Rabies Clinic is open to residents of Watertown and Belmont. Proof of Residency Required. Cost: $10.00. Please bring your pet’s last rabies certificate with you.

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Watertown Senior Center Trips and Events for Week of March 7

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Watertown Senior CenterThe Watertown Senior Center is ready for St. Patrick’s Day. The following information was provided by the Watertown Senior Center:

Watertown Senior Center Programs for Week of March 7, 2022. Some programs are offered on Zoom and some are in-person at the Senior Center. Please call us at 617-972-6490 to pre-register for all in-person programs to reserve your spot.

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Watertown Studio Starting Music Classes for Kids This Spring

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The following information was provided by Move & Groove Watertown:

Move & Groove Watertown is now offering a fun music class for kids during our 9 week spring session! 

Rockin’ Kids Music Class (Saturdays at 3:00pm, 30 minutes, ages 20 months & up and an adult). Does your kiddo like to rock out to tunes? Our Rockin’ Kids music class is a fabulous way to bring your child into the world of rhythm and music! You and your kiddo will march to the beat, use different musical instruments such as jingle bells, rhythm sticks, and shakers, and connect the rhythm to your feet! Explore the world of music with your kiddo today! For ages 20 months & up & their adult.

Spots are limited, so make sure to sign up for our Rockin’ Kids Music Class today at movegroovewatertown.com/rockin-kids!

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Watertown Residents Protest Invasion of Ukraine in the Square

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Watertown Citizens for Peace Justice and the EnvironmentA group of Watertown residents gathered on Feb. 27, 2022 to call for a stop of the war in Ukraine. A group of Watertown residents gathered to protest the invasion of Ukraine by Russian military forces. Watertown Citizens for Peace Justice and the EnvironmentResidents call for a stop of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The vigil was organized by Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment, which released the statement:

“On Sunday, February 27, concerned residents gathered in Watertown Square to protest the lives lost, citizens wounded and the destruction unleashed upon the February 24 large-scale Russian military invasion of Ukraine.”

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Rotary Club Spreads Valentine’s Greetings to Seniors Through Service Project

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Rotary Club of WatertownMembers of the Rotary Club of Watertown, and some guests, wrote Valentine’s Day cards for seniors in town. Dozens of seniors around Watertown received Valentine’s Day cards thanks to the Rotary Club of Watertown. A group of four Rotarians, and two potential new members, gathered at Panera Bread one morning in January to write out cheerful messages for the recipients, said Lilia Weisfeldt, president of Watertown Rotary. “We created 100 personalized cards for local seniors,” Weisfeldt said. The cards were printed by one of the Rotary members, and delivered to the Watertown Senior Center by another member.