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Watertown Library Hosting Brighter Futures Career Job Fair

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Library:

If you would like to get into the job market quickly, you may want to consider a technical or specialty program. These training programs vary widely in majors, length of programs, cost, and other characteristics, but they have one thing in common: an emphasis on hands-on training for a specific career. On Sunday, Nov. 14, the Watertown Free Public Library is hosting the Brighter Futures Career Fair — an opportunity for teens and adults to learn about technical and vocational opportunities in a wide array disciplines, all in one place. This is event is perfect for anyone interested in a specialty profession such as nursing, culinary arts, cosmetics, engineering, accounting, or auto mechanics.

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Donation Drive & Free Store to be Hosted by Watertown Mutual Aid

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Watertown Mutual Aid announced it will host a Donation Drive and Free Store on Sunday, Nov. 7. The event will be at Ballroom in Boston, 100 Parker St. in Watertown. The Donation Drive will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Accepted items:

Winter coats (new/like-new)Cold-weather clothes for kids, newborn to young adult (new/like-new)Diapers and baby wipesMenstrual productsPersonal care items (shampoo, toothpaste, etc.)

Shop at the Free Store from 1-3 p.m. Free and open to all!

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See Precinct Results for 2021 Town Council, School Committee, Library Trustees Races and the Charter Questions

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Town of WatertownA map of Watertown’s Districts: Peach is A, Red is B, Lime Green is C, Green is D.

The results of the Watertown Election are in, and the winners have been announced, but if the election had followed certain precincts the results would have looked different. The Town Clerk’s office released the precinct-by-precinct counts from the Nov. 2, 2021, election. The turnout was bigger than recent Town Elections, with 24 percent of the 25,693 registered Watertown voters casting ballots, according to the Town Clerk’s office. In 2019, the turnout was 17.24 percent.

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LETTER: Watertown Resident Shares His Experience Voting in the Town Election

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The following letter was written on Nov. 2, 2021. Dear Friends,

Re: Voter Shock! Today is Watertown Election Day, and as a civic minded individual, resident in the City known as the Town of Watertown, I did not linger in bed until my usual hour of 7:30 a.m., but rose to prepare to exercise my duty. I voted and believe that I have recovered sufficiently from my shock, that I may now share with you my experience. Things you should know:

·         Watertown once included the towns of Weston, Waltham and large portions of Lincoln, Belmont, and Cambridge.

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Watertown Hosting Veterans Day Breakfast on Nov. 11th

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The Watertown Veterans Services Office announced that Watertown will host its annual Veterans’ Day Breakfast on Veterans’ Day, November 11th. The event will take place at the Shutt Detachment, on 215 Mount Auburn St. The event starts at 9 a.m., with a brief ceremony followed by breakfast immediately after. Please contact Watertown Veterans’ Services if you have any questions, PGeorge@Watertown-ma.gov or 617-972-6416

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See the Watertown Streets that Made the List for Reconstruction in 2022

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The Department of Public Works proposes to reconstruct four streets in Watertown, and is looking at a longer streets to work on, too, in 2022. The DPW presented the proposed 2022 Road Program to the Council’s Public Works Committee, and it will be considered by the full Town Council at an upcoming meeting. The list includes four residential streets:

Boylston Street (Fairfield Street to Porter Street)Chester StreetLocke StreetChapman Street (Main Street to Highland Avenue)

The Council also designated $1.5 million for longer streets. This year Waverley Avenue made the list. In 2022, Highland Avenue is recommended for reconstruction, and in 2023, the DPW recommends doing roadwork on Morse Street and Fifth Avenue.

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Hear About Biotech’s Impact from Co-founder of Moderna at Charles River Chamber’s Fall Breakfast

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The Charles River Regional Chamber will host its annual Fall Breakfast on Wednesday Nov. 17, 2021 from 10-11:30 a.m.

The Chamber sent out the following information:

Our Fall Business Breakfast returns – virtually – on Wed. Nov. 17th. This signature annual event – our 106th – is a celebration of the leadership, resilience and impact of our region’s businesses and nonprofits.