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Progressive Watertown Hosting Virtual Forum on “Rebuilding” American Democracy

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The following announcement was provided by Progressive Watertown:

Progressive Watertown presents: Our Democracy Under Siege — How to Rebuild a Better and More Just Democracy. A virtual public forum moderated by Michael Ansara. Hosted by Progressive Watertown.Sunday, Nov. 7th, from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

The Trump movement is a direct threat to our constitution. To understand the damage inflictedupon our democracy, we need to address the threats facing us.

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Watertown Resident Starring in Theater Production at Acton’s Theatre III

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Watertown’s Catherine Hersh will perform in “Lovers and Other Strangers” at Theatre III in Acton. The following announcement was provided by Theatre III:

Live theater is back at Acton’s community theater, Theatre III! Join us for our fall production, by Joseph Bologna and Renee Taylor, directed by Shahn and Ed Knights and produced by Linda Minkoff. Seduction, infidelity, passion, commitment, marriage! A comedy of 1970s love lives in five one-act vignettes, Lovers and Other Strangers lets us laugh at the timeless truths about relationships – and at the things that were totally groovy back in 1972.

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Watertown DPW Hosting Styrofoam Recycling Event, Paper Shredding & Textile Collection

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The following information was provided by the Watertown DPW:

Watertown Public Works will be hosting a Recycling Event for residents on Saturday, November6th at the Jewish Day School located at 57 Stanley Avenue in Watertown, MA. Elements of the event include Styrofoam collection, paper shredding and textile collection. HELPSY, the northeast’s largest clothing collector, will have a truck and staff on hand to help with textile collection—diverting these items from disposal at local landfills. Watertown has also formed a partnership with HELPSY to offer residents weekly curbside pick-up of clothing and other household textiles. Beginning November 5th, pickups can be scheduled online at www.helpsy.co/watertownma. According to the EPA, Textile waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in the United States … occupying nearly 5% of all landfills.

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LETTER: Five Residents Back Candidate for Town Councilor At-Large

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Dear Citizens of Watertown,

I am writing to offer my strong support for John Gannon in his campaign for reelection to an at large seat on Town Council. I have attended almost all Town Council meetings since John was elected in 2020. His is not the loudest voice, but it is often the most knowledgeable. As a municipal lawyer, he helped navigate the details of the charter review process, and argued for more resident engagement in our local government. He has strongly supported affordable housing and programs to make Watertown more welcoming to all.

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Town of Watertown Seeks Snow Plowing, Salting & Sanding Vendors

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Charlie BreitroseA truck plows a Watertown street. The following information was provided by the Town of Watertown:

The Town of Watertown is seeking interested vendors for Snow Plowing, Salting and Sanding for the 2021-2022 Snow Emergency Seasons. Contractors may now obtain instructions, specifications and other necessary forms via email at purchasing@watertown-ma.gov or at https://www.watertown-ma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/33714/SNOW-PLOW-Final-Invite-102921-PDF beginning Friday, October 29, 2021 – Wednesday, November 10, 2021 by 11:00 a.m.  

Vendors are required to obtain a response packet and return all documents by mail or drop off no later than November 10, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. to the Purchasing Agent at the office of the Purchasing Agent, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA, 02472.  All vendors are required to submit evidence of vehicle liability insurance at the same time dropping off documents by prevailing time. Vendors will be selected by the Department of Public Works.

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Virtual Hearing on Mt. Auburn Street Redesign Planned by State Officials

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WorldTech EngineeringA hearing will be held to discuss the redesign of Mt. Auburn Street. Pictured is a conceptual drawing of what the new bus stop on Mt. Auburn Street near Parker Street when plans were discussed in 2018. The following announcement was provided by MassDOT:

A Live Virtual Design Public Hearing will be hosted on the MassDOT website below to present the design for the proposed Rehabilitation of Mt.

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New Barbecue Restaurant in Watertown Holding Soft Opening

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Barbecue lovers will have a new spot to visit in Watertown beginning Thursday, Oct. 28. The Don’s BBQ Restaurant will hold a soft opening starting at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the restaurant located at 93 School St. (the former Avenue Deli and Strip T’s location). The owner, Sebastian “The Don” DiFelice, specializes in Texas-style barbecue, and the restaurant uses only USDA Prime cuts for his briskets, pork shoulder, and pork loin ribs sourced in New England.

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Watertown Community Foundation Accepting Applications for Watertown Schools Program Grants

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:

The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) is pleased to announce they are accepting applications for the Watertown School Grant Program. This program focuses solely on Watertown’s public schools and seeks to support activities that improve instruction and learning.  For the first time WCF is partnering with Life Science Cares to fund STEM grants. The application form is available online. Eligibility

Applicants must be public entities or nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.Organizations implementing programs within a school(s) are welcome to apply. It is also required that applicants review their proposed project with the school principal or department chair before applying.