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Join the Historical Society’s Watertown Trivia Contest

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The Historical Society of Watertown is hosting a trivia contest about the Town’s history. The winner will receive a book of pieces about Watertown’s history. The Historical Society sent out the following information:

The Historical Society is having a trivia contest! The winners will receive a copy of the book “Watertown Echoes: A Look Back at Life in a Massachusetts Town” by Sigrid Reddy Watson. Sigrid wrote a Watertown history column for the Watertown Tab/Press from 1997 – 2001.

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Rec. News: Sneaker Give Away, February Vacation Program, Snow Removal

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Recreation Department:

The Marra Sneaker Donation Event will be Friday, February 5 from 12:00 to 5:00. Please select the link below for detailed information and instructions.Marra Sneaker Donation Event – Friday, February 5

FEBRUARY VACATION PLANS ANNOUNCED: FEBRUARY 16th – 19th (TUESDAY – FRIDAY)

A mini version of very popular February Vacation Program will be offered from February 16 – 19 at the Watertown Boys and Girls Club.  We will offer 8 separate 2 hour sessions, 2 a day geared for different ages and interests. Please select the link above for more detailed information. SNOW REMOVAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

We are still accepting snow shoveling removal program recipients but are really in need of shovelers.  If you are a Middle, High School or even a College student looking for community service, volunteerism and a stipend through the generosity of the Marshall Home Fund, please fill out the application and send it in to the Recreation Department. WINTER SESSION II FINALIZING PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES, LOOKING FOR RECOMMENDATIONS: FEBRUARY 22–APRIL 3

We are in the process of finalizing program offerings for Winter Session II and would appreciate recommendations / comments / concerns and questions be sent to recreation@watertown-ma.gov or feel free to call the office at 617-972-6494.  

BUCKINGHAM, BROWNE & NICHOLS SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP

Our friends at Buckingham Browne & Nichols School is again offering a generous scholarship opportunity for their fantastic Summer Camp.

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Watertown CVS Will be COVID Vaccine Site, By Appointment Only

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CVS announced that starting next week 15 locations in Massachusetts will offer COVID-19 vaccinations by appointment to eligible people, including in Watertown. Which of Watertown’s three CVS locations, if not all, will have the vaccine is not clear. The report by Fox 25 Boston just mentions Watertown in the list of the sites to offer the vaccine. The doses will be shipped by the Federal Government directly to the pharmacies. Last week, the Mass.

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Parking Ban Lifted, Trash & Recycling Delayed by Storm

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The parking ban called for the storm that hit Watertown Monday and Tuesday has been lifted. The Watertown Police sent out a Twitter post declaring the end of the parking ban, beginning at 9 a.m. on Tuesday. ❄️The Snow Emergency parking ban has been lifted as of 9:00 am today❄️ pic.twitter.com/p2VMtfpw8s— Watertown Police (@WatertownPD) February 2, 2021

Public Works Superintendent Gregory St. Louis sent out the following announcement:

The Superintendent would like to thank you in advance for your cooperation during the snow emergency and would request that every resident assist in clearing of fire hydrants and catch basins in your area. Also, clearing of the sidewalk in front of your property would benefit all.

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Watertown Declares Snow Emergency for Nor’easter, Schools Dismissing Early

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The Town of Watertown declared a Snow Emergency due to the impending snow storm forecast to hit the area on Monday afternoon through Tuesday. Also, the Watertown Schools will dismiss early on Monday, but the status of Tuesday’s school day has not been announced, as of 9:50 a.m. Monday. Superintendent of Schools Dede Galdston announced early dismissal times for the Watertown Public Schools on Monday. She did not announce plans for Tuesday, but said if a snow day is declared, there will be no remote learning, it will be like a normal snow day. See more details below.

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Sneakers to be Distributed, Winter Recreation Session Extended, Open Forum

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The Watertown Recreation Department will be giving away shoes. Each pair will be packaged and picked out in a socially distanced event at Victory Field’s Field House. The Recreation Department provided the following information:

OPEN FORUM: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd AT 7:00pm

Join us for our monthly “Open Forum” through Zoom Technology and Face Time Live on Tuesday, February 2 at 7:00. This is an opportunity for our residents to listen to current information relative to our Recreation Department and ask questions, share concerns and recommendations. WINTER SESSION I, EXTENDED UNTIL FEBRUARY 14

Our current Winter Session I programming schedule has been extended until Sunday, February 14.  All programs now in process will continue, same day, same time, same location.

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Town: People 75 & Up Can Register for Vaccine Online, Expect Wait to Get Appointment

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The following announcement was provided by the Town of Watertown:

The State has opened up scheduling today for COVID vaccinations for seniors over the age of 75 at various sites across the Commonwealth. Registration is done online and at this time, there is a high volume of registrants and many sites are experiencing little or no availability of appointments. We encourage you to keep trying to access an appointment, as more sites will open up in the weeks ahead. Families, please provide computer assistance for your elderly family members or, if you do not have access to a computer, you can contact the Watertown Senior Center at (617) 972-6490 for assistance, but they have the same access as everyone else. Please be patient.

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As Phase 2 of State’s Vaccination Plan Approaches, Town Waits for Vaccine

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Watertown residents anxiously await the COVID-19 vaccine, but to the chagrin of Health Director Larry Ramdin, he does not have any to distribute. Last week, Gov. Baker announced that Phase 2 of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution would begin on Feb. 1, beginning with people age 75. Second in the order of priority will be people 65 and over and people with two comorbidities

“We are spending a lot of time responding to people’s calls asking for the vaccine,” Ramdin said. The Health Department vaccinated members of the Watertown Fire and Police departments as part of Phase 1 recently, but Radmin said they were able to get the vaccine through a collaboration with the town’s of Belmont, Arlington and Lexington.