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Catch the End of Summer Crops, Fall Harvests at the Farmers Market

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The Watertown Farmers Market has a wide variety of fresh fruits and veggies, as well as prepared foods, meat, fish and more. The Watertown Famers Market provided the following information:

Savor the Last Weeks of SummerSay Hello to Fall ProduceWednesday, Sept. 112:30 – 6:30 p.m.Saltonstall Park [next to Town Hall, 149 Main St.]

Preserving the Summer!With the end of summer fast approaching, those summer favorites of summer squash, tomatoes, and corn are starting to diminish to make way for apples, onions, and the beginnings of winter squash. Here are a couple techniques and recipes that will allow you to enjoy these tasty flavors of summer all winter long! The Kitchen’s Guide to Freezing Summer ProduceBon Appetit’s Guide to Preserving all your Summer Fruits & VegetablesSummer’s Bounty Recipes & Tutorials to Keep you Busy until Thanksgiving

This week be sure to check out Swissbakers new Fall muffin collection including Apple Cinnamon and Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins!

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Two Chances to Meet with State Rep. Jonathan Hecht This Month

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State Rep. Jonathan Hecht

Representative Jonathan Hecht will hold office hours twice in Watertown in September. Constituents are invited to meet with Representative Hecht at the following time and location:

Monday, September 165:30-6:30 p.m.Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Raya Stern Trustees Room

Thursday, September 198:30-9:30 a.m.Watertown Town Hall149 Main St, Watertown, 3rd Floor hallway

Anyone unable to attend these office hours can call Representative Hecht at 617-722-2140 to schedule an appointment at another time.

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Space Still Available in the Watertown Citizen Police Academy

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Watertown Police Station

The Watertown Citizen Police Academy begins soon and there are still spots available for interested residents. Find out more about the program below in the message from Watertown Police Chief Michael Lawn:

Once again this year, the Watertown Police Department will host the Citizen Police Academy, and residents are invited to register. The 2019 Citizen Police Academy will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 18, and will run one night a week for 10 weeks from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Applications must be received by Sept. 13, 2019.

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DPW Cleaning Catch Basins Around Watertown This Month

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The Watertown Department of Public Works will be cleaning catch basins around town in September. The following announcement was provided by the Department of Public Works:

Catch basins carry stormwater off the streets and into the Town’s drainage system, which ultimately flows to the Charles River. The purpose of this work is to remove sediment and oils that accumulate in the catch basins to reduce the risk of flooding and so that these pollutants don’t go into the river. Remember to keep catch basins free and clear of debris that could clog them when it rains. And help keep the Town and river clean by never placing dog waste, leaves, litter or pollutants down the storm drain.

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Watertown Residents Can Receive Discount on Solar Systems

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The following information was provided by Neighborhood Solar:

Right now, Watertown, Belmont, and Cambridge residents, businesses, and nonprofits can save 20 percent on a solar installation, receive a 30 percent federal tax credit, and apply for a zero-down loan to get the work done! The program, with its 20 percent discount off the medium price of residential solar installations in 2018, runs only until Oct 3rd! Please join Watertown For Peace, Justice, and the Environment, Green Cambridge, Mothers Out Front in Cambridge, 350 Mass Watertown and Cambridge Nodes, and Neighborhood Solar for an informative presentation on the benefits of installing solar and why now is the perfect time to consider it. Parents and caregivers: feel free to bring children. When:  Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Time:  6:30-8:00 p.m.

Where:  The Cambridge Senior Center

                 806 Massachusetts Avenue

                 Cambridge, MA  02139

Neighborhood Solar is a local nonprofit working to leverage a group-buy to make solar power more affordable.

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Family Mental Health Support Group Hosting Meeting

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The following information was provided by National Alliance for Mental Illness:

Family Mental Health support group:  NAMI Family Mental Health Support Group is a free, structured, confidential peer-led support group for the families of individuals living with mental illness.  

A support group will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 7:30 – 9 pm at the Newton Wellesley Hospital, at 2014 Washington Street in Newton 02461, on the second floor of the main building in the Bowles Conference Center.  Parking will be validated. This is organized by the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI).

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Sept. at Hatch: Congressional Challenge, Drawing & Halloween Costumes

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This September, Watertown’s Hatch Makerspace will have a variety of events, from the Congressional App Challenge, a drawing class and get your costume ready for Halloween. Watertown Free Public Library Hatch is located at 20 Summer St., Watertown. Hours: Monday-Thursday, 1-9 p.m., Friday-Sunday 1-4 p.m.Hours are updated regularly online: watertownlib.org/hatch

The following information about events and classes were provided by Hatch:

Congressional App Challenge – Code It with Hatch! Congresswoman Katherine Clark’s office is excited to announce that the Massachusetts 5th district is moving forward with the Congressional App Challenge (CAC), an app competition for students in middle and high school. For further information about the Congressional App Challenge, please visit www.CongressionalAppChallenge.us. Join experts at Hatch Makerspace by the WFPL to learn about the CAC.