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Youth Coalition Hosting Forum on the Well-Being of Watertown Youth

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The Watertown Youth Coalition will host its 2018 Town Hall Meeting on “The Well-Being of Watertown Youth” on April 11, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. at the Watertown Free Public Library. 

The WYC provided the following information. How well are Watertown youth doing with regard to their health and well-being? COME JOIN US for a presentation and discussion of the most recent Watertown Youth Risk Behavior Survey results. Hear the perspectives of youth and other experts in the field, and contribute to the discussion about how to sustain and increase what’s positive for youth and families in Watertown. Light refreshments will be served.

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First Baptist Church Announces Schedule of Services for Holy Week

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First Baptist Church of Belmont announced its schedule of services during Holy Week. 

The church, located at 128 Lexington Street, Belmont, MA 02478, will hold services for Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter. Order of Services for Holy Week

Palm Sunday, March 25 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
The worship service will include a Palm Sunday pageant
Light refreshments following the service. Maundy Thursday, March 29 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Tenebrae Service with Holy Communion

Good Friday, March 30, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday, April 1, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

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Find Out More About Dedicated Bus Lane Pilot on Mt. Auburn Street

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A meeting will be held to discuss the next steps for the Mt. Auburn Street Bus Priority Pilot that will include bus-only lanes for the 71 and 73 buses on a stretch of the road that can also be used by emergency vehicles and shuttles. 

Learn more about the project and the efforts to test Bus Rapid Transit on Mt. Auburn Street and Belmont Street at a meeting on Tuesday, March 27, 6-7:30 p.m at the Russell Youth Center, 680 Huron Avenue, Cambridge. Find out more about the meeting here. The meeting will focus more on issues in Cambridge.

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Memorial to Fallen Firefighter Dedicated Near Where He Gave His Life Serving Watertown

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The corner of Merrifield and Bigelow avenues in East Watertown was the site of a tragedy a year ago, but on Saturday it was a place where family, friends and fellow firefighters came to celebrate the memory of Joseph Toscano. A memorial was unveiled at that corner to honor Toscano, who died in the line of duty while fighting a fire at a home on Merrifield Avenue on March 17, 2017. Current and retired members of the Watertown Fire Department came out for the ceremony in large numbers and were joined by honor guards from Watertown Fire, Watertown Police and members of other fire departments. Two ladder trucks formed an arch over Bigelow Avenue and a podium was set up for the ceremony. Joe’s widow, Maureen, said that all this would have been strange for Toscano.

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Blood Drive Hosted by a Watertown Bank Will be Held at the Library

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Consider giving blood during the Blood Drive hosted by Watertown Savings Bank on March 27, 2018. Donations of blood will be accepted at the Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St., Watertown, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27. The blood drive is being organized with the help of the Mount Auburn Hospital Blood Donor Program. All donors will receive an appreciation gift. Bring a photo ID
Drink plenty of fluids to hydrate your body
Eat a nutritious meal before donating

Make an appointment by contacting Kelly at kcronin@watertownsavings.com or Lynne at lpaolillo@watertownsavings.com

Adaptive Track

Watertown Track Team Offering Program for Students with Disabilities

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The Watertown Boys & Girls Track Team and it’s Booster Club are offering an Adaptive Track program this spring for students with disabilities. Students will participate in stretching, running and racing activities on the Victory Field track. WHS athletes will be mentoring/coaching under the supervision of parent volunteers. This is a four week program to be held from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on the following dates (no transportation provided):
Monday, April 23
Monday, April 30
Monday, May 7
Monday, May 14 (awards ceremony)
Registration is open now and is available to students in Watertown, Belmont, Waltham & Newton in grades 1-12. Mail the attached application with a $40.00 check made payable to Nancy Alberico to: 
Nancy Alberico
C/O WHS Track & Field Boosters
25 Duff Street, Watertown, MA.

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Watertown Calls Snow Emergency for Nor’easter, Council Meeting Postponed

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Tuesday’s Nor’easter has not arrived but has already closed town offices, and postponed events. 

The Watertown Public Schools will have a snow day on Tuesday, according to the district website. The Town of Watertown announced that Town Hall, the Watertown Free Public Library and the Senior Center will be closed Tuesday, and Tuesday night’s Town Council meeting has been postponed. It will be rescheduled to Thursday, March 15 at 7:15 p.m.

Also, the Watertown High School’s boys basketball team’s state semifinal will be postponed and moved. The game was moved to Burlington High School at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. A winter weather event is predicted with high winds and 10 plus inches of snow accumulation.

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Watertown Sprinter Mange Camara Caps Historic Indoor Season at Nationals

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Watertown High School’s Mange Camara wrapped up an amazing indoor track season by competing against the top high school runners from across America over on Saturday.The junior competed in the New Balance Indoor Nationals at The Armory in New York City. He ran the 200 meters in 22.10 seconds, which was the 22nd fastest time at the meet and was the best time for Massachusetts runners and runners from New England. See the race video by clicking here (Camara is in the far left lane). Last week, Camara got second place in the 300 meters at the New England Indoor Championship at Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center. He ran a 34.87, which was less than .2 seconds off his best time, which he set when he won the event at the MIAA Div. 5 meet on Feb. 15.