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Watertown Scouts Collect 100 Bags of Groceries for Food Pantry

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Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts worked together Saturday to support Scouting for Food, collecting more than 100 very full shopping bags for the Watertown Food Pantry. With the generous support from shoppers at the Watertown Street Stop & Shop, Troop 30 (scouts age 11-17) and Pack 30 (scouts age 5-10) collected shelf-stable goods for the Watertown Food Pantry. “I want to thank Boy Scout Troop 30 for the heartwarming donation,” said Kathleen Cunningham, Watertown Food Pantry Coordinator. “The hard work and generous collection of over 120 bags of food received will certainly make a difference in our community for the holidays and after. Your commitment, along with your donation is truly overwhelming.” Public service is a large part of scouting, and the Watertown Food Pantry is a perfect partner for that service: Both the Boy Scouts and the Pantry call 80 Mt.

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Watertown Man Wins $1 Million in the Massachusetts Lottery

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The Massachusetts State Lottery announced that a Watertown man is one of the latest $1 million winner in one of the lottery’s instant games on a ticket purchased in town. Mass Lottery sent out the following information:

Zaquin Ishakian of East Watertown is the third $1 million prize winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$1,000,000 Payout” instant game. Ishakian opted to receive his prize in the form of a one-time payment of $650,000 (less tax withholdings). His winning ticket was purchased at General Market, 218 Waverly Avenue in Watertown. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for its sale.

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Watertown Church Hosting Post-Thanksgiving Potluck

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The Church of the Good Shepherd will host a Post-Thanksgiving Potluck on Friday, Nov. 24. 

The Church sent out the following information:

Faith on Fridays – Leftovers Edition

Potluck! Bring the leftovers, a board game and visiting relatives! Church of the Good Shepherd

9 Russell Avenue, Watertown

Friday, Nov. 24, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

No leftovers?

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Need Help Raking Your Leaves – Volunteers Will Help Neighbors in Watertown

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If you need help raking leave – for free – or, if you want to volunteer to help your fellow Watertown residents, there is an event for you this weekend. Trees for Watertown and National Honors Society from Watertown High School are hosting a morning of community leaf raking on Saturday, Nov. 18 and Sunday, Nov. 19. Those who need help raking their leave can contact David Meshoulam by email at david.meshoulam@gmail.com or call at 608-852-4388.

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Watertown Foundation Connects Older Residents to Local Arts & Entertainment Programs

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Watertown’s older residents had many opportunities to engage in a variety of free,
enriching and engaging activities this fall thanks to the Marshall Home Fund. The group sent out the following information:

The MHF, established in Watertown 12 years ago, provides small grants to local organizations and agencies, in an effort make Watertown a more age friendly community. This fall, programs supported by the fund included workshops on theatrical production and fun, intergenerational events. Page to Stage: With funding from the MHF, New Repertory Theater’s Associate Artistic Director, Bridget Kathleen O’Leary, was able to offer a free 5-session workshop for residents 55+, focused on all aspects of directing and producing the play “Oleanna,” by David Mamet. Premiered in 1992, the play’s theme of sexual harassment made it well-suited to the kind of engaging, lively discussions O’Leary encourages among workshop participants.

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Organized Walk Around Mount Auburn Cemetery Hosted by Health Department

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The final Watertown Walks Program of the year, hosted by the Watertown Health Department, will be this week at the Mount Auburn Cemetery. The Health Department sent out the following information:

Join us this Wednesday, November 15, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. for a scenic walk through the historic Mount Auburn Cemetery. Participants will meet at the entrance to the cemetery at 580 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge, at 12:00 p.m. Walking shoes/sneakers and comfortable, warm clothing recommended. Co-sponsored by:
Watertown Health Department, Recreation, and Senior Center

For more information, contact Stephanie Venizelos
Community Wellness Program Manager at:
svenizelos@watertown-ma.gov
http://www.livewellwatertown.org
https://www.facebook.com/LiveWellWatertown/

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Watertown Senior Community Honors Its Residents for Veterans Day

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Nearly a dozen residents of a senior living community in Watertown received United State flag pins in honor of their military service in a ceremony held just days before Veteran’s Day. The Residence at Watertown Square wanted to do something to honor those who had served their country, and they found that there are 11 people in their community who served in the military or helped the war effort. Four branches of the military and the U.S. Red Cross were represented at the event on Thursday. The honorees were presented pins by two members of the Watertown Police Department who are themselves veterans. The ceremony came as a surprise.

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Street Closured Planned for Wake and Funeral for Watertown Fire Chief

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In preparation for services for Watertown Fire Chief Mario Orangio, who died on Monday night, the Watertown Fire Department announced some street closures in Watertown Square on Thursday and Friday. The Police Department sent out the following announcement”:

As we prepare for Fire Chief Mario Orangio’s Funeral, please be advised of the following traffic pattern changes for Thursday and Friday. Most importantly, the area of Main Street surrounding St. Patrick’s Church will be closed on Friday between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m., seek alternate routes. See below for more details.