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Boys & Girls Club Congratulates Watertown High School Graduates

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Watertown Boys & Girls Club would like to congratulate Watertown High School’s Class of 2016 on their graduation! We wish you the best of luck wherever life may take you. While you venture out into the world, we hope you remember where it all began and stay connected with the Club! To learn more about how to stay connected and register as a Club Alum, please contact Club Marketing & Development Coordinator, Kristina Norris at 617-926- 0968.

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A Moose was on the Loose in Watertown This Morning!

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Reports of a moose in Watertown would have to be seen to be believed, luckily the animal was caught on video Wednesday morning! The video was taken by Watertown Police Officers Lamb and Lt. Munger about 6:30 a.m.

The juvenile moose was running down Belmont Street and headed into Belmont. The Environmental Police were notified and responded. The whereabouts of the moose is no known. See the video, which was posted on the Watertown Police Facebook page, below:

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Tour the Arsenal Mall Property to See Where the New Buildings Would Go

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The owners of the Arsenal Mall invite the public to take a tour of the property to see exactly where the new buildings are proposed to go in the renovated mall. Picturing exactly what changes are being discussed for the Arsenal Project can be tough, with new buildings planned where parking lots, or even current buildings now sit. Also, some current buildings will remain. For instance, looking at the picture above, the old building on the right, where Marshalls is located, will stay, but the pedestrian area and the new building (in white) will sit in space now occupied by the section of the mall added to connect the two historic buildings. The owners and designers of the new mall will lead a tour on Wednesday, June 1 at 6 p.m. The group will meet at the Innovation Space, inside the mall, near the Old Navy entrance.

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Watertown Man Authors Illustrated Book About Bullying

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Local author and cable television host Fred M. Grandinetti recently released a new illustrated book about bullying, based on his own experiences, teaming up with actor Cuyle Carvin. Grandinetti sent oft the following information:

Despite having written five publications, numerous articles for newspapers, magazines and websites plus hosting an award winning television series Grandinetti says, “I have little confidence in myself. Whenever I am given a new project whether at work or home my anxiety levels kick up. I attribute this behavior to being called a loser throughout my years in the public school system. I also suffered a lot of physical abuse. When I walked by Victory Field the entire football team stopped practicing just to scream out (a gay epithet at me).

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Sign Up for Watertown Recreation’s Adult Tennis, Pre-K Outdoor Sports Programs

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Plenty going on with the Watertown Recreation Department, from tennis to basketball to Pre-K outdoor sports camp. The Pre-K Summer Outdoor Sports Registration Is Now Open
Program:        Pre-Kindergarten Summer Outdoor Sports 2016

Who:               Ages 3-5

When:            Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays

July 5th through August 12th

(Meets once a week for 6 weeks program)

Time:              10-11 a.m.

Where:           Tuesdays at Victory Field: Orchard/Marion Streets

Wednesdays at O’Connell Field: 341 Mt Auburn Street

Thursdays at Casey Park: 124 Watertown Street

Fee:                $30 for residents per 6 week session

$40 for non-residents per 6 week session
Adult Tennis
The Watertown Summer Adult Tennis Program is now accepting registrations for our program slated to begin on Wednesday, June 29. We will offer two levels of play and the program will be offered each Wednesday during the summer. Program:      Adult Tennis Lessons 2016

When:            Wednesdays, June 29th – August 17th  

8 Week Program; Rain out day is Thursday

Time: 6-7:30 p.m. (Beginner), 7:30-9 p.m. (Intermediate)

Where: Victory Field Tennis Courts

Fee: $150 Resident, $175 Non-Resident

Register Online:  www.watertown-ma.gov: “Online Payments”: Recreation Program Payments

Description:  Watertown Recreation Department is offering adult tennis classes to be held on Wednesday evenings, under the direction of Dan Cedrone, Head Tennis Coach at Watertown High School. 

All students are requested to bring their own tennis racquet. For those without equipment, racquets will be provided.

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Memorial Day Parade Cancelled by Weather

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The Watertown Memorial Day Parade has been cancelled due to the expected bad weather. The Watertown Police sent out an auto call announcing the cancellation of the annual event. The forecast calls for a 90 percent chance of rain and a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms.

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Find Out About What the Community Preservation Act Would Mean for Watertown

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The Historical Society of Watertown and Invest In Watertown will host an informational event about the proposed Community Preservation Act, which residents may vote on this fall. The event will be held Wednesday, June 1 at 7 p.m. at the Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St. in Watertown. The groups sent out the following information:

The Community Preservation Act is a law that was passed in 2000 that allows the residents of a city or town to adopt a small surcharge on their real estate tax bills to create a fund that can only be used for special community investment purposes. Funds generated by the Community Preservation Act can only be used for:

Open Space and Outdoor Recreation – (Restoration of Walker Pond, creation of a new soccer field, improvements to the Charles River Path, dog parks, playgrounds)
Affordable Housing – (Rehabilitation and new construction of homes that help senior citizens and young families stay in Watertown)
Historic Preservation – (Renovation of a branch library, archiving of historic photos and documents, preservation of historic gravestones, monuments and buildings)

In Watertown the CPA would raise approximately $1.7 million each year and would be eligible for partially matching State funds.

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Watertown Residents Can Get Discounted Rain Barrels Through the DPW

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The Department of Public Works has partnered with the Great American Rain Barrel Company in Hyde Park to offer recycled rain barrels at a discounted price to residents as part of its water conservation and stormwater management programs.

“We are thrilled to be offering this simple and inexpensive device to our residents to bring down their water costs and help us protect the Charles River,” says Matthew Shuman, P.E., Watertown Town Engineer. “Like the recycling bin, we hope rain barrels become a standard in each and every home.”

In New England residential water usage can increase as much as 60% during the spring, summer and fall seasons from outdoor watering needs such as watering gardens, lawns, filling pools and, washing cars. Rain barrels can offset that usage, saving homeowner’s money and helping the community manage water supplies. Also, stormwater from the Town’s drainage system flows directly to the Charles River without treatment and is one of many contributors to pollution in the river. Rain barrels can help reduce stormwater runoff.