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Town Offering CPR, First Aid Trainings – See the Schedule

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The Town of Watertown is offering CPR and First Aid trainings beginning in March. All CPR classes are held at the Watertown Police Department Community Training Room, 552 Main St. 2016 CPR/AED First Aid and BLS Healthcare Provider Schedule:

Wed., March 30, 1-5 p.m. Adult and Child CPR/AED (First Aid)
Thur., April 21, 1-5 p.m. Adult and Child CPR/AED (First Aid)
Wed., April 27, 1-5 p.m. Adult and Child CPR/AED (First Aid)
Wed., May 25, 1-5 p.m. Adult and Child CPR/AED (First Aid)
Tues., June 14, 2-6 p.m. Adult and Child CPR/AED, First Aid
Tues., June 21, 2-6 p.m. Adult and Child CPR/AED, First Aid
Tues., June 28, 2-6 p.m. Adult and Child CPR/AED, First Aid
Fri., Aug. 26, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. BLS Healthcare provider (renewal)

Click here for a registration form. Please see additional information on registration form.

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Mt. Auburn Hospital Hosts Fall Prevention and Balance Workshops

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Mount Auburn Hospital presents A Matter of Balance Falls Prevention Workshop, an 8 week class starts Feb. 22. 

Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. Mount Auburn Hospital recognizes this concern and has developed its award-winning program to help patients prevent and manage their falls, while staying or becoming more active. This winter, the hospital is pleased to present the A Matter of Balance workshop, an eight-week group focused on learning to view falls as controllable. Participants will set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home, and learn exercises to increase strength and balance.

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Firm That Created Watertown’s Design’s Guidelines Wins Top Award

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Gamble Associates received a top award from the Boston Society of Architects for its work on the Watertown Design Guidelines and Standards at the recent BSA Awards Gala. The Cambridge-based firm is headed by David Gamble, a Watertown resident. The Design Guidelines and Standards set out a vision for development in Watertown’s main squares and the major roads in town. Gamble Associates received the Honor Award in the Campus and Urban Planning category, which is the highest honor. It was the only project to get the Honor Award for Urban Planning.

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Local Business Donates Storm Windows on Historical Society House

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The Historical Society of Watertown recently received a dozen storm windows donated by a local business. The Historical Society sent out the following announcement:

Thanks to a generous donation from Stormtite on Belmont Street in Watertown, the 1772 Edmund Fowle House, headquarters of the Historical Society of Watertown, now has 12 storm windows installed on the newer, 1870s section of the house. Having them should not only save on heating bills in the winter, but this summer, the screen section (an improvement over the collapsible screens we have been using) will help eliminate the flying visitors we have become accustomed to in the past. And as you know, insects are a threat to our historic collections. The Society’s goal is to install storm windows on the entire house.

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Wedding Showcase Coming to Watertown’s Commander’s Mansion

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The annual Wedding Showcase at the Commander’s Mansion in Watertown is coming up! The event will be held Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6 from 1-4 p.m. at the Commander’s Mansion, located next to the Arsenal on the Charles complex at 440 Talcott Ave. (off Arsenal Street). Meet with Boston’s top industry vendors (different vendors will be showcased throughout the weekend), sample delicious treats and walk away from the event with a list of professional resources and contacts! Tickets cost $10 per person and are good all weekend!

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Gloucester Police Chief Shares New, Effective Ways of Battling Heroin Epidemic

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A room filled with people searching for ways to end the epidemic of heroin and opioid addiction listened with rapt attention Tuesday afternoon to the Massachusetts police chief credited with finding a new and effective way of tackling the problem. After four people in his community died from heroin overdoses last spring, Gloucester Police Chief Leonard Campanello decided to move away from the traditional model of arresting drug user. His department announced on Facebook that any addict who walks into the police station with all of their drug equipment and drugs and asks for help will not be charged. Instead they would be helped to get treatment. The message resonated far beyond Gloucester.

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Watertown Police Lieutenant to Speak About Community Policing

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The public is invited to hear from the Watertown Police about community policing and challenges facing the police department. World in Watertown sent out the following information:

At the February 4 World in Watertown Meeting, Lt. Daniel Unsworth, head of the Community and Staff Development Division, Watertown Police Department, will talk about his role in community policing and the challenges the police department faces in a community like Watertown. This will be an informal discussion, so bring your questions. The World in Watertown meets at First Parish of Watertown, 35 Church Street, the first Thursday every month, from 7:15-9 p.m. For more information, call 617-926-7814.

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Find Out About the History and Culture of Syria from Refugees and Immigrants

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On Sunday, January 31, from 2-4:30 p.m. at the Watertown Free Public Library, Watertown Citizens Refugee Support Group will present a free, festive, educational event about the history and culture of Syria. Through personal stories, this event will strengthen connections with and provide insight into the situation of Middle East refugees and immigrants, as well as show what we can do to help. The program includes guest speakers Amira Alamri, Maha Akkeh, Sam Tulimat and Dr. Omar Salem, live Syrian music by Nabil Ata and Tareq Rantisi, and refreshments.