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Watertown Library Wants to Hear from Young Professionals

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The Watertown Free Public Library wants to know what young professionals are looking for from their library. The library has created a short questionnaire for people age 20-40 who live or work in Watertown – or would consider using the library. “Whether or not you’re using the library, we want to hear what you think. Remember, we want to hear what YOU want, we’ve got the kids covered already,” the Library said in its survey. Go to the survey by clicking here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EK2uB1HvNcL5ETLGXO9RuGJDW5kobfBsWY6g7Sa5FUM/viewform

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Watertown Residents Invited to Gore Place for Some Snowshoeing

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The Watertown Recreation Department invites residents to do some snowshoeing on Saturday from 2-4 p.m. at Gore Place. Recreation Director Peter Centola writes: All are welcome, snowshoes and instruction provided. We are filling up fast so email stephaniev@livewellwatertown.org to reserve your snowshoes. The event is co-sponsored by Live Well Watertown, Watertown Recreation Department, and Watertown Public Schools. “Thank you to Ernie Thebado for taking the lead for the recreation department in this collaborative effort with other town agencies,” Centola said.

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WHS Girls’ Teams Grab League Titles, Runner Breaks His Own Record

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Watertown’s girls’ teams have had a successful winter, with the hockey and basketball teams grabbing league championships. The hockey team, which is a joint team with Belmont, won the Middlesex League Freedom Division with a 7-2 win at Stoneham and a 5-0 win against Wilmington. They then beat Medford 6-1 and Melrose 4-0. The Raiders have a record of 16-3-1 and are ranked 7th in the Boston Globe Top 20 and ESPN Boston ranked them 11th. The girls’ hoops team just keeps rolling and is 17-0 after a 56-28 win over Melrose.

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See People’s Snow Photos from Around Watertown!

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The snow has stopped falling, and there was plenty of it. Share your photos from the Feb. 14-15 blizzard with Watertown News. Above, I think Patti Melanson has captured the feeling of everyone in Watertown these days! Below, the clean up has begun after another dumping of snow on Watertown.

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STORM UPDATE: See What has Been Closed, Cancelled Due to the Storm

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This weekend’s storm has just started, but cancellations have already begun to come in. See details below. 11 a.m. Sunday: The town sent out a reminder that the Snow Emergency is still in effect, and cars should not be parked on the street. They could be towed. You’ll have to wait to get your books, DVDs and music – the Watertown Free Public Library is closed today.

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Alzheimer’s Association MA/NH Names VP of Development

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Jayne Paragona, of Waltham, has been named Vice President of Development of the Watertown-based Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter. As the new Vice President for Development, Jayne will work closely other members of the executive management team to chart the Chapter’s next phase of growth, seeking to double revenue over the next 5 years, according to the announcement from the Alzheimer’s Association. Jayne brings over 25 years of expertise to the team, most notably, from her time spent at the American Heart Association, Boston Division. “With over 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s and that number expecting to double in the next 20 years, the work of the Alzheimer’s Association is so very important,” said Paragona. “I am thrilled and proud to join the staff and volunteers to help raise awareness and funds to bring an end to this devastating disease.”

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Watertown Greek Church Welcomes New Priest

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When Father Athanasios Nenes was named as the new priest at the Taxiarchae Church in Watertown, he was returning to a familiar place. 

On Jan. 18 Bishop Metropolitan Methodios came to Watertown for the installation of Nenes as priest of Taxiarchae Church. “It was very emotional, to tell you the truth,” Nenes said. “A great number of people came to greet me.” Nenes was born in Bridgeport, Conn., and moved to Greece at a young age.

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New Grant Will Help Wayside Educate Youth About HIV/AIDS

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A new grant received by Wayside Youth & Family Support Network announced will be used to create a social media campaign to inform youth about preventing HIV/AIDS and substance abuse. The $125,000 grants was provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and it will target minority teens and youth in Watertown and other area communities. The Youth Media Action Project (Y-MAP) will use social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter to increase prevention messages to youth ages 12-18 about HIV/AIDS and substance abuse. The target audience is African American, Haitian and Latino youth living in and around public housing in Somerville, Waltham and Watertown, Mass. Wayside will also work closely with Gay Straight Alliances at high schools in these three cities, according to an announcement from Wayside.