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Walk along the Charles River with Live Well Watertown. (Courtesy of Live Well Watertown)
Live Well Watertown invites residents to come along on a walk along the Charles River during the Fall Walk Series. The walks take place Thursdays, 1-2 p.m., on Oct. 19, 26 and Nov. 3.
Urban designer Jeff Speck spoke about making Watertown more walkable in during the Watertown Square Plan kickoff meeting. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Hundreds of people packed a room to find out about plans for the future of Watertown Square. They saw a lot of transformations of downtowns around the United States and in other countries, but both City officials and members of the planning team gave a message that it is up to you, the public, to decide what Watertown’s center looks and feels like. Many have been looking forward to the chance to improve how the Watertown Square intersection operates traffic-wise, and make it a destination for shoppers, diners and others, said City Council President Mark Sideris. “This is an important time for us.
The City of Watertown sent out the following information:
In Person Early Voting for the Watertown Municipal Election will be held at City Hall – Administration Building located at 149 Main Street, Watertown in the Philip Pane Lower Hearing Room on the ground floor on the following dates and hours:
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 4:40 PM
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 4:40 PM
Thursday, November 2, 2023 from 8:00 AM to 4:40 PM
… Or Request a Ballot by Mail
For Vote by Mail Application Options visit VoteinMA.com. * * The last day to request a Ballot by Mail is October 31, 2023 * *
Election day is Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
The candidates for School Committee appeared at a forum at the Mosesian Center for the Arts on Oct. 16. (Courtesy of WCA-TV)
The five hopefuls for the three seats on the School Committee in the Nov. 7 Watertown Election appeared at the Mosesian Center for the Arts on Monday night. If you missed it, or want to rewatch the event, check out the video produced by Watertown Cable Access Television.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Department of Senior Services:
Calling all local healthcare, wellness, nutrition and fitness professionals and organizations! There is still time to be part of a senior health extravaganza like no other! We cordially invite you to join us for our sensational Senior Health and Fitness Fair. The best part? Tables are absolutely free, and participation won’t cost you a dime!
The Charles River Chamber’s Knowing What Matters: The Changing Mindset of Business event, part of the Authors and Innovators Business Ideas Festival, will be hosted by the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown. The Charles River Regional Chamber provided the following information:
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 26, 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown
Details
The Authors and Innovators event is free, open to all
Today’s emerging leaders face unprecedented challenges. They need to work harder, smarter, and know what matters. That means tracking the latest developments in tech, retaining and attracting the right team, considering the broader community, and understanding that the only constant is change.
Join us for this special event at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown to explore how leaders can navigate today’s business environment with determination, humility, and humor. FEATURED SPEAKERS
RON SHAICHAuthor of Knowing What MattersRon Shaich is the founder and former Chairman and CEO of Panera Bread and of Au Bon Pain and is the current Chairman and a lead investor in Cava, Tatte, Life Alive, and Level99.In Shaich’s last two decades as CEO, Panera generated annualized shareholder returns of 25 percent and was the best performing stock in the restaurant industry. Shaich is often credited with defining the $100 billion fast casual segment and is known for continually disrupting industry paradigms to find new ways to build companies of value and with values.
The following information came from C4 Therapeutics:
There is nothing scarier than a blood shortage! Every two seconds, someone needs blood to aid in their treatment to go through surgery, to survive. C4 Therapeutics is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We are located at 490 Arsenal Way in Watertown; the Mass. General Hospital blood mobile will be in our front parking lot, where we have ample parking.
The following announcement was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:
Join us this Friday, Oct. 20, at 8 p.m. for Open Mic Comedy! We’ve got a few spots left to perform and room still in the audience. For audience, admission is FREE, but reservations are recommended at mosesianarts.org/shows. There will be cabaret seating at tables in the lobby, additional tables in the bar, and plenty of standing room. The bar and concessions will be open 30 minutes before showtime and throughout the show.