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Watertown Fitness Studio Moving, Hosting Free ’80s Workout Party to Celebrate

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The following announcement was provided by Get Lively:

Long-time local health and fitness studio, Get Lively®, whose motto is, “We are on a mission to help you smile MORE” is moving to 25 Clarendon St., Watertown on April 1st where it will continue to fulfill its mission by offering its daily group fitness and personal training options, while also creating a place for the community to gather and celebrate life events and milestones. 

“Our range of class and personal training options bring together lifelong gym goers with self. proclaimed ‘not gym people’ to squat, sweat, and smile together. That’s not changing with this new location – We’ll just have a bigger, brighter, and more LIVELY space to do it in,” says Owner Jan Taylor who founded Get Lively®: Health & Fitness in 2014 after a long career in higher education. “What is changing is that we’re expanding the ways our community can connect. More and more people want different, healthier ways to celebrate the milestones in their lives, so that’s what we’re delivering in Get Lively®’s new Lifestyle Studio.”

The Get Lively® team is excited to offer celebrations for active and healthy lifestyles.

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Attendees of Tree Seminar Learned How Choose the Right Species for Their Homes

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“Right Tree for Me” panel member Ben Anderson speaks while Anthony Fox, LIbby Shaw and Greg Mosman look on at the event hosted by Trees for Watertown. By Jim Briand of Trees for Watertown. On March 11th, Watertown residents gathered at the Watertown Free Public Library and on Zoom to hear from tree care experts at “The Right Tree for Me”, a free seminar sponsored by Trees for Watertown. The event featured four expert presenters speaking on different aspects of tree selection and care, followed by a lively panel discussion as the speakers proposed tree solutions for real world Watertown conditions. 

Following an introduction by TFW president Libby Shaw, Massachusetts Certified Arborist Greg Mosman of Barrett Tree Service East tackled the issue of tree affordability. He explained that the cost of planting a tree can vary depending on the size of the tree and how rare it is, but that small, bare-root trees can be purchased by mail order quite inexpensively and are easy to plant. An important caveat is that bare-root tree survival depends on the roots not drying out, so these should be planted right away after delivery. The audience at the Watertown Library listen to the “Right Tree for Me” panel at the recent event.

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Watch Party & Fundraiser for Armenia’s Euro 2024 Qualifier at Donohue’s

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Supporters of the Armenian soccer team can join other fans at a watch party for the Euro 2024 qualifier against Turkey at Watertown’s Donohue’s Bar & Grill. The event is hosted by Armenian Sports News and proceeds benefit the Armenian Para-Athletic Federation. Armenian Sports News sent out the following announcement on its Instagram page:

Come to Donohue’s in Watertown to watch the Armenian national team in action in the 2024 European Championship qualifiers as they take on rival Turkey on March 25 at 12:00 PM. Come for food, drinks and a raffle for prizes. Tickets are $30 (click here for tickets) and proceeds go to the Armenian Para-Athletic Federation, who is training wounded veterans from the Artsakh War in different sporting disciplines in order to give them a new outlook on life.

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Court Renovation & Multi-Sport Rink at Moxley Field Approved

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CDM SmithA drawing of the approved project to resurface the basketball and tennis courts at Moxley Field and add a multi-sport rink with boards. The area of Moxley Field which now has two tennis courts and a basketball court will be renovated, and one of the tennis courts will be replaced by a multi-sport rink. On March 16, the City Council approved the project, which had been in the queue for capital projects since Fiscal Year 2016, said City Manager George Proakis. The $1.38 million project includes the demolition and removal of the current courts, and the creation of the new courts and the rink. The grassy area of Moxley Field will be the temporary home of Watertown High School while the new building is constructed.

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Watertown Church Hosting Free Easter Egg Hunt

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The following announcement was provided by Grace Chapel, Watertown:

Imagine an Easter egg hunt for children of all ages … with over 10,000 eggs! Invite your family, friends and neighbors to this free Egg Hunt with face painting, bounce houses, music, crafts, tasty treats, outdoor games and much more. Create memories and start a new family tradition alongside Grace Chapel, Watertown as we host our annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 1st from 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Grace Chapel, Watertown is located at 525 Main St., Watertown. Register by clicking here

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City Hosting $20 Mattress and Box Spring Collection at Recycling Event

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The City of Watertown sent out the following information:

Watertown is offering $20 mattress and box spring collection at the Recycling Event on Saturday, March 25, 2023. The event will be held at 57 Stanley Ave in Watertown from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

There is a limit of 2 units per household (a unit is either a mattress or box spring). Residents can pay with cash or with credit card at the event, payable to HandUp Mattress, the vendor that will be collecting the units. This recycling option will only be available until the truck is full, so if you would like to bring a mattress/box-spring, please consider coming early! Learn more about the event and other materials to bring.

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City Deploying Rodent Control in Areas of Big Road Construction Projects

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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:

The City of Watertown, MA has begun using Anticimex SMART technology, provided through Modern Pest Services, a licensed pest control company. The SMART City concept is an intelligent, non-toxic, always-on solution for pest control, and was developed to provide municipalities and community organizations access to a comprehensive solution to rodent control. The City of Watertown, in partnership with Modern Pest Services, is conducting site evaluations and has deployed SMART equipment in tactical areas of the city to identify, monitor, and control rodent “hot spots” to reduce rodent pressure throughout the city. Modern Pest has begun rolling out strategic deployment of above-ground SMART boxes, which monitor and control rodent activity while providing real-time data for proactive pest control in the community. These Smart Boxes have been initially deployed on Mt.

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Watertown Public Works Hiring Summer Workers

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The following announcement came from the Watertown Department of Public Works:

The Watertown Department of Public Works (DPW) is now accepting applications for the following positions for the 2023 summer season. This includes immediate employment as a full-time seasonal (Mon.–Fri. 40 hours/week) member of the department. Applicants must be entering the 9th grade (Fall 2023) or older to be considered. Positions are available in the Parks, Cemetery and Water Divisions.