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Watertown Public Arts & Culture Committee Seeks 2 Young Members

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The following information was provided by the City of Watertown:

The city of Watertown’s new Public Art & Culture Committee needs two new young members. We’re looking for people between the age of 16 and 21 to help us develop new projects for the city. If you know anyone that might enjoy participating please forward this information. We meet monthly at City Hall or on Zoom. Visit our page on the city’s website to learn more.

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See When Watertown Residents Can Recycle Mattresses

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The following information was provided by the City of Watertown:

The statewide mattress waste ban begins Nov. 1, 2022. Watertown has already had two successful recycling collection days in October. The next available mattress recycling collection day is November 7, 2022. To schedule and pay for a curbside collection visit www.handupmattress.com/curbside-pickup or call 774-271-8744. 

The cost per mattress or box spring is $46 per item.

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City Planner Shows Possible Idea for Watertown Square That Includes Roundabouts

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Jeff SpeckA concept for Watertown Square drawn up by city planner Jeff Speck, on the right, with an aerial photo of the area as it exists now. How to make Watertown Square a calmer, more efficient, and inviting place to be is a complex puzzle, which City Manager George Proakis plans to take on in his first year on the job. A well-known city planner took a stab at the problem and drew up a redesign with roundabouts on two ends of the main intersection in town. The drawing was the product of a quick analysis by Jeff Speck, in a talk about making cities more walkable, as well as places where businesses thrive. He presented it during his presentation at the Charles River Chamber of Commerce Fall Business Breakfast in Newton on Oct.

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Register for the 17th Annual Donohue’s Turkey Trot, Race Benefits Boys & Girls Club

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Donohue’s Bar & Grill will continue a Thanksgiving tradition with the running of the annual Turkey Trot on Thursday, Nov. 24 at 8:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Watertown Boys & Girls Club. 

Entry costs $40 for preregistration, $50 on race day, and the race begins outside Donohue’s at 87 Bigelow Ave. in Watertown. Click here to register. Donohue’s provided the following details:

As in past years, we’ll have a team competition with prizes for the largest team and the fastest team.

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Home Heating Assistance Options Available This Winter

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The City of Watertown provided the following resources for people who need assistance heating their home this winter. See details below. Do you need help with heating costs this winter? National Grid customers can learn about Home Energy Assistance by visiting the Massachusetts Good Neighbor Fund and Massachusetts Association for Community Action.

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Boys & Girls Club Celebrates 50th Years of Serving the Youth of Watertown

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Charlie BreitroseGov. Charlie Baker speaks to Watertown Boys & Girls members Heloisa Breder and Sophia Torres, who introduced him at the Club’s 50th Anniversary Gala. The Watertown Boys & Girls Club opened its doors 50 years ago, and has been a place for the youth of the town to have fun, learn, and inspire them as they look to the future. The people who founded the Club, guided it through tough times, and built its solid foundation were honored at Friday night’s 50th Anniversary Gala. The Hellenic Cultural Center welcomed friends and family of the Watertown Boys & Girls Club, including some of the earliest members. The audience of distinguished guests included former board members, board presidents, and executive directors, along with the Governor of Massachusetts.

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Sacred Heart Parish Hosting Bazaar this Week

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The Sacred Heart Parish will host a bazaar on behalf of the Watertown Catholic Collaborative. See the announcement below. The Watertown Catholic Collaborative invites you to Sacred Heart Parish’s Bazaar. The event will be at Sacred Heart Parish, 770 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, on Friday, Nov.

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Non-Profits Can Record Video Announcements at Watertown Cable Community Production Day

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WCA-TV is hosting its first, revamped Community Production Day on Friday, Nov. 4 from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. for all non-profit organizations in Watertown! If you’re familiar with our previous PSA Days, you’ll notice that this day is very similar, but with a few extra additions! As always, the staff here at WCA-TV will work with you to produce a video announcement free of charge but this time you will also get the chance to collaborate with other community members in the studio! All videos can be up to 90 seconds in length and will be shown across all WCA-TV channels.