MBTA’s Releases Revised Bus Network, Holding Public Meeting This Week

Charlie BreitroseA 71 bus run by the MBTA. The following information was provided by MassDOT:

The Bus Network Redesign project has released a Revised Bus Network map. The map can be found on the project website. In May 2022, the Bus Network Redesign project released a Draft Bus Network Map and sought public feedback. Over the spring and summer, we received over 20,000 comments on the Draft Bus Network Map.

Watertown Putting Together Veterans Day Tribute, See How You Can Contribute

The following information was provided by the Watertown Veterans Services Office:

Everyone knows a Veteran. Whether it’s your son, daughter, cousin, friend, or neighbor: everyone knows a Veteran. This year, Watertown Veterans’ Services is partnering with The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts to publicly display everyone’s support for the Veteran in your life. Between Nov. 2 and Nov.

See the Winners of the First Watertown’s Got Talent

Charlie BreitroseJudges watch a performer during the first Watertown’s Got Talent hosted by the Watertown Community Foundation on Wednesday at Arsenal Yards. Talented Watertown residents from grade school to veteran performers showed off a range of talents on the stage at the River Green at Arsenal Yards Wednesday night during the first annual Watertown’s Got Talent contest. The event raised money for the Watertown Community Foundation, and the three winners took home prize packs. Performers sang, played music (including traditional Thai instruments), danced, and even performed magic. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Watertown News (@watertownmanews)

First place winner Jean Gauthier, a singer-songwriter and guitarist, sang a song she wrote for her late-cousin.

Mosesian Center Hosting Flash Art Sale and Benefit

Some of the artwork in the Flash Art Sale at Mosesian Center for the Arts. The following announcement was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:

Flash Art is an exhibition and benefit at the Mosesian Center for the Arts that we are bringing back for the first time since 2016! 

This year, more than 80 artists have donated a wide assortment of artwork to MCA. Tickets to the Flash Art benefit will be sold matching the number of artworks in the exhibition. Each ticket purchaser will be given a preference sheet to rank their top 20 favorite pieces of art, and at the end of the exhibition, a lottery drawing will be held to match each participant to the Flash Art piece that they will ultimately take home. Included in the exhibition are ceramics, oil paintings, acrylics, watercolors, drawings, prints, artists’ books, photographs, fiber pieces, and collages.

Watertown Health Department Offering Flu Shot Clinic

The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Health Department:

The Watertown Health Department will be offering the influenza vaccine for Watertown Residents (age 18+) on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Watertown Free Public Library, 1st floor – Watertown Savings Bank Meeting Room, 123 Main St., Watertown. Please use the following registration link to sign up your appointment and secure your dose: https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/watertown?calendar=61d94aef-0681-4297-8276-af4030d5149d

The clinic is open to everyone with or without insurance. Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring your ID and health insurance card(s) with you (if you have insurance).

Board Presidents Remembered as Part of Watertown Boys & Girls Club 50th Anniversary

The following information was provided by the Watertown Boys & Girls Club:

As the Watertown Boys & Girls Club (WBGC) approaches its 50th anniversary Gala celebration on October 28, 2022, the list of those who have contributed to the Club’s success is long. As part of the celebration, the last two executive directors Renee Gaudette and Allen Gallagher, who shepherded the Club for more than 30 years consecutively, recollected some of those who helped make the Club such a welcome resource for the children and teens of Watertown. The list includes folks who guided the kids every day, who have donated their time, talent, and treasure, and even some of the notable Club kids. The list of contributors extends far beyond those on this list, but in the spirit of this golden milestone, here’s 50 for 50, a by-no-means comprehensive and in-no-particular-order list of those who come to mind for Gaudette and Gallagher. “We have been so fortunate to work with such amazing individuals.