Around Town

“Expert Pairings” for Edible Watertown Project Announced

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Photo by Charlie BreitroseWatertown City Hall

The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:

Edible Watertown, a vibrant public art initiative by the Public Arts & Culture Committee that explores the city’s local ecology, is thrilled to announce the lead artists and scientists selected for its “Expert Pairings” project. This exciting collaboration pairs talented artists with knowledgeable scientists to create temporary, educational public artworks focused on edible plants, local resilience, and environmental awareness. The selected Expert Pairings are:

Sophy Tuttle (Artist) & Amber Siegel (Scientist, Charles River Watershed Association)

Jenn Houle (Artist) & Patrick Fairbairn (Scientist)

Ira Klein (Artist) & Yi (Jenny) Wang (Scientist)

Leah Craig (Artist) & Nicole Weber (Scientist)

About Edible Watertown:

Now in its third year, Edible Watertown fosters community engagement through artistic and scientific exploration of the town’s edible plants. This interdisciplinary project aims to connect residents with their local environment, highlighting the importance of local flora and ecosystems. Ultimately, Edible Watertown serves as a catalyst for environmental stewardship and appreciation for the natural gifts found right outside our doors. (Link to website)

About Expert Pairings:

Expert Pairings invites artists and scientists to collaborate on temporary public artworks exploring Watertown’s ecology.

Around Town

Dunkin’ Donuts Manager Who Brings Smile to People’s Faces Profiled by Boston News Station

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Julianna Tosta, manager of the Dunkin’ Donuts on Main Street, was profiled on WBZ Channel 4. (Screenshot from WBZ)

The energetic manager of a Dunkin’ Donuts in Watertown was featured on WBZ Channel 4’s Change Maker segment recently. WBZ-TV’s Lisa Hughes spoke to Julianna Tosta, and some of her many fans who frequent the Dunkin’ on Main Street. The four minute-plus piece includes some familiar faces, including Watertown High School Principal Joel Giacobozzi. Tosta shared some stories about her life, which has had some ups and downs, and how the owners of the Dunkin’ discovered her infections spirit.

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Watertown Citizens Monthly Meeting Focusing on War in Ukraine

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The following announcement was provided by Watertown Citizens for Peace Justice and the Environment:

A presentation – How to End the War That Didn’t Have to be Fought: While There is Still Time – at Watertown Citizens Monthly Meeting is on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from 6:45 PM/7:00 PM until 8:30 PM/8:45 PM and it is a zoom meeting. Please join us for a provocative and stimulating program – How to End the War that Didn’t Have to be Fought: While There is Still Time with Paul Shannon. The presentation will look at how the Ukraine war could have been avoided, how Ukraine’s independence could have been protected, and how this war might be brought to an end. Paul will address how the dominant narrative about the war in the west has led to the ongoing destruction of Ukraine and made the world a much more dangerous place. Paul Shannon worked for the American Friends Service Committee for 40 years and is now on the Executive Committee of Mass.

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LETTER: First Path Day Care Center Moved Into New Location on Boyd Street

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First Path Day Care Center relocated to its new home at renovated historical University Prints Building on Boyd Street in Watertown that is 0.5 mile away from its old location. For over a quarter of a century First Path Day Care Center has been providing affordable high quality child care services to the Watertown’s community. We are happy that First Path that was founded in Watertown in 1998 is staying in Watertown and will continue to serve the Watertown’s families. We are grateful to everyone in the community who supported First Path, our families and our teachers during the trying transition period. First Path’s last day of operation at the old location at 25 Whites Avenue was on Nov.

Transportation

MBTA Announces Multi-Day Red Line Suspension Beginning This Weekend

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The MBTA provided the following announcement:

The MBTA is reminding riders of the upcoming multi-day Red Line service suspension as part of the Track Improvement Program.  

Red Line service will be suspended between Harvard and Broadway beginning at approximately 8:30 PM through the end of service on Sunday, November 17. Red Line service will continue to be suspended between Harvard and Broadway all day and every day November 18 – 23. On November 24, the planned service suspension will be extended between Harvard and JFK/UMass. 

The decision to include an evening service suspension this Sunday and extended location limits on November 24 was made following a review of the logistical challenges associated with placing construction equipment on and off the tracks in this complicated area.  

Riders can find complete information soon at mbta.com/RedLine. More information on these service changes and alternate travel options is below: 

Beginning at 8:30 PM November 17, November 18 – 23: 

Free and accessible shuttle buses will make all stops between Harvard and Broadway with the exception of Park Street and Downtown Crossing.  

Riders heading southbound should instead disembark at Otis Street @ Summer Street and use the Winter Street Concourse to travel between Downtown Crossing and Park Street.  

Riders heading northbound should instead disembark at Federal Street @ Franklin Street and use the Winter Street Concourse to travel between Downtown Crossing and Park Street.  

Shuttle buses will also serve State (on the Orange and Blue lines) and Haymarket (on the Orange and Green lines) for easier connections to other subway lines.  

Direct shuttle bus service will operate between Harvard and South Station on weekdays from 6 AM to 8 PM every 15 minutes.   

Direct shuttle buses at Harvard will be located at Massachusetts Avenue @ Holyoke Gate.

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Charles River Food Co-op Announces Second Annual Meeting

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The group seeking to bring a food co-operative to the Watertown area will host its second annual meeting on Nov. 21. Members and potential members may attend. See details below. The Charles River Food Co-op is pleased to announce its second Annual Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 7:00 PM.

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Brownie Troop Hosts Drive-Thru Food Drive in Watertown to Support Local Food Pantry

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Watertown Brownie Troop 84267 announced it will be hosting a drive-thru food drive to help out a local food pantry. See more information below. Our local Brownie Troop is hosting a Drive-Thru Food Drive to benefit the Watertown Food Pantry on Saturday, November 16, from 1-3 PM at First Parish Church in Watertown, 35 Church St. This event is an opportunity for people in the community to give back easily and safely. Donors can drive up and drop off non-perishable food items without even getting out of their car.