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Watertown Man Celebrates 25 Years Producing ‘Drawing With Fred’ on Cable

By Guest Writer | February 4, 2017

Since 1992 Watertown resident, Fred M. Grandinetti, has been the producer, writer and host of the award winning cable access series Drawing With Fred, the producer said. The show’s format has remained pretty constant over the years. It begins with a drawing lesson followed by an animated cartoon featuring the object of instruction. The show is rounded off with more cartoons plus original water safety and fitness segments. Popeye, Betty Boop, Sinbad Jr., Snuffy Smith, Barney Google, Krazy Kat, Beetle Bailey and Cool McCool are among the animated favorites.

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Watertown Residents Request Upgrades to Cable Infrastructure from Comcast

By Charlie Breitrose | March 10, 2014

A slew of residents came out to ask for upgrades to Watertown Cable’s antiquated infrastructure during a public hearing with Comcast. Click here to see details in a story I wrote for the Watertown Tab.

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  • New Watertown High School Nearly Done, Remains on Budget

    The new Watertown High School is approaching completion, with teachers expected to move in after school ends in June. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose) Wednesday afternoon, School Committee members, City Councilors and others got to see the new classrooms, theater, gym, and media center that will be enjoyed by Watertown High School students starting in September.

  • Boston Gold Kings Look to Defend Ryan Arena Ice in First Playoff Game vs. Salem

    The Boston Gold Kings will host the Salem Sasquatch in Game 1 of the PPSHL playoffs on March 21 at Ryan Arena. (Courtesy of the Boston Gold Kings) The Boston Gold Kings bring their own form of March Madness to Watertown on Saturday night as the defending champs play Game 1 of the PPSHL playoffs.

  • Essay: “Ground Ball” — An Ode to Spring, Baseball and Keeping the “Mounds” Clean

    Paul J. Sullivan Playground By George DonahueWatertown Resident Forward While I wrote this in the spring 2014 when living in Watertown at the Coolidge Apartments, the stories in and around baseball never go out of style. The story was published in the Watertown Tab when I wrote it and I worked in the Clerk’s office in the town hall.

  • Watertown Youth Baseball & Softball Equipment Sale

    The following announcement was provided by Watertown Youth Baseball & Softball: Watertown Youth Baseball & Softball will hold an equipment sale on March 19 from 7-8:30 p.m. in KidConnect at the Watertown Boys & Girls Club (lower level). Proceeds benefit the WYBB League.

  • WEEKEND FUN: Irish Dancing, Used Book Sale, Theater, Benefit Concert, Amigas Wellbeing Summit

    I love the variety of activities that I have found for you this weekend. Let’s start with a trip to Gore Place on Friday evening or Saturday morning for a used book sale.

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