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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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  • “Hi Rita, Your statement baffles me. I was at most, if not all, of the meetings on 104-106 Main Street,…”

    — Linda Scott on LETTER: What Has City Council Done to Save Post Office?

  • “Here's a CRITICAL reason we need an accessible post office in Watertown: it is not safe to mail a check…”

    — Michael Kroft on LETTER: What Has City Council Done to Save Post Office?

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    — David Aitcheson on LETTER: What Has City Council Done to Save Post Office?

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    — Rita Colafella, Watertown on LETTER: What Has City Council Done to Save Post Office?

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