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LETTER: Watertown Cares, Has Responded to City, State & National Needs

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Dear Editor,

It is disconcerting to me, as the city moves forward in implementing the Watertown Square Conceptual Plan, is the constant “we need housing.”  We know that none of the people clamoring for housing are homeless. However, there is nothing wrong with being altruistic and wanting to help others. Wouldn’t how and what is the capacity of Watertown to help reduce housing needs in the Commonwealth be an advantageous approach? I have been especially proud of Watertown in that when none of the surrounding cities and towns would have Halfway Homes in their community, Watertown stepped forward and welcomed those less fortunate into the community. David and Anne Bromer, who we met in Watertown, spearheaded Fair Housing Practices in Massachusetts. They asked Mary and me to assist in testing landlords as to whether they would lease or rent to Black People. To my knowledge, David and Anne did not test in Watertown. 

We know there were some in Watertown who didn’t wish to rent to Black People as there were throughout the state; especially during this period in Boston with its clamor over anti-busing in Schools.

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Road Surface on Arsenal Street to be Milled Starting This Week

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The City of Watertown sent out the following information:

The milling process on Arsenal Street, which involves grinding the road surface in preparation for paving, will begin on Monday, July 22, 2024, starting from Greenough Boulevard to Forge Road. This work will progress block by block towards Watertown Square over approximately six weeks. Please drive carefully and consider using alternate routes when possible. We appreciate your cooperation. The section of Arsenal Street that will be milled to prepare for repaving beginning July 22.

Schools

Watertown Cooperative Nursery School Hosting Open Play & Open House

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The following announcement came from Watertown Cooperative Nursery School:

Families with young children are invited to an Open House/Open Play session at Watertown Cooperative Nursery School (WCNS). This free event will take place at the school on Tuesday, July 30 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

At the event, caregivers can learn about WCNS’s approach and program offerings for the upcoming school year, including flexible schedule options and a play-based, child-led approach. Children will be invited to explore the WCNS classroom, interact with other children, and meet our licensed teachers. Founded in 1952 by a group of parents affiliated with MIT, Watertown Cooperative Nursery School remains dedicated to making families an integral part of their children’s preschool experience. Parents volunteer as classroom helpers and board members.

Entertainment

Steam-Powered Car Show Coming to Gore Place

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Steam-powered cars will be on display at Gore Place on Aug. 4. The following announcement came from Motorheads:

Steam powered automobile companies the alternative to gas powered were popular in New England in the early 1900s. Names like Waltham, Stanley, Grout, Doble, Locomobile, Skene, Whitney just to name a few. Note: At least 5 car companies started in Waltham, Ma.

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Dozens of Watertown Students Make Dean’s List at UMass Amherst

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The following announcement was provided by UMass Amerst:

Below is a list of local students who were named to the dean’s list at the University of Massachusetts Amherst for the spring 2024 semester. In order to qualify, an undergraduate student must receive a 3.5 grade-point average or better on a four-point scale. WATERTOWNAriana Rose AufieroKenan Emre CancaPhilip Richard CentolaAidan Paul ConneelyAidan Henry CurryCarina Bella DeLorioRiley Francis DonlanTrisanne Phillipa DunstanRita Queenie HackettBenjamin Harrison HeepJackson Wallace HelieOlivia Juliet-Mei HooverAlyce JudgeLara Jacqueline KebabjianIlana KrebsLiam LawnMaeve Ella LawnAni Nanor ManjikianDavid Armani ManoukianRobert MartirosyanSaron NebiyeMadeline Mildred PoplawskiAram Alexander ReichJohn Payton-Michael RileySydney Willow RosenthalHenry Peter SarrisSabreena ShahOscar Robinson ShepardMason Thomas SmithBenjamin Roubik SurenianIsabella Delmaschio TancredoDaniel Kevin TattrieHrachya Tigran TonyanMichael J VarnumGregory Steven VenizelosAnna Rose Zarkadas

Watertown Students Earn Academic Honors at 11 Colleges

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New Free Mental Health Support Group Starting in Watertown

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The following announcement was provided by Treatment Innovations:

Local psychologist and professor, Lisa Najavits, PhD, will offer free support groups Wednesdays 530-630 p.m. at the Watertown Public Library starting July 31st. This project offers free support groups to help people in the community learn coping skills, especially for people who have suffered from trauma and/or addiction. The groups will provide Seeking Safety, an evidence-based coping skills model by Dr. Najavits that has been implemented for over 35 years all over the U.S. and internationally and has been found to be extremely safe and effective, as a free drop-in service for individuals in the community. See www.seekingsafety.org for more information on the Seeking Safety model. Interested?

Entertainment

Small Saves Talks Career Goals in This Week’s Cartoon

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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net. Combining this with the love of cartooning Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal – then come home and draw Small Saves — is my ideal definition of a good day.”

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Vendor Voluntary Recall from the Watertown Farmers Market

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Farmers Market:

Important Notice 

If you purchased products from our biweekly vendor Pariva Marinated Yogurt Bites on June 12, 26, or July 10th, please read HERE for more information about a voluntary recall by the vendor on some of her products. This is considered a low-level threat and is being done out of an abundance of caution. Watch for an update about Pariva returning to the market later this season.