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Watertown Library’s Hatch Makerspace to Celebrate 10 Years

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Library:

The Watertown Free Public Library’s Hatch Makerspace turns 10 this month! The Library invites you to join us in celebrating a decade of community creativity! Founded in 2014, Hatch Makerspace marked its official opening in January 2015 at the Arsenal Mall in Watertown. One of the first Library-run makerspaces in the region, Hatch was envisioned as a free workshop space where everyday people could share tools, materials, and expertise that would otherwise be inaccessible to most individuals. Now located at 20 Summer Street in a space generously donated by The Residence In Watertown Square, Hatch is open to the public six days a week, no appointment needed.

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Gold Kings Hockey Team Hosting Puck Cancer Night in Watertown

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The Boston Gold Kings, a semi-pro hockey team based in Watertown, will host Puck Cancer Night at John A. Ryan Arena on Feb. 8 at 7:35 p.m. See details below. On February 8th*, we will be skating to support survivors, previvors, stage 4 thrivers, and caregivers impacted by breast and gynecologic cancers. With your help, we can raise awareness and funds to support and improve the experiences of the cancer community. Half of all proceeds raised will be donated to The Breasties to help fund programming events, educational resources, and stage 4 breast cancer research.

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Watertown Fitness Studio Hosting Galentine’s Event

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On Feb. 13, 2025, Get Lively Health and Fitness will host its annual Galentine’s Workout Party. This year the theme is 80s Prom Style. Get Lively provided the following details:

WHAT: Annual Galentine’s Workout Party: 80s Prom Style

WHEN: February 13, 2025, 6:30 p.m.

Join us for what has become an annual favorite with the Lively Crew! Our Annual Galentine’s Workout Party is coming in hot this year with an 80s Prom theme!  Yes, that means you are welcome to bust out that old prom dress, bridesmaids dress, heck, pop on your wedding gown – or just show up in your favorite workout duds – and get ready to rock out and sway to 80s dance floor classics!

Schools

Watertown Students Can Apply for Charles River Chamber Scholarship

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The following announcement was provided by the Charles River Regional Chamber:

The Charles River Regional Chamber is offering scholarship opportunities for up to four deserving students who either live in Needham, Newton, Watertown, or Wellesley and/or who attend school in Needham, Newton, Watertown, or Wellesley and who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary program, trade school, community college, college, or university full-time in the next academic year. The student(s) selected will have a check (approximately $2,000) sent to their college or university to be applied toward tuition upon successfully completing their first semester. New this year, the chamber is revising the application to adapt to the ever-changing technological landscape by allowing applicants the option to submit a video response instead of the traditional essay. This change offers students who find it easier to express themselves verbally an alternative to writing an essay. This adaptation aligns with our efforts to ensure the application is inclusive and accessible to all types of applicants.

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LETTER: Former Councilor Weighs in on Winter Parking Ban

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(The original letter was sent to the City Council)

Dear Councilors:

Does everyone understand that Watertown’s Traffic Rules and Orders (TROs) also assist in managing the number of vehicles in our neighborhoods? TROs are used to allow for safe, fair and equitable use of public ways by all Watertown inhabitants and visitors. Public ways were not intended to be unrestricted, free, public parking lots for the masses. Hence, the two-hour citywide parking restrictions, unless otherwise posted. And, enforcement of the “No All Night Parking” regulation during the winter season.

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25th Watertown Unity Breakfast to be Held on MLK Day, Start Pushed Back

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UPDATE (Jan. 19, 4 p.m.) Organizers of Watertown’s MLK Unity Breakfast announced that Monday’s event is still on, but the start time is being delayed one hour so people have time to dig out from Sunday’s snowstorm. The breakfast is now at 9:30 a,m. and the program will start at 10 a.m.

The following announcement was provided by the World in Watertown:

World in Watertown is thrilled to invite you to the 25th annual Watertown Unity Breakfast on January 20, 2025 from 8:30-11 a.m.! 

This year will be in-person at the Hellenic Cultural Center, 25 Bigelow Ave., Watertown. A hot breakfast from Wicked Bagel will be served at 8:30 a.m. followed by music, roundtable conversations, student essays, and the presentation of the Unity Award.

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City Facilities Closed on MLK Jr. Day, Trash Pick Up to be Delayed

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Charlie BreitroseA closeup of the section of the Kingian Nonviolence Mural featuring Martin Luther King. Monday is Martin Luther King Day, and multiple City of Watertown buildings will be closed for the holiday, and trash pickup will be impacted. See the announcement from the City below. Watertown City Hall, Parker Annex, Library, Department of Public Works office and Senior Center are closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday. Please be aware that there is a one delay for trash and recycling pickup for the week due to the holiday.

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Snow Emergency Declared for Sunday’s Winter Storm

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The City of Watertown has declared a snow emergency for the snow storm forecast to drop five inches or more on the area. See details in the announcement sent out by City officials. The City of Watertown has declared a Snow Emergency starting at 4:00 PM on Sunday, January 19, 2025, due to expected snowfall. The Snow Emergency will remain in effect until further notice. On-street parking is banned, and vehicles left on the street are subject to be towed.