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Registration is now open for the annual Thanksgiving run/walk hosted by Donohue’s Bar & Grill. See the announcement, below. Join us at Donohue’s Bar & Grill for our 19th Annual Turkey Trot. Proceeds benefit the Watertown Boys & Girls Club. It’s the best way to start Thanksgiving day!
Through the month of November, the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program will support Watertown-based Operation American Soldier. When you purchase a $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Stop & Shop located at 171 Watertown St. in Watertown, $1 will be donated to Operation American Soldier, which sends care packages to American troops deployed overseas. “Our goal is to sell 500 bags, equivalent to $500 raised. We are confident that with the help of our dedicated supporters, we can reach this goal,” said Wendy Rocca of Operation American Soldier.
Before and after photos. Submitted by Trees for Watertown
How is it that big urban trees play an absolutely vital role in protecting cities against climate change? And what can cities do to better protect these climate warriors? This is the message that Dr. William R. Moomaw will present at Watertown’s Free Public Library at Trees for Watertown’s annual meeting on Saturday, November 9 from noon to 2 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. The news is full of stories about the brutal impact of climate change around the world.
Walter G. Maximenko, 73, passed away from COPD on November 2, 2024, at Northern Light Mayo Hospital, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1951. He grew up in Roslindale, MA and spent his teenage years in Williams, CA and then Reno, NV. He went to Watertown in 1976 to visit his parents, who were living on Bradford Road, where he met his future wife, Charlene. After being in the United States Coast Guard from 1977 to 1981, 3.5 years aboard the USCGC Chase, he became a machinist and worked at the U.S. Army Materials and Mechanics Research Center, also known as the Watertown Arsenal.
Watertown voters have plenty to races and ballot measures on which they can cast their votes during Tuesday’s State Election. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. See polling locations at the bottom of the story
The Presidential race has been on the top of many voters’ lists and there are not just two, but six choices, listed with their parties below in the order on the ballot. AYYADURAI and ELLIS (Independent)DE LA CRUZ and GARCIA (Socialism and Liberation)HARRIS and WALZ (Democratic)OLIVER and TER MAAT (Libertarian)STEIN and CABALLE (Green-Rainbow Party)TRUMP and VANCE (Republican)
There is also a contested race for U.S. Senator – Elizabeth Warren (Democratic) and John Deaton (Republican). Races for Congress, State Senator, State Representative, Governor’s Councilor (listed as Councillor), and Middlesex Clerk of Courts are uncontested. There is a contested race for Middlesex Southern District Register of Deeds, between Maria Curtatone (Democratic) and William “Billy” Tauro (Republican).
Watertown residents will be able to recycle mattresses, textiles, and styrofoam, and also shred paper at an event hosted by the Department of Public Works. See more information provided the City of Watertown, below. There is a General Recycling Event on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM at the Jewish Community Day School, at 57 Stanley Ave. Please bring a Watertown ID or proof of residency. This event is rain or shine.
The home sales around town this week include three single family, a pair of two-families, two condos, and a townhouse. 40 Commonwealth Road #2, 3 bedroom 1 bathroom 1,951 sq. ft. Condo, Sold: $770,000
456 Belmont St. #22, 3 bedroom 3 bathroom 2,065 sq.
Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co.Mighty Squirrel Brewing will be serving its creations at the new biergarten at Arsenal Yards. Beer lovers will soon have a new option when Might Squirrel, which started in Waltham, opens a new location in Watertown. See more information in the announcement provided by Arsenal Yards, below. Arsenal Yards is thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. taproom and kitchen at Arsenal Yards in Watertown, MA.