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Hatch Makerspace is Turning 10, See What’s Planned for the Celebration

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The Watertown Free Public Library’s Hatch Makerspace turns 10 years old, and there are several events planned to celebrate and create at the same time. See details in the information from Hatch below. Come celebrate with us! Starting 1/2: Sticker and Iron-On GiveawayPickup at Hatch, all agesCustomize your sticker or iron-on using Hatch’s tools

Starting 1/2: Hatch Makerspace Past / Present / Future DisplayAt the Library in the first floor lobby

Starting 1/2: “What do you make?” Community DisplayDraw or write what you like to make and add it to the display in the front windows of Hatch

Sunday, 1/12 | 10AM – 12PM  Hatch Makerspace Open HouseAt Hatch, all ages

Saturday, 1/25 | 2-4 PM  Hatch Makerspace Birthday ShowcaseAt the Library, with walking tours to HatchCome for the cake, stay for the inspirational projects!

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Eye On Watertown Podcast Takes a Look at Christmas & Hanukkah

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The latest episode of Eye on Watertown, the podcast co-hosted by longtime Watertown resident Clyde Younger, focuses on two religious holidays which happen to overlap this year. See more information in the announcement below. Since Christmas and Hanukkah occurred on the same day this year we had a special Podcast to celebrate each Holidays. Hanukkah and Christmas has only occurred four other times in the last century or so. Since this is such a rare occurrence, we decided to invite a Rabbi and Minister or Priest to discuss their respective religions. We were unaware that both were on the same day; thus we we were late in extending the invitations. We were able to get Rabbi David; however, none from the Christian Faith.

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Watertown Group Screening Movie on U.S.’s Role in Gaza

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The following announcement was provided by Watertown Citizens for Peace Justice and the Environment:

The Peace and Common Security Working Group of Watertown Citizens for Peace Justice and the Environment will present a film at 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 29 at the Watertown Free Public Library – Watertown Savings Bank Room. The film is “The Night Won’t End: Biden’s War on Gaza.”  The Group experienced a rough time securing a venue for this screening. Showing the film was twice canceled at the last minute by two different churches in Watertown.  Thus we are hoping for a strong turnout. Thank you for your support. The Night Won’t End.

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See Public Skating Hours During School Vacation at Ryan Arena

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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:

Here are School Vacation Public Skating Hours at the John A. Ryan Arena located at 1 Paramount Place, Watertown from December 22-January 5, 2025:

Sunday, December 22, 2024 from 2:10PM-3:30PM

Friday, December 27, 2024 from 3:20PM-4:20PM

Sunday, December 29, 2024 from 2:10PM-3:30PM

Monday, December 30, 2024 from 4:00PM-5:30PM

Sunday, January 5, 2025 from 2:10PM-3:30PM

Free skating! Bring your own skates and enjoy! (Helmets and gloves recommended)

Dates and times can change without notice. Learn more about the Skating Rink by clicking here.

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State Rep. Lawn Named Legislator of the Year by Mass. National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

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Staten Rep. John Lawn (right) received the Legislator of the Year Award from MassNAELA Executive Director Clarence Richardson. At its annual meeting held on December 12, 2024, the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (MassNAELA) honored several individuals for their advocacy efforts and commitment to raising awareness of legal issues affecting older adults. Watertown State Rep. John Lawn was named the Legislator of the Year for going above and beyond in supporting legislation that protects the rights and improves the lives of seniors and individuals with disabilities. Mary Freeley, Director of the Attorney General’s Elder Justice Unit, received the Arthur Stavisky Award, an honor MassNAELA bestows each year to a person in the community who has dedicated themselves to advocating for seniors and promoting elder causes. Four organizations were presented the Deborah H. Thomson Advocacy Award, which recognizes efforts in advocating for elder issues in state government: Berkshire Arc, Guardian Community Trust, Planned Lifetime Assistance Network (PLAN) of MA and RI, and The Arc of Bristol County.

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Neighborhood Covered in Dusting of Flour from Nearby Food Factory, Neighbors Frustrated by Response

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A coating of flour can be seen on the Watertown-Cambridge Greenway path and fence that sit in the shadow of the silos of Newly Weds Foods. The flour was released from the factory on Dec. 12. (Contributed Photo)

Residents of one East End neighborhood woke up last week to what appeared to be a coating of snow, but what was falling from the sky for several hours was not flakes but flour. The flour came from the nearby Newly Weds Foods factory, located on Grove Street and abutting a neighborhood off Mt.