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Check out the open houses around town this week. 19 Garfield St., $2,750,000, 6 bedroom 6 bathroom 6,274 sq. ft. Single Family, Open houses: Saturday, Aug. 31 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Sunday, Sept.
The following announcement came from the Mass. Department of Public Health:
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced Tuesday two additional human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in Massachusetts this year, bringing the total number of human cases to four. Both people are males in their 60s. One was exposed in Suffolk County in an area known to be at increased risk. The other was exposed in Norfolk County.
Romil Sanon and Bennett Anyanwu, who work at two different MAB community-based residences in Watertown,each received the 2024 Max Joseph Award. The following announcement was provided by MAB Community Services:
MAB Community Services, a leading social service agency supporting nearly 2,000 people with visual impairment, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and acquired brain injuries across Massachusetts, has announced the 11 honorees of the 2024 Maxo Joseph Excellence in Direct Care Awards, who received $2,000, $5,000, or $10,000 awards. Romil Sanon and Bennett Anyanwu, who work at two different MAB community-based residences in Watertown, each received a$5,000 award. Two anonymous donors recently contributed a total of $110,000 to support the continuation of this unique awards program. Established in 2021, the Maxo Joseph Awards recognize direct care staff in MAB’s Adult Disability Services division who go above and beyond in their commitment to the participants they support.
The following announcement was provided by the WGBH:
Boston public media producer GBH has awarded fellowships to eight outstanding producers, recognizing excellence, potential, and creativity, including Watertown resident Louise Flannery. The recipients of the 2024 – 2025 Fellowship Awards are Alyson Roseman, Flannery, Hannah Reale, and Alexi Cohan for the Becton Fellowship; Kathleen DiPerna, Shirin Jaafari, and Jessica Andrews for the Margret and Hans Rey Fellowship; and Michelle Mizner for the Peter S. McGhee Fellowship. With the fellowship grants, recipients can explore future professional development opportunities. “These eight producers have demonstrated a dedication to creating exceptional content. From promoting STEM learning in early childhood to covering overseas conflicts, each fellow has set a high standard for creativity and innovation,” said GBH President and CEO Susan Goldberg.
Mark Santamaria
Mark Santamaria, age 64, of Watertown, Massachusetts, sadly passed away on June 22, 2024, unexpectedly.
Mark is preceded in death by his parents, Vincent and Virginia Santamaria of Monument Beach, Cape Cod, and survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Christine Mason of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, his aunt Joanne Santamaria Ferguson of Upton, Massachusetts, and his niece and nephew Michele Taylor and Daniel Mason of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Mark grew up in Newton and went to Newton High School. He graduated from Worcester State College with a bachelor’s degree Human Services. He spent many years taking care of adults with special needs. Mark was an avid animal lover, but especially loved his cat, Little who will miss him very much.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Aug. 17, 2 a.m.: An officer on Main Street ran the plates of a vehicle stopped at a red light and found out that the registered owner had a warrant for her arrest. The vehicle was pulled over and Police confirmed that the owner was driving. Aparecida Vicente, 49, of Watertown, was arrested on the warrant from Roxbury District Court for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
Watertown Recreation’s fall program include archery, yoga, CSI investigation, Zumba and much more. There are programs for PreK through 12th grade as well as for adults. Programs run from Sept. 9 to Nov. 3.
The Linx Building in Watertown. See some of Watertown’s life science companies and take a walk around the bicycle and pedestrian paths around East Watertown during the STEM Walk N Talk. The event, co-sponsored by the Watertown Business Coalition and Live Well Watertown, will take place on Thursday, Aug. 29, at 10 a.m. at the Linx Building, 490 Arsenal Way in Watertown. Please meet at 9:45.