Around Town

Winter Parking Ban Temporarily Lifted for the Holidays

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Watertown Police Chief sent out the following letter:

Dear Watertown,

With the Holidays fast approaching, the Watertown Police Department recognizes the need for additional overnight parking to accommodate visiting family members and friends. Chief of Police Michael P. Lawn wishes to announce that effective December 23, 2017 officers will temporarily stop enforcing the All Night Parking Ban – barring any snowfall that would require plowing or sanding. Should there be a snow event please refer to the town website for available off street parking locations. Chief Lawn still encourages all homeowners to use available off street parking during the overnight hours. Enforcement of the All Night Parking ban will resume on January 3, 2018.

Business

Singing Deli Worker Delights Russo’s Shoppers, Becomes an Internet Sensation

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A Facebook video of a Russo’s deli worker singing Christmas songs has gone viral, and caught the attention of news outlets both locally and nationally. 

Gillie Assuncao began working at Russo’s just four months ago as a dishwasher but now works in the market’s deli area. The Brazilian native also has an amazing baritone voice. The store posted a video of Assuncao singing to customers over the weekend and it took off. It also caught the attention of media, both locally and nationally. He has been interviewed by news outlets, including Boston’s WBZ Channel 4 and the national ABC News.

Entertainment

Holiday Performances, Breakfast with Santa and More at the Watertown Mall

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Head down to the Watertown Mall to get some holiday cheer this month. The mall announced there will be musical performances, a breakfast with Santa and visit St. Nick at his village. Holiday Entertainment
The Watertown Mall is proud to present holiday performances by local elementary and high school bands, choral and string groups as well as semi-professional music groups from the Greater Boston area throughout the month of December. After taking your picture with Santa at Santa’s Village, stay for the music and shopping!

Around Town

Watertown Church Hosting Service for Those Who Struggle to be Jolly During the Holidays

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Church of the Good Shepherd announced it will once again host a Blue Christmas service this year. This service is particularly for those who find it hard to be jolly at the holidays, due to grief, loss, or concerns for the world. The gathering includes song, prayer, readings, and a chance to light a candle in remembrance. A reception follows. The service will be Wednesday, December 13 at 7 pm, Church of the Good Shepherd, 9 Russell Ave., Watertown
Parking is on the street or in the lot behind Watertown High School.

Business

Get Free Gift Wrapping and Help Two Organizations

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The Watertown Mall invites shoppers to join them for a weekend of complementary gift wrapping at the Watertown Mall courtesy of Antioch Community Church and The American Cancer Society Relay for Life! We will have Antioch Community Church here on Saturday, December 16 and The American Cancer Society here on Sunday, December 17 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Complete all of your holidays needs in one stop! The American Cancer Society Relay for Life will be accepting donations, if desired. Our wrapping station will be located outside of Carter’s. Let us lend you a helping hand this holiday season!

Entertainment

Have Breakfast with Santa at the Watertown Mall

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Head down to the Watertown Mall to have breakfast with Santa Claus and get a picture with him at Santa Village. The Watertown Mall send out the following information:

Join us this holiday season for a yummy breakfast at Papa Gino’s on Friday, December 15 at 9:30 a.m.! Breakfast will be $5 for adults and $5 for children. Every child’s meal includes a photo with Mr. Claus himself at the Santa Village
immediately following breakfast! It will be a fun filled morning with songs, stories and raffles for kids of all ages to get in the holiday spirit.

Around Town

Contest Looking for the Best Holiday Lighting and Decorations in Watertown

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Proud of your holiday lights display … Do you have the most Christmas spirt – enter the Watertown Holiday Lighting and Decoration Contest! Once again, Watertown Real Estate Broker Bob Airasian will sponsor a contest for the best decorations in town. The home judged to have the best Holiday Cheer will win a $250 American Express Gift Card and a $250 donation to the Watertown-based charity or nonprofit of the winner’s choice. Decorations will be judged on the following criteria:
• Unique design and creative use of lights and decorations
• Story line or theme
• Display and placement of decorations, animated objects, etc.

Charity

Donate to the Watertown Police Toy Drive at Locations Around Town

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The Whooley Foundation, named after a former Watertown Police officer, is collecting toys and donations for children in the community. The donations go to children and assist more than 100 in the community each year. The Foundation’s motto is “Our Mission is to ensure that no child in our community goes without the joy of opening a present during the holidays.” Unwrapped toys, gift cards and monetary donations for children from infants to teens will be accepted through Dec. 20 at drop off locations around town:

Watertown Police Station – 552 Main Street

All 3 Watertown Fire Stations – 99 Main Street, 564 Mount Auburn Street, 270 Orchard Street

Strip T’s Restaurant – 93 School Street

Porcini’s Restaurant – 68 School Street

Watertown Senior Center – 31 Marshall Street

Donations can also be made online at https://www.youcaring.com/the-whooley-foundation-479839